We highly recommend this nursery school. All 3 of our kids went here and we can't say enough about…read morehow fantastic the teacher/staff are. We truly felt like part of their extended family. The kids get plenty of time to play and develop basic social skills without screens and were more than prepared for kindergarten. We also like the flexibility their summer program offers too. Definitely pay them a visit.

Our eldest came to this school from a Montessori school that he truly did not like because of his…read moreclassroom size, how regimented it was, etc. After his first day at the school he fell in love with it. He likes being dropped off and picked up right at his classroom door, reassured that I know where his classroom is. Every class day, he gets to be creative with arts and crafts, sing and dance to music, get some play time outside, learn some Spanish, learn his numbers, letters, days of the week, holidays, etc. have snack time with his friends, and lifelong lessons all in a tight-knit, smaller classroom size school. He was able to celebrate holidays they way they should be. Giving out Valentine's cards, coloring hard boiled eggs for Easter...Not like at the Montessori school which didn't allow it all for children of his age. Tucked away in a family oriented neighborhood with the city's police right down the street, I have peace of mind and happiness sending our son to this school. The most important thing about this school is that it makes our son happy, which matters most.

We moved here from Texas and had no idea about schools. So glad we found crofton day school. My…read morekids have enjoyed every day there and when they come home they are happy and excited to tell Me about the day. So pleased with the staff..thank you for all you do!

Still loving the place after 8 years and three kids. I'm sad reviews of this place are given when…read morethey've never even sent their kids there. This place is awesome and the families and staff are the best. Don't let someone's opinion when just being there for a few minutes count over years of experience.

Was not impressed with the facility, went on a brief tour. Upon walking through out I noticed there…read morewas no security.?! Then going into the infant room the radio was blasting music I assume the employees enjoy listening too as it was not age appropriate for the little ones. When I asked why is there no security locked doors, special codes for parents etc. looks like people can easily get in and out. they responded with nothing has happened yet. ??? Really ? so let's just wait until sometime does ??

We have been *beyond* pleased with Guidepost Montessori! The staff are all loving and welcoming,…read moreand we feel our daughter is safe in their care. On the occasional morning when our toddler decides she does NOT want to go to school that day, I can usually hear her tears turn to laughter before I even leave the building. Separation anxiety is normal in small children, and the guides at Guidepost know what they're doing! We enjoy their frequent, clear communication as well as their hours, campus equipment, and the various specialty activities that they offer such as a yearly Saturday pool party or pajama days. If you're in the market for a daycare or preschool that will teach your child(ren) REAL life skills such as cleaning up after themselves as well as subjects such as math, science, and reading, Guidepost is the school for you.

Being in the military, we have moved around a lot and have experienced many different childcare…read morecenters. Guidepost BY FAR has been the best experience. I had 2 children enrolled for the past 2 years and have been blessed to interact with all the staff in the different programs from Nido to Childrens House. They are all absolutely wonderful, especially the Director Caroline and the Assistant Director Liza. Staff go out of their way to assist with difficult transitions and they even show up to birthday parties when invited! I was a sceptic of the Montessori based curriculum but after seeing my kids make huge progress, love learning and teaching us things they learned, and really THRIVE, I am an avid believer. This place is more than a childcare center, this is an extension of family/friends that I truly trust to care for my children. It has been an amazing experience.

Goddard Gambrills is more than just a childcare provider--it's family. The teachers there have…read moretruly been like aunties to my daughter. She started when she was just 2 years old, and as an only child, she has flourished in ways I never imagined within just one year. The facility is super clean. Cleanliness is so important for preschoolers, and Goddard takes it seriously. But it's not just the space that's clean--the staff are cheerful, professional, and genuinely happy. And happy caregivers mean happy children. If you're a parent who sometimes struggles with "mom guilt" like I do, you'll appreciate that Goddard provides a real breakfast. Not just a snack, but a hearty morning meal. It takes the pressure off when mornings don't go as planned and you missed breakfast that morning. Goddard is not a daycare--it's a preschool. I didn't fully understand the difference until my daughter started here. The teachers are amazing, the leadership team is respectful and professional, and the owner is warm, approachable, and lovely to speak with. When I moved to the area, I toured more than a dozen childcare facilities, and while many were just "facilities," none came close to the level of care, professionalism, and joy at Goddard Gambrills. If you are blessed to get a spot here, consider yourself blessed. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out: londonlady0505@gmail.com.

Worst child care experience ever, the owner is Terrible. She seems nice at first, but she's a…read morehorrible person. I'll never forgive her for the way she treated me and my family. Don't be fooled my Manisha. This negative review is on the Owner of the business and is not reflective on the Director or Staff who deserve 6 stars.

We've had the best experience at Crofton Nursery School! The teachers are warm and engaging, and my…read moredaughter absolutely loves going to school. I love that it is a co-op preschool which means I get to volunteer in the classroom and be a part of her first school experience. It's been great to get to know the other parents and I really enjoy being part of the CNS community. If you are looking for a part time preschool, I highly recommend Crofton Nursery School!

Crofton Nursery School was my choice to send my son to for their 3 year old preschool class. I…read morecouldn't have made a better choice. Not just because of small class size, personal feel, or community vibe that I wanted for preschool. But it ended up being so much more! You get to meet alot of other parents and families and get to interact with teachers and the other kids. Being a working parent is great, you get to see what your kid is doing in school and how much they like it, but it's also a security to know there is always another parents eyes in the classroom. The 3 class is a great transition into school. Even if one kid needs hugs during class, that's your job. It's great to know the toddlers get the one on one that they need until they settle. Also is a good structure to enforce potty training, lots of potty breaks for those who need to be prompted. Already put a deposit down for next fall! Couldn't have hoped for more in a personal feel for a preschool.

My two kids went to Crofton Children's Center. It's truly fabulous. They create a loving…read moreenvironment. It subscribes to the "play as learning" pedagogy, which after researching it, agree with. Lots of literature supports it. Unlike other pre-schools which are like boot camps, this is about building confidence and developing their brains - not rote instruction that doesn't promote long term brain development. I can't say enough good about this place.

My son has just started his second year here. The play as learning pedagogy is just great. All the…read moreteachers we have had have been first rate and very caring, kind people. There is a lot of emphasis on free play outside on the playground. We had a decent experience at Kindercare in Gambrills when we first came to town, but when we were able to switch to Crofton Children's Center, my son really started to flourish. I've seen this with several kids who came in a little shy.... they get such lovely TLC here that they just blossom. I couldn't recommend CCC more highly. I looked at all the available daycare/preschool options when we first moved to the area and am glad we went through the wait list process and held out for the placement here. It really feels like the very best possible preschool for us.

Our child has been enrolled at the Young School for approximately 6 months. We did a lot of…read moreresearch prior to selecting a childcare as we are first time parents and wanted to ensure that any childcare facility that we enrolled our child in would be nurturing, safe, appropriate, and always have our child's best interest at heart even when we as parents are not there. From the first day, we were welcomed by all teachers and staff. Our child struggled with sleeping in this new environment and being away from us. We were comforted by being able to through the live camera how attentive the teachers were to his needs. They held him when necessary, sang to him and comforted him until he got acclimated with the environment. Our child looks forward to going to school, learning new skills/things, playing with friends and being nurturing by his teachers.

The Young School's practices are worlds apart from what they claim. They promote leadership that…read moredoes not embrace any of the positive learning environment philosophies that they publicly tout as part of their method. Staff infighting and leadership pettiness ensures that The Young School's model will offer you a very expensive day care but not a pre-school that helps young minds grow, which is a shame because there are teachers at the school trying to make a difference. Secretive leadership that tells half-baked half-truths is not conducive to a positive environment and kills good teachers' motivation. Go anywhere else.

I had a very disappointing experience, there isn't genuine concern for the overall well-being of…read morethe children. Incidents involving children occurs. Ms. Kiara displays unprofessional behavior. She allows personal relationships to interfere with her professional responsibilities, creating conflicts that negatively impact the daycare environment and, ultimately, the children. Her involvement of personal relationships with male parents at the workplace is inappropriate, and her communication with parents is disrespectful and lacking professionalism. Do not send your kids here Additionally, Ms. Carrie as well in particular, spoke to me in a very disrespectful and inappropriate manner regarding my child. Her tone was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional, very aggressive which is unacceptable when addressing a parent's concerns and down talking children; racism has occurred at this daycare as well. Parents should feel safe, informed, and respected when entrusting others with their children. Unfortunately, that was not my experience at this daycare. Stay away and stay aware. It's surprising because it's a very good location in Crofton it's the staff that is unprofessional and my child felt as though they were treating others better than my child, unfair and poorly.

We are a couple years removed from the drama now, so I will try to be brief. This place started out…read moreamazing. They people in the baby rooms loved each kid and the babies were not an afterthough. They helped babies reach milestones and did amazing work with my kid. Each baby was loved there. However, they cared only about money and over-filled the classes to the point where my son was held back in classes he was too old for because they had filled his spot in the class he should be in with a new student. They told me my son was violent and an issue. When I asked for the footage of an incident of my son being violent, they showed me a teach physically pick up and throw my child into the bathroom and scream at him to go. My son ended up on the floor of the bathroom curled up crying hysterically--that is what they said was my son being violent. One day, I brought him to his classroom and that same teacher dragged him out before he even had his coat off. I had not even left the building yet. She dragged him out for no reason. She was just shouting at him saying he was a bad kid and she doesn't want him in her room. she tossed him out into the middle of the school with no one watching him. I grabbed him and took him home. A week later, I went to pick him up. I went in and saw there was 1 person watching 14 kids. The classroom size was set to be 6 kids with 1 teacher. But it was 14 kids with one aid. No teacher. I reported them to the state. My son never went back there. I heard from parents that were in that class some horrific stories about what their children continued to endure while there and I am so glad I pulled him.

You have to pay to get on a wait list. No guarantees you'll have a spot by the time you need it and…read moreno refunds. Why is getting on waitlist monetized...it's just sad.

My daughter has been at Celebree for five years now and has thrived there. We have watched her grow…read morein confidence and she is more than ready to start kindergarten in the fall. The teachers are so caring, and the front office does a great job with communication. I have also been really impressed with their Covid precautions. Celebree has been amazing for our family.