Natrona Heights, PA

Kiddie Academy of Tarentum provides comprehensive educational childcare with a structured curriculum called Life Essentials that focuses on character development, literacy, and STEM education. The center features state-certified teachers with degrees in early childhood education, secure keypad entry systems, and comprehensive safety protocols. Their facility includes age-appropriate classrooms, indoor gymnasium, and outdoor playgrounds. The academy emphasizes hands-on learning experiences and maintains low student-teacher ratios to ensure individualized attention. Parents consistently praise the center's communication, educational quality, and caring staff who create a nurturing environment for developmental growth.

Located on the Allegheny Valley Hospital campus, this Bright Horizons center offers high-quality early education with a research-based curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional development, cognitive skills, and school readiness. The facility features secure access controls, comprehensive health and safety protocols, and highly qualified teachers with early childhood credentials. Their World at Their Fingertips curriculum includes literacy enhancement, mathematics exploration, and creative arts. The center provides nutritious meals and snacks, maintains excellent teacher retention rates, and offers flexible scheduling options for healthcare workers and community families. Parents highlight the center's professionalism, clean facilities, and exceptional educational programming.

The Goddard School of Cheswick offers a play-based learning approach within a structured framework that balances academic preparation with social development. Their F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) focuses on literacy, mathematics, science, and creative arts while promoting independence and problem-solving skills. The center features secure entry systems, daily safety checks, and all teachers are degreed and certified in early childhood education. Facilities include modern classrooms, multiple playgrounds designed for different age groups, and enrichment programs in yoga, music, and foreign language. Parents consistently praise the school's communication, engaging curriculum, and the caring, professional staff who create a warm, educational environment.