I sent a request for a daycare for my 3 year old for the summer. This is the reply I received…read more Seems odd as I understand it's a private school but the second reply of "do not service" was very odd and short. I am not sure what to think of this school given the reply.... yikes!

Brought my daughter here since she was an infant and the quality of care my daughter has…read moreexperienced here has always been excellent. My daughter loved it here. She loved her friends and her teachers!

I've had my child with Alem Daycare for several months now and it's been one of the best parenting…read moredecisions I've made! She is so professional, kind, organized and very caring. I have had past experiences with childcare, but Alem daycare supersedes that experience by far. It's a lovely environment with indoor and outdoor play areas. Since having my child there, I have noticed a significant improvement in their communication skills, socialization, potty-training and overall development. I'm very pleased I found such an impressive and valuable place to have my child with a trusty-worthy, experienced and welcoming caregiver. She's a great preschool teacher and I recommend 11/10.

Alem Day care is home like- environment. My Daughter have been going to Alem Day care for almost a…read moreyear now and she is well taken care off . Alem is very caring ,helpful and adoring and the place is clean and well-run . It has been a very satisfying experience for me and my daughter.

I give my highest and most heartfelt recommendation to the Family Academy of Bethesda. My son has…read morebeen here since he was just three months old and stayed until almost three years old, when unfortunately we had to move away due to work relocation. If it weren't for that, we would have loved for him to stay here as long as possible. It's hard to put into words how incredible this place has been for our family. From the days when he could barely lift his head, to learning to walk, talk, sing, and share stories about his day, we've watched him grow into a happy, curious, and confident little boy--all thanks to the loving care and nurturing environment of Family Academy. He not only learned language and knowledge, but also good manners and a true love of learning.The teachers are absolutely amazing--kind, patient, and so easy to communicate with. My son is a slow and picky eater, yet they always gave him extra time and gentle encouragement. They care for each child as if they were their own. The administration team is just as wonderful; they know every child by name and engage with them warmly every single day.What makes Family Academy so special is not only the quality of education but the genuine love and attention they give to every child. The environment encourages exploration, creativity, and curiosity about everything in the world. I could see every day how happy my son was here.I am deeply grateful for everything the Family Academy has given to our son and to our family. This school is truly a treasure in the community, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly to any parent.

So much love for the Family Academy. Our son attended here for years, starting from the time he was…read more6 months old. Each classroom was led by caring, creative teachers. Under the center's care, my son truly blossomed. Well before we expected, he was singing songs to us, identifying letters, counting, and more. And most indicative of this center's awesomeness--my son was always so happy to go to school. It also meant a lot to me that the staff and teachers made genuine, impactful efforts to include our family's culture alongside mainstream culture, for example welcoming us to send in books about our holidays, directly engage the class in activities, and share ideas for the teachers to use. Would recommend Family Academy to anyone!!

Our daughter started Ms. Chandra's daycare when she turned 3 and it has been almost a year now…read more She had never been to any daycare prior. Thanks to Ms. Chandra, our daughter adapted within 2 weeks of starting daycare. She also did not speak English before starting daycare but now she has no trouble communicating in English with Ms. Chandra and her friends. She has learned all the alphabets, can count in English and Spanish and knows so many rhymes. She can even spell her name, which is pretty amazing for her age. She brings artwork from the daycare almost every day and we have noticed her drawing and coloring skills have improved significantly. Now she is learning to write the alphabets and numbers. We are amazed by Ms. Chandra's passion, energy and ability to care for 8 kids all by herself. Ms. Chandra also provides 3 vegetarian meals each day, which our daughter likes to eat. We feel very lucky to have found Ms. Chandra and cannot thank her enough.

When my mother found Chandra for my daughter, it was such a blessing. We were desperately looking…read morefor a daycare close to home since my daughter, at the time, was not used to being around children that much, but finding her was the best thing ever. It took some time for my daughter to get used to it, but once she did, she was on a roll. She has taught my daughter to talk more, taught her some Spanish, new songs, etc. My daughter was also well taken cared of. She is great at what she does and I will definitely be bringing my next one to her in the near future.

My daughter really enjoys going to Haynes Academy. She gets up every day asking am I going to…read moreschool today. I am pleased to know that she enjoys going. She has been going to the daycare as a drop in when she was an infant and started attending daily when she was 1. She is now 3 and knows everyone's name, kids, and teachers. All the children know her name. When I go pick her up, the children say your mommy is here. The daycare is like a little family. The daycare is not just a daycare. The academy helps me continue with teaching my daughter the basics. My daughter knows how to spell her name because the 2 year old class. When we go over letters at home she will say different classmates name that begin with the letters. She sings along with the class and continues when she gets in the car to do home. I'm glad I can trust the daycare team with my toddler.

Most of the workers are really nice and your child will probably be happy here…read more Room for improvement: They have a huge problem with lack of communication. On several occasions they have closed with no/short notice on non-holidays leaving parents scrambling for care & paying twice - once to Haynes and again for emergency care. The only notice they might provide is a small notice on the wall among a lot of other postings. You will have to pay for daycare or lose money when they close on non holidays, which is becoming more frequent. They do have a monthly newsletter (that usually comes out about 10 to 14 days into the month) but other than that, they do not have a real time means of providing timely information to parents. They do not have a website, social media presence or email list for parent information. They will not provide any kind of regular feedback regarding how your child is doing or how your child is progressing, even though parents have requested it. Your child may learn a little when he moves to an older class but he stagnates during the school year because younger children are moved into his class & the class goes back to the material for the younger children instead of taking steps to ensure the older children in the class continue to progress. They seem to be overcrowded. The before and after care and the drop ins seem to take their numbers to more than they can handle. Stop by in the mornings and you will see children of all ages - 2 through school age - mixing together in a chaotic environment with minimal supervision or in the evenings they may be watching TV on a screen the size of a 20 inch computer screen. Some classes share a room separated by a few blocks. It is a lot of children in a small space. The friendliness and kindness of the staff & the way they teach the other children to be friendly towards each other & greet each other warmly mean that your child will enjoy this place but as a parent, the failure to regularly communicate might leave you frustrated, as a general matter & with concerns that your child is not being taught to his potential because of the lack of communication and feedback & the failure/inability to manage the progress of each child as younger children enter the classes.

We feel so lucky to have found Talentos. Our son started at 6 months in 2022 and now our daughter…read moreattends. The Director has been there for over 13 years and provides a loving, stable and nurturing environment. In our almost 4 years at Talentos, there has been minimal staff turnover which can be hard to find at childcare centers. My daughter runs to the door to put her shoes on each morning because she is so excited to go and even though my son is now in DCPS schools, he loves to go back and visit is his old teachers. Could not recommend them more!

We've had the joy of sending both of our children to Talentos, and we'll always be deeply grateful…read morefor the warm, nurturing staff who helped shape their early years. Every morning, our kids were excited to go--greeted with big smiles and eager to see their beloved teachers. The Director and the entire Talentos team have been incredibly supportive, flexible, and kind throughout our time there. We cannot recommend Talentos enough!

I highly recommend Little Lambs. Miss Gina is the best first teacher we could have had for my…read moredaughter. My daughter was a true covid baby and was hardly ever around kids her age. I knew it was time to put her in daycare and we were so blessed to find Miss Gina and it just so happened to be with in walking distance to our home which was great for this transition. Miss Gina has been very kind and patient with my daughter. Miss Gina keeps the daycare very clean, organized and welcoming. I appreciate her open communication with any concerns or insights she had on helping with our daughter. All the kids get along really well and have a sense of community. My daughter really learned a lot through the weekly themed lessons Miss Gina plans for them, which are very interactive. She makes sure to include sensory, imaginative and creative play and lessons for the kids. My only regret is not finding Miss Gina sooner! Sadly are only leaving as my daughter is going to kindergarten or else she would stay there longer. We will miss taking my daughter to Little Lambs but will forever remember the time we had there!

This daycare stays extremely neat and organized all day long no matter what time of the day u go…read morethere. Ms. Gina is very good at what she does. My son loves to go here. Most times he does not want to leave at the end of the day... She engages the kids and foster socialization. Are there more stars than 5 stars? Plus 5 stars all the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.

In our home, we often say that Yudith was a gift that fell from the sky. We used to travel quite…read morefar every day to a pretty good daycare to ensure our daughter was in safe hands. Then one day, by chance, I met Yudith at a park. We talked, and she invited me to visit her daycare, which happened to be close to where we live. When we walked in, we couldn't believe how beautiful, clean, and organized everything was. And on top of that, she seemed so honest and kind. Today, a year later, we can confidently say that Yudith isn't just as wonderful as she appeared--she's truly an incredible woman. My daughter adores her like an aunt, and Yudith has taught her so much! This month, our daughter started Pre-K and is well ahead for her age, thanks to her time with Yudith. Yudith follows the Montessori method, encouraging freedom of expression, fun, and friendship, while also maintaining a solid routine and impeccable transparency. It's a small daycare with only a few children, so the attention is highly personalized. You always know how your child is doing, what they're learning, how they're living--whether it's how they sleep, eat, or play. If you love your children dearly and can enroll them in this daycare, do it! It's a gift that will last them a lifetime. Yudith has been a blessing not only for my daughter but for our entire family. She has so much experience, is transparent, kind, and responsible. I can't emphasize enough how important these qualities are. She's organized and dedicated--we couldn't have been luckier. Our daughter was in the best hands we could have ever imagined. Oh, and the daycare is bilingual! The price is very reasonable, and we don't have a single complaint.

Yudy's place is exceptional. I'm so glad that I was able to send my son here. the place is very…read moreclean and Ms. Yudy always has thoughtful activities for the kids (painting, learning colors, letters, numbers, practicing writing, outdoor play, storytime, NO screentime). The best part is Ms. Yudy herself. she truly loves the kids like they're her own. when my child had to miss due to being sick, she always checked in on him. I can't recommend her enough.