Hatboro KinderCare

Reviews

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  Leontyne King

  Mar 4, 2025
  1.0
  The tour with the director was "great". Tours tend to be great if there is a head count goal in mind. I had shared with her the major things I was looking for in a new daycare for my son. She reassured me he was in good hands. The staff in the infant room were great! As soon as he transitioned to the toddler room things went downhill. The ratios were off daily and not by a little bit. The classroom always appeared to be chaotic. The teacher would be either changing a diaper or assisting one child while kids free roamed the room. I witnessed kids getting pushed by other kids, kids snatching toys and once two toddlers were pushing each other. Absolutely no redirection or support in navigating through the big feelings they were experiencing which caused these behaviors. Kids were always at the door trying to get out and crying. Staff didn't seem happy, and barely said goodmorning at drop off. They just seemed burned out and exhausted and this most definitely translated to the quality of care my son received. I witnessed a staff member in the toddler room manhandle two kids. I was told that after the first situation that she would receive training to correct the behavior and then not even a week later witnessed her being rough again with another toddler on the playground. The toddlers in my sons classroom along with him had constant runny noses which happens. But I can't even tell you the number of times I picked up my son and either snot was actively dripping into his mouth or it was dried up all over his nose, cheeks and upper lip because it had been there for awhile. This happened to other kids too! After this, I lost all faith and hope in the center. There were just too many less than ideal instances that occurred in the toddler room and I just didn't feel like my son was safe and well cared for. My son came home with tons of art each week but activities like reading weren't prioritized. I remember at pick up one day, I walked in to the toddler A classroom to get my son. The ratio was off as usual, there was music playing and the teacher was in the middle of the classroom singing and dancing. She was kicking her legs up like she was in a marching band and her arms followed. She wasn't even circulating the room, dancing with the kids or attempting to hold their hands to get them engaged and excited about the activity. She stayed in one spot. Not one child was paying attention. They're toddlers and have short attention spans! When you do activities like this there needs to be strategy around how to promote engagement. Some of the toddlers were over near the window whining, and others just playing in the room. Wouldn't you believe as soon as my son was checked out a note was submitted in the app that the toddlers "Had fun singing and dancing." I was appalled! Doing an activity without finding ways to interest the kids and to get their attention doesn't make it an activity that they participated in or an effective one at that. Then it made me think of how many activities flow like this and then they add it to the app with the illusion that the kids participated. After giving this center time, this just didn't seem to be the right fit for my son. My son has been attending a new daycare and it's like night and day compared to this center. He's not hysterically crying at drop off, he's not in a rush to leave at pick up, the toddlers don't look miserable in his classroom, ratio is appropriate, staff are always happy and speak, they do so many more interactive activities that help with language and other critical milestones/development, the food selection is better with less processed food selections and he's much happier! This center can take some tips!
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  Maryelizabeth Hall

  Feb 14, 2025
  5.0
  They take amazing care of our son and we love them for it. They’re such wonderful people. Our son is in good hands with them.
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  Angela Lazaro

  May 6, 2021
  5.0
  The teachers and staff are all friendly and caring! It is great to feel comfortable with leaving my child all day! I love the updates and pictures I receive throughout the day! My little one loves going to school and I love that she is comfortable too! She has grown so much in the short time with KinderCare! Thank you!
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  Jessica Feldman

  May 3, 2021
  5.0
  I cant say enough about this school as well as the teachers. My daughter was 3 when I signed her up. She has never been to daycare or any kind of schooling before. I was quite nervous about her first day. Here we are 4 months later and she has learned so much. Shes gotten much better using the potty and her socializing skills have bloomed. Not only do they update you throughout the day you get a nice detailed report at the end of the day. They are incredibly eager to hear feedback from the parents which is awesome. They do a great job of keeping you involved in there everyday activities.I can honestly say,they truly want your child to thrive. Not just educationally but mentally as well. I'm so happy we chose to send our daughter here shes grown in so many ways, big thanks to all the teachers at Kinder Care for their dedication and hardwork!!!
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  Tara Minissale

  Nov 10, 2020
  5.0
  The ladies that keep the center running are truly amazing. I went from a reluctant new mom who didn’t want to send my baby to daycare to feeling comfortable and confident that they were taking care of my now 4 year old as if he was their own. I can’t say enough great things about this center and their curriculum.

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