I recently graduated from this school after 7 years attending. The education and college…read morepreparation aspects are top tier. The student is held at a much higher standard, causing there to be many restrictions, even in the higher grades. Most teachers care not only about what they teach, but the students themselves. While this school excells in teaching work habits, it seems somewhat lacking in teaching social habits. You will most likely not have the same social-life experience that most high schools offer. Relationships between students seem strictly taboo similarly to relationships with coworkers. Despite this, I found my best friend here, and had a wonderful experience I will never forget. You will not regret going here in the slightest. ps give Mrs. Wilgenburg a raise she works too hard and bring Abbot and my boi Jeremy back thanks

Excellent School with a loving faculty who work closely with Parents. The school has a very large…read morecampus and grew significantly in the past year by over 80 students. I wish I lived closer so I could send my kids here.

Excellent preschool that focuses on the kids. They keep the parents involved and work hard to get…read morekids ready for their next steps in life. The prices are very affordable especially compared to other programs in the area.

Epworth PreK and Kindergarten is not just a school but it's family. All 4 of my kids went through…read moretheir program, including their Trans K program. We've been a part of Epworth for 9 years. All the teachers are amazing not just in instruction but they are truly kind and loving to the kids. The community of families that attend there become like family. The principal, Mr. Andy, is super personable and my kids love him. My older 3 still like to come visit their teachers at Epworth and are still top 3 on their favorite teacher list. Shout out to Mrs. Carroll, and Mrs. Shelley. This is our last year at Epworth as my last one is finishing up Trans K with Mrs. David. We will miss Epworth. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a place that cares not only about academic achievement but the child as a whole.

The teachers at TBANS are so caring and dedicated, and they bent over backwards to make our child…read morefeel welcome. The school uses an "emergent" curriculum in early childhood where the subjects come from a children themselves; this approach has encouraged curiosity and interest in learning new things which, though not exactly "preparing a child for kindergarten" (as a previous reviewer stated), certainly prepares a child for life in the world. The focus on socialization and developmentally-appropriate interaction is meaningful for many of the students and families who attend. Preschools in this county struggle to toe the line between curricular rigor and age-appropriate programming, but TBANS errs on the side of age-appropriateness. The program has some drawbacks, primarily a marked lack of clear structure and routines which are of particular importance for a child with special needs and non-academic benchmarks which make assessing school readiness challenging; however, we have found the school to be willing to solicit and open to receiving feedback from a variety of partners. Though it has been a tumultuous year all around, we cannot fault TBANS for trying. Its faculty's dedication, professionalism, and care will stay with us and with our child long after he and we have moved on from preschool. Families will be in good hands at TBANS.

Both of my kids went to TBANS. We love the school, the teachers and administrators. My kids are…read morenow in public school in Montgomery County and we are so glad that we sent them to TBANS. They are more than prepared for school. Thanks so much to TBANS.

The best way to describe CLC is magical! We toured ALL of the preschools in the Olney/Ashton area…read moreand when we walked into CLC we knew in about 2 seconds that this was the preschool for us. This is my daughter's second year at CLC and my son will join the hummingbirds class next year. The staff is the top of the top. Every single person who works there knows my child and greets her by name every day, even the teachers she has not yet had. All staff have taken a genuine interest in getting to know my daughter and our family. They are incredibly skilled in teaching young children to love school and learn to become the best little people they can be. The teachers make learning fun and engaging through music, art, and play. while infusing academics in the most creative of ways. The staff is committed to making sure that my child's needs are always met and the communication between teachers, the director, and the parents is impeccable (conferences, responsive emails and phone calls, newsletters, and school-wide emails when needed) . They are extremely flexible with our needs in terms of aftercare with drop-ins available when I need it. They make activities fun and exciting for the children, such as a Valentines concert, Halloween parades and field trips in the community. The classrooms are clean, bright, fun, and inviting. The other families that attend CLC are as warm and welcoming as the school itself, we have playdates with friends we have made at CLC frequently. My daughter is excited every single day to get up and go to see her teachers and friends at school (not one complaint about attending ever). To put it simply, I wish my babies could stay at CLC forever!!

This is a true pearl of a school. I did a lot of research before choosing it for my son, touring…read moremany of the nearby preschools (e.g., Norbeck Montessori, Chesterbrook Academy, Children in the Shoe), and while I liked certain aspects of those schools, I just LOVED this school from the moment I walked through the door. Lots of pros and just a few cons. Pros: Teachers: Are wonderful. Full of energy and enthusiasm. Many of the teachers have also been there for many years. Two of the teachers in particular, Mrs Zechar and Mrs Harper, who are in the room for the 3-years olds, have been teaching at the school for more than twenty years and their experience shows. They are extremely patient and good at dealing with any issue arising. Director: Is fantastic. Lots of positive interactions with parents and children alike. Classrooms: Really like their set-up. In contrast to most other preschools, they have separate classes for 2, 3 and 4 year olds (with 3 and 4 year olds merging for aftercare). Also in contrast to many other preschools, classroom sizes are small with a maximum of 15 kids per room with 2 teachers. Playground: Is good. It is fenced in and away from any large roads or neighbors. It is also relatively large, with different activity zones. Program: Very flexible. They offer 2, 3, or 5-day options and various part/ full time options. Price: OK. It is not cheap but - at least for the full-time program that my son is enrolled in - the price is comparable to, or even lower than, prices of most other schools in the area. Cons: Not many. The main one, at least for me, is that the school does not offer a 12-month schedule, which can be a problem for households with two working parents. On a final note, while the school is sharing grounds with a church, it is not actually affiliated with that church.

We love Norbeck Montessori. Both of our children went to Norbeck Montessori starting in the 2 year…read moreold class and then graduating from the kindergarten class. Norbeck really helped them thrive academically, develop emotionally and grow socially. We're so glad we kept both children there all the way till kindergarten. They graduated from Norbeck as confident and emotionally strong with a strong academic foundation in math, reading and writing with enthusiasm and curiosity for art, creativity, music, science and geography. It was a very positive environment with highly experienced teachers focusing on the overall development of the children. The head of the school, Melissa Matthews, does an outstanding job managing the school and the teachers ensure that the kids are not just on par with but are also excelling beyond expectations in several elements. Discipline and kindness towards others are strongly encouraged and the children really have a lot of fun while learning. We highly recommend this school and glad that our family had the Norbeck experience.

We enrolled our 2-year old daughter in the pre-primary class this past school year (23-24), and we…read morewere thrilled with the results! She had never been to school before, and it took her a week or two to settle in, but Mrs Nita, Ms. Valaria and Mrs. Enoh made her feel welcome and loved. The development that our daughter made in her speech, number and letter recognition, confidence and independence far surpassed our expectations. Our daughter had never been around other kids her own age before, so we were a little concerned about her making friends. However, the pre-primary team did a ton of fun ice-breaking exercises with the kids, including sending a book home with individual photos of each child. Our daughter was thrilled to 'read' the book to us and tell us the names of all of her new friends! We have also had some interactions with the other teachers through Norbeck's summer camp, and our experiences with them have been terrific as well.

As a grandparent, co-oper, and a retired special educator in Montgomery County, I highly recommend…read morethis preschool. The staff is amazing. One of my grandchildren has been there for three years, and is so prepared for Kindergarten- academically and socially. All of my grandchildren there are very happy to go to school. Co-oping is also very rewarding and fun!

Wrapping up our first year with RPCNS and I have been very happy with this little co-op. My…read moredaughter loves going to school and adores her teacher so her first school experience has been a very positive experience. As a co-op, parents are expected to be very involved in the school, co-oping in the classroom, taking part in work days, and also holding a job. This kind of involvement isn't for everyone so be aware of what you are getting into. For parents who are able and eager to be this involved, this is the school for you. There are a lot of activities throughout the year, it's such a dynamic and fun environment for our little ones and a supportive, warm community for parents.

We have been at Seneca Academy for 5 years. Both of our kids started in preschool and have…read morecontinued through elementary and we could not be happier with our experience! The staff is absolutely phenomenal. The classes are small so each child gets the attention they need. The kids get lots of outdoor time and because of that they are able to focus better when in the classroom. Dr. Parker, the head of school, is fantastic and we really appriciate her open-door policy. Seneca is such a close-knit community and we are so grateful to be a part of it! Our kids are thriving and love going to school every day. I can't imagine there is a better school out there!

Seneca Academy has serious bullying problems that the administration refuses to address, with kids…read morephysically attacked and verbally abused at school. Very little learning takes place and the principal is aggressive, untruthful, condescending, and belligerent. Almost every student in the class is taught at home or goes to tutoring to make up for the lack of learning at school. There are some good specials teachers including in Spanish and PE but they aren't treated well by the administration. The building and grounds aren't properly cared for with kids coming home with gnats in eyes, ears, and nose, mosquito bites and having to be checked for ticks. The school water has a milky texture and foul taste and the kids refuse to drink it. The school doesn't emphasize phonics and has some of the worst math instruction. It also seems to have perpetual financial problems and low enrollment with only a handful of kids in the class by 5th grade. I have watched the principal exacerbate the low enrollment by driving families away. There are many nice kids and families that we are sad to leave, but the poor leadership, poor main subject teachers, and bullies let the community down. The principal told me how "the school is a village" and then went on a 3-week international vacation while school was in session, during which the school ran much better without her. Our experience was in the elementary school so I can't comment on the pre-k and K situation. I hope Seneca Academy gets new leadership and turns around for the better in the future.

Continuing to work after giving birth was an easy decision once I found Children's Manor. The…read moreincredible care they provided for my son over 5 years, and now for my daughter, is truly remarkable. Finding a place where you trust the staff and build friendships with other parents isn't always easy, but when you do, you hold onto it. I'm so happy with the choice I made in 2019, and I look forward to my daughter enjoying the next 3 years at CMMS.

The way school is being operated absolutely awful. So, it caused some difficulties for us. But,…read moreteachers are lovely, our kid is happy and learning a lot.