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Tender Years Preschool

5.0

I toured Tender Years Preschool and enrolled on the spot. I'm a new mom and I wasn't looking forward to putting my daughter in daycare. The center is always clean and I liked that the teachers introduced themselves and answered all of my questions. No complaints

- Tasha M

Discovering Minds Early Learning Center

5.0

The owners have been in the education/ childcare business for over 40 years. They taught my daughter and now they teach my grandchildren. They know how to educate our children!!

- Lashanta T

Little 1's First Start Daycare

5.0

This family oriented day school is a great place to send any child. I say day school because I found a place where I can drop my child off and know that they're not just being watched-they're learning so much, engaging in different activities in the communities, and school trips are educational and...

- Amber R

Kids First Family Child Care

5.0

Miss having them at their old place. Great with kids and always doing something.

- Dawn

PELA Kids

5.0

It is so hard to leave an infant in the care of anyone but PELA Kids was the best decision for my family. My daughter started when she was 7 months old and has always been clean, changed, fed, well rested and happy when I pick her up. I drop off at 5am and have always been met by upbeat staff who...

- Megan

Before school programs in Essington, PA

Cindy's Child Care

Cindy's Child Care

212 Pontiac St, Essington, PA

Starting at $30/day

5.0

(1)

I offer safe and loving care in my Essington non-smoking, no gun home. I have been providing child care for many years. My rates are flexible and reasonable, I accept any age, full or part time, my hours are also flexible, close to I-95, single family home with fenced yard. My references speak for...

Tender Years Preschool

Tender Years Preschool

521 Walnut St, Darby, PA

Costimate: $196/wk

5.0

(2)

Welcome to Tender Years Preschool, a quality learning center located in Darby PA - a truly new, innovative and affordable concept in childcare and preschool education. Our full-time childcare center offers the finest facilities available for children ages 6 weeks to school-aged. Our Pre-K program...
5.0
"I toured Tender Years Preschool and enrolled on the spot. I'm a new mom and I wasn't looking forward to putting my daughter in daycare. The center is always clean and I liked that the teachers introduced themselves and answered all of my questions. No complaints"

Tasha M


Discovering Minds Early Learning Center

Discovering Minds Early Learning Center

42 S. 51st Street, Philadelphia, PA

Costimate: $188/wk

5.0

(1)

Discovering Minds Early Learning Center is a licensed childcare facility that offers a smaller setting to ensure we meet the needs of every child and provide a nurturing, safe, & stimulating experience. We service children 8 weeks - 12years. Meals are provided. We offer a theater arts for our...
5.0
"The owners have been in the education/ childcare business for over 40 years. They taught my daughter and now they teach my grandchildren. They know how to educate our children!!"

Lashanta T


Little 1's First Start Daycare

Little 1's First Start Daycare

2052 S Hemberger St, Philadelphia, PA

Starting at $260/wk

5.0

(3)

Little 1's First Start Day Care located in Point Breeze Area, is a immaculately kept, (10 years) PA state-licensed in-home group childcare facility that offers an interpersonal environment to ensure we meet the needs of every child by providing your child with QUALITY CARE. Your child will...
5.0
"This family oriented day school is a great place to send any child. I say day school because I found a place where I can drop my child off and know that they're not just being watched-they're learning so much, engaging in different activities in the communities,...

Amber R


Kids First Family Child Care

Kids First Family Child Care

7922 Westview Ave, Upper Darby, PA

Starting at $140/wk

5.0

(2)

Are you looking for a quality learning environment for your child instead of just a babysitter? Why pay high prices for an overcrowded daycare or nanny when you can have a more personalized and caring environment for an affordable rate?! Hi! My name is Heather and I have been working with...
5.0
"Miss having them at their old place. Great with kids and always doing something."

Dawn


PELA Kids

150 W 5th Street, Chester, PA

Starting at $165/wk

3.6

(9)

Full Care 24/7 Child Care Center. Participants in the Keystone Stars Program. DHS Regulated. Credentialed Teachers and Staff. OCDEL approved curriculum. USDA regulated meals, flexible hours, child and parent friendly environment. Special needs inclusive, and much more. OPEN 24 HOURS / 7 DAYS A...
5.0
"When I first looked at the building it really caught my attention and my best friend recommended me to bring my daughter and she loves it here. They actually take the time to talk to me and tell me about her day."

Taylor


T.I.A. The Journey

T.I.A. The Journey

6908 Market Street, Upper Darby, PA

Costimate: $150/wk

4.0

(1)

A trusted child care and learning center in Upper Darby, TIA The Journey caters to the holistic growth of the child. We believe that children need love and nurture to grow into successful adults, and students experience that with us. Our mission is to provide a safe and educational environment...
4.0
"Love the staff here they always going above and behind for my kids clean and my kids are truly happy"

Lakeisha F


Barbara Jean's Legacy Child Care, Llc

Barbara Jean's Legacy Child Care, Llc

1853 Hoffman St., Philadelphia, PA

Starting at $270/wk

5.0

(15)

Barbara Jean's Legacy Child Care, LLC is an immaculately kept, PA state-licensed in-home childcare facility that offers a smaller interpersonal environment to ensure we meet the needs of every child by providing your child with QUALITY CARE. When your child has safe, loving, and stimulating child...
5.0
"Only allowing five stars is a disservice to Barbara Jean's. Barbara Jean's is not just a daycare. Taphy and Brianna have built a loving community of children that has allowed our daughter and her friends to thrive. Taphy and Brianna's sincere love for the Barbara...

Brendan


Marple Aftercare

Marple Aftercare

611 S Parkway Drive, Broomall, PA

Costimate: $203/wk

We currently offer Before and After care options for students in surrounding school districts and parochial schools. We provide transportation to school in the mornings and pick up students from school to return to our facility. We are located at Marple Sports Arena in Broomall. Check out our...

ChildeSSential's Learning Center

ChildeSSential's Learning Center

5255 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA

Costimate: $188/wk

Day Care and Pre-School/Before and After Care 24 Hours Mon-Saturday

Class 101

Class 101

1044 Lincoln Ave., Prospect Park, PA

Fun and Educational Summer Camps for Creative Kids! Half and full day camps for kids ages 6 to 13. Our camps include: Slime camp, Science camps, Arts and Crafts camps and STEM with Legos camp and more! Half day camps are from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm. Full day camps are from 9am to 4pm....

Noelcare LLC

Noelcare LLC

1473 Glassboro Rd., Wenonah, NJ

Costimate: $198/wk

Hello Families! NoelCare LLC offers a wide variety of care taking including, but not limited to part time, full time, and occasional infant, child care, adult care, and pet care services as well as an In-Home DayCare! With a more than experienced staff, we would gladly welcome your family into the...

The Nicholas School Inc.

The Nicholas School Inc.

31 N Diamond St, Clifton Heights, PA

Costimate: $166/wk

Call for a tour of the best little center around! Our program provides a warm, caring environment with small classes guided by experienced teachers who have strong backgrounds and education in Early Childhood. Our play based program includes time for art, science, free choice, along with early...

Early Beginnings Academy

Early Beginnings Academy

5901 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Starting at $190/hr

At Early Beginnings Academy learning and fun take place in a safe, nurturing and educational environment while promoting the development of young children. We focus on nurturing STEAM skills and concepts through daily discussion and play.

Kidz Academy Llc

Kidz Academy Llc

128 S 45th St, Philadelphia, PA

Costimate: $206/wk

2 locations in the West Philadelphia area offering hours from 6am-midnight. Uptown locations offers hours 630am-6pm. At Kidz Academy we strive to provide the best childcare at each location. We provide, infant and toddler care, A unique Preschool curriculum and before and after care. Pick up...

Crayola kidz childcare Center

Crayola kidz childcare Center

5401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Costimate: $188/wk

Crayola Childcare Center is open Monday - Sunday for your convenience. Safe, affordable, fun, creative curriculum, great teacher, Free breakfast, lunch, snack.

Young Hearts Child Care and Learning Center

Young Hearts Child Care and Learning Center

520 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Starting at $176/wk

Located in the heart of South Philly, Young Hearts Child Care & Learning Center was opened in March of 2006 to meet the educational and care needs of the surrounding community. Our mission is to deliver exceptional education, and devoted care for your child in a safe, loving, and nurturing...

Haven Academy  Inc

Haven Academy Inc

4242 Post Road, Trainer, PA

Costimate: $222/wk

Our world class program enriches each child individually. Our mission is to build a love for learning and a solid foundation for advancement as each child grows to his/her fullest potential.

The Joshua Tree Early Learning Ctr.

910 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Costimate: $253/wk

The Joshua Tree is a privately owned preschool, committed to teaching children through music, art, and dramatic play. Our enriching arts curriculum encourages children to create, perform, and respond to the arts, and helps them to reason and understand the world around them. Art-based learning also...

So Love Autistic Center

So Love Autistic Center

2600 Bond Ave, Drexel Hill, PA

Starting at $67/day

So Love Autistic Center is a non-profit, education, therapeutic and childcare program that provides structured, play-based strategies to educate autistic children within a natural learning environment. Our expert clinicians and special education teachers develop and supervise play-based...

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