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Bright Light Early Learning Center

5.0

I couldn't pick a better place for my boys to go! The teachers and director are so caring and truly love your children. They create such a warm and clean environment!

- Courtney

Grove Preschool

5.0

A great preschool! A truly loving and nurturing environment.

- Pam H

Downingtown Academy Learning Center

4.0

My sister goes to this daycare and she loves it! It's hard to get her to leave!

- Desiree S

Westtown Children's Academy

5.0

I was very impressed with my tour of Westtown. I appreciated the director's commitment to developmentally appropriate care.

- Ashley M

WelcomeKidz

5.0

Amazing school! Caring staff. Flexible scheduling. The kids are allowed to be kids and learn by playing and doing with little school lessons thrown into the mix.

- William

Before school programs in Thorndale, PA

Shay's In Home Daycare

Shay's In Home Daycare

138 Overleaf Dr, Thorndale, PA

Starting at $10/hr

Hi Mommies and Daddies of PA! My name is Shay! I have been in childcare for 9 years. I have been with 2 families for over a year as their in home nanny. I am looking to transition to caring for multiply children in my home in Thorndale, PA. My services will include breakfast, snacks and lunch,...

Brandywine Ymca At Caln Elementary

CALN ELEMENTARY 3609 EAST LINCOLN HWY, THORNDALE, PA

Starting at $43/day

Brandywine YMCA At CALN Elementary offers a safe, secure and fun place for children. This childcare facility caters to the children's growth and developmental needs in a warm and friendly environment. It also provides educational activities that nurture the development of physical, social and...

The Children's Treehouse

102 Horseshoe Dr, Thorndale, PA

Starting at $40/day

The Children's Treehouse provides quality and affordable early childhood care in a culturally diverse environment. It ensures a climate for individual growth, comfort, and security. They provide an enriching daycare experience to prepare the child for preschool.

Bright Light Early Learning Center

Bright Light Early Learning Center

70 Senn Drive, Chester Springs, PA

Starting at $1435/mo

4.7

(10)

We are a privately owned preschool/childcare center proudly celebrating our 30th anniversary in 2019. We provide quality care for ages 6 weeks through 6th grade. We have before/after school care as well as transportation to local elementary schools for grades K-6th in the Downingtown Area School...
5.0
"I couldn't pick a better place for my boys to go! The teachers and director are so caring and truly love your children. They create such a warm and clean environment!"

Courtney


Grove Preschool

Grove Preschool

490 W Boot Rd, West Chester, PA

Costimate: $277/wk

5.0

(1)

We provide preschool programs for children between 2 and 5 years of age. Our mission is to provide developmentally appropriate experiences in a Christian environment which will enable each child to achieve her or his full potential as an individual and in relationship with God and others....
5.0
"A great preschool! A truly loving and nurturing environment."

Pam H


Downingtown Academy Learning Center

Downingtown Academy Learning Center

799 East Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA

Costimate: $234/wk

4.7

(3)

Downingtown Academy Learning learning Center provides full-time care for infants to 12 years of age and offers a broad range of educational, recreational, and social service programs that meet Pennsylvania s state licensing requirements for child care centers.
5.0
"The staff is always helpful and a joy to be around my daughter loves them!!"

Ann R


Westtown Children's Academy

307 Westtown Rd, West Chester, PA

Costimate: $200/wk

3.0

(6)

Westtown Children's Academy is the largest, privately owned Keystone STAR 4 Early Education Center in Chester County. Since opening our first location in March 2008, we have become one of the top early learning centers in the state of PA. At Westtown Children's Academy our curriculum is designed to...
5.0
"I was very impressed with my tour of Westtown. I appreciated the director's commitment to developmentally appropriate care."

Ashley M


WelcomeKidz

WelcomeKidz

305 N Pottstown Pike, Exton, PA

Costimate: $239/wk

3.0

(2)

WelcomeKidz is a specialized day-care facility of superior standards and experience. We cater for the specific needs of our mini clientele whose ages range from 12 months to 12 years. Our focus and commitment is to ensure an effortless and hassle free experience for our career moms and dads who...
5.0
"Amazing school! Caring staff. Flexible scheduling. The kids are allowed to be kids and learn by playing and doing with little school lessons thrown into the mix."

William


Firm Foundations Day Care

Firm Foundations Day Care

1295 Marshalton Thorndale Rd, Downingtown, PA

Starting at $40/day

Firm Foundations is a state certified, Christian-based day care in Downingtown, PA, located on Marshallton-Thorndale Road, conveniently close to West Chester, Thorndale, and the Route 30 Bypass. Firm Foundations provides full and half day child care and also morning preschool classes for children...

Little Saints Academy

Little Saints Academy

3875 Manor Rd, Coatesville, PA

Starting at $230/wk

Little Saints Academy is a fully licensed childcare center which is part of Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School. We welcome children from 6 weeks old through grade 8. In addition to attending to your child's basic needs, we will guide them through the following: age appropriate...

Kathy H's Early Learning Center

553 Hibernia Road, Brandamore, PA

Starting at $165/wk

5.0

(2)

I believe that all children deserve love, attention, and nurturing. I believe that a safe environment allows children to explore and grow. At Kathy H's Early Learning Center, we allow children to have hands-on learning experiences. This fosters age appropriate development. We read to the children...
5.0
"Kathy is one of the most gentle caring person toward children and people. She has supported them threw their little life's to start them for school. She does all kinds of activities with them and crafts. She has a physical exercising program and out side play and...

Tammy W


Downingtown Academy

799 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA

Costimate: $234/wk

4.3

(7)

Our professional and devoted team protects, nurtures and educates infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children in a wide range of childcare programs. Our children develop positive social skills and ideals and learn about their world through age appropriate play, projects and activities....
5.0
"I came there for a tour of the day care because I was having a difficult time deciding which childcare business I wanted to take my child to. I was absolutely astonished with the cleanness and overall warm feeling my husband and I received after entering the...

Maria S


Kathy H's Day Care

Kathy H's Day Care

553 Hibernia Rd, Brandamore, PA

Costimate: $165/wk

5.0

(1)

I believe that all children deserve love, attention, and nurturing. I believe that a safe environment allows children to explore and grow. At Kathy Hawk's Early Learning Center, we allow children to have hands-on learning experiences. This fosters age appropriate development. We read to the children...
5.0
"This letter enthusiastically recommends Kathy Hawk's Early Learning Center located at 553 Hibernia Road, Brandamore, PA 19316. Mrs. Kathy has provided childcare for my son Jason Perry Abel since June 2015 when he was 17 months old. My husband is a first time...

Sonia M


Jam Christian Daycare

415 W State St, Kennett Square, PA

Costimate: $130/wk

5.0

(1)

The JAM Christian Daycare offers a nurturing Christian environment that caters to the growth and developmental needs of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It offers a warm and loving atmosphere and provides educational activities that enhance the children's academic performance, physical abilities...
5.0
"I have been to many daycares over the years and this is one of the best. The staff here LIKE children, they understand child development and balance encouragement with children's individual learning style. A great place."

C N


Chester Valley Learning Center

974 W Chestnut St, Coatesville, PA

Starting at $185/wk

5.0

(1)

Chester Valley Learning Center offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 974 W Chestnut St, the company serves families living in the Coatesville, PA area. Chester Valley Learning Center can accommodate a maximum of 39 children.
5.0
"I love the care that My 2 year old daughter gets."

Margaret W


Chester Valley Learning Center Inc

167 Strode Ave # 169, Coatesville, PA

Starting at $31/day

4.0

(1)

Chester Valley Learning Center Inc offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 167 Strode Ave, the company serves families living in the Coatesville, PA area. Chester Valley Learning Center Inc is fully licensed to accommodate 39...
4.0
"I love how nurturing and caring the staff far."

Margaret W


Chesterbrook Academy

1615 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA

Costimate: $200/wk

Chesterbrook Academy located at 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 200, West Chester, Pennsylvania, offers childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter...

Little Faces Childcare Center

426 W Gay St, West Chester, PA

Costimate: $277/wk

Little Faces Childcare Center located at 426 West Gay Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool, and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter...

La Petite Academy Child Care-Exton

91 Sheree Blvd, Exton, PA

Starting at $239/wk

La Petite Academy in Exton PA is a licensed day care center that opened in 1993. All of their teachers and staffs are CPR and first aid certified and continuously getting monthly training provided by the state. The academy also offers early education program, before and after school and summer...

Copeland Run Academy Inc

407 Lloyd Ave, Downingtown, PA

Costimate: $218/wk

Copeland Run Academy, Inc. is an educational facility located at 407 Lloyd Avenue, Downingtown, Pennsylvania. The school offers full-time childcare services, before and after-school care and early childhood education programs in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. It provides educational...

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