Child Daycare & PreschoolsClifton Heights, PA

The Nicholas School

4(5 reviews)

About

The Nicholas School is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 31 N Diamond St, Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania PA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

The Nicholas School receives mostly positive reviews praising the owner Dr. Yoder, staff dedication, small class sizes, and developmental progress. However, some parents report difficulties with children who have IEPs or autism spectrum diagnoses, with one account of a child being unenrolled without notice.

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Recent Reviews

6 months ago

The Nicholas School by far at all get the True recognition that not only the staff put it especially the owner herself Dr Yoder. My daughters have now been going through the Nicholas School since my Oldest was barely 2 years old And she just finished their amazing summer camp program, moving on. My middle child Jordyn, who started in April 2025 who was diagnosed with nonverbal autism and or before she started going to the Nicholas School without even having any help from any resources like DCIU Jordyn was maybe pointing and making animal sounds, Dr Yoder has worked Hard and independently with Jordyn very well As well as Ms Christine and Ms Noelle. ( her teachers) Dr. Yoder is so amazing at what she does Jordyn is now talking to me in full sentences, and clear and for the first time in her whole life 3 weeks ago she told me “ mommy I love you” clear as day. She is and always been so smart, but with the structure, The compassion, the curriculum, the knowledge, the way they teach our babies is every mama bears best dream while having to work and leave their babies. Dr Yoder unfortunately doesn’t accept infants but as soon as Lyla is of age she’ll be attending until she’s 5-6 just like Jordyn will be. I will forever always love and cherish the Nicholas school and know I did one thing right as a mother when choosing not only just somewhere to watch my children but to teach, care and love them like their own while we have to trust them. I trust them with my babies and last but not least, When the center closes at 6 there job doesn’t end because after hours Dr Yoder and her wonderful staff will stop with her doing and send me a message to ask me how any of my children are doing especially if they are sick, and with the way daycares are now taking advantage of raising daycare fees that Subsidized Funding does not cover ; Dr. Yoder and her facility she doesn’t just look at myself or our babies is a weekly fee. She is one of the only daycares that isn’t looking at us for money we are trying to get by right now as is. With all of this being said especially a child wouldn’t even be able to say “ milk” Now she counts backwards from 20, Pours her own milk and she’s only improving with out Dr Deodorant and her team, I know that My daughter would still be delivered and now she’s making an entire 180 just from April till now and it’s all thanks again Nicholas School I’m so happily that I get to say that my family is a part of the Nicholas school. We wouldn’t change it for the world I’m

11 months ago

I called Dr. Yoder at the Nicholas School in December 2024, and she answered quickly and provided me with all the information I needed. We scheduled a tour for my two-year-old son shortly after, and he started the same week. We recently moved from out of state, and this school allowed us to continue the excellent education we were used to. This school has assisted my son with potty training, and he's meeting all his developmental milestones and getting the dedicated attention he needs. Dr. Yoder and her staff keep the class size small, which is excellent for young children. My son's teacher, Susan, is the absolute BEST! He asks for her on weekends, and she is so patient. I couldn't have made a better choice for my son's day care!

a year ago

This school is good if your looking for a home setting like care. They do keep the children safe. If your child has an IEP ir is on the spectrum don't bother. Like everywhere they have trouble finding good stuff and putting together a strong curriculum. If your child is considered neuro-divergent try and find a place that can accommodate their needs.

a year ago

Terrible school, the only good thing about it is safety and the classes are small. My daughter was kicked out of this school without notice for “not wanting to take a nap”. The director of the school is worn down and unable to take care of your children. If your child has an IEP like mine does they will try everything in their power to get you to unenroll your child by making you feel like your child is a problem.also the husband of the owner is very odd…

a year ago

Very good day care with nice staff

Frequently asked questions

The Nicholas School is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania. The facility has a capacity of 50 children.
The Nicholas School has a Google rating of 4 out of 5 based on 5 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at The Nicholas School, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of The Nicholas School through Pennsylvania's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Pennsylvania must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
31 N Diamond St, Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania 19018
County
DELAWARE

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
50 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
39.93045, -75.29546

Quality Rating

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.

What do the levels mean?

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.