Awesome school! I feel like not many people know about this school. They start a 6 weeks all the…read moreway up to full day kindergarten

Our family has been very cautious with the ongoing pandemic due to health issues. We have followed…read morethe recommendations of the CDC and mandates set forth by the governor and his office because we are not medical professionals. When I spoke with the owner, Jodi, of the school, after the mask mandate was declared by the governor, I wanted to confirm that they would be in compliance with this order so that I could feel safe knowing that some medical precautions were being taken to keep my child (and our family) from contracting COVID. Jodi explicitly stated that some of the two year olds "are disgusted by" wearing masks and that wearing masks "upsets them" so the staff would "not force them to wear" masks. This was obviously concerning, especially since earlier in the summer, Jodi had told my wife that the school would not be enforcing mask wearing unless the governor mandated it, and now that it was mandated, Jodi would be going against the medical advice of those advising the governor and made it clear that even though the governor's mandate was now in place, the school would still not enforce it. I called and spoke with Jodi to request a refund of our deposit, due to the continuing concerns that we had, after Jodi made it clear that mask wearing would, in essence, be optional for those in the two year old room, despite the mandate. Jodi claimed that I was "twisting [her] words," that "the governor is crazy" if he thinks two year olds will keep masks on all day and repeatedly said that she knows from her personal experiences while raising three kids that two year olds will not keep masks on. As a father of toddlers who have navigated this pandemic with masks on, I feel very at odds with Jodi's assessment of children's capability to follow directions from adults and wear a mask. In the end, Jodi refused to return our deposit and explained that it would remain on file for six months in the event that we decided to send our child there in the future. Truthfully, after our experience with Jodi, we have very little interest in sending our children there, pandemic or not. Had we been given assurances and felt the least bit comfortable with Jodi's handling of this matter or her willingness to comply with state mandates, then we would certainly be interested in enrolling our children in the future. Under normal circumstances, I understand why the deposit would be non refundable within the 30 days notice; after Jodi made it clear that the school would not mandate masks unless the governor ordered it, we were resigned to the fact that we would likely forfeit our deposit and not send our child if it was not mandated. We were relieved when it was ordered but a bit distraught when Jodi expressed an unwillingness to comply with or encourage mask wearing in the two year old room. If Jodi had assured us that the school would be complying with the mask mandate and helping children to adjust to mask wearing instead of letting them go unmasked, then our child would be in the school at this very moment. Instead, we've found a better program that is serious about protecting the health of children.

Our daughter spent the best two years of her young life at Goddard School of Bala Cynwyd! The…read moreinstruction is rigorous and high quality, truly preparing your child for Kindergarten and beyond. From the leadership to the teaching ranks, every member of this team is kid-driven and will cater to the academic and social needs of all students. If Goddard extended into the elementary years, there would be no doubt that our daughter would attend there. Thank you Jody, Bill, the directors, our daughter's teacher, Emily.... you all are simply amazing!

This childcare center is a hidden gem! BOTH my children have been cared for at Polly's Playroom…read more The owner/operator is welcoming, caring and will make you feel at ease when leaving your children in her care. My son (4) has been learning at such a rapid pace from the hands on learning that is given at Polly's Playroom. This is the best is Philadelphia!

From the owner: Daycare located in west Philadelphia, 19151, opened since October 2001, licensed, Star program…read moreparticipant, accepts CCIS and other forms of subsidies, Degreed Teacher and assistant

I can't recommend Bala House highly enough. My oldest child loved her experience here so much she…read morecontinues to return for visits and events even as an alum. My younger child is a current student and absolutely loves it as well. The facilites are clean, pleasant, and thoughtfully constructed with young people in mind. Every single teacher is fantastic and kind. They go above and beyond to guide your child to reach their fullest potential.

My husband and I (and our daughter) are so grateful for this school. The administrators, staff, and…read moreteachers are all excellent. Not only are the teachers highly trained, qualified, career educators; every staff and administrative member here seems highly qualified and committed to creating a positive, educational environment. The curriculum and resources are wonderful, and the space (particularly the renovated rooms) beautiful. They offer flexible schedules with many different options for working parents or those that just want their child to benefit from the Montessori mornings. We really appreciate the fact that they foster, teach, practice, and celebrate diversity. One of our favorite events was the school's International Dinner. The outdoor space is great, and they have art, tumble tots, and music programs weekly, special events for the kids throughout the year (such as animal visits, ballet shows, music performances), in addition to the Montessori program and the after-care options (which features a lot of creative play, cooking, and play spaces that are updated with new themes monthly). I strongly believe that any childcare setting should make you feel happy whenever you walk in- and that is the case for us. I love walking in to Bala House. To be honest, I was actually very worried and unsure about starting my daughter in a Montessori school. I had never had this experience and from the outside the teaching model seemed a little cold and isolating. Also, my daughter has a ton of energy and I was worried she'd be too wild to sit nicely on a little mat "doing her work." And I was worried about the class size- 24 kids seemed like a lot. But, I was surprised to find that despite being on the young end, she sits and focuses on her projects. She seems to enjoy the opportunity to choose activities for herself, and she gets tons of interactions with other kids, in a mixed-age setting (she loves the older kids!) She's made a ton of friends and is learning so much- socially, emotionally, and academically. And- many days she begs me for more time at pick-up, which I take as the most important stamp of approval ;) I also have to note what a great experience this has been for us as parents, to have this community. When we moved here from out of state last summer, not only did my daughter quickly, happily, and easily transition into the summer camp program (a great way to transition in, by the way- although they also have "phasing in" days for new students to help with this process) - but we also had an instant network. It was easy to make friends through the school's many events and parent's association. It is a community I'm enormously grateful for. Finally, I have to give a shout out to Miss Adiya. We love you! :-)

I thought long and hard about writing this review, but unfortunately it needs to be said. I find it…read moreabsurd that my child is never given the lunch i provide, The other teacher always offered it i mean they don't even have the decency to refrigerate it. It is left out all day and i have to throw it away because of the contents. My child is hungry everyday i mean maybe if the lunch i sent was offered it would help. The teacher in the class doesn't really care for the extra work of offering the lunch. Also to me the hello and goodbyes are fake. Also the children don't have blankets they just lay on the cots. It is also very cold in the building i don't know if they realized how cold it is outside. Currently waiting to see if another school has a pre-k counts slot.

Worst place to send your child, If I could give no stars I would. The director here is very…read moreunprofessional, she's barely there to answer any questions parents may have. I see several children crying during drop off when they have to go in the preschool class, I started to hear very terrible things about the preschool teacher. The director is very nasty to her staff, she seems to always have an attitude with them and I had another parent say she heard her talking negatively about her staff. When I pick my children up there always sayin they're hungry, when trying to drop off in the morning, Im always ringing the doorbell and banging on the door and no one answers the phone. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS TRASH SCHOOL!

It's hard to express how much of a life saver Marisa was for our family. Marisa took the time and…read morecare to listen to our family's needs for a nanny and found us a truly perfect match. Marisa is a total professional. Her guidance is especially valuable if you're new parents. If you are looking for high quality Nanny care and guidance, I recommend stopping your search and calling Marisa.

Marisa quickly responded to my inquiry regarding a part-time nanny. She quickly brought me up to…read morespeed on my various options and gave me great insight. I cannot express how thankful I am for her thoughtful advice and willingness to help. She was both warm and professional. I highly recommend speaking with her regarding your childcare needs.

Love the preschool! I had my daughter here for a while and the teachers were so sweet. I also got…read morethe opportunity to work for this preschool and I have so many fun memories and would rate it one of the best preschools with the most loving teachers and director .

I wish I can give NPC preschool 10 stars!! Our kids have attended the preschool since 2021, and…read morecouldn't be happier! Teachers and administrators TRULY care about the children and families. We have gone through 4 daycares/preschools and this is by far the best! As the previous reviewer said, our morning starts with a smile saying hello to each other. Families naturally become friends and happily help each other. My son enjoys 5 day pre-K class so much that he doesn't want to go home when I pick him up. (His only complaint is that the school isn't open on the weekend :p) He's learned reading/writing alphabets & numbers, songs, and soccer among others. Teachers are so caring and welcoming, and children learn how to be kind to each other in this warm and friendly environment. We are blessed to have such an amazing preschool in our local neighborhood, and hope many families experience what we've experienced. FYI: Tuition is very affordable, and you will be surprised by quality care you & your children receive. Communication with the school/teachers is very easy through the Brightwheel app.

The owner and staff is very professional and friendly.Great Environment. Best of both worlds!read more

From the owner: Happy Kids learning Academy is very interested in the welfare of our children. Today we have to…read morepromote love and respect for others, we do that by teaching our children now, to show love and respect for others. They are our future and it looks very bright! We also offer diverse education,with a combined 30 years of experience in child development.

My son has been going to this daycare for about two months now and I must say 10/10! The staff and…read moreowner are super friendly and accommodating. I have to literally drag him out of there when it's time to go home, at his previous daycares he was meeting me at the door ready to go! We will be coming here until he is school aged and my unborn child will be attending this daycare as well when the time come! I wholeheartedly recommend this facility.