Highly rated elementary school in Howard County as evaluated by the standardized tests .read more

Howard county public schools provide a great education…read more Atholton Elementary is in a quiet neighborhood. Good community.

Columbia Academy EMS has given my daughter an amazing Kindergarten education. The teachers are very…read moreskilled at meeting each student where they are and allowing each student to progress at their own pace without rushing those who need more time or holding back those that pick concepts up quickly. The specials teachers (Music, physical education, Spanish, Art, Library/Media) are exceptional and the in-school administration is welcoming, knowledgeable, and truly in their careers because they love helping students succeed. Overall, we are very happy with CAEMS and look forward to another year of successful education next year!

We haven't even started yet and they clearly prioritize money over little ones. I'm sure some…read moreteachers are nice but our interactions with administrators have been difficult. Tuition is nearly double average cost in the area, so we assumed for the price it would be fantastic care. However, every parent I have met with experience there has told me to leave before we are too invested (to be fair, that's about 5 families so not a large sample size, but still consistent). just our opinion so far- feels wrong enough that we are heading elsewhere.

I love it at Jeffers Hill. I have two kids currently there - one in the 1st and 5th. I've been very…read morehappy with the teachers and support staff there. It's a smaller school and all the teachers know your kid's name. They are caring, responsive, supportive, personable and still professional. The administration is very active and involved - I always see them participating with everyday activities and after school functions. Nothing is always perfect, but I would recommend this school to anyone. The few times an issue has come up the staff has been responsive and worked quickly to find and implement a resolution. My kids have thrived here and I'm sad that my 5th grader will be moving on next year.

hi I'm a student here at lake elkhorn and all I have to say is that this school is garbage…read moreliterally because all of the bathrooms execpect one and that one has been soppusedly used to make a poop tower as said by one of the teachers also some teachers arent very good teachers one was absent for 3 WEEKS where the class went wild with NO conseqensis also one was just disrespectful I have autism and the teacher dosent know it now by luck and my sadness he called what made me me a MENTAL ILLNESS now there are unlimited problems here but I don't have any more time

My child was being bullied in school at Lake Elkhorn Middle School, It started off at the beginning…read moreof the year, it became so bad she was put in a position where she had to be on defense at all times, although the school was able to curtail the bullying for a short period it began again. This time it was to the point where my child was crying because she was afraid to go to school. The schools solution was to recommend her staying in the class for students creating problems rather than deal with the aggressors. They were going to try to come up with a plan to keep her safe for bathroom use and lunchtime. When we put in a request to transfer it was denied even though my daughter's safety was at risk. We had to pull her out of school for her safety. Those same students who were bullying her found her in the neighborhood of a friend and attacked her, two girls beating her up to the point she had a black eye, and the police had to be involved. Shame on a school and school system that doesn't provide for a child's safety!

We've had a wonderful experience with Cradlerock Children's Center (CCC)! Both of my children have…read moreattended CCC, and our youngest is currently enrolled. From the start, it has been clear that this is a special place where children are nurtured, supported, and encouraged to thrive. This center is non-profit (the only non-profit early childcare center in the county), so you know that they are not just after your money, they really care about your children and their education. Tuition increases, when they happen have been extremely low. I was on the waitlist for almost 2 years (due to extremely low family turnover) for one of my children which speaks to the fact that they are offering a unique, well sought after program. One of my favorite things about CCC is the delicious and nutritious meals that are served every day and included in the price of tuition. And the best part is that its FARM to Table. No other preschool is offering that in the area. My kids are extremely picky eaters, but they eat all of the food served and this has helped me expand their palette and incorporate more nutritious meals at home. As a busy mom, having these meals takes one more thing off my plate for the week. The staff at Cradlerock is great and the center has really low turnover. There are teachers that have been there over 10+ years. My children have loved their teachers, and the staff consistency has made a huge difference in their comfort and development. The teachers are warm, welcoming, and really care about each child's growth academically, socially and emotionally. Ms. Amanda, the center's director does a fantastic job of balancing cost and budget but making sure there is delivery on effective high value programming and events. The admin and staff do a great job with communicating with brightwheel messages and newsletters to keep parents informed. She has also been leading the expansion efforts of Cradlerock Children's center's move to a new building which will happen in Summer of 2026 and CCC will be able to spread their goodness to even more families as they will be able to accommodate more families in a larger facility! The emphasis on social-emotional learning is one of the things I appreciate most. My kids learned how to manage emotions, interact kindly with peers, and problem-solve in real situations. Because of this thoughtful approach, both of my boys have made great friends and looked forward to school every single day. Another huge advantage for working parents is that Cradlerock is open on most calendar days, unlike many other schools that follow school system calendars, or have an insane amount of days off, the calendar at CCC is really great for working parents that need to go into the office everyday. Most importantly, the tuition cost is lower than many comparable programs, yet the quality of care, education, and overall experience is outstanding. We've always felt like we're getting great value for a top-tier early childhood program. I can't recommend Cradlerock Children's Center enough. If you are thinking of coming here, do it! It will be the best decision you've ever made!

Cradlerock has been an amazing experience for my children. We are going on our 3rd year and second…read morechild and my only regret is I didn't discover them sooner. My oldest thrived in both academics and social emotional learning. The teachers and administrators are incredibly knowledgeable and approach early learning in exciting ways! Don't get me started on the food and enrichment! The quality of the meals is unparalleled and my son loved growing food in their garden that he would then eat for lunch or breakfast. They have powerful enrichment classes such as STEAM and Fitness unlike anything I have ever seen in a preschool. Cradlerock Children's Center exceeds every expectations I have for preschool education (and I have very high ones ).