Schools in West Chester, PA

“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! ?”

“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!”

“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”

“We’ve been a Goddard Marshallton Family for over 6 years and can honestly say we’ve had a wonderful experience for our 2 boys. Our 2nd son just graduated Pre-K in June. I’ve said my “thank yous” over the years in a bunch of ways but I just can’t appreciate the teachers and staff of Goddard enough for all of their love, care, encouragement, and support. As a parent, you hope upon hope that your own children gain a love of learning from a young age. An enthusiasm, a curiosity, a wonder…and then all the other important things…rule following, routines, and friendships. The staff and teachers at Goddard have done what we couldn’t as working parents and what my boys needed in early education. I couldn’t be happier with our experience for the last 6 years and I couldn’t be more appreciative to every single teacher and staff member that have come into our lives. As an elementary teacher myself, my oldest son was more than ready when he graduated from Goddard Marshallton and began kindergarten. He knew his numbers, letters, letter sounds, book mechanics, how to share, play, follow directions, communicate with words, etc. (all things we look for in upcoming kindergartners). I know my youngest will have no problem with the adjustment, as well. You’ve left your mark on the Archambault Family, Goddard, and most importantly on our boys. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!”

“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.”

“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 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!”

“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!”

“Little Faces Child care is our first experience with a daycare and we have not been disappointed once. Our daughter attended there for a year before we had to move. The workers are very attentive to making sure all kids are safe. They are patient and loving with new kids adjusting to daycare life and always encourage first time parents. They are very informative on explaining children phases and how to deal with them. They were such a blessing to us for the time we were able to be with them. I would recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a place to care and watch over their children. Many blessings to Little Faces!”

“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.”

“Top rate teachers and facilities! The class sizes are all small so that each child can receive adequate attention. The classrooms are spacious and clean. Willowdale is so much different than other centers I've visited or used over the years. I definitely recommend this Center to anyone who asks about local childcares!”

“If you're looking for a caring, loving environment in which to send your child(ren) from infant to preschool age, Oak Lane Day Care is the place. My three children have attended since they were babies. The teachers are compassionate and creative - and the campus allows the children time to play outside, hike to the lake and learn about nature in addition to the typical concepts they learn about at this young age.”