The Children'S Garden Of St. John'S Lutheran Churc is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 44 W Main St, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania PA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Parents consistently praise The Children's Garden for its caring, experienced staff, strong educational programming, and nurturing environment. Multiple long-term families report their children thrived socially, emotionally, and academically from infancy through kindergarten. The center is commended for smooth transitions, safety focus, and affordable tuition for the quality provided.
NEVER BRING YOUR CHILD HERE , My child was repeatedly taken to the director’s office and labeled as a “safety problem,” even though there was no clear or documented reason to support this claim. This happened frequently, and over time it caused my child emotional distress and made him feel like there was something wrong with him. Instead of working with us as parents or offering supportive solutions, the staff consistently isolated my child and made him feel unwelcome. Being sent to the office almost every day is not appropriate care for a young child and had a clear emotional impact on him. As a parent, it was heartbreaking to see how this affected my son’s confidence and emotional well-being. I also felt that my child was treated differently compared to other children, which raised serious concerns for me about possible bias or discriminatory behavior. This is my personal perception based on what I witnessed and experienced as a parent. No child should feel scared, ashamed, or singled out in a place that is supposed to be safe and nurturing. I strongly encourage other parents to ask questions, observe closely, and advocate for their children.
I can't say enough great things about The Childrens Garden. I have toured a half a dozen centers and none compare. I felt at home when I was touring and knew immediately this place was the right fit for my kids. I was a stay at home, work from home mom for 2 and a half years which made me nervous about the transition with my oldest toddler but they knew exactly what to do to put him at ease and before I knew it, I wasn't even getting a hug goodbye at drop offs anymore which assured me he felt comfortable and enjoyed being there. All the staff are friendly and kind and easy to talk to. If your wondering about taking your child here, I guarantee you, you will feel the same way after you tour.
This childcare facility/ school has been wonderful to my little girl and so understanding and accomodating to my family. When we first signed up our daughter we took her out of her last school and had no plan B. Luckily childrens garden called us right away and we're able to bring our daughter in quickly and efficiently for a smooth transition. Our daughter loves the teachers and the menu and as parents we love the way kids are transitioned patiently and with the understanding that they need to accommodate to change. The administrators are always attentive to our needs and we could not feel safer leaving our baby girl under their care.
This childcare is more than a five star review, My son has been going here since he’s been eight weeks old and I have nothing but great things to say about them and the people that work there. I recommend all my friends who sends their children to childcare to send them here. Thank you for all your hard work
We’ve been a part of TCG since our oldest started in the infant room at 12 weeks old - which was over 6 years ago! We love the teachers and the focus on quality education. Our girls love the center and have done so well with their social/emotional development and have learned so much during their time here.
Keystone STARS
Level 4 out of 4
STAR 4
This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.
Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.
Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.
Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.
Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.