As parents who have no prior experience with daycare or schools for kids, we had lots of worries…read more Being the protective mom that I was, I was never too excited or keen with the idea of having our son go, so we waited until he was a year and a half. My husband and I agreed that it is about time as he needs to learn to socialize as well. We searched and looked for the right school or a care provider and eventually found Lightbridge Academy at Delran, NJ. They eased all our worries, answered all our questions, excellent staff, even great walkthrough! Everything was on point. They also have cameras where you can check in on your little one whenever you wish. In such a short time, our son showed amazing progress. This is coming from a boy who is exclusively BF and only sleeps with mommy, rarely with daddy and is very dependent on being latched. Like any kid, in the beginning, he showed attachment issues and cries at drop off. The teachers and the staff are so on point that they make sure to find ways to divert his attention and engaged with him. He took a very little time to adjust, and before we knew it, he loved spending every single day with his classmates, teacher, and learning the activities. He would come home a happy kid, and when we do our own activities at home, he continues to surprise us. In fact, one day, he came home and just started showing hand movements to certain songs that he loves to interact to! This is all thanks to the excellent curriculum, patience of the teachers & staff, and how well they manage the facility. Recently we had to move out, and Lightbridge Academy at Delran, NJ had us so spoiled that we were hoping to find the same care that they provided us. To date, we are still looking. Believe it or not, my husband and I can't stop wishing that there's a Lightbridge Academy here out west. Nothing can compare. I promise you when I say this, and it is NOT an exaggeration at all ... it is not easy to find a school or daycare that will provide the love, care, AND ALSO include your child's learning as part of their priority. Some will simply be a place for your kids to stay at like a playground, which is what we realized the hard way. With Lightbridge Academy at Delran, NJ, you get to have it all and more! If you are in the area and are considering them for your kids, don't think twice about it. Highly recommended from our family to yours.

So glad I made the decision to send my baby to lightbridge! all the classrooms my daughter has been…read moreI know she is in good care and comes home with a new song she is singing! 2 years old and knows her alphabet! Ms Kali, our current teacher, is the best! Dropping my daughter off in the Am is never easy but the way Ms Kali greets and eases my mind brings me so much joy! Thank you Lightbridge for my family's heart

I would not send my children to this daycare. They will call DCP&P on you with no communication at…read moreall. It is very overpriced as well. Not much diversity. Steer clear of this place.​

My 3 children are a as diverse as they come. The middle is 2.5 years younger than the oldest, and…read morethe youngest 1 year and 4 DAYS younger than the middle. Their varied personalities and proximity of age can be a challenge to my wife and I, so I am thrilled that they all have loved their teachers as they have gone threw the program from infant to now school age. I have to say, we appreciated the detailed reports we got back from the teachers when they were young, and they entered kindergarten evaluations much more prepared than other children, and continue to excel in school today. The after-school care is great for us, and allows them time to finish their homework and let off some steam outside before coming home. They are also very accommodating of my hectic and ever changing schedule for dropping off and picking up. The building is always clean, and the teachers take pride in decorating their rooms with the latest artwork and projects. There is usually fresh fruit in the hall for the kids to take on the way out, and my kids seem more eager to eat theirs than the fruit we have at home! I would recommend them for anyone looking for top notch care for their children.

My grandson went to this school for two years and was provided with an absolutely amazing first…read morelearning experience. Teacher Nora has a great deal of experience and has such a way with the children. She and Teacher Suzanne provide those children with love and kindness and teach them about caring for others, confidence in self, love of learning, care for nature, and the excitement of childhood. This is what preschool should be.

From the owner: Rancocas Friends School offers the option of a full day program, (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) or a half-day…read moreprogram, (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) five days a week for four and five year olds. Enrollment is limited to 22 children.Rancocas Friends School provides a positive learning atmosphere in which each child may succeed through support and nurturing. Academically, socially, physically and spiritually we strive for excellence. It is our vision for each and every child. We accomplish this by guiding the children with love, honesty, equality and patience. Our program is a multi-sensory program through the whole-language approach. The curriculum is exciting and challenging. It involves the development of all readiness skills, Language Arts, Math, Science, Art and Music. We believe that children learn best with hands on projects. Their ideas are a part of the program and through their input we have researched and worked on many fascinating projects.We realize it can be difficult for a Parent to make a dec

The hardest part of a being a working mom is the agonizing decision to put your baby in the care of…read moreothers when you go back to work. After seeing that the other daycare center I chose no longer was meeting the needs of my son, I scoured the internet for hours looking for another option. I landed on an amazing website for Saint Alphonsa's Academy and was thinking that it looked too good to be true. After taking a tour of the center, I found that it appeared to live up to what the website portrays and I decided to enroll my son who was almost 18 months at the time. To my surprise, he willingly took the hand of his teacher on his very first day and waved goodbye to me with no issues. (This was after a month of crying and grabbing onto my leg daily as I left him at the other daycare.) Parents look no further. I can't say enough about Saint Alphonsa's Academy and am extremely blessed that I found this place! All of the teachers here are outstanding and my son never ceases to amaze me with the things he has learned. My son is now 5 years old, filled with knowledge, and is ready to move onto kindergarten in the fall. With that in mind, I'm now learning that choosing to send him here wasn't the hardest part of being a working mom, it is the realization that he'll be graduating and leaving such a wonderful place. Sincerely, Manny's mom

Saint Alphonsa's Academy has a wonderfully nurturing environment for my children. They love going…read moreand they learn more and more things everyday. The rooms are clean and sanitary and the staff is responsive to any concerns. I couldn't be happier.

This wonderful holiday market is such a hit. Hundreds of booths in 2 bldgs!…read more Local folks selling some charming traditional Bucks County holiday goods. Ahhh, The charms of nostalgia!! This is where I learned all about Ellen Clapsaddle, the artist that started the trend of holiday cards . There is a booth that celebrates this tradition!! Vintage ornaments & decorations. "Joyce" takes these vintage cards and re-purposed them into ornaments & home decorations! I picked up some mini holiday decorations for my office. I think they also make your dining room table look extra festive. I think it's a wonderful gift to give folks. This year they also have vintage, Irish , Italian, Norwegian, German cards (& others!!) There are so many charming booths. I just love it. There is another charming booth that has homemade tiles. That is a very traditional Bucks County styled craft! These tiles are handmade, hand pressed ornaments / decorations made out of clay. Gorgeous art by Isabelle Twigcrafts! If you'd like to decorate with a theme, let her know, and she will show you some of her items!! Please see the few photos posted. This festival is going on only today and tomorrow(saturday & Sunday) November 12th-13th, 2022 Enjoy!!!! Gifts made locally!! Handmade items! Not everything is holiday themed. Some freshly made baked goods. Good prices!! A lot of women owned /small business owners ! Raffles. Handmade/made local, made in America Event info: Saturday hours 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday hours 9:00am - 3:00pm PARKING: enter at the Fieldhouse parking lot and there will be volunteers directing you where to park. A lovely well organized event.

I'd like to start by saying I have little to no complaints about the kind and creative…read moreteachers/staff at this center. My child had a positive experience with his teachers, and I was happy with the change I saw within him only after a few weeks. My issue with Future Scholars is not the teachers or program, but the owner of the center. I once over heard the owner complaining about a client's unpaid bill in the school's kitchen and it really made me rethink the center my child was attending. Outstanding bills should be paid, but the way he spoke about it really made my decision to leave clear. It really is such a shame, I would consider recommending this center; if it were being run by someone with more respect and real profesionalism.

his "Early learning center" (which is a euphemism for: "our staff is uneducated and lacks proper…read moreexperience or credentials to merit such a label") The Owner Ken Tenner is more concerned about piling as many low income (guaranteed income) "state babies" into his facility then he is out of pocket paying parents. Ken's inexperience shines if any form of an issue arises. Kens inability to retain his clients or "teachers" is a testament to his inability to properly run a business. Not to mention he is a complete loose canon (Not the kind of guy you want your kids around) The staff is beyond inept. His director Katherine Meyers is new and has no clue what shes doing. The staff is basically there to put on a show. They maintain a facade of education while parents are pick up and dropping off. This is where the education begins and ends. When there are multiple ELC's with accredited teachers with post secondary education degrees, why would anyone want to pay a comparable price to this place? Do yourself a favor and don't even consider Future Scholars in Hainesport NJ! Also, dont be fooled by their one of the best 2012 ratings for best of South Jersey. The staff and the owner submitted multiple votes for their own business. This certainly was not a result of their business acumen or a result of their client bases opinion. The problem is, they believe you need them more they need you once your in the door. This could not be further from the truth! Just ask anyone in the Mount Laurel Hainesport area what they think of Future Scholars. Now that Susan (former director) is gone and Ken and Katherine are running the place, they are doing a great job running it into the ground! Stay away