Schools near Paoli, PA

“I simply love the sincerity and love for Jesus that Richard displays, i love the worship. I love the sermons and i will miss Marcia. I hopee the discernment committee might look for another woman for our staff!”

“We have had our son enrolled at SNT since he was almost 4 months old in 2018. We took him out for about a year for COVID but other than that, he's been there the whole time and we LOVE it! Ms. Liz the director is so hardworking and dedicated to the kiddos, and much more hands-on than I've heard of directors at other daycares. She is also super accessible and communicative. The teachers have all been great. The cost is extremely reasonable compared to other places and includes treats like music day, yoga (!), pizza day on Wednesdays, snacks, etc. I love that it feels like a small in-home daycare but has the resources of a larger chain daycare. The photos and videos through the brightwheel app make my day. They also make all kinds of holiday crafts with the kids to send home to us. I have my laminated mother's day handprint + photo hanging in my closet :) Also looking forward to someday taking advantage of the Parents' Night Out babysitting they occasionally offer.We made a great choice with SNT and I will be so sad when it's time for him to start kindergarten!”

“The West Chester YMCA is fabulous!The facility is huge and very well maintained. The class instructors are knowledgeable, helpful and caring.I attend the aqua classes both in the shallow pool with Leslie S. as well as in the deep water pool with Kevin C.They are amazing instructors in every way! My husband enjoys exercising in the E-gym. The cost of membership is negligible compared to all they offer.And one more endearing fact: the staff cares very much about helping the community by having such things as food drives and raising money to provide exercise services for those that are unable ordinarily afford going there.”

“I’ve been meaning to write this review, but clearly time has gotten away from me? We just wanted to Thank You all for the many years that both my daughters have been with you all at The Goddard School! Thank you for having such a caring and nurturing environment for them to learn in. It was such a positive experience for all and they have learned so much! Both of my daughters were very prepared for kindergarten! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we are so sad to have “aged out” of the Goddard school, but will always be a part of the Goddard family! Hugs to you all! ?”

“The Goddard School is my daughter's home away from home. I felt that since the day she has started in the infant room there has been nothing but continued support for her to learn and truly be herself! As a mother and teacher it is upmost important to me that my child feels comfortable to be themselves and to succeed in a hands on environment! The Goddard schools has done nothing but succeed at this! Her father and I are absolutely in love with the location, the teachers progression plans and developmental stages, and the true care they hold for our whole world!”

“I previously worked as an educator at Great Valley KinderCare located in Malvern, PA. I can’t express the amount of love, support, team work, and the family that I gained through this career endeavor. I relocated housing out of state which forced me to resign my position. I had an experience I’ll never forget being apart of this KinderCare family. The director of this facility Rachel Yocum was nothing less then AMAZING! You can see the passion and love for what she does and it shows through her hard work, dedication, and devotion to the children, families, and her employees. The educators are true professionals who love what they do and they never fail to make that known by the work, time, and effort they put into their career. The facility as a whole is organized, clean, welcoming, and the best environment I could have imagined while conquering my profession as an educator. I hope to return as a employee in this center when I relocate back to Pennsylvania, so I can have these educators give my own children in the future the absolute best learning experience. I can’t express enough how much this facility, company, educators, and director has shaped me into the teacher I have become. Thank you for all that you do and for making my time in your facility the best journey I could have taken in my teaching career.”

“Had a great first day experience! Teachers were kind and welcoming, followed my child's routine from home. I got a call from the center at lunchtime with an update on how the day was going and was so glad to hear my child had enjoyed the LEAP board and games!”

“Having to go back to work during a pandemic , I had a huge worry about where to place my newborn. On the first day I was shown so much love and a box of issues by Ms Laurie lol since then my now 5 month old has the best time in the infant room. The care shown to my son Emilio by Ms. Rose Mary, Ms. Erica, Ms. Martina and Ms.Deanna is greatly appreciated and allows me to focus on my work and calm down my anxiety. The pictures and notes they send me,updating me on his progress or just a simple hello means ALOT!!The whole team is great and very caring, its very rare to find people with genuine love, concern and patience for children.Thank you all !”

“I highly recommend 1st Avenue woodworking for all beginners! I recently took their level 1 woodworking course, and it was an awesome experience! I had a lot of fun making my bench, which came out fantastic. The project/lesson was well organized and extremely hands-on. Both Ed and Randy were great teachers with a wealth of knowledge. They taught me a lot of great tricks that I would have never learned from just the internet alone. I can’t wait to take their level 2 course!”

“Kindercare thornbury was the only KinderCare in the tristate area who was willing to get my daughter Nina regestered and enrolled as soon as possible.I went on 7 tours in the local area and even tho KinderCare thornbury is a 30 min drive it’s well worth it. When my daughter Nina and I went to do a tour I was extremely impressed with how welcoming everybody apart of mrs aliyahs (director of the facility) team was . I noticed a few things immediately as I entered , the cleanliness of the entire place was varsity and every person I came in contact with was more than kind. As soon as I walked in my daughter Nina’s reaction was different then at each previous KinderCare we visited that day, she actually wanted to be put down so she could explore and interact with the other children there . She played with the students in the toddler class while the director Aliyah showed me around . The second thing I noticed was the team work amongst all the teachers and staff, As I watched teachers transition to different classrooms, prepare snacks and etc. I couldn’t help but notice howHappy and content all the students were. Finally the third and obvious thing I noticed was the how orginaized the facility was . Mrs Aliyah’s team at KinderCare thornbury not only work together .. but each staff member is child focused and it was clear each staff member took pride in there work. I personally think infant and pre school employees along with any other early childhood development teachers/ councilors/directors etc should get paid like doctors. If there’s anytime at all to have a good teacher it’s ages 0-3. Those first three years are the mostImportant years of a human life . As a whole I think people lost touch with how important and necessary it is to have good teachers/councilors/directors when there children are at such a young age .5 stars . 5 stars . 5 stars . Extremely great full for KinderCare thornbury and the strides and improvements my daughter has made there. There is no better feeling in the world then being able to drop your child off at daycare and just know that they are 100 percent in good hands . Words can’t describe how great full I am for everyone at KinderCare thornbury . I recognize the HUGE role everyone at KinderCare thornbury has in my daughters life and early childhood development.. and I wouldn’t have it any other way . 5 stars”

“Our daughter absolutely loves going to school! Her teachers and administrators have become an extension of our family as they have created such a fun nurturing learning environment. The curriculum is helping her develop her emotional and social skills which will set the foundation for her learning as she gets older!”

“The teachers are amazing, informative and loving. They always communicate and are transparent about everything. The daycare is really clean and organized. Breakfast and lunch meals are available if needed which was great! The educational classroom structure, has truly made a positive impact on our son. The owner Miss. Sanjanah is always there to help with anything your child needs to succeed. I absolutely adore Ashley and Irene they aren’t just directors that sit in the office, they truly love and support your child as if they were their own. I definitely recommend TLE a 1000 over to all my family and friends.”

“It’s not enough words that can describe how truly amazing Goddard on Nields is. My youngest started here when she was 3, she fell in love with the staff and so did I. They care for the children here as if they are their own. They spoil them with love and I never felt uneasy about leaving my daughter with her teachers. The love is so genuine, and they really enrich their little lives with the best education. The summer camp is always filled with events, including pony rides, water play every week, and continuous music enrichment activities. I’ll always suggest Goddard to parents who are looking for good quality childcare!”

“My son has been going here for 2 years and we absolutely love it. The teachers are wonderful, the curriculum is interesting and challenging. Everyone is warm and friendly, so you know your child is being cared for emotionally as well. The school is very clean and it's very impressive how well they've handled reopening the school while we are in a pandemic. I would highly recommend!”

“West Chester Playschool is a loving and nurturing environment that engages children in exploring and learning at their own pace. Parents and teachers work in collaboration to get to know your child and support their growth. This is more than a preschool. It is a community of like minded parents and educators who love children and helping them thrive.”

“My Daughter is going to Play and Learn Royersford for last year and half and she like's the teachers and the facility. They management is very accommodating of the schedule changes and the Teachers are very good and professional. Site is open from 6.30 Am which is very helpful at times.”

“Awesome place with amazing staff!( ˘ ³˘)♥?✨? Leanne Murtha, the manager is a real life Angel! Her professionalism, consistency &overall attentiveness is top notch! Faith in the baby room is just incredible⭐! Olivia- soo sweet!You all rock! Highly recommend!”

“This is an amazing daycare that selects the best teachers who truly care about the children. They communicate via an app with daily highlights and pictures. Both my children attended since they were infants and learned so much in a play-based environment, especially with their Montessori curriculum. They look forward to seeing their teachers and friends in the morning, and then sharing about the fun activities at the end of their day. Their classrooms are renovated, modern and clean for little ones to play safely. The school creates fun events for the families like a summer block party, trunk or treat and Thanksgiving feast. Truly a hidden gem, a lucky find for working parents seeking quality childcare.”

“My husband, 18 month old, and I LOVED ABC and we were heartbroken to have to leave when we moved. The teachers were so invested in our child's growth, and their passion for children was obvious and heartfelt. Megan (the director) does a wonderful job in keeping open and honest lines of communication and keeping parents up to date, even throughout the twists and turns of the pandemic. I also loved that the lessons weren't always just focused on counting, ABCs, etc. but social & emotional skills too - empathy, how to treat our friends, emotions, etc. So important to teach our kids early, and they are NEVER too young. THANK YOU ABC!”

“KWS is the center of our universe. During the school year our child can’t wait to arrive and getting her home often drifts to late afternoon. The approach to learning is excellent and emphasizes the teaching of how to think and not programmed what to think. In a world where the arts are being more and more down played and sometimes outright eliminated, I am thankful that the program at KWS still includes a well-rounded education. We are very fortunate to have this resource in our back yard!”

“I have a daughter and a son who were both enrolled at this location starting at 3 months old. My daughter is now in elementary school, but my son still attends PreK. I love it here mainly because my kids love it. It has just gotten better over the years. The curriculum has improved and the KinderCare app is awesome. My son already knows basic math and can recognize all of his letters, numbers, and even some sight words at 4 years old. My daughter is still friends with several of the kids she met at KinderCare despite attending different elementary schools and occasionally talks about her KinderCare teachers years later. A really great part about this location is they serve snacks and meals so once bottles are done all you have to send them in with is a water bottle.I would highly recommend this location to anyone looking for child care. They have helped us out immensely through the years. They truly care for the kids and they aren't just watching them while you are at work. They are teaching them skills they will need to be successful in the future.”

“We have been at MMP for a little over a year and have two children who attend. After moving to the area from out of state, and being at two other centers, we reluctantly made another change to MMP and are so happy we did! Our kids have felt welcomed and at home since day 1. Our lead teachers and the admin staff are extremely communicative, and all go above and beyond to create a sense of community within the center. Drop off and pickup can be hectic at times, however I think that can be said of any center/school during peak hours. Id highly recommend!”

“We have had our son enrolled at SNT since he was almost 4 months old in 2018. We took him out for about a year for COVID but other than that, he's been there the whole time and we LOVE it! Ms. Liz the director is so hardworking and dedicated to the kiddos, and much more hands-on than I've heard of directors at other daycares. She is also super accessible and communicative. The teachers have all been great. The cost is extremely reasonable compared to other places and includes treats like music day, yoga (!), pizza day on Wednesdays, snacks, etc. I love that it feels like a small in-home daycare but has the resources of a larger chain daycare. The photos and videos through the brightwheel app make my day. They also make all kinds of holiday crafts with the kids to send home to us. I have my laminated mother's day handprint + photo hanging in my closet :) Also looking forward to someday taking advantage of the Parents' Night Out babysitting they occasionally offer.We made a great choice with SNT and I will be so sad when it's time for him to start kindergarten!”

“The teachers and staff are tremendous! They are patient, kind and loving towards their students. In addition, our son has learned and grown so much in the Montessori program. We can't say enough positive things. Highly recommend!”

“Great school filled with teachers who love their job!It’s a bit pricey but it’s worth itThis place keeps the children active with activities from arts and crafts, bike riding, moon bounce, cooking and water play.Cleanliness: The rooms are clean and I have seen the workers follow protocol when it comes to sanitation.I was reluctant to send my child to daycare but the Children Academy staff made me quite comfortable.”

“I love this facility and staff! My family recently relocated to Charlotte, NC and we were so sad to leave our daycare home. Below is the letter I wrote to the Westtown Kindercare Director during our last week together:Lorraine,I want to thank you for taking such great care of Mason over the past 15 months.My mother-in-law had taken care of Finnley as a baby so this has been my first experience with a daycare facility. I was sick to my stomach when Mason was a newborn and I was touring local facilities; I just wanted him home with me or with his grandparents. Westtown Kindercare was the first facility where I didn't want to cry during my tour. I told my husband that I wanted Mason to go to Kindercare and we would figure out the cost somehow; which we did!In InfantA, Miss Becky and Miss Katie took such great care of him and I felt I could trust them to keep him safe and secure during the day. Then Covid hit and he stayed home with me for 5 months or so and we all struggled to acclimate him again to the daycare routine. I knew he was in good hands with his new teachers (Miss Holly and Miss Tina) and with you and Miss Karen. You even allowed him to bring his blankie to school and I laugh everytime I see his pictures on the Kindercare App with his blankie in tow (he looks like Linus!)Mason has been thriving over the past few months and I see him building new skills and growing in confidence everyday. He is happy to go to school and this has been such a relief to me and my "mom guilt". My favorite part of my day is watching him walk out of his classroom at the end of the day with Miss Patty or with that young man who works in the evenings; my heart explodes when I see him hustling to me at the door with his lunch box and blankie!I know I told you this in the past but I recommend Westtown Kindercare to everyone in the area with little kids.Please thank your staff for me! We will miss you all and can only hope to find another daycare home like yours in our new town in NC.”

“I can't rave enough about this school. From the teachers being the priority, to the building being updated, to the security, to the education, to Miss Lisa and Miss Deanna, to the genuine care given to every child. My son's infant room teachers are true professionals at what they do. Starting with Miss Stephanie, and then to Miss Stacy and Miss Skylar and the addition of Miss Sarah. They help you raise your children, reach appropriate milestones and create an environment of learning, kindness and care. My son is happy at his school and is getting the resources that he needs to develop into a positive, intelligent, kind member of society. My daughter went through the entire Goddard curriculum 10 years ago and now we are doing the same with our son. My husband and I laugh often that we cannot afford this school, but we do not care. Take our money. You get what you pay for and there is nowhere else that I could fathom sending my children. They set the standard”

“I rarely leave reviews but as a first time mom terrified to leave her daughter for the first time, the teachers and directors here are fantastic! They’ve been so transparent and reassuring, and know very intimate details about the day with my daughter! The transition back to work has been tough but as we’re learning what routines work best for us, they’ve been so accommodating. We’re always greeted with a smile and it’s so clear the kids are cared for and happy here. Looking forward to my daughter growing up through their program.”

“Our heartfelt thanks to Bright Horizons at Oak for offering a caring and nurturing environment to our child. Our two sons attended BH Oaks from a very early age until they finished preschool and the staff did a great job fostering a respectful, nurturing and loving environment. It was nice to see the current leadership team strive their best to keep the same spirit as the pre-pandemic days. Good job Ms. Dana, Ms. Ellie, Ms. Ashley and all the staff managing the pandemic effectively- keeping the kids safe and yet staying focused on learning and fun. The online graduation and modified picture days were fun! Wishing your center the very best!”