Our family has had a great experience with Guidepost. The ages they cater to, primarily 3-6,…read morereally benefit from the cross-pollination with the different age groups. Almost immediately, my daughter shadowed older kids and picked up the alphabet, reading, math all with the self-driven and collaborative work environment. When we visited it seemed like absurdly structured chaos but the structure has transcended from the classroom into our home. Our daughter puts away her dishes, says thank you, says grace before meals, and has manners we know are fostered at Guidepost. We have connected with like-minded parents and truly are optimistic about the trajectory she is on after several years here.

I see people write this frequently where I wish I can give no stars. We are no longer at this…read morelocation but I would delete my previous review when was nearly 4 years ago. They were amazing then and now with a new head for a year all students have left for harassment issues, poor care of children, and confrontation with parents. Most of the guides have left too.

This school is a perfect fit for us. Montessori calm, Montessori materials and teachers, wonderful…read moreshady playground, challenging and fun every day, flexible and laid back while still buttoned up. We love it and recommend it whenever anyone is looking for a school in this area.

Our son has been with Roshini since he was 6 months old, and we've been so happy that we plan to…read moresend our second child there too. The entire team truly cares for the kids like their own, and our son loves spending time with his teachers and Duminda. Even more importantly, he's excited to go to school every day. What's most impressive is how much he's learned at such a young age. He's already doing addition and subtraction and is using phonics and sight words to read "I Can Read: Biscuit" books at home. A warm, nurturing environment that builds a genuine love of learning, we couldn't ask for more.

This home daycare has been a nightmare for our son and for us…read more We all know that is hard to find a daycare to move the child right away if something is wrong. Well, they take advantage of that and they don't deliver what they promise. Our son was so happy he did not go anymore and feeling safe again, he told us that he was repeatedly hit over the head, his hair was pulled and yelled at by Duminda, Roshini, the mother in law and Angie, the teacher. After telling us, it confirmed what we suspected. There was lack of transparency; multiple times there was only one 20 years some old girl taking care of 12 children. Roshini was never there and busy opening a different daycare location. Duminda was seen driving around town for personal business, leaving at home only the mother in law to take care of 12 kids, which she was seen always seating because of her age. Very frustrated regarding these people that are pathological liars and physically and verbally abused our son. Our son mentions everyday about being abused; it breaks our heart !

MSO was my son's first school, where he attended from age 3 until kindergarten for three years…read more All the staff are so lovely and caring toward each child. We had such a wonderful experience here, my son felt so loved that he still misses this school! They focus a lot on hands which really helped my son develop his sensory skills and fine motor muscles. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a true Montessori education for their child.

I couldn't have asked for better lead and support for my child's learning and development for the…read morelast 3 years. My daughter has been flourishing in this lovely environment with dedicated teachers. The Head of school, Mrs. Linke is still teaching in a Primary classroom and exudes great passion for children as an educator. The rest of the teachers are also very knowledgeable, kind, and gentle. If you are looking for a Montessori school and don't know the difference between AMI and AMS, I recommend you to search before making a decision because there is a big difference in the way teachers are trained and the training period that differentiates teacher quality in my opinion. MSO is one of the very few AMI certified schools and they really strive for providing authentic Montessori learning experience. I highly recommend you to look into this school and have a tour.

Nurturing environment that expects every child to rise to excellence, but appreciates every child…read moreas unique. Emphasizes character, sports, & STEM learning. Great parent community. Students from many different backgrounds and countries. I feel that every adult in that building knows and loves every child in that building.

I have 4 kids two of which are attending Green Hedges. Also, I have attended both private and…read morepublic schools growing up. From my personal experience, this school's attention and love for the kids is as good as it gets. The experience and education these kids get is amazing. I feel so lucky every time I think about having such an amazing school for my kids to attend. Both of our kids just love the program and it has felt amazing to see how much they have grown from attending the school and interacting with the other kids. The staff is amazing and the families that we have met clearly have core values and a focus that we want our kids to be around.

I cannot speak highly enough of Ms. Afsaneh. When our daughter started at Evergreen in August 2024…read moreat age 3, she had extreme separation anxiety. Ms. Afsaneh was exceedingly patient, kind, and caring, and worked with us to gradually acclimate our daughter to the school. Now, our child loves her school, teacher, and friends; thrives in the Montessori environment; is learning how to read, write, count, problem-solve, etc.; and is happy! We are so very grateful to have found this school.

Evergreen Montessori and Mrs. Afsaneh have been in our family since the pandemic, when we were…read morelucky to find a spot for my daughter who was immunocompromised and needed a safe and extra clean preschool. It ended up being one of the best decisions we have made for our kids. My son is now at Evergreen and thriving. The school is a wonderful place and Mrs. Afsaneh is our very own Mary Poppins :) The kids are well cared for, they have a large outdoor play area they use anytime weather permits, they are fed home cooked meals daily and are beyond prepared for kindergarten upon graduating. My daughter still asks to go back during summer vacation. We lucked out and are so grateful for Mrs. Afsaneh.

My 5 year old started at their Montessori school last summer at 4 and is making progress …read more What I do like about the school: small classes, uniforms, structure and safety montessori curriculum in the pre - kindergarten student and teacher diversity Social-emotional Social-Emotional Development family activities throughout the school year personalize support impressive language arts and social studies in the upper levels student engagement in all levels I love Ms Williams at the kindergarten level . She's an excellent example of what a teacher should be. What I'm still on the fence about is sciences and math curriculum especially at the upper level grades No Stem program technology use for students No PTO for parent input and support Building is dated Guidelines Parent- Student handbook need to be updated to reflect the current owners/administration. Would I recommend? Definitively for the pre and kindergarten Montessori program . Students will leave here much more advanced than their peers.

I regret enrolling my daughter here. Despite committing early (touring in Feb 2024, paying a…read moredeposit, and submitting all forms), the school's lack of communication, disorganization, and disregard for basic safety and hygiene created a deeply frustrating and emotionally exhausting year. From misplaced incident reports and unaddressed injuries, to administrative errors and tone-deaf leadership, this school consistently failed to provide a safe, transparent, and developmentally supportive environment. My daughter came home with swollen lips, unexplained bruises, missing shoes, and stories of peer mistreatment -- with no formal documentation provided, despite repeated requests. These were not isolated events; I have video/photo documentation, and other parents voiced similar concerns in meetings. The director's conduct was both inappropriate and hypocritical -- once sending me a photo of my 3-year-old with paper in her mouth and demanding I "talk to her about telling the truth" over a harmless joke (gum from dad), while gaslighting parents about emails that were never sent. We were made to feel like the problem, when in reality the school's tech systems, operations, and staffing plans were simply broken. Staffing was unstable -- the lead teacher left for maternity leave with no real succession plan. Parents were informed of changes through hallway gossip before any official notice. Other red flags included: * Poor nap hygiene (child's skin broke out); * No proper underwear/clean clothes sent home; * Unsafe food handling policies; * Lost orthopedic shoes due to mishandling after an accident -- only replaced after escalation; * Inconsistent behavioral reporting, with my child being singled out for normal 3-year-old behavior, while aggressive peer behavior went unaddressed all year. The school showed a lack of respect for working parents, sending critical updates (like school closures) late at night and offering no accessible options for required events (no childcare, no virtual options, last-minute notices). They ran meetings on free Zoom accounts that cut off mid-call, used free Gmail accounts, and misunderstood basic tools like unlisted YouTube links. My concerns were dismissed, incident reports were never filed, and when I reported this to the county, I was told it was "too late." Given how long and hard I tried to resolve these issues internally -- and my documentation of events -- this only added to the heartbreak. In hindsight, I should have trusted my gut and pulled my child out much earlier. If you're a parent considering this school, please ask hard questions about staff turnover, behavior policies, safety reporting, and operational transparency. And if something feels off -- trust yourself.

Our family feels so blessed to have found Cornus Montessori School. Being an educator myself, it…read moreis of vital importance to me that my children learn in an environment that is bright, open, accepting, and focused on developmentally appropriate concepts. Our son has always been an independent child who is interested in the world around him. The Montessori approach works well for him as he can finish what he has started and he now understands he can be independent within certain limitations. Our 2.5 year old started school at Cornus on opening day and he has grown into an independent, well-spoken, and determined 3 year old. He has been introduced to concepts in practical living that are life-long skills and will serve him well for years to come. At Cornus he feels as he has the freedom to explore and extend his thinking in a safe, clean, and caring environment. The staff at Cornus is top-notch. When going through the process of finding a school for our child, we met with many teachers, directors, and owners. The staff at Cornus was by far the kindest, most welcoming, and honest group we encountered. I felt no hesitation in leaving my child in their care. Since beginning, my admiration for the staff has only grown. Every time I walk into the building, people are giving genuine smiles and willing to help in any way they can. In addition to the amazing staff, clean facilities, interesting curriculum & activities, the tuition is affordable. I can not tell you the relief we felt when we found a place with all these qualities that was affordable and offered a variety of care options. My family needed 3-full days only, but there are options for 3-half days, 2-full days, 5-full days, 5-half days, etc. This allows parents the freedom to decide what works best for the child and the family. Additionally, the age range and option for summer care are an added bonus. We have been pleased with Cornus and our son enjoys school each week. Thank you Cornus for everything!

Our toddler son has been with Cornus for about a month now and is thriving. He had been to a few…read moremore typical daycare/toddler schools in the area and drop offs were difficult for him, he'd often be crying when we picked him up at the end of the day (though we knew in between he was having fun in what we considered organized, yet somewhat educational, chaos). But he struggled at these centers, leading us to pursue a different style for him -- Montessori. At first we felt like the Montessori style seemed like magic that toddlers will roll out a mat and calmly work with a material, putting it away when they're done, etc. It of course takes time to teach them this, but we're believers after seeing the progress our son has made in such a short period of time. He also takes such pride in the independence he is gaining and when he successfully accomplishes a task. We are so pleased with Cornus when it comes to the Montessori approach, but also find the staff to be very warm, calming, and welcoming; we find the facility (new on the inside) to be top notch and very clean; and we find the tuition to be extremely reasonable compared to other daycare centers and schools in the area. Our son has enthusiastic drop offs now and doesn't seem to want to leave when I pick him up. We feel so lucky to have found a school where our son seems to be thriving at a price that doesn't break the bank and at a convenient location (off Rt. 50 and 28). Only negative might be that we need to pack his lunch/snacks everyday and they don't have a refrigerator, but even that doesn't bother me too much. I grew up as a sack lunch kid and don't mind being able to control the healthy foods that I pack him.

My child has been attending Aya for the past 2 years, since they moved to their new location in…read moreColumbia. The school itself seems to be well kept, and they also seem to keep in line with the Montessori method of teaching (as far as I can tell, since the pandemic, parents are not allowed in the school, so everything I know is from my child). My one complaint is lack of communication. The school uses mainly the app Brightwheel to communicate with parents. They very rarely send photos of the kids, and never tell you if your child has gotten an injury while in their care. My child had 2 nosebleeds at the school that I had to find out from them (never mentioned by the school at all). Their was blood on their shirt, which they had to change out of during school hours, so the teachers must have known. In addition, when you reach out to the school with questions through Brightwheel, you rarely get a response back. Maybe about 50% of the time. You can also send an email to the admins, but they can take a few days to respond back to you. There is a phone number to call, but in my experience, no one answers it. My child has liked attending Aya, I just wish they would improve their communication with parents.

From the owner: Aya is an AMI Montessori Member School. Aya is an 1) MSDE…read moreapproved nonpublic School for ages 5-12, 2) MD-recognized Montessori School for ages 2-9, AND 3) OCC-Licensed Child Care Center. Aya is your child's second home. Our mission is to nurture the mind, body and soul of future generations and raise balanced children through spiritual, social, and intellectual growth grounded in authentic Montessori education, Arabic Immersion, and Islamic Education. NOTE: (Islamic Education is only offered for special tracks at the Primary and Elementary levels - ages 3+).