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Recent family child care reviews in Essington, PA

LITTLE TOTZ ACADEMY

5.0

We’ve had an amazing experience with Little Totz academy. The staff is incredibly caring, attentive, and professional. They create a warm, safe, and nurturing environment that truly feels like a second home. My child loves going every day, and I feel confident knowing they’re in such capable hands....

- Care member

Kids First Family Child Care

5.0

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

- Dawn

Discover Our World Academy & Nanny care services

5.0

I Used this Nanny care service for the first time & I am overly satisfied ! I was last minute & very nervous ! They assured me that I was in good hands & that I was ! Very trust worthy, reliable & professional!

- Care member

SPOILT ROTTEN KIDDIES ACADEMY

5.0

My daughter is new to this facility and hands down, the best!! I was nervous to send my child to daycare because she is under 1years old but the staff here makes me feel at ease!! Very clean facility and very organized.

- Care member

Academy Of Bilingual Children Spanish Immersion Childcare

5.0

Danessa was a GODSEND. I sent my daughter here from 5 months to 3 years and have not regretted it for a second. As a first time mom, it's hard to know what to look for in a daycare before actually sending your baby. Danessa made the transition from home with mom/grandma to daycare such a natural one...

- Sashenie H.

Family child care in Essington, PA

Cindy's Child Care

Cindy's Child Care

212 Pontiac St, Essington, PA

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...

Play Days!! :)

Play Days!! :)

408 Seneca Street, Essington, PA

Hi, My Name is Sarah. :) I'm super excited to offer babysitting at an affordable rate for working moms!! I am fun, energetic, responsible, and have two children that I would love to have play mates for during the day. :) I have a nicely scheduled day for children that includes crafts, sing a longs,...

LITTLE TOTZ ACADEMY

LITTLE TOTZ ACADEMY

105 N SPROUL RD, BROOMALL, PA

Starting at $460/mo

5.0

(2)

Little Totz Academy is located in Broomall, our daycare and childcare program offers a wonderful, safe, nurturing environment where your child can learn, play, and grow. At Little Totz Academy, we are committed to giving personalized care, ensuring that each child receives the attention and...
5.0
"My son attended Little Totz Academy for two years. I would definitely give them 5 star review, My son and I both had a great experience with staff and owner Ashley, they were always quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had. I knew sending my son there...

Alex L.


Kids First Family Child Care

Kids First Family Child Care

7922 Westview Ave, Upper Darby, PA

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
"Heather and Lemar are great with our kids! You can tell that they really care about the children and want to help them learn and grow. Heather is so good at coming up with creative projects and activities that the kids love."

Heather R.


Discover Our World Academy & Nanny care services

Discover Our World Academy & Nanny care services

2231 Bryn Mawr Ave, Philadelphia, PA

5.0

(8)

Our dedicated team is here to provide a safe, nurturing, educational environment for infants, preschoolers, and school aged children. Our children develop positive social skills and values and learn how to discover our world through age-appropriate play, projects and activities. Our goal is to...
5.0
"I Used this Nanny care service for the first time & I am overly satisfied ! I was last minute & very nervous ! They assured me that I was in good hands & that I was ! Very trust worthy, reliable & professional! "

Care member


SPOILT ROTTEN KIDDIES ACADEMY

SPOILT ROTTEN KIDDIES ACADEMY

619 FULTON ST, CHESTER, PA

5.0

(3)

Our brand new Center offers exceptional, high quality child care services. Our teacher has a Master’s Degree and a background working with families and children with special needs, including autism. Our center is located 1 block away from Chester Upland School of the Arts and is close to Chester...
5.0
"Ms. K. goes above and beyond for my family. "

Care member


5.0

(13)

Group Childcare. Registered and Licensed Family Daycare. Bilingual environment. Keystone Stars participating Program. Lesson planning. 24 hour care. A Spanish lesson everyday. Healthy meals. Imaginative play for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. After school and homework help. Spanish classes for...
5.0
"Danessa was a GODSEND. I sent my daughter here from 5 months to 3 years and have not regretted it for a second. As a first time mom, it's hard to know what to look for in a daycare before actually sending your baby. Danessa made the transition from home with...

Sashenie H.


Little 1's First Start Daycare

Little 1's First Start Daycare

2052 S Hemberger St, Philadelphia, PA

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
"My son has been attending little 1's first start since he was about 6 months old, he is now 2. This daycare will take care and nurture your child as if he or she were their own. Everyday at pickup I'm given a summary of my sons day. We are even given a monthly...

Ashleigh M.


Creative School At Playhouse

Creative School At Playhouse

1218 Wallace ST, PHILADEPHIA, PA

Starting at $290/mo

5.0

(2)

The Creative School At Playhouse is Performing Arts Child Care center, Which focus on Learning as well as Theater, Acting And Dancing, with top level industry professional we development each child to master their confidences level and use it in the real world. Please Call to Schedule a tour Today...
5.0
"The owner at Creative School is amazing she really knows what the kids want and need. My daughter loves the director and going there every day."

laura K.


RIGHT STEPS OF RITTENHOUSE SQUARE

RIGHT STEPS OF RITTENHOUSE SQUARE

1531 LOCUST ST # 35, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Starting at $2215/mo

4.8

(5)

At Right Steps ® we are committed to providing the best education, best nutrition and best care for children. We provide excellent childcare in a safe, trusted, and nurturing environment in our state-of-the-art facilities. The way children learn, think and behave throughout their lives are shaped by...
4.0
"High teacher turnover. Timing is either too short or too long."

Care member


T.I.A. The Journey

T.I.A. The Journey

6908 Market Street, Upper Darby, PA

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


ANCONA MONTESSORI SCHOOL WYNNEWOOD

ANCONA MONTESSORI SCHOOL WYNNEWOOD

630 Clothier Rd, WYNNEWOOD, PA

Starting at $1360/mo

5.0

(3)

At Ancona Montessori School we lead with love and kindness. It is our philosophy that when a child feels safe and cared for it allows them space to learn and grow. We have a focus on Montessori methods as a foundation to learning , but also provide some traditional strategies so the child can have...
5.0
"Kathy is great! She is very understanding when it comes to my child and his needs! My son is doing prefect there! "

Mark X.


Michele's Lil Angels

Michele's Lil Angels

1707 Hartranft Street, Philadelphia, PA

5.0

(2)

Hello. We are a family childcare providers. I am also a mother of 3 children of my own and they are school-aged. I provide a loving at-home atmosphere and have many age-appropriate toys and activities for newborn to toddlers. I also do basic learning and provide breakfast and lunch and 2 healthy...
5.0
"My daughter is now 3 and a half, and Michele has been watching my daughter for over 2 years. My daughter cannot contain her excitement when I am dropping her off in the morning. And when I pick her up, she is always very eager to tell me all of the things she has...

Colleen L.


Start Smart Child Care Center

Start Smart Child Care Center

6790 Market St, Upper Darby, PA

3.7

(3)

5.0
"My almost 4 year old has been here since he was about 1.5 years old. The staff have become like family and my son has grown so much here. He has special needs and it's hard not being able to be with him all day providing his needs. But this school has been the next...

Care member


Little Free Thinkers Childcare Inc

Little Free Thinkers Childcare Inc

1429 S 58th Street, Philadelphia, PA

3.0

(2)

We offer 24hr child care 7 days, before & after care transportation. Tutoring, reading specialist, sports, music, dance, karate, boxing, many more arts.
5.0
"I love this place , they make sure you're kids are constantly learning and a fun non boring way , My 4 year old is now reading and potty train she supposed to be on the spectrum of autism Thank you little free thinkers"

Christian T.


Munchkins To Masterminds

Munchkins To Masterminds

5400 W Girard Ave, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Starting at $180/mo

5.0

(1)

Munchkins to Masterminds LLC is a child care center dedicated to curating change in young children through our creative and artistic program. Here at Munchkins to Masterminds, how we conduct our business gives you a clear insight of our core values. Our core values are centered around curriculum,...
5.0
"My daughter loves it. She talks non-stop and has learned a lot of new things!"

Shante D.


Tot Spot Family Daycare

Tot Spot Family Daycare

57 Richfield Rd, Upper Darby, PA

5.0

(1)

;Attention Everyone Looking for Childcare Do you Work? Do you need Childcare? Are you not eligible to receive CCIS but need Daycare and affordable rates? Look no further Kathy's Tot Spot Family Daycare Open 24 Hours a day and 7 days a week ... Contact Mrs.Kathy for information
5.0
"I absolutely love this Family Daycare .They have it set up like a Center and actually teach the kids and my kids enjoy being here.I love you guys"

Kathy H.


Olympik Tots Early Learning Center

Olympik Tots Early Learning Center

1025 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA

5.0

(2)

Olympik Tots is a STAR 3 Mandarin and English Bi-lingual Early Learning Center providing safe and nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. We believe in providing a high quality childcare and after school program to busy parents and their children....
5.0
"I have sent my daughter to Olympik Tots for the last 18 months. The teachers and the owner, Ms. Mae, are amazing with the children. They are very helpful in providing details on the curriculum and any follow ups needed with the student. My daughter loves the school...

Dayi S


Discovering Minds Early Learning Center

Discovering Minds Early Learning Center

42 S. 51st Street, Philadelphia, PA

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.


Darlyn Family Child Care

Darlyn Family Child Care

958 Boundary Road, Wenonah, NJ

Hello Parent, I'm Garmai Luckie, mother of three children. I'm also the owner of Darlyn Family Child Care. As an educator, I have a master's in Education; Specialized in Early Childhood Education & Special Education. I've worked in the field of Education for over a decade. I started as a...

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