Devine School

1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Allentown, PA 18103

9 Reviews

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private

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Submitted by parent on August 08, 2019

I am so happy that my child had the opportunity to attend such an amazing daycare/school faculty! Over the last year she has learned so much. The teachers and staff members are friendly. The director and assistant director are always available each and every day. There are always enough staff members onsite. The young children are engaged in learning that meets state standards, but also appeals to developing their fine and gross motor skills, through art, discovery, and play! Devine School places children in small groups to give more individualized attention.The classrooms are brightly painted with lots of student work on the walls. Any concern I’ve ever had with my child has been addressed. The teachers always fulfill my extra requests for my child’s care. I can’t say enough! I’ve been extremely happy at The Devine School in Macungie
Submitted by parent on December 05, 2014

Both of my children attended The Devine School and had very positive experiences. My older child has special needs and her therapist was a welcomed and active participant in my child's preschool education at Devine. She was well-prepare for kindergarten and has flourished in school. My younger child formed very strong bonds during her 3 years at Devine with her teachers. Every daycare/pre-school has some turnover but none of her primary teachers ever left during the time she was at Devine. Also, I understand the frustrations of parents of special needs children but not every environment is right for every special needs kid. This is a decision that should be made between a family and a facility. Devine was able to accommodate my child while other provides could not. I always appreciated the honesty of those providers who said they would have difficulty providing the care needed for my special needs child. That doesn't make them a bad facility, just an honest one.
Submitted by parent on October 11, 2014

Pulled my son out if this school. Teacher turnover extremely high. Previous administration terminated for her abrasiveness to parents. Curriculum okay but administrator was extremely abrasive when I requested assistance for my special needs son. I expected a higher quality of individuals for the rate of tuition.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2014

The Devine School is a very modern up-to-date facility. As large as it seems from outside it is very personal and comfortable inside with children getting lots of personal attention. The playground is outstanding. The staff are actively engaging the children in learning and using a large variety of tools in doing so. A very high quality center.
Submitted by teacher on June 24, 2013

Great working environment and great staff, however the pay is absolutely awful. This is most definitely the reason for all the turnover. I have been employed for years now and have not had one raise or insightful evaluation to be considered for a raise even though I consistently work hard and am complimented on my hard work daily. Don't come here unless you're a trust fund kid or have a rich husband. I definitely recommend it as a school, but $8.50-9/hr for a head teacher at any school is horrendous.
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2013

Terrible turnover, likely due to poor pay and working conditions for care providers. I expect higher quality long-term staff at a premium daycare. Moved my child out of here, did not look back.
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2011

The curriculum at this school is exceptional for young minds, and my son learned a lot in the short time he attended this school. However, we found that the center director was NOT accommodating of our child's emotional issues. He was under the care of a therapist at the time, and we were in the middle of getting a psychiatric diagnosis and an IEP, but before we could complete the process we were essentially told our son was no longer welcome there. To cast out a child with issues who had a therapist willing to visit the school multiple times a week and whose parents are in the middle of obtaining an IEP (which is not always a timely process, as most are aware) shows us that this school's leadership is not fully committed to helping all children succeed. Additionally, when we willingly met with the director to discuss our child, she spoke down to us as and indicated that we were doing something wrong with our child. We later found out that our son has a neurological disorder that was causing his issues. This school is fantastic, but only if your child fits into the "normal" realm of learning and behavior.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2011

excellent teachers! great educational program! very good approach to the kids.my son loves it! I would recomment it to anyone
Submitted by parent on July 01, 2010

Great school and excellent staff. I would recommend to any parent looking for a good daycare for their child.