I would highly recommend BCSYC. My son is in his 2nd year here and we have been very happy. In the…read moretoddler program he learned a ton - plus the teachers were super warm and were great at nurturing his individual interests. He came away knowing how to wrte all of his letters and how to write a few key words. they also have a robust (but fun!) curriculum and he would come home every day telling me all the interesting things he learned, from the features of arachnids, to the bones in his ear to countries in Africa. The summer program is awesome, too. The kiddos learn how to ride bikes, get tons of time in the pool and there are "fun Friday" themes. The office staff is great too. A couple of times last year I had to take my son out during nap for doctors appointments. When I brought him back later in the afternoon (which the rest of his class was still napping), he would get really upset. The women in the office took care of him, giving him little jobs as their helper and helping to calm him down. It puts my mind at ease every day knowing he is surrounded by such great people!

We love BCSYC and cannot recommend them enough. Our older daughter has been there for 2 years and…read moreour younger daughter has been there for 4 months. The teachers are wonderful and the leaders of the school are also great. I love that they value and teach kindness and inclusion. They have been great about communicating during COVID and I feel comfortable with their protocols. Their curriculum is engaging and I love hearing the songs my daughters have learned each week. My older daughter has Spanish as well and even learned to swim over the summer. I feel at ease knowing my kids are happy and well-cared for there.

Class sizes are small, teachers are wonderful and the parents are kept informed on what is going on…read moretheir children's lives while at school. Several scholarships are available to those that qualify. As a parochial school, tuition is reasonable. Septa bus 64 stops 1 block from the school and trolleys are too, since the school is at the corner of 48th street and Lancaster Ave.

I am kind of partial to this place so I can not lie. What the school lacks in physical appeal it…read moremore than makes up for the quality of education it provides to the students. They are supported by local Universities like Penn and Villanova. The school has various programs for the children who attend and the administration really works to support the kids and family.

We transferred our kids to For Kids' Sake for the 2018-2019 school year, and we are so glad we did!…read moreFKS has a positive energy and a small, family feel, which starts at the top with owner/Director Sandi. The staff members are engaged and caring, and the turnover is low. Our kids loved FKS from Day 1. Their days are full of music, sports, arts and crafts, outdoor time, and age-appropriate "academics," including early math and language skills. Due to the small environment, they get to interact with other kids of all ages, which is great for their social and emotional development. Last but not least, FKS has a "transitional" Kindergarten program that sets them apart from every other day care in the area. If your child just misses the Kindergarten cut off, or if you've decided to delay your child's entrance into Kindergarten for any reason, you should definitely look into FKS's Pre-K2/Kindergarten classroom!

My husband and I (and our daughter) are so grateful for this school. The administrators, staff, and…read moreteachers are all excellent. Not only are the teachers highly trained, qualified, career educators; every staff and administrative member here seems highly qualified and committed to creating a positive, educational environment. The curriculum and resources are wonderful, and the space (particularly the renovated rooms) beautiful. They offer flexible schedules with many different options for working parents or those that just want their child to benefit from the Montessori mornings. We really appreciate the fact that they foster, teach, practice, and celebrate diversity. One of our favorite events was the school's International Dinner. The outdoor space is great, and they have art, tumble tots, and music programs weekly, special events for the kids throughout the year (such as animal visits, ballet shows, music performances), in addition to the Montessori program and the after-care options (which features a lot of creative play, cooking, and play spaces that are updated with new themes monthly). I strongly believe that any childcare setting should make you feel happy whenever you walk in- and that is the case for us. I love walking in to Bala House. To be honest, I was actually very worried and unsure about starting my daughter in a Montessori school. I had never had this experience and from the outside the teaching model seemed a little cold and isolating. Also, my daughter has a ton of energy and I was worried she'd be too wild to sit nicely on a little mat "doing her work." And I was worried about the class size- 24 kids seemed like a lot. But, I was surprised to find that despite being on the young end, she sits and focuses on her projects. She seems to enjoy the opportunity to choose activities for herself, and she gets tons of interactions with other kids, in a mixed-age setting (she loves the older kids!) She's made a ton of friends and is learning so much- socially, emotionally, and academically. And- many days she begs me for more time at pick-up, which I take as the most important stamp of approval ;) I also have to note what a great experience this has been for us as parents, to have this community. When we moved here from out of state last summer, not only did my daughter quickly, happily, and easily transition into the summer camp program (a great way to transition in, by the way- although they also have "phasing in" days for new students to help with this process) - but we also had an instant network. It was easy to make friends through the school's many events and parent's association. It is a community I'm enormously grateful for. Finally, I have to give a shout out to Miss Adiya. We love you! :-)

I can't recommend Bala House highly enough. My oldest child loved her experience here so much she…read morecontinues to return for visits and events even as an alum. My younger child is a current student and absolutely loves it as well. The facilites are clean, pleasant, and thoughtfully constructed with young people in mind. Every single teacher is fantastic and kind. They go above and beyond to guide your child to reach their fullest potential.

The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is a unique community of caring, cooperative, highly educated…read moreand nurturing teachers and faculty. Both of our kids have attended (and one has now graduated from) Philly Waldorf and have received not just a top level education but have also developed a strong sense of self and compassion for others. This school is truly a community: parents, students, teachers, and staff help to create an extended family of creative and thoughtful kids. Our son is now in 9th grade and was both academically and socially prepared to take on the challenge of high school. Waldorf works and this school is an amazing place.

We love our school! My son goes to school happy, comes home fulfilled and educated beyond our…read moreexpectations. I can't wait to see where he goes in this world- thank you philly Waldorf for loving and holding my child. - we've experienced 1st through 7th at this time, and will complete 8th grade next year.

This is the best school ever! I have three kids here since Pre-K 2, so it's been about 10 years and…read morewe would never go anywhere else! The environment is so warm and my children are thriving. They encourage programs STEM and are a blue ribbon school. My kids are building their foundation for life-long success.

We enrolled our two girls in the PreK program 4 years ago with the intention of staying for PreK…read moreand then switching over to the public school. Day after day, my girls would come home with a smile on their face, ready to share a new skill or talk about their day. As the years passed and their excitement for school grew, I became more and more impressed with the skills and values that were being engrained in them. As my oldest transitioned in to Kindergarten, we decided to stay with MTC. We are happy with our decision and encourage others to explore MTC the way that we did.

This school rocks. My kiddo has been there for 5 years and I am super sad to leave. The management…read moreteam is friendly and communicative. The staff is always friendly and helpful, my kiddo Dwight absolutely loves his teacher Mr. Bryan and he gives the hardest time having to go home from school because he wants to stay. I have no doubts that my child's mental and emotional needs are being met and I couldn't be in more awe that a school and its staff is able to pull off so much.

We could not be happier with not only the education, but also the love and care that our son…read morereceives at Chesterbrook. We've sent him there since he was an infant; his love for his school, his teachers, and his friends has grown over these past few years. I love reading and seeing what he did each day through the detailed summaries on the Links 2 Home app, and we discuss his activities on the way home. Additionally, the photos sent of my little guy really help me get through the day. Each staff member, whether my son's teacher or not, knows who he is. It's a wonderful community and we are so grateful that we found such a wonderful place for our son to go during the day. It's hard to leave him each day, but I am thrilled that he is so happy to be there. We couldn't recommend Chesterbrook Academy in Newtown Square more highly!

We are sending our daughter there and couldn't be happier. She has made many friends and is…read moreenjoying the many challenges of the curriculum. Sorry Jessica A., you just sounds like you can't accept that you went into the wrong career, but thanks for leaving. The students will be better off with you not there.

It's a good school. My daughter has had lots of amazing memories and met amazing friends.read more