Both my husband and I were very interested in enrolling and were pleased with the prompt response…read moreto our inquiry about the facility. I went and toured and was told to let them know as soon as possible about my interest. The very next day I emailed with some questions and how to get enrollment started. It's been 2 weeks and countless emails and phone calls from both me and my husband and not a single person has gotten back to us. It is extremely unprofessional and I am beyond angry that it is so difficult to get even a single response. I hate to say it but this alone makes me not want to enroll my child here. How can I justify spending the money on a place that can't even respond to a call or email?

My son has been attending ABCs for children for 3 years now. He started as a baby in the nursery,…read moreand is now in preschool. So many of the children in his classes have been in classes with him since nursery, it's so great. He's played with them for years now and has some strong friendships, which is not something I expected for a preschooler. They are great at providing a safe environment, telling us about any booboos, and observe state regulations and guidelines well, especially in the nursery. Out of the schools I visited, they had the highest standards for safety and followed them consistently. For example, in breast milk handling, there were a lot of logical sanitary and safety rules they followed, and I have heard plenty of questions and stories from friends where problems arose from other schools that did not follow these rules. (Sorry that's general but it would take me too long to explain in detail.) ABCs is in a church and overall the facility is something I really like. They have a beautiful outdoor play area with a giant tree that extends its branches over all the littles while they play. I'm sure there are schools out there that are fancier, but to me the school seems well-equipped, thoughtfully organized, and just overall a great and fun environment. The teachers are thoughtful and plan a lot of great activities. He's always coming home having learned things, and his social skills are particularly good. He shares very well, and likes to do it, and I really think he learned this at school. He also imitates his teachers at home, which is hilarious. He tries to make us do circle time with him, pretends to read us books like they do, gives us stickers, or teaches us. It's pretty funny, but also interesting to see what he tries to imitate. ^_^ They've also been doing little picnic lunches outside and sprinkler times in the afternoon. (And my goodness that seems like it'd be a hassle to change so many little kids into swimsuits for an hour and then back out again - but they do it! And he loves it.) They also have classes that will visit like soccer (which we are doing) and dance classes (which we skipped), and they go on some cool field trips, like bowling, museums, strawberry picking, pumpkin patches, etc. One of the things I like most is they send out weekly newsletters with pictures and recaps on everything they've done that week. They also send out biannual reports on development which are amazingly detailed and nice to compare to your own assessments. The teachers are flexible and understanding. If I had to give some constructive feedback, I'd say that there has been some turnover at times that could be a little worrisome, and that sometimes made our lives a little harder as our son adjusted to new teachers. When teachers are new, they are still getting their hands around all their different jobs, so sometimes they don't have the bandwidth to communicate as much at pickup/dropoff, but they get better at this after a ramp-up period. That said, there are still a lot of smart, experienced teachers, and younger teachers with kind and enthusiastic souls. We're also really dogmatic about trying to give our son low sugar food, because diabetes runs in our family, and I would say sometimes the snacks they provide can be a little more sugary than we might like. Still, I know there are probably other kids who are very picky and will only that kind of stuff. Overall, we've been extremely happy with ABCs and would recommend it to a friend.

We have been sending our kids to Creative Minds since 2021 and we love them! They are so loved and…read morecared for by their teachers and it shows. The communication with the center is EXCELLENT, which is so important when trusting someone else with the care of your kids. They are always immediately responsive to messages and provide updates throughout the day in their app and also in-person at drop off and pick up. They have truly become a part of our village as parents

We've been here since last May so I wanted to wait a full year before I reviewed them. In the early…read moredays I was very back and forth on if I liked them. My main complaint, which is absolutely still the case, is communication. We don't really hear many updates via email, even important ones like staff changes. We definitely got the email about the rates going up though! I'm still not sure why daycare is so expensive considering they don't pay their workers a living wage, which truly does make me sad. Most of the teachers have been great! There's a couple who I really loved and a couple who were less communicative and so I felt less comfortable with them. I clearly appreciate good communication. They're on the remind app, so that's good IF you get a teacher in your classroom who's good at sending you updates and messages, I do feel like it should be a requirement for every teacher to be active on here. I get their main job is to watch the kids, but radio silence for important things (like your kid getting bit) would be nice to know about. For those of you who are high tech there's no video feed or daily pics. I get the occasional group pic, but that's it. I do feel bad their outdoor play area seems so sad and barren. The sun beats down on it during the day which I don't think is good for teachers and kids. They claimed to be updating it this summer but so far I have seen nothing updated. The classrooms seem clean-ish. I feel like it's probably an uphill battle with dirty little kids, but it is by no means pristine or even well organized looking. I guess what I'm trying to say is if you're SUPER particular about the things I've mentioned this might not be the daycare for you. I will say I do at this point feel he's safe while he's there. I appreciate some of the very kind teachers who I felt truly cared for my son. I wish the communication would get better and the outdoor play area would be improved, but overall I'm okay with him being here. Sometimes I feel like if you're not rich and can't pay top dollar for fancy daycares, you have to weigh the good and bad for the more "affordable" options.

I recently went on a tour of the program and although I liked what I saw, I did not like the…read moreattitude of the director. In my opinion, she was not very warm or welcoming to me. She kind of had a serious tone and wasn't helpful with giving me payment options and asking if I could afford it or not. She was very blunt about telling me the registration fee. It's like she was wearing a fake smile. Due to the impression that she left on me, I will not be enrolling my child. It sucks because kindercare has a great reputation and I want the best for my child but I do not want to have another interaction like that again with the director.

Words can't express how much we LOVE this KinderCare! The seasoned teachers and long-standing…read moreleadership are clear to see from first interaction. While I was nervous to start my son last July (mid pandemic), KinderCare always made me feel comfortable with the procedures in place to keep the kids safe! Now my 2 sons attend and the teachers could not care for them any better. Shout out to the infant teachers who have really raised two happy happy happy boys in those difficult months- both developmentally and mentally for me! Rose, Tia and Poli are the best! My toddler is always smiling on drop off with Janelle and Tracy. I have a demanding career in healthcare (what a time!!), and I know everyday they are so well taken care of and loved! The kids are thriving and LOVE coming to school. They are also so tired at the end of the day from the physical and educational stimulation that they sleep 12 hours straight (always helps!). I guess the only negative would be that the location might not be convenient for the work from home'rs, but I would recommend all my friends to this childcare without any hesitation, esp if it is convenient! Plus; they have an enclosed playground right on the square! Kids LOVE!

I scheduled a tour of the Goddard School a few weeks ahead of time. I received several reminders,…read moredirections to the school , as well as parking suggestions. I arrived to find the building very secure, being on Fifth Ave,can be of some concern. The director pointed out that all entrances require special admittance and there are two windows, only, in the gym, which are also safely closed. I met with Brian, Director/owner. He was extremely knowledgeable (as he should be), well spoken, and able to put me at ease in several instances. We spent at least 30 minutes discussing the curriculum, which I am extremely impressed with. I don't want just a babysitter, especially at such a high price. I asked what a typical day is like for the two year olds, and he was quick to point out, that every day has the same schedule, which it is important for toddlers to have continuity. We reviewed my particular needs, and Brian explained that my requirements were out of their ordinary, but he would make it work. As we proceeded to the "gym", Brian described the cleaning procedures of the school. Strict attention is taken to prevent spread of germs. But I have to tell you, I was amazed at this activity area, WOW. Large, appears safe, and decorated to the Pittsburgh area, including points of interest, historic sites, and sports teams. This is important to me, because I want my grandson to be familiar with his roots. We visited the classrooms, but unfortunately it was nap time. I do want to point out that this is a school, with education and growth in mind. Brian appeared "compassionate ", which is also important for children of any age. Brian answered every question I had, and never made me feel pushed, or in a hurry, despite that, I later found out, he had another tour, right after mine. I have to say, that my grandson is presently in a program that I am not completely comfortable with. This of course helped me to ask certain questions. Even though i haven't yet experienced the actual intervention, I am looking forward to enrolling my grandson in the program and continuing to watch him grow. I may write further reviews as time goes on.

My daughter has been at the Goddard School for two months and we absolutely love it here. This is…read morethe third center we have tried after being disappointed with the other centers. Everyone that works here is extremely kind and professional, my daughter loves all of her teachers and always has a big smile for them. The facility is bright, clean, and there are so many amenities for the children (I mean seriously, there's a climbing wall for little kids!). I'm not ashamed to admit that I wish that I could play here all day rather than work. It is very expensive but in my experience, you get what you pay for and this is absolutely worth every cent.

This review is not about the experience my child has at the school but rather the experience trying…read moreto get information to see if I would like to enroll my child. I called the school to get information about enrollment, etc. The lady who I spoke to provided details on enrollment and explained how the school works, what's offered, etc. She said she would e-mail me more information, which she did. We tried to coordinate a tour and, with a few back and forth e-mails regarding availability, it became radio silence. I followed up a couple of times and heard nothing so I let it be since my child was not yet of the age for Montessori. Fast forward many months later when I called again to try and obtain the same. The same lady said she will e-mail the details. I received NO e-mail. I didn't bother following up given my initial contact with the school and having been dismissed and now the second contact and being dismissed...again. At this point I wondered if there was a very specific reason for my being dismissed. We'll leave it at that. Based on my experience in trying to just get enrollment information and how the admin functions, I wouldn't, and did not, send my child.

My oldest has been in the school since she was 5, my youngest since she was 3. They are now 12 and…read more8. I feel that my children are getting a wonderful education - not just in academics, but also in conflict resolution and other life skills. They work at their own pace, which is great when they are excelling in one area, but struggling in another. They never feel left behind. Most importantly, when there are issues, I feel like the teachers work with the parents to figure out a resolution. I've never sat in a meeting and someone ask me how I was going to fix my child's behaviors. It truly is a community of students, faculty, and parents working together. We love it!

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!

T.J., the owner, was very rude to us after we pulled our child from their program because it wasn't…read morea good fit. He called me unreasonable and even hung up on me during a phone conversation. Is it unreasonable to want your child and the "school" they attend to be a good fit? They seemed unorganized and were unprofessional. I would suggest that you look elsewhere is you are looking for more that a daycare. This Goddard did not seem very people focused or process driven in my opinion.

Our daughter has attended The Goddard School in Murrysville for several months now and we have been…read moreextremely pleased. The teachers have always been very warm and attentive to both our daughter, and all of the other students. We receive pictures and videos throughout the day to update us on how she is doing, and a daily report soon after we pick her up. The only complaint I have ever had is that they do tend to respond to calls or e-mails relatively late, but that's because they're attending to children all day. On top of that, the staff is available to talk anytime you pick up or drop off your child, so response times really aren't a problem, at least for me. The building is also very secure, which is great. Nobody from outside can get in without a fingerprint scan or the parents contacting the school in advance, and the administrators are good about making sure the door stays secured. I really can't say enough about the teachers though. Our daughter is in the three-year-old classroom, and the teachers are always incredibly welcoming when she comes in. If she's having a slow morning and feels shy, the teacher sits with her until she feels comfortable. And when the school does events with parents, which I'm sure can be stressful on the staff, they never let that show; they're always as warm and attentive to the kids as ever. After moving to the area over the summer, we spent several weeks touring different facilities before coming to this one. It's a little bit out of the way for us, but we have no regrets whatsoever. I would highly recommend them.

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.