Eckhart Junction

do not take your kids here if you are going in 2nd and up stay clear of this school and principal .

West Side has been a wonderful place for my kids! This is the second school they have been to in this county and while we had a great experience there, this is definitely a place my kids prefer. My kids' teachers have been tremendously supportive and kind. My kids look forward to going to school each and every day.

My son has an enormous appetite for learning and tends to be bored and "spirited" if not challenged. His teacher is amazing and surpassed my expectations, I even learned something new last week! The administration and nurse are on the ball and everyone is very nice and helpful. Communication is superb between everyone and with me, as well. There are many opportunities for me to get involved which is very important to me. I also love all the safety lessons they provide. I highly recommend this school!

For parents who have children with food allergies - If you’re looking to send your child to prek3, please schedule an appointment with the principal before sending your child! I had spoken to the teacher twice as well as texted her the first day of school about my child’s allergy. Yet on the first day of school she still ignored it, which caused my child to miss multiple days of school. I can’t say it’s all the teachers at South Penn because we only experienced this with the prek3 teacher. When we tried to address the situation she seemed annoyed and did not apologize or take accountability, which is very concerning for kids with food allergies! In return we decided to speak with the principal who seemed to be a bit more professional about things. I’d suggest this specific teacher takes a lesson on child safety and understand the dangers of giving specific food to kids with allergies - it’s a serious situation that shouldn’t be ignored.

Great place for developing minds. My three year old took to the open Montessori program immediately. Wonderful. Wonderful.

My children have received the instruction, respect, and discipline necessary to be successful. All children learn differently, and this is a school that supports that. The communication is great if you use the avenues provided, and these are continually improving. I do not hear about even small fights from my son, who had lots of stories to tell from Braddock and Allegany.

What a lovely, warm, child-centered school! I was pleasantly surprised to discover Beginnings after moving to the area recently. What a joy to interact with children of various ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities all in one school. Each staff member and board member is passionate about making our school the best it can be. Since we are a small school, we are able to get to know each child and watch them blossom. I am privileged to be a part of the Beginnings family.