I live in the borough so enjoy the convenience of being able to walk to the Oscar Lasko Y. We have…read morebeen members for 10 years. The gym is small but well equipped, the staff are always friendly, and it's a good value for the money. More recently they have started offering some group exercise classes during the week which is a nice addition. My daughter has also been on the gymnastics team for the last 8 years and has had an amazing experience. From the coaching staff to the friendships that she has made along the way, we couldn't have asked for more!

Excellent staff. Facilities are immaculate and machines are always in top condition. What…read moreimpresses me even more is watching the children racing into the Y with huge smiles on their faces. As a parent this is what you strive for.

Lauren seems like a nice person who means well. However, we tried this camp and it was a disaster…read more We picked up our children the first day only to learn that there had been No Adult Supervision. Lauren had left after we dropped them off and was out-of-state. As a result, there were several safety "accidents" that happened during the day. One child was not fully seated in the golf cart, before it was driven off by one of the tween "caretakers" resulting in the child falling off, being run over and being asked by the driver not to tell anyone. Another child was bitten by one of the dogs and not treated. Yet another child fell at the swimming pool while not being supervised. In addition, the children spent a large portion of the day just sitting on rocks and watching the teenage "caretakers" ride the horses. Finally, an unidentified man showed up and was hanging around the property late in the day. This camp has the potential to be great, but some serious modifications must happen before it is qualified to have children entrusted into its care.

From the owner: Quite & lovely bed & breakfast. Family owned since 1983read more

Fantastic, family-oriented, and friendly! All five of my kids went, and each has had one-on-one…read morefeedback on their progress. They learn so many life skills. The staff is amazing!!

Our two kids have been a part of the ATA Taekwondo of West Chester for nearly 4 years. The…read moreexperience has been incredible for our children. Our oldest(9) started as a Tiger and has progressed to nearing his Black Belt testing later this year. The Masters' and all the instructors and student volunteers are always very positive and offer help and support. Even with the pandemic, Zoom classes kept the flow going, ATA really adapted to keep all their students interested and learning. There is always something to do at ATA West Chester, either a day camp to 5-day camps to one-on-one training. We now have both our kids involved, which has given them an extra outlet to learn confidence, honesty, hard work, real cognitive learning with the amount of moves and techniques they are shown. ATA in West Chester has been a game-changer for our family, an experience that will positively affect our daily lives and the future of our children.

I take my 2 y. o. granddaughter nearly every week. There are so many wonderful things to explore…read moreand learn from. They have a walking path through the woods with a natural playground and sandbox, a bird house building to watch and interactive displays, a mini zoo inside a house with small animals and activities including a treehouse. They also have weekly activities and seasonal events for elementary school kids. My granddaughter calls Briar Bush "The Animal House" and loves to put a donation in the collection box before we leave.

I wish I could rate this more than 5 stars! A nature center/museum and I don't have to do the…read moredrive downtown/pay for parking...and admission is free for Abington residents/friends of Briar Bush? Amazing. (Admission otherwise is only $3 for adults and $2 for kids 2-17). There's animals/insects inside such as owls, huge cockroaches, giant turtle, snakes. And a cute reading corner full of nature books. There's also a discovery den AKA play area indoors for $1. There's animals/insects outdoors such as turkey vultures, turtles, a butterfly house and a bird observatory (cute on the inside with toys for the kiddos - be sure to read the story about the couple who opened the center). And a natural playscape outdoors. There's also a bunch of fairy houses throughout the property that girl scouts donated. And lots of trails through the forest. They also have Magic Mornings for ages 2-4 Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - but register ahead as they only have a certain amount of spots each day (it's seasonal - they have in fall and spring but not summer - see website). It's an hour class for $10 and includes a snack, craft, nature walk etc. They usually pull out an animal each class. It's great to get some time in nature with other kids. In summer, they have a full week of Magic Mornings in their Itty Bitty Briar Camp. Ms. Heidi teaches it and she is just great. They have a different theme every day such as sun, water, clouds etc and there's an activity each day (visit pond and catch tadpoles, water play, craft pertaining to theme). They have preschool pioneers for ages 4-5 and summer camp for older kids for a week in late June. *Just beware in June that parking is limited due to school field trips and you may not fit in either of the lots; you may have to park out front of the house to the left (which is fine - she just doesn't want buses idling there) They also have field trips to gardens and to the shore, classes for seniors, family nature nights, hot smores nights... Only negative (besides parking, which they can't really control), is the "snacks" for kids at Magic Mornings aren't the healthiest. One was cinnamon sugar graham crackers with whipped cream- regular would have been fine. 2 days were cheddar gold fish. Another day was blue jello with whipped cream. And some red licorice - the kind that whips. Fruit Loops were used for colors. So, if you don't like your child eating sugar, let them know you have a dietary restriction or bring your own snack (snack time is ~10 min and probably not needed but the kids always love snack time!). Some options that would be healthier and just as easy would be pretzel sticks, fruit, crackers, popcorn, veggies, string cheese...but I guess those all cost more besides pretzels/crackers/popcorn.

The entire staff here is amazing, from the administration to the teachers. My daughter is in Ms…read more Flanagan's Pre-K class, and the other day she literally told me, "Dad, I love school." I'm a teacher myself, and I can see how much thought and planning Ms. Flanagan puts into her teaching. She communicates constantly and I can tell that my daughter loves and feels safe with her. My daughter is four, and the other night we were sitting down at the kitchen table writing her list of favorite Christmas songs and saying words in Spanish. I feel so blessed that my daughter is able to learn here every day!

We've had the joy of sending both our children to this school--our daughter last year(Pre-K 2) and…read morenow our son (Pre-K) and the experience has been nothing short of incredible. My son wakes up excited to go every single morning, which speaks volumes about how nurturing, engaging, and supportive the environment is. The teachers are truly involved and attentive, and the academic curriculum is exceptional--it truly prepares your child for the next level with confidence. I'm especially grateful for the individualized support and regular updates we receive about our child's progress. We couldn't be happier with our experience here!

I did not have the difficulties with registration and communication that others had last year. I…read morestarted day care in the infant room in October 2017 for my, then, 4 month old son. I have spent a good deal of time in the room because I nurse in the morning with drop-off and stop by at lunch. From what I have witnessed, the staff there are truly loving in their interactions with the babies, and really know each baby as an individual. Sometimes all the babies are crying, but the caregivers are calm and compassionate, and go about their rounds of feeding, changing, rocking, playing. The staff have also been very accommodating of special requests, for instance, my son will only fall sleep in a swing or in someone's arms. More than once, I came in to find him asleep in the arms of one of the caregivers. While being in the room, I've had the chance to interact and talk with many of the staff who also rotate through the other rooms. I find them all to be friendly and knowledgeable, and loving towards the children. Probably like most places, they send you pictures during the day, and a daily report of every nap, change, and feed. Westtown Children's Academy was recommended by a faculty from WCU's education program, and some WCU education students work or rotate through the rooms. This is my first day care experience, and I am very satisfied with it. I can't speak for the other programs beyond the infant room, but I have colleagues who enroll their children in the toddler program and they seem happy about it.

Our kids loved Willowdale! They are in kindergarten now but still talk about how much they miss…read moretheir old school.

I'm not from around here and I'd never heard of BounceU before, so I had no idea what to expect…read more But then my kid was invited to two birthday parties on the same day at this location...we put on the GPS and headed off for an adventure! This BounceU is in an unassuming building in a sort of industrial park. But there is magic inside. The facility was very well organized and clean. There were plenty of staff at each station, from the front check in to the play rooms to the party rooms. The rooms are a lot less chaotic than similar party places that I've been to. Each bounce room only had one party at a time. There was only one main door in and out. This gave me peace of mind that my kid wouldn't be able to wander off or get lost following a different party. After a long play period, the party ends with pizza and cake (parent provided?) in a private room. They play photos of the party on a TV screen and sing happy birthday. There are also little goodie bags with knick knacks. It seemed like all the kids had a great time and left happy.

Had lots of fun at a birthday party here. Will remember for my son's birthday. Nice bounce houses…read morefor older and younger children

If you are looking for a place to micromanage the order in which your child eats the food you pack…read morein their lunch, this place is for you. Lots of impractical rules, including the one where PF goldfish are considered "unhealthy" snacks, and therefore are banned. CCHD is in there on a regular basis. Keep looking, the prices are low & the registration is easy for a reason.

I could not believe how much fun my children had last summer at Discovery. They did day trips to…read morethe shore and even overnight camping experiences. When it rained they went to the movies or had other off property indoor activities. Swimming was daily fun while being carefully supervised. Ms. Robin has a long history of studies ranging from early childcare development to food & nutrition safety. Kudos to a job well done. My kids are bugging us to go back for the 2016 season.

Ms. V and her crew are AMAZING! We brought our 4 year old here after a disappointing experience at…read moreanother gym. He just turned 5 and absolutely LOVES coming to classes and Parents' Survival Nights! He looks forward to Giggle Worms (he calls it his "Ninja" class) every week and we've seen him become more confident and build his coordination, strength, and skills. Ms. V. and her staff are extremely patient and attentive. They are enthusiastic and do an outstanding job of redirecting, assisting, and adjusting their instruction to each child. We love everything about The Little Gym of Audubon so much that we celebrated our son's birthday here. We provided the food and they provided SERIOUS FUN! Everything was handled from setup to entertaining all 25 of our little friends! It was a complete hit and I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a fun, safe, and active learning environment for your child!

From the owner: The Little Gym of Audubon offers progressively structured classes and a positive learning…read moreenvironment to create opportunities for your child to try new things and build self-confidence, all with a grin that stretches from ear to ear. Our trained instructors nurture happy, confident kids through a range of classes like parent/child classes and gymnastics, plus fun extras like birthday parties, Summer camps and more.