Dilworthtown Christian Preschool of BUMC is a wonderful preschool! Upon moving here from Florida,…read morewe had overwhelming choices of where to send our children to preschool. The moment I met with the director, Karen, I knew both my children and I would love the school. The curriculum is age appropriate yet challenging enough to prepare preschoolers for the demands of Kindergarten. The school is small enough, I feel that I have really gotten to know all the teachers and other families. My children really enjoy the enrichment programs- soccer, karate, art, yoga and making music. I can't recommend Dilworthtown enough!

My daughter has been a student at Dilworthtown Christian Preschool for one going on two years. The…read moreteachers and the director are FANTASTIC!! My daughter loves all the extra fun and educational activities they do and they are always learning something new. I am so very glad that we are able to have such a wonderful and safe place for our child to learn in. Highly recommended!!

As a new mother I was a little worried about daycare in general. however, when I met with Ms. Bush…read morethe owner of the daycare I was satisfied. I liked how she handles the children and how the is very vigilant of their safety. My child been there almost a year now and he is very happy. Children do many activities, and the environment is very child friendly. I would recommend for any mother/father for this place for their children. Beside the fresh cooked meals, the children eat daily. There is JoAnna who is very good with the children and teaches them Spanish Language.

I love this place. Great care. My son did not gain weight until he moved here.he gained weight here…read moreas he ate all the food I send him. The teachers give food exactly like you want them to. Awesome teachers and great care. they promptly send updates on the app that makes me feel relaxed. I cut one star for the small space.

I will start off saying that some of the teachers are AMAZING and really care about the children in…read moretheir classes. The leadership is accommodating with schedule changes and friendly. The facility is large and well maintained. However, we had concerns regarding the state mandated ratios that were not being met. Whenever we addressed these ratios, we were told the head of school would call us and he did not. We ended up pulling our child due to even more concerning events that were hidden/covered up by leadership. I would strongly reconsider sending your child to Chesterbrook.

We joined CBA preschool two years ago and our experience has grown better and better as the time…read morehas gone by. There was definitely some bumps in the road in the last year or so with the abrupt dismissal of the principal and a large turnover of staff, but those that have remained and have recently come on board have been fantastic. They have really impressed me with their dedication and involvement in my child's development, happiness, and well-being. My daughter is currently in their pre-K-A class and we have had such a great year so far. She's learning a lot, gaining more independence, and we can see how much she likes being there. Sometimes not wanting to leave because she's having too much fun. At the request of many, they finally updated and improved the outdoor playground last summer. Loving not having to pick mulch out of my child's clothes and hair anymore Haha. They offer lots of special events and programs for your child to engage in. Music, Martial arts, soccer, art, gym class, sensory play, teacher for a day, field trips to the elementary school, Valentine's Day Music Concert, and so much more. Shout out to some of my favorite teachers and staff that have become friends: Miss Tina, Miss Colleen, Miss Ally, Miss Sao, And Miss Jamie. Thank you all for loving and taking such great care of my girl! :) We will miss our CBA Preschool next year, as we will be moving up to the CBA Elementary School in September. Thank you all for a great experience :)

This is a ridiculous school my son is always getting in truoble because of this super strict…read moreteacher and then it's twenty some thousand dollars for one year this school is still so pore that with all that money they have there's literally only like 150 kids in the school but with all that money they are 100 times worse then public school do not go here no matter what

My daughter attended here and was treated absolutely exceptional. The individual attention they…read moregave her for her uniqueness was heartwarming to us. They taught her that all her classmates were also exceptional individuals, and had their own gifts. We feel The Quaker values they used for teaching her, gave her priceless gifts which she still has until this day . Simplicity, peace, equality, integrity, community, and stewardship.I was highly recommend attendance at preschool!

My husband and I feel so fortunate that we were able to send our son to the Walden School. They…read morecreated an environment that allowed my kind-hearted, shy, socially anxious son to thrive. They allow the students to explore; they encourage them to speak up & speak out; they take an interest in them inside and outside of school & they really foster a culture of diversity and understanding of differences. Prior to coming to Walden, my son attended K-1st grade at a school that just wasn't up to par academically & where we felt our son got lost in the shuffle. Here, everyone knows him by name, makes an effort to know us as parents and really digs deep to understand how they can best help each individual child. I especially love that the way they teach isn't just by lecture, sitting at a desk staring at a chalkboard, but through hands-on projects, exploration & using sensory and tactile items to accommodate different learning styles.

There's definitely some misleading information on the school's website. This school is not…read moreaccessible to everyone--if you're not wealthy or able to afford $18,000 for pre-K, it may not be worth your time or money. I was told directly by the enrollment office " Kathy" that the school "can't survive" by offering financial aid, which was very discouraging. After applying for financial aid, I never received a formal decision, even though I was told it had been mailed. Instead, I received a random refund amount with no explanation. Throughout the process, the enrollment officer frequently changed her statements and would not acknowledge the inconsistencies. To be clear: I believe the school itself is strong, and the teachers seem genuinely dedicated and hardworking. But the enrollment process, especially my experience with the enrollment officer, was disorganized and unprofessional. If you choose to apply, I strongly recommend documenting everything and keeping all communication in writing.

***DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE**** I don't post things like…read morethis lightly, but I feel a responsibility to share our experience in case it helps another child or family. Chesterbrook Academy - Newtown Square has been the worst childcare experience of my 13 years as a mom. In our experience, the environment was cold, harsh, and deeply unsettling. When children are sad or crying, they are placed in a so-called "cuddle corner" and intentionally ignored--no one is allowed to speak to or comfort them until they stop crying. Teachers follow a strict "no response" approach, meaning kids who are screaming, throwing, or clearly distressed are simply ignored. The level of rudeness, judgment, and lack of warmth from staff has honestly left me bewildered. My child came home crying many days, saying the teachers yelled at them--and I personally witnessed teachers yelling at children right in front of me. Leaving your child in someone else's care is already incredibly hard. You expect compassion, patience, and basic emotional safety. That was not our experience here. I can't speak to other Chesterbrook locations, but Chesterbrook Academy in Newtown Square is one I would strongly urge parents to avoid. If sharing this helps even one child have a safer, more loving experience elsewhere, it's worth it

Oh how quickly this place went downhill after the previous principal left. If your child does not…read moremeet their standards, there are teachers who will verbally judge and criticize your family. Severe lack in communication (no reports for injury, no pickup ID confirmation for non registered adults, etc). Management is struggling, and they cannot keep their teachers around for more than a certain amount of time. Just so sad and disappointed.

This wasn't my first choice to tour, but I'm really glad I did. I saw a lot during the visit. What…read moreI love most about the school is how low the turnover rate is--most of their teachers have been there for a while, and that says a lot about the center. Everyone seemed genuinely friendly, and it didn't feel staged. The kids were playing normally, and some misbehavior was happening like you'd expect, but the staff handled it appropriately based on what I saw.

I wanted to like this school but the staff is very unfriendly and rude to parents. When they need…read morechildren to fill the school, they will be nice as can be. But as soon as kids are enrolled, they are too good for everyone and can't even return simple e-mails. Not the environment I want my children growing up in.

**Beware of Changing Lanes Daycare!! **…read more My experience with this daycare was beyond terrible!!! Especially when it came to how they treated my daughter, who has special needs. From day one, Chantell, the manager, assured me that they would work with my child through her behavioral challenges and support her as we were getting her into early intervention. However, their actions showed the complete opposite. One of the most shocking incidents was when staff threw clothes in my daughter's face and demanded that she dress herself when she was on the potty. They also snatched the tablet out of her hands multiple times when she was using it, treating her harshly instead of offering the support she needed. Two employees even called me to confirm my worst fears... That my daughter was not being treated fairly by the staff. (This was all confirmed through a phone call from previous employees who quit two days before because of how they treated children badly and they were not being treated fairly... They also told me that they were waiting for a reason to kick my daughter out..) When it came to money, they were extremely shady. One morning, they told me my daughter couldn't attend at 7:30am unless I paid the tuition that was due that day. They also claimed I owed extra money from that previous week (which we did not) Also I did not have receipts (Which is my fault) since I mostly paid in cash or Cash App, I should have known from there it was shady and everytime I asked for a receipt they would almost everytime make a excuse that some was not there or able to write me one or they would put it in my daughters bag). After giving them all my money, they miraculously "found" a letter underneath there keyboard with the portion from my daughter's father's tuition and went back through their logs to say I owed even more! After all this chaos, when I met with the director walking out after handing them all my money, she forcefully squeezed my hand during a handshake in a very unprofessional manner. It's clear to me that this daycare does not like working with children who have special needs. They kicked my daughter out as soon as the early intervention specialists started coming in. I've since heard horror stories from other parents about how they treat kids with similar challenges. They don't work with parents as a team to help the children; they just want to get rid of them. They didn't even provide basic care for my daughter. She came home every day in someone else's clothes, even though she rarely has accidents at home. She always had a bookbag full of pee clothes... The final straw was the day they kicked her out. My daughter scratched another child (which we deeply regret), but instead of handling it professionally, they packed up all her things and had them waiting outside. Chantell didn't even have the decency to call or email me. She simply met me at the door at 4:30pm saying, "Oh, by the way, this is you're daughter's last day of school," If you're considering Changing Lanes Daycare, think twice. They will promise you support, but when it comes to following through, they will fail your child in every possible way. They don't care about children with special needs and will go to great lengths to avoid providing the care and compassion they claim to offer.

As a parent and educator, I am beyond pleased and ecstatic to share with everyone my experiences…read moreover the last 8 years with Changing Lanes Learning Center in Norwood and Aldan, Pa. The owner, director and teacher, Dr. Naomi Pereira-Lane has been there every step of the way. Not only is she an advocate for her students and families, but her staff. Her staff are supported by her and follow through with the mission of the school. She supports families with resources, tips to help struggling parents, self-care for the families and staff so we are all successful within our educational and personal goals. Changing Lanes Learning Center provided an enriched learning environment for my three girls (12, 6 and 4 years of age). To know what a quality education setting is and having one available to foster my children growth and educational development has been a blessing. I have recommended this school to many people personally and professionally. I have referred students and families I have serviced in the regular and early intervention circuit. If you need a quality educational school for your child(ren) it is not a struggle anymore to know this hidden gem can be found in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.