Do not allow your child to attend this daycare. The INFANT teacher Sarah R, held my child down to…read morefeed her... the next time my child attended , they did not feed her all morning and afternoon and failed to urgently contact me. they said she had a teether ...as if that's enough for an infant to have...they also told licensing that I didn't bring food , even though at her age , solid food is not needed. and she had milk with her. The entire staff handled this WRONG. And another mother told me she would be filing CPS and licensing reports ... because the same staff member Sarah , treated her INFANT wrongly as well ... and thought it was funny. Also when you bring up legal affairs they will ( in the same breath) delete camera footage and tell you that you may only direct your concerns to higher up directors because you brought up legal affairs . They lie about involving higher ups when families are upset so that you do not reach out yourself . The directors allow their staff to let new babies cry for long periods of time . They hire idiots that know nothing about the law or how to care for peoples INFANTS. And should be cited for deleting camera footage ,before the 30 day waiting period .

I feel like my son is growing fast, this is the best daycar/learning center for kids. the people…read moremanaging it are very knowledgeable and the teachers are great, never disappointed. We are very picky with who takes care of our son, we are very observant and this daycare makes us feel comfortable of leaving our child and go to work without worrying how he is doing. they are objects and cameras makes us feel like we are there with them.

This was a great gym for my granddaughter. She learned so much without injuries. Her coach has…read morefollowed her as she progressed into other activities.

Staff members treated toddler bad in my face! This was reported and witnessed by another parent .read more

Here is the nomination I submitted for Teacher of the Year:…read more Nomination for Teacher of the Year: Ms. Danielle Smith Ms. Danielle Smith is the epitome of an educator, caregiver, and professional. Our daughter has been in Ms. Danielle's class since she was 15 months old and will soon be turning two. In that time, I've witnessed the profound impact Ms. Danielle has had on her development. It's clear to see that Ms. Danielle's deep love for teaching shines through in everything she does with our child. Our daughter has flourished under Ms. Danielle's guidance: learning letters, shapes, colors, numbers (in both English and Spanish), new sign language words, songs, dances, and so much more. But beyond just the educational milestones, Ms. Danielle has inspired a curiosity and love for learning in our daughter that will last a lifetime. As parents, we place an immense level of trust in our children's teachers-not only to help them grow but also to keep them safe. With Ms. Danielle, I never worry. She is always attentive, nurturing, thoughtful, creative, and approachable. Both my husband and I feel completely comfortable reaching out to her with any questions or concerns regarding our child. I greatly admire the level of communication she maintains with families and how she always partners with us in the care, growth, and development of our daughter. Although our daughter will soon be moving on to a new class, our family will forever be grateful for the love and dedication Ms. Danielle has shown to her. She is a truly exceptional teacher, and we feel lucky to have had her in our child's life. With sincere gratitude, The Stevens Family Waldorf, MD

Had a SCHEDULED tour from 10-11 , arrive at the school and was sitting in the lobby for about 20…read moreminutes. We asked the front desk assistant if we needed to reschedule (since we did leave work for the tour) and she said "well today is pizza Friday and it will be a few more minutes (but couldn't tell us how many more minutes). First impressions are super important...if we are scheduling a tour to potentially place our children in this school, things should have been organized and prepared. Not to mention this tour was scheduled three weeks ago. This was totally unprofessional and frustrating as my husband and I both left work to attend this "tour". Also, I could understand had she said take a seat in the lobby we'll be with you in a moment, we are taking care of something but she didn't and then mentioned the tour was only 30 minutes and that we were the only tour for this day....as if our scheduled tour wasn't important. I am most definitely not sending my children here if the tour alone was unprofessional.

Master Danielle Is literally an angel on this planet. I have three sons, ages 13, 5, and 4 and all…read morethree of my sons have had a boost in confidence, manners, and kindness since coming to this Academy. My oldest, Angus, 13, now has straight posture and it's something I have been working on with him for two years, and within just a couple months, he is now walking and sitting straight. It's literally a miracle!!! Master Danielle is kind, friendly, and welcoming. I was a little apprehensive to sign my boys up because I don't have a lot of friends in this area and I thought that maybe it would be awkward for me. However, that was far from the case. I walked in the door in master Danielle and her team made us feel like we were the most important people if they had ever met. When my husband had a heart attack two months ago, master Danielle sent a bouquet of flowers and a get well card to our home. We had only been going to her classes for two months and she did this for us. As you might imagine, we were shocked! Master Danielle also had all of the fellow students of all three of my sons classes write and draw get well soon cards. This brought a tear to both my husband and my eyes!!! If you are not sure, what to do with your children, after school or during the summer or if you're just looking for a boost in confidence and manners or simply looking for them to have something fun, where they feel like they matter and belong because they do matter and they do belong, you have found the right place. Call as soon as possible and I promise within a couple days of them attending classes, you will be shocked because you will notice a big difference.

Master Danielle and Master Lee are so great with kids!! We chose this school because they allowed…read moremy 3 year old son to be in class woth my 4 year old daughter. We were worried at first because our son is a crazy kid and he just ran around being a nut ha! But after about 2 months Master Lee has gotten him to focus and actually gotten him to learn. My wife and i are blown away. The amount of patience master Lee and master Danielle have is immense and you can feel the positive environment as soon as you walk in. Would reccomend empowered 1000 times over. Rest assured they are open amd taking in students.

My daughter is in a preschool gymnastics program. The coaches are super patient and obviously…read moreattentive! She loves it and looks forward to her class every week! The space is judge and from what I can see they teach every age even adults!! This place is pretty cool come check it out!

Love this place. My daughters have been attending the summer camp for several years. Everyone is…read morealways professional and pleasant. Ms. Barbara is always smiling and goes above and beyond. Helped both my daughters get their backhand spring.

My family is deeply disappointed with this daycare, its owners and staff. My son joined in…read moreSeptember 2025 and clearly it was a bad choice because we have had no peace since he joined. My son was at a previous childcare facility and we had to move him to this one for logistics reasons. However, he seemed to have a hard time settling into this daycare and the "owner" made it her personal responsibility to call me every single day to tell me how badly my child was behaving. we agreed to meet once about three weeks after he joned the center and we discussed ideas on how to help my son settle into the transition, i did everything i had to do and the school never reported back on what they had to do. We had a meeting scheduled for the following wednesday to discuss progress/concerns but instead the owner thought it was best to send me an email on saturday instead to tell me how she has decided to immediately terminate my son's enrollment, two months into the program. I'm sure everyone has a different experience but here is mine and i wont recommend this center to another family looking for childcare in the area.

My son goes to the school and he loves it! The administrate staff is amazing and his teachers are…read morefantastic. I'd highly recommend this school to anyone looking for quality education in the Bowie area!

We cannot say enough good things about Taekwondo Masters. From the moment our son started, we knew…read morewe had found a special place. Master Jun and his entire team are incredibly knowledgeable and possess a unique ability to teach high-level skills while keeping the classes engaging and fun. Beyond the physical kicks and forms, the discipline and focus our son has developed are remarkable. It's not just about martial arts here; it's about character building. Master Jun leads with such patience and expertise that the kids naturally want to give their best effort. If you're looking for a school that balances top-tier instruction with a supportive, high-energy environment, this is it!

I was a student here for as long as I can remember and I look back at my time fondly. I know work…read morehere and having the same person I used to look up to be my boss is pretty cool. I think this place is great for family's and a good place to leave your kids to be taken care of.

As someone who has worked in early childhood education for over 20 years, I walked into my…read morechildren's preschool with a very different lens than most parents. I knew what to look for, and honestly, I knew what could go wrong. That made choosing a program harder. I was not easy to impress. When we found LaPetite Academy of Alexandria, we found peace of mind. My daughter's teachers are, without question, two of the best pre-K educators I have encountered in two decades in this field. That is not a compliment I give lightly. The quality of their practice, relationships with children, and the intentionality behind every interaction is the kind of thing you cannot fake and cannot train quickly. What sealed it for me is the staff longevity. In this industry, turnover tells you everything. For my daughter, I was looking for the quality of education and the richness of the environment. For my two-year-old son, my priority shifted to something more fundamental: Would he feel safe? Would his basic needs be met with consistency and warmth by people he could learn to trust? Staff longevity answers both questions. Children that age need familiar faces, and the stability of this team gave me confidence. The fact that this team has stayed, and clearly chosen to stay, speaks to leadership, culture, and a genuine commitment to the children in their care. That stability matters for young children, and it matters even more when you have two kids building trust with the same people over time. I am not a nervous parent by nature, but I am an informed one. This is the program I would recommend to anyone, knowing everything I know about what great early childhood education actually looks like from the inside.

We moved to La Petite Academy after fleeing another local daycare with major issues in summer…read more2004. We were concerned after changing daycares so quickly, but my only regret is not moving sooner. The staff at La Petite is professional, kind, and good with the kids. If you're looking to prepare your kids for school, you can't do better than Ms. Nikki and Mr. Brandon in the Pre-K room. Ms. Dee and Ms. Jackie, the school directors, are easy to work with. Moving to La Petite was the best decision we made. The staff, the app, the cameras, everything-- I can't sing La Petite's praises enough.