Nothing but love! We just moved to Pittsburgh this year and…read moreneeded to find a daycare for our 5-year old son. Due to our busy work schedule, most daycare centers' hours just won't work for us. We were almost desperate until we found Gloworm, what a jewel in the rough! It would stay open till 8PM during week days and open on weekends as well. You can purchase 50-hour full-time package or 30-hour part-time package, and they would charge you based by the hours your kid stays there. For any unused hours during week days, you can use them during weekends for errands or shoppings in nearby malls. All the teachers are loving and sincerely care about my son. They arranged all sorts of activities during the day so the kids can learn and grow. My son always said that he had so much fun at Gloworm and made friends with kids of all ages because they have group session with everybody participating! We also send our 9-year old son during summer and he enjoys Gloworm as well much to our surprise. He would draw, cook, play sports and games during his stay there, and he loves the teachers and facilities there as well. One thing I really like Gloworm is that they will send multiple photos and videos everyday through Tadpoles and emails so I can see my kids grow and have fun everyday while I am away. Lots of great memories captured! I would highly recommend any parents who want flexibility in their schedule and love environment for their kids. They will have great fun and experience there!

Took a tour of this facility and was blown away. It put me at peace so quickly that I will have no…read moretrouble dropping my child in their care. It accommodates my flexible shifts and is super clean. Best part is their learning center and different activities that include a lot of physical involvement for development of my child. At least my child will not be in front of a TV all the time. Hannah k

Our son started a year ago and during that time a new director started. We have been so impressed…read morewith all of the new initiatives! From a weekly fun calendar to organizing events for families, to an updated currriculum including phonics/cooking/language specials, to friday cookie day, we are so impressed! In addition to an impressive curriculum, our kid actually loves going to school. The teachers are so good with him and we are truly happy here.

KinderCare Wexford is the most poorly managed daycare I've ever seen. My spouse and I had our son…read moreenrolled in a KinderCare in Sterling, VA where he was happy. When we relocated to Pittsburgh last year, we figured the care would be similar when we transferred him into this KinderCare. We were so wrong! The worst thing is the director. She sends emails at least once (sometimes two or three times) a week asking parents to keep their children home. If she doesn't get enough "volunteers," she will close your child's classroom for a day - or two days - or even three days a week. The reason for these frequent closures surely cannot be that every teacher quits or calls off, but I believe she is a terrible manager, and good teachers leave or do not wish to work for her when she recruits. I fear she's created a reputation in the area, and good teachers aren't willing to take her job offers because she has created a hostile work environment. The children are the ones that end up suffering with all these frequent days off, and working parents (who are paying roughly $18,000.00 per year per child for the service) have to make snap last minute desperate decisions about what to do with their kids on a day that a room is closed. One time she sent at text message to parents at 8:10am. We had our son in the car seat, and we were on our way to the daycare with him when she closed his room with no notice. She appears terribly unfriendly, and we observed her wearing inappropriate political "Make Wexford Great Again" swag clothing to the parents' night. The center director's communication is awful, too. She frequently sends emails to parents with wrong dates and attachments, which causes confusion. Then she sends corrections that are still wrong. Usually she'll send a third message in all caps when she finally gets the dates, times, and spellings right. She even sent us one email that our son's room was closed, then proceeded to send a second email about a fundraiser within that very same hour. Who feels like giving anybody money when you're not getting the services the daycare promised? She also got us to sign up for Soccer Shots lessons on Wednesdays that cost about $130.00. That seems to be the day she closes our son's room most frequently. We paid for eight soccer lessons, and our son has only had one of them. When I asked for a refund on that, she ignored me. This place is dirty. They leave dirty buckets of mop water in the hallways on the rare occasion they actually use them. The kitchen isn't secured, and they have heating elements accessible where kids can wander in. The floors are filthy, and the kids play with toys that are falling apart. We decided on a new daycare center some time ago and only recently worked our way up the waiting list to where our son can start somewhere new next week. The last item is the curriculum. There is none. When other toddler classrooms are learning letters, numbers, and colors, the kids at this center are just being "babysat." At the other KinderCare center in Virginia where our son was enrolled, the teacher in the 12 mo - 18 mo room went over colors, numbers, and letters every morning. Now we get app updates that there is "free play" most of the day, some songs, and basic skills like changing shoes. If we were interested in this kind of babysitting, we'd be going to a non-academy setting that is far less expensive. Our son will be three, and he doesn't even recognize letters or numbers when we try to show him at home. My advice to anybody reading this is to stay away. KinderCare must replace this center's director, and new management must take over before anybody should be sending their children. I called their corporate offices to complain about the frequent closures, and the agent told me, "that's what we do." The agent suggested I call the regional director and gave me her number. I called twice and never received a call back. She only returned my message two weeks later, but we knew we were enrolling our son elsewhere by that point.

Wexford Children's Center is a wonderful place! Our family is so grateful for the kind and caring…read morestaff and also the willingness to work with families. I looked at other places, but many felt very business-focused. This is a place centered around children and families. I'm so grateful for what my child has learned at the daycare and also preschool. I highly recommend them!

We just completed our second year at wexford Children's Center and couldn't ask for better staff to…read morehelp with our kids. Our daughter completed both 4 yo and pre-k here and we have utilized the the daycare program for both children as well. The staff is always smiling and you can tell they truly love what they do! The drop-in policy has been amazing as well. When I've had emergencies come up, they always do their best to fit you in. I would highly recommend checking them out!

STAFF: There are 1-2 staff per class. The staff are all friendly, knowledgeable, understanding, and…read morehelpful. Not a day goes by that I don't receive a warm welcome at the door or input on how to deal with a new behavior. FACILITY: Each room is fully decorated with kids' art - and is frequently changed with the season and corresponding holidays. Each kid has their own (or a shared) cubby. There is a mountain of toys and books throughout the classrooms. The rooms, bathrooms, and common areas are always exceptionally clean. A argument could be made for the lack of natural light in the building - although, I like the fact that our son is in a safe environment with limited windows and a single point of entry that is near the director's office. OUTDOOR SPACE: The pick-up/drop-off lane and parking areas are all clearly marked - with plenty of room for everyone. I've never had an issue. There is an outdoor play space, which, to be honest, is a bit small; however, as you can see, the size of the space is only one of two minor complaints I have. ACTIVITIES: Seasonal parties, visitors (e.g. balloon artist, Children's Museum puppeteers, etc.), options for the Gymagic Bus or Happy Feet programs, movie days, and other fun special events are a part of the regular monthly schedule. There are also weekly slots for a music teacher, the use of sensory bins, and designated days for the letter and number of the week. COMMUNICATION: We receive a daily "report card" detailing our child's mood, meals, nap, diapers, and activities. We receive a monthly newsletter and calendar that covers all activities, curriculum, and other notes of interest. Simply, the open line of communication is exactly what I would expect and prefer. OVERALL: We are very happy with APTG and everything it has to offer. We are confident that our child is receiving the very best type of education, interaction, and activities. We know he is in good hands every single day. He is happy to go to school - and even more excited to tell us about his day. We've found that he is not only developmentally on par with other children his age but often exceeds even our own high expectations for him. I wholeheartedly endorse APTG as a superb childcare learning center for even the choosiest of parents.

Amazing daycare! The staff is caring, professional, and truly treat the kids like family. My child…read moreloves going every day, and I feel so confident knowing they are in a safe and fun environment. Finding a daycare you can fully trust is not easy, but A Place To Grow has truly exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and enriching environment for their child.

My son has been thriving at Royal Oak Nursery School & Kindergarten. It is a very structured…read morecourse. He started in the nursery program with Mrs. Kline and is currently in Pre-K with Mrs. Simurda. Both teachers have worked amazingly with my high energy son and see him for who he is. Their lunch program has opened the door to more foods my son will eat (he loves their vegetable soup ... never would have guessed that in a million years lol). He loves being able to go outside and play on their large playground with his classmates. I also love their field trips allowing the kids to experience different things in the community. The small classroom sizes are perfect. The art program is phenomenal. It is so nice to go into the local post office and see all of the kids' artwork displayed so proudly. It really connects the school to the community. Their summer program is truly impressive with the amount of field trips they go on (Boyce Wave Pool, Moraine State Park, North Park Swimming Pool just to name a few). Riding the big yellow school bus is an added bonus on these field trips. I could not say enough good things about Royal Oak Nursery School & Kindergarten.

Friendly and reliable staff. Grounds are well kept . We have been very happy with our experience so…read morefar . Highly recommend!

This preschool came highly recommended to us and it was extremely disappointing. My son was in the…read more4 year old class and one of the teachers really went out of her way to be rude to my son and myself. he learned nothing there entire year. he was sick most of the time. The teacher would never say hello at drop off and make snarky comments like thanks for showing up today. All this preschool cares about is getting paid and fund raising for their own improvements. This particular teacher would respond to every other parent but us. She treated my son like he was beneath her along with myself. At the graduation ceremony she went out of her way to disrespect my family by mispronouncing out last name. Then took it upon her self to talk down to me after. This school is a joke, there are so many other places that will love and respect your children.

Highly recommend this preschool. My son had special needs and the director and teacher went out of…read moretheir way to help guide me to get the services my son needed. They were very knowledgeable, professional and caring! I owe them everything for helping my son so that he could transition to kindergarten easily. They were loving to everyone and I was in awe of their ability to handle so many little minds and hands with grace and love. Do not overlook this gem of a preschool!!

I felt compelled to write this review because I saw an unfavorable review, and it seemed so far…read morefetched and inaccurate, I had to share my experience with this facility. I am 110% pleased and satisfied with the exceptional level of care here. My kids are ages 2 and 4, and I have been at Allie the whole time. The teachers genuinely care about the kids, and Allison is extremely accommodating to parents' schedule changes and needs. There is a personal touch here, which often lacks in the corporate franchise facilities. Seasonal festivals and late nights are offered regularly and allow for parents to either enjoy socializing at the school with their children or enjoy a few hours of adult time. New housing developments are exploding in the area. If you are relocating or moving to the area, don't let a bad review keep you from checking this place out and seeing for yourself. You will FEEL the difference the moment you walk through the door of this locally owned and heart filled center.

You can tell when you arrive for the first time and meet the team that they truly care about taking…read moregreat care of your family. Family owned and operated by some of the best people my wife and I have ever met! We have always been happy and never had any issues. Forget the weirdo review about who is helping your 3 year old paint their art project! Gotta wonder about people like that!?!?. We have never observed anything but people who care about the kids they care for! For parents who value what's really important, choose a locally owned, non-corporate childcare facility. Ally's rocks!

They kept my child safe for nearly 5 years. However, the last two years were awful, staff turn…read moreover was huge, and often times you were not aware of the staff turn over until you dropped off or picked-up your child. Everything costs you extra. If you want your kid to make a craft, it costs extra. By the end of I was paying so much for crafts and extra activities so that my kiddo wouldn't' feel left out or bored. They charge a RIDICLIOUS about for "summer camp". So, on top of your weekly child care costs, craft costs, you also have to pay an additional $300-$400 at the beginning of summer. The "summer camp" activities are nothing special and the kids don't get out in the community at all, everything is held within the school. There are many centers in the area that are offering "camps" without additional fees on top of your weekly child care costs. When I left, weekly rate for a pre-k 4 classroom was $338 a week, plus the cost of phonics or craft activities.

We were so nervous choosing a daycare for our son but it was so clear we made the right decision…read morewith this center! His teachers, Miss Deanna & Miss Michelle, are incredibly gifted educators. Lincoln isn't even two and not only knows his entire alphabet but also comes home every day with something new he's learned! My husband and I are so impressed with the staff, even the teachers in the other rooms know our son by name. Dana, the current acting director, is outstanding. She knows all the parents, kids, and is so helpful whenever we have questions about anything. Its so much easier leaving our son knowing he is in such good hands!