The children's swim classes here are wonderful! Both of my boys (3 & 5) loved the class and their…read moreswim instructor. The class size was very small, so all of the children got individual attention and instruction during the half hour session. I love that I got to watch their progress each week from the balcony! The pool is heated, so no chattering teeth like we had experienced at a nearby YMCA's swim class. At the end of the class, the teacher was able to tell us if they're ready to advance to the next level or should repeat the one they're in for more practice. We will definitely be signing up for classes again!

From the owner: YWCA York is a NAEYC Accredited, Keystone 4 Star Center that provides early education and nurturing…read morechildcare while encouraging each child's individual emotional, social, intellectual creative, and cultural needs.

My family and I have used several of this YMCA's services and have had an excellent experience with…read moreeach one. We started out just with the regular gym membership, which includes access to the indoor pool and a variety of free classes they offer, including Zumba, HIT, spin, and a few different levels of yoga. The machines have always been clean and in good functioning order in my experience, and I was especially excited to see they added a Jacob's Ladder to their line up of equipment. There's a semi private weights area, which helps keep the lifters away from the treadmills and ellipticals, and there's also a small dimly lit space for anyone looking to do some yoga or meditating on their own. The pool is used by local swim teams and ocassional lessons or aqua zumba, so be mindful of the location's posted schedule (online or at the front desk when you come in) before making plans to visit. Nothing more disappointing than wanting to do laps, only to find the space has been reserved for other activities. After those large activities, the shower rooms sometimes leave a little to be desired, but for the most part, they're decent. We were so impressed with the facilities, that we quickly extended our membership to include the outdoor pool, which is large and offers a variety of options for families -- there's a kiddie wading pool with neat features for little ones, a shallow area for new swimmers, a fun slide, diving boards, and a very large swimming area, usually with at least one lap lane roped off. There's limited food at the concession window (temper your expectations there), but they're OK with you bringing in your own food and snacks. We've even had pizza delivered on the nice days when we decided to stick around past lunch or dinner. My daughter has also participated in youth soccer and basketball teams here. The soccer fields are abundant, and the one that our group always used was in good shape. The basketball area is often split in two to accommodate large classes (like Zumba), but during basketball, they opened the full court up for the kids. It's a decent space, and I appreciate both the court-side bleacher seating they provide as well as the large windows so that parents can watch from the hallway. For the past two summers we've used the YMCA as a summer camp, and my daughter enjoys their activities and field trips. I appreciate that they get to swim every week and spend the majority of their time outside. Pricing is comparable to other summer programs and day cares we've used in the area. Just recently I've started working with one of the YMCA's trainers, and have been really pleased with my experience. They paired me up with an excellent instructor, Desi, who has worked with me to help strengthen my core and balance. She's introduced me to a bunch of different exercises, taught me to use a variety of tools (ball, bands, step-up boxes), and has personalized each session so I have a new routine and new things to work on every week. All around my schedule! All this and I didn't even mention the roller hockey ring, kids playground, on-site child care center, kids play room, or walking path that cuts through the property. This YMCA location really has a lot to offer local families and individuals!

I love this YMCA me and my family love going here when we wanna swim or me and my husband can go…read morework out and not have to worry about our kids because they can go into a class of other kids and an adult to watch over them.Love this ymca u should really think about going here.

The Chesterbrook Academy on Harrisburg Pike has been a fabulous experience for my three year old…read more He has attended Chesterbrook from the time he was one and a half through today. Because of the outstanding teachers at the school, he can recite his alphabet and count up to 25. They teach a bit of Spanish alongside of the primarily English curriculum. He has experienced art, music, and lots of physical exercise. As a college professor, I am ridiculously picky about having my son in an educational environment where the teachers know what they are doing. I can say, without a doubt, that this is one of the finest preschools in the county. The teachers and principals are superb.

Out of daycares in Lancaster this one came off less overwhelming than others. I enrolled my so n at…read more4 months old and he is already mastering sign language 1.5 months in! One thing I could say that needs work is teachers being more open to talking to parents/ sharing details about the kids day at the end of the day when being picked up. Seems to be lack of face to face sharing in that case. But we are giving updates through out the day which kinda make up for that!

Both my children went to Covenant (totaling 8 years). We have nothing but praise for this daycare…read moreand preschool. Both kids received a wonderful education and now both of them attend Lancaster Country Day School. Best caregivers ever!

Our son has been attending this daycare for almost a year and the staff have been so loving toward…read morehim. He is always excited to go to school and comes home with stories of what he learned.

Outstanding childcare, amazing staff, high-quality learning! Highly recommended! Have had several…read morechildren through this center & they go to kindergarten head & shoulders above their peers. Great before &/or after school programs & summer programs available as well!

My daugher was in what they call the guppie room when she was a year old. It was a terrible…read moreexperience! My daughter came home with her diaper hanging off because it was so wet. She got her first diaper rash there that turned into a yeast infection because they would leave the diaper on when too wet. I have pictures of a time that her diaper was put on too tight and it left the worse sore on her bottom. The teacher left the room for what she said was "a second" and another child bit her. Now I know things happen but why in the world would you leave babies in a room alone for even "a second"! When I brought up my concerns to the manager she went into defence mode and didn't listen to a word I said. The bathroom is right in the hall where people walk through and they have children using the bathroom with the door open where everyone that walks through can see them. Like in any daycare there are many other nice, good, people but the room there was not.

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