My daughter is in her third year of Clementine, and it is an absolutely amazing school. The…read moreteachers are caring, thoughtful, and complete experts at instilling a love of learning in young children. They write weekly emails with pictures and descriptions of children performing their Montessori "works" and are very responsive to questions or concerns. The kids always get to play outside, almost no matter the weather, and if it is nice they sometimes take field trips around the city or down to the Schuylkill river. There is also a small garden outside where the kids grow vegetables. My daughter has learned so much over the past three years. She never wants to leave at the end of the day.

My older son is in his third year at Clementine Montessori (now in Kindergarten) and we have been…read morevery happy with the school. It is a small, warm community with great communication between teachers and parents. The kindergarten experience is unique, small, and personalized. The kindergarteners have mini-units taught but a different teacher each month and Spanish once a week. They tie in so many field trips in their curriculum and really use the city as their playground. My younger son just started in a different classroom and we are really loving it for him as well, his teachers are wonderful, structured, and caring, really just what he needs.

Great staff and really loving environment. Great pre k…read moreteacher! My daughter loved going in the morning and that says a lot!

You're search is over! Right steps is fantastic and I absolutely would recommend it to anyone…read more Staff is overwhelming lovely and my son might actually love his teachers more than me and his dad lol. No complaints whatsoever:) good luck with your new member of the family.

My two year old daughter has been going to Goddard at Pine Street in Phila for nearly one year now…read more Management is on top of its game--communicative and informative. They are also leading. Other schools have overbearing policies when it comes to CoVID. Goddard's policies show pre-caution but also demonstrate common sense. They know that day-care and a parent's work are necessities and have acted accordingly. The staff and teachers couldn't be more courteous, conscientious, or outgoing--for both parents and the kids. I can't say enough good things about how the Goddard School goes about its business. My new born son is already signed up with the School and will be going when he is six/seven months.

LOVE the enthusiasm, family feel, variety of curriculum, personalities of the teachers, and the…read moreschool overall. We have two children enrolled, one infant and one toddler. The tadpoles app keeps us updated all day on their activities and we love seeing photos of them!

I have nothing but positive things to say about the Avenue of the Arts KinderCare. My 2 year old…read moreson started in Feb 2021 shortly after they opened and he loves it. He is constantly talking about his teachers and daycare friends and asks my husband and I if he can go back to daycare almost every weekend!! I have seen him grow and thrive significantly since he started, the activities that they do with the children are diverse, educational, and fun. The entire staff has been amazing, the teachers are kind and caring, and extremely accommodating to special circumstances (like dietary restrictions). The facility is brand new and probably the nicest facility that I've seen in the city. We love it and can't recommend it enough!

I wish I could give this wonderful place 10 stars! The staff are incredibly talented,…read morecompassionate, intelligent, professional and kind. They have, undoubtedly, helped raise our daughter. When she had hearing and speaking trouble, they noticed it right away, advised us on exactly what to do and worked with us to help her. She's now no longer hearing impaired and fully talking. They also potty trained her at 2-years old! I can't say enough spectacular things about this facility. They are THE best in Philadelphia. No question. I am forever grateful for these lovely people and couldn't recommend them more.

Cendy and Elliot are doing a phenomenal job at making all the kids and parents feel safe and secure…read morebringing their children there. They treat the kids as if they were their own. Great job guys.

We only have positive things to say about the Learning Experience! Our son is in the infant room…read more He is so well taken care of and so loved. The teachers and staff really care for the babies. As a first-time mom it was hard for me to take him to daycare, but Ms. M, Ms. Key, Ms Elliot, and the whole staff put me at ease. I know he started crawling and sitting up sooner because of our daycare. I love getting pictures of him and seeing what he's up to while I am at work.

Learning Train Academy (LTA) on 19th and Bainbridge is one of the best parts of our life in Center…read moreCity. Our daughter is nearly three now and has been here since she was a newborn, and we cannot say enough good things about Tasha and her remarkable team. They feel like an extension of our family, and they have created a warm, caring environment that never compromises on quality or professionalism. She has been through all three rooms, from the infant space with cribs, to the toddler room, to the classroom-style space downstairs for the three and four-year-olds. Each transition has been thoughtful and supportive. The growth we have seen in her, respectful, adaptable, social, and confident, is due in large part to the people here who treat every child with genuine care. One of the things that sets LTA apart is the consistency of the staff. We often hear about daycare centers struggling with turnover, and this place is the complete opposite. The team here stays; they are dedicated, and that stability creates a sense of comfort and familiarity for the children. It makes an already wonderful environment even better. The team deserves individual recognition. Miss Jackie, Miss Yaneira, Miss Jontae, Miss Honey, Miss Samaya, Miss Ikram, Miss Karen, Miss Nafeesa, and Miss Sabrina are all wonderful. They are kind, steady, patient, and trustworthy. They strike the right balance between flexibility and clear boundaries, making daily life so much easier for working parents. The facility is clean, well-organized, and welcoming. It has everything a child needs without feeling overdone. The building is secure with key entry, and the app they use makes check-in, check-out, payments, and communication simple. They share monthly learning plans and respond quickly if we reach out. The value for the level of care is excellent, especially given the location. There is also a real sense of community, something we did not find anywhere else. The children are sweet and happy, and the atmosphere reflects the warmth of the neighborhood. The parents are wonderful too, and seeing the same families every morning and afternoon adds to that sense of connection. We love how everyone contributes to the friendly, supportive environment. On nice days, they take the kids to nearby parks, and they celebrate holidays and local events, including big Philadelphia moments like the Eagles' Super Bowl run. It feels down-to-earth in the best way, very much in the spirit of the city. We looked at other options but chose LTA for its convenience, its atmosphere, its reasonable pricing, and the community values it fosters. We have trusted the staff with babysitting and pet sitting, which says everything about how much we rely on them. Our newborn twins will be joining soon, and we cannot imagine sending them anywhere else. We feel fortunate to have a place like this in our lives. Thank you to Tasha and the entire team for everything you do for our family.

If you are like me, your kids mean the world to you! I decided to go back to work in 2012. My…read moreyoungest was 11 months and he just had surgery. I got the call to start work shortly after! One of the biggest decisions of my life came to the forefront! I had to enroll my children in daycare so that I could take the job that I wanted. I did so and Natasha who is the owner of the daycare made my transition back to work so easy! She was very hands on with Suhayb(my youngest who had surgery). She took care of him with so much love and gentleness! She sent me pictures and answered all of my million calls. I am forever grateful to have had that support while going back to work!! All three of my children grew up in this daycare! They started before grade-school. Their initial educational values, educational concepts, good behavior, and love for learning came from The Learning Train. Aside from this being one of the most professional Daycare that I had the pleasure of putting my children in, my children became their their family. You can drop your children off knowing that they are safe, well loved, being taught and literally being raised with the best values and education. If you are looking for a center that nurtures your child, gives the best education, is filled with beneficial activities, listens to your concerns as a parent, reassures you that your child will always be safe and is dedicated to providing quality childcare, then you've found the right place to enroll your children!!!

My daughter Romi has been going to this school since she was 18 months and she is now 2 1/2 and…read morethriving! The teachers are amazing and the environment really sets up kids for success

I really don't understand what the deal is with this school. I have a 22 month old daughter and we…read moreare looking for preschools for her every other school i contacted has returned my calls or emails to schedule a tour. Even though I emailed and left various voicemails to this school noone has ever returned my calls or emails. I think they lack basic courtesy.

Loving, child-centered, nurturing community school!…read more Excellent staff. Teachers & directors call and check in about your child early and often - fostering open doors between staff and families. The staff is very responsive to parent feedback, as well. Our daughter has thrived at both Alphabet Station and now the Alphabet Treehouse. She soaks up new knowledge at school like a sponge - sharing songs, Spanish, yoga, science, letters of the week, new vocabulary, and nature facts. I appreciate the outdoor time students spend during the warmer months in the Treehouse's outdoor play space. Our daughter adores her teachers and enjoys spending time with her friends at school each day. Teachers care deeply about the children they serve at Alphabet Academy, and nurture curiosity and learning, in partnership with the individual child's development and in collaboration with families. The school focuses on learning through play, and also provides structure - free play, circle, story, snack, nap daily. Additionally, the school values community involvement and is committed to supporting community efforts, including: holiday caroling at the local fountain, food & toy drives, and fundraising for those in need. Finally, the location on Passyunk Ave. is extremely convenient, with great hours for working parents (7:00am-6:00pm daily), part-time options (Treehouse), and affordable tuition.

I love Alphabet Academy!! My son started going at 9 months old and is now in one of their toddler…read moreclasses and I have nothing but incredible things to say about our experience. We have seen him absolutely thrive under their care. He is constantly learning new things and his social skills have grown drastically. Most importantly, we love the teachers and staff so much! They are so sweet and attentive to the children and parents as well. I encourage everyone to send their children to Alphabet Academy!

A great conservative shul where everyone fits in from tourists to undergrads to eighty year olds…read more They offer lots of programming for all ages as well. The cantor is super friendly and happy to help out with everything and anything. The shul itself is gorgeous with beautiful stained glass. Take a peek at the old neziner shul's bimah in the basement!

There have been a lot of positive changes to BZBI the past few years- most importantly to us is how…read moregreat the preschool is! We are thrilled with the teachers, the curriculum, and the friends our children have made. The program has a new director who has brought in even more enrichment activities for the students. There is a great tie to the shul and the community! We run into "school friends" outside of school. Our eldest is now enjoying the Hebrew school too! It is a warm and nurturing environment. We have been very happy at the BZBI preschool and our children have made wonderful friends.

There are not too many options in Philly for a quality (private or independent) education. There…read moreare some decent Charter Schools - but most are on a lottery system. TPS has a great prgram from K - 8 and also a relationship with Shelly Ridge Nature Center - so the kids get out of the city and into nature. A good, expensive, selective private school.

My 1st thought while touring this school was wow, they really do not seem diverse at all. Hardly no…read morebrown children OR faculty. After being waitlisted then informed a month later that I did not receive a seat for Kindergarten I then thought, wow this is just how they intend to keep their school. I can't help but wonder if their quota for 1 or 2 brown children was already made. The private school we were accepted into after actual administering a test to assess readiness, and interviewing our family seems like a better fit for us. I find joy in knowing there were actual steps taken and guidelines followed to access our kids appropriateness for their school. TPS speak of wanting to diversify their school, and encouraging brown families to apply and see the application process through, but in reality they want their school just the way it is. They have no clear guidelines on assessing potential students, as no test are given like most private schools. They just handpick who they want for obvious reasons. I can't help but to wonder what type of behavior my child would have been exposed to had they been accepted.