My girls have been at Lightbridge for over a year and we could not have had a better experience…read more The staff is very welcoming and became family almost immediately. The office staff is very responsive to questions and concerns. My youngest daughter (now 2) has developed so well and looks forward to going everyday! My oldest (now 5) entered Lightbridge very reserved and unsure and left with full confidence and now exceling in Kindergarten! The classrooms are clean and the staff was very attentive to the new guidelines. I could go on and on but our experience could not have been better.

My children began at Lightbridge Academy back in 2017 and have been very pleased with the level of…read morecare and education that they have provided. They have well prepared my oldest for kindergarten and help nurture my sons' curiosity and friendships. The staff is welcoming and all around wonderful and the classrooms are beautiful and clean. We tell everyone that needs childcare or preschool to look at Lightbridge. I promise you will not be disappointed as it is a great, safe and caring environment for your little ones.

To be honest, I was very disappointed with my experience at Kids Co-op…read more My daughter is still only in preschool, so I didn't expect too much to begin with. But since I just moved to the area, I thought it was important to enroll my little one in something where she could make new friends locally. I thought it would be a wonderful opportunity for some good exercise, learning to follow multiple-step instructions, learning about thinking positively/feeling a sense of achievement, healthy eating, etc. But none of my hopes came to fruition at all. (And I know what I was looking for wasn't over-the-top, because I've seen this sort of positive environment before at a different location, and also experienced it myself at my adult trapeze class.) - After 6 classes, the coach NEVER introduced herself to me. I learned her name the last day because I asked. She also never introduced the kids to one another. My daughter only learned the names of any other kids because when week 3 rolled around and I asked her who her favourite friends were at the class, she couldn't tell me any names. I said, "Oh, well go introduce yourself! Just say, 'My name is X, what's your name?'" She left the class with 4 names that day. When you're in gymnastics, isn't one of the biggest goals to develop a good team mentality? How did the kids go un-introduced the entire time they practiced and played together? - I only knew the name of the receptionist/business owner because of a purchase confirmation. She never said hello when we came into the building. She DEFINITELY never asked if my daughter was enjoying the class. She never apologized after a scheduling mix-up. She spoke poorly to me of her own daughter right in front of her, in a facility that supposedly is supposed to encourage kids to have a good self-image. Put a bad taste in my mouth, for sure. Her kid wasn't even much older than mine. - Apparently, parents were supposed to receive a progress update every couple weeks, but, like I said, the coach never so much as introduced herself. - They sell soda, cookies, chips, and other junk food as a snack for after a class that's supposed to promote good health. - Dust is caked on everything. There are these huge vents that are painted jewel-toned primary colours, which you can see from beneath, but even so, you can't see through the dust on the top halves of the tubes. At first, I thought that only the bottom halves were painted! - The bathrooms are always gross. I didn't feel comfortable getting my daughter changed for class in there. - The coach is nice enough to the kids, but isn't able to give any of the kids any sort of individual attention due to there being too many kids per class. Since they do activities in "rotations", the coach will often be distracted by a single activity while the kids wander to the other rotations without instruction. Typically, the kids watch whichever kid is in front of them for direction. The only reasons I have to NOT rate it 1 star are: because my daughter had fun there, anyway; because it seems like the competition classes have more skillful coaches; and because a lot of kids benefit from the activity days there, where at least they're socializing instead of being parked in front of a TV. I don't suggest enrolling your 3-4 year old there.

The best choice for your children! Our daughter began attending gymnastics class here in 2010, and…read morerecieved some of the best instruction. This is a family owned facility with both non-competitive and competitive classes. EXCELLENT all around! If you are looking for a summer camp, this is the place. Our daughter has attended the summer camp since 2010 as well! Fitness, activities, field trips and friends in a safe enviiorment.Have no reservations at all. Just call and ask for more information!

Gymtime has been wonderful for our family - we've hosted a birthday party and taken many of the…read more"mommy & me" classes, and we're just starting on the organized sports leagues for our 6 yr old. Meghan & Ben and their whole staff are such great coaches/mentors for the kids! Positive attitudes, clean atmosphere, and great activities!

From the owner: Gymnastics - Preschool (ages 3 & 4) Level I, Level II, Advanced (ages 5 & up)…read moreXcel Competitive Teams Parent/Child Classes (6 mos-3) Pre-school Fit N Learn Ninja Warrior Parkour Classes (3 & up) Summer Day Camps Summer Gymnastics Camps Birthday Parties Parents night out

Possibly the only Y in the state which has a hot tub, steam room and sauna in the locker room.read more

(As a preface, I've never taken a class or anything else here in my life and nor do I ever intend…read moreto. But, my kids have been taking things here for the past 7-8 years so I think I've got a pretty good grip on things from that perspective.) It's not the best of Y's but it's not the worst of Y's. It's a Y where the pool gets closed for cleaning at the last minute and you are never told. It's a Y where when something does hit their Facebook account it's not uncommon for the information to differ from what you're told if you call their front desk. It's a Y where a class that starts at 4 gets supposedly gets changed to a 4:15 start for the rest of the semester without you being told only to have you show up next week for 4:15 to find out that the class this week started at 4 at the whim of the teacher's schedule which of course means that you partially paid for nothing that week. It's a Y where in the distant past swimming classes would regularly have teachers that wouldn't show up/didn't know they were supposed to be there that day/no one was ever scheduled for that time by management. It' a Y that does offer a very good swim team with the minor issues of it having very unrealistic expectations as to what you are expected to pay and if you actually have a job that requires you to work weekends then you might as well forget it because you have no prayer with the volunteering requirements/travel schedule. But with all that said, at least in Bethlehem it's more or less the only game in town in terms of swim lessons for younger children so you sort or need to love the one your with and over time you do learn to lower your expectations and accept that no matter who you complain to things more or less never change.

My son is been to three different schools and I can definitely say this is one of the greatest…read moreschools he has ever been to. The staff is great they're always willing to answer any questions and everyone is so friendly!

I love Goddard! My older one went to the Goddard School in Cherry Hill/NJ. When we moved to…read moreBethlehem, we enrolled our youngest one at the Goddard School in Bethlehem. Teachers are professional and are all degreed. I love the private kindergarten program. They took good care of my daughter both academically and on her personal development. She is confident and an active learner. Facility is really nice and clean. The owners and directors are really helpful and have an open door policy. Absolutely the best place in Lehigh Valley for childcare!

PLEASE READ: I…read morethink we can all agree: trusting someone with your kid(s) is a big deal. My wife and I, in particular, dislike the notion of being away from our child; however, if you have an occupation and can't afford for one parent to stay home, or stagger your schedule even, this is a necessary evil. Here's the good news! If you enroll your child at Lightbridge Academy, the word EVIL will never come to mind! Each worker at the Bethlehem Lightbridge Academy, comes to work every day and treats the kids as if the kids were their own. The energy and the positive vibes walking in that place is unparallel. As a parent, I know every precaution is taken and a village of loving adults will be watching over my little girl. I cherish the good people on this Earth, and Lightbridge has managed to only employee these particular people. Everyone there has an amazing love for children and can back up their love with the experience. I am the biggest fan of these godsent workers and wouldn't dare take time out of my busy schedule to tell a lie. I wouldn't feel right if I didn't recognize this wonderful group of caretakers. I am insanely appreciative of them and owe them something special; after all, they take care of my most prized possession. A special shout out to Aliscia, Pat, Heidi, Jessie, Meghan & Tricia. I am blanking on the names of so many people, so please forgive me. Thank you all & 1,000 Blessings! Cordially, Corey, Darice & Demi!

From the owner: We are so much more than just a daycare! Busy working families need childcare for their children…read morebut also desire a high-quality early childhood education program. Lightbridge Academy offers infant, toddler, preschool and back-up care programs. We want every child to feel safe, nurtured, and excited to learn and grow with us, and every family to consider us a true partner in the development and education of their child. We go beyond what's expected from daycare to create an exceptional early childhood education experience.

The Older kids don't always get treated that well, but I guess this place is fine for the younger…read morekids, and the summer camp was pretty expensive, but it was far better than the after school program.

They took my son on as a new client even though their staff, and director (Palmer location) lacked…read morethe proper skills and qualifications to care for my son. In the future they should be more transparent when telling potential clients just how uneducated their staff is when it comes to caring for a child with autism. This was AFTER receiving my sons IEP two weeks prior, and I walking them through his needs and her expressing that was something they were comfortable with.

We like Chesterbrook Academy. Our kids have gone here since they were 3 months old. One's 5 and the…read moreother is 3. They both love their teachers and my 5 year old comes home every day telling me the new thing she learned.

I am highly disappointed with the leniency in staffing that this facility. they have gotten…read morethemselves in a situation where staff members will quit on short notice, and they are forced to hire quickly to handle staffing crisis, but do not do their due diligence to get quality individuals. The last classroom that my child was in, both of her teachers quit her first day. This forced the facility to use floaters to fill the space and did not provide the consistency that children in the three-year-old classroom require. The kids were unruly and my child picked up language that was inappropriate because teachers failed to have cont of and monitor interactions. Her current classroom has two teachers, one of which has been extremely disrespectful to me on numerous occasions. I have brought it to the front desk several times and have not seen any meaningful results. I am pulling my child from this location. The sad part is that upon request previously I had written a good review to help out to the center. There are a few nice teachers, but my overall experience here is not positive.