After one year I can confidently say that I love Mt. Alvernia Day Care and the staff feels like…read morefamily to us. I believe they genuinely adore our little girl. We're thankful for everyone there who has helped her along in her development, as we've seen her grow into the strong and smart and kind toddler she is. As childcare costs keep rising it is rare to find a daycare center that is upfront with you about the cost. This is the only place I have found in Pittsburgh that will actually tell you their tuition rates on their website. They have a waitlist for infants but we got on it during my pregnancy and had no problems getting our daughter in! I have to note that they will be moving out of their current property sometime in the future, but they intend to find a new home in the area, so we're hopeful that we can continue to rely on them for childcare. We're excited that they will be able to design their new location to suit their needs!

Best Daycare ever!! Wonderful teachers and staff!! Everyone here truly cares about the children and…read morethey learn so much!! It is amazing the projects and experiences they have to offer at Mount Alvernia! Also the teachers and staff are caring, understanding, and treat you like family. I wouldn't want my children anywhere else!! My daughter had Miss Rachel for preschool and Pre-K and she is a top notch educator and person!!

Took a tour of this facility and was blown away. It put me at peace so quickly that I will have no…read moretrouble dropping my child in their care. It accommodates my flexible shifts and is super clean. Best part is their learning center and different activities that include a lot of physical involvement for development of my child. At least my child will not be in front of a TV all the time. Hannah k

My daughter has been going to Gloworms for over a year now. Needed a daycare who had flexible…read morehours. I love getting the pictures emailed to me through out the day so I know what my daughter is learning. The daily reports are nice so I can ask more questions about my daughters day specifically and she loves her friends and teachers here.

Incredible teachers and staff. Very responsible, alert, and caring folks. I'm honestly astonished…read morethat the center has been able to find such amazing staff consistently. Highly recommend.

This is a highly dysfunctional and verbally abusive environment. The staff do nothing but yell at…read morethe children to enforce a structure that is not healthy for a child's development. The children are forced to sit in squares next to each other, and are yelled at if they play with one another or chat with one another (something that is extremely important for a child's development). They have limited playtime, during which they are forced to go from one station to another (a station might be legos/blocks, pretend kitchen, etc.) and they get no more than five minutes to play before they have to clean up and move on. Consequently children in this environment have poor conflict resolution skills (because all the adults model to them is yelling at them). Do not send your children to these people.

Everyone is very nice and knowledgeable. I only have experience with the infant and office staff,…read morebut the experience I do have has been wonderful. They really seem to care about all the children and I don't have any complaints. Also, if you have any concerns they listen and adjust. A+++ staff

From the owner: Be At Home Child Care provides childcare services, pre-school, after school, and daycare services…read morein the North Allegheny, PA area. Now Hiring F/T and P/T Teachers and Caregivers!

I honestly don't know how this place has such good reviews on Google. If you go to Yelp, you will…read moresee the accurate reviews off this place. I enrolled my 2 year old daughter a few wks ago and I am already searching for new care. This place is a nightmare! 1st off, the daycare providers are highly unattentive to the kids. Every time I ask how my daughters day was I get the same response "I'm not sure I wasn't in her group" but I know for a fact that's not the case. I've also sat by after I've dropped her off and before pick up to see what their up to and the staff is never being attentive to the kids. Except for the youngest girl that works there. She seems to be the only one who cares about the kids at all. My daughter also came home with severely scrapped up knees with no information from the staff. They probably didn't even know it happened. I have also noticed that my daughter went from being excited about school to very reluctant to go, which is a for sure sign that this is not a good place for her. I have also walked in to hear the staff fully yelling at the children, UNACCEPTABLE! They also have some extremely questionable staff hired! The owner seems to be cheaping out and not paying for quality staff, which would improve her business overall. Quality staff is a must for this type of business. It just makes me wonder and a little sad that other parents are totally fine with the very low quality of care their children are receiving. BTW, we just moved here from another state, and our daycare prior to this was beyond exceptional, so I would know a good daycare from a bad one, and this one is not a good daycare. I hope they read this review and consider how essential their business is and that they need to provide quality care for these children!

Susan runs a great program and I really like the expanded facilities!read more

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.

I had a great experience with this center. The teachers are great and I highly recommend.read more

From the owner: At Early Years Community Learning Centers we understand the main focus is the children in our care…read more In fact this is our number one core value. We are a family owned business with 6 locations and have been loving children in our care for over 25 years. We believe that every child is extremely special and has their own special gifts. We are an educational based learning facility with a structured daily learning curriculum. Every child has their own individually grouped rooms based on age with their very own teacher who will greet you with a smile daily. We have safe and secure locations with experienced teachers so you do not have to worry when you leave your children with us. Unlike other centers we do not hide our extremely reasonable rates. You may view them on our website. Early Years Community Learning Centers 'the foundation to a child success"