So, I read the reviews and toured the facility. I had a pleasant feeling about the cleanliness and…read moreorganization;presentation amazing. The 3 year old room teacher even took me on a tour herself. However, LISTEN TO THE REVIEWS!!! I read them before we started, warnings of the owners behaviors once you present her with a concern. Welp, we were 15 days in, I had a concern, addressed it with her directly, and three days later, she pulls me into a room to tell me that her staff is "not licensed to diaper three years old" and that "they should be asking" (3 year olds)to go to the bathroom. She also stated that her staff was "scared" to help my son to the bathroom because he is "punching them in the face" and telling them "don't tell me what to do, or I will leave this center, go get my mom and have her slap you." Keep in mind, he is 3!!!! He can't even cognitively put together that sentence, and we don't speak like that in our home. He has been in daycare for 3 years, another center prior that abrupt left closed down, which when he was there, they LOVED HIM and never had any issues, outside of him telling them "no," but what three year old doesn't. When I asked her to advise me why her staffing issues, of having to take my son to the bathroom was even be a problem, as her staff and center are license for this, she asked me to leave. Well that was it, I took my son and left, she said "good, better for us." I have raised 6 kids in Columbia daycares and have NEVER experienced this kind of communication or human experience. I have many, many connections in the community, and should have referenced them prior, as others have heard similar stories with the owner. It's I called DHR IMMEDIATLY-they stated there is NO SUCH LICSENCE stating that certain staff cannot diaper or change 3 years old. Or that they have to use the potty and cannot be changed. So, this was verified a LIE, so what was her motive??? I am so flabbergasted!!! LISTEN TO THE REVIEWS!!!! DONT LET THE APPEARNCE FOOL YOU!!!!!!!!! I also walked into the room yesterday to pick up my child and one of the providers was screaming at a little girl, "DONT YOU BE TRIPPEN ME GIRL," when she noticed I was standing there, she quickly looked away. HUGE Warning: stay away. All the reviews about the director and the way she talks to you, and places the blame on the parent and makes up stories, one person stated "pokes holes in stories," is TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! End of day teachers are rude, yell at the kids, and tell them "you better pick up your toys before leaving cuz we don't do that around here, we don't pick up after kids." I have heard this DAILY at pick up, in FRONT of parents, and they say it in a rude and nasty manner, eyeing up the parents, like we better not say anything. Don't get me wrong, yes, they should clean up after themselves, that's not my issue, its the way they spoke to the kids. Oh yeah, I was told when I was addressing the changing issues, that my son "needs to learn to adjust and that change was inevitable." This was DAY 3!!! I kindly asked them to have patience with him asking to use the potty , as he is trying to adjust to the new environment, and was told " what you dont think we do?" It was just one defensive, aggressive remark after the other by the owner. Bottom line: DO NOT SEND YOUR KID HERE, DONT LET THE APPEARANCE FOOL YOU, AND IF YOUR KID ISNT 100% POTTY TRAINED THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU!!!! PLEASE PLEASE STAY AWAY!!! PLEASE!!! DONT PUT YOUR BABY OR FAMILY THROUGH THIS. I'm not usually one to YELP and hate social media but if I can save a child and their parents from a circus show and unneeded stress, then this is ALL worth it!

I've been really happy with MKD Kids Learning Center. We had my daughter at a different daycare and…read moreswitched here because it's closer to where we live and more importantly, I wasn't all that happy with the other daycare. At the old daycare she would cry miserably when I left every morning. I felt awful leaving her like that and it was a terrible start to the day. I figured some separation anxiety was normal (she is now 13 months), and expected her to at least be a little upset when I left her at MKD, but in the month and a half that she's been there, there has been exactly one instance of her being just a little sad when I left. My daughter LOVES Miss Jenny and is excited to see her every morning. I just wish I could have started her here earlier! I'm surprised to see the negative review about the management. The director, Miss Mona, who started the school originally as an at home daycare, is super nice and attentive. I've never had a complaint, so I can't speak from experience, but I have a very hard time imagining her being unreasonable. The staff all seem to have a great sense of humor and like to have fun, but still take their work very seriously. The kids seem to have a lot of fun here. They spend a lot of time outside (when weather permits) and parents get a weekly printout of the activities for the week (all with a theme). If there's only one thing I could change it would be to get more information on what they're doing each day. Some daycares use systems that send messages and pictures to parents throughout the day, which obviously would add to the overall cost and far from essential, but kind of nice. It's a nut free environment if that's of interest to you. Overall, I'm really pleased with the daycare - especially for the price - and highly recommend it.

We've had a wonderful experience at Childtime in Ellicott City! Joanne, the Center Director, and…read moreKim, the Assistant Director, are both incredibly caring, welcoming, and attentive. They create a warm and supportive environment for the children and are always willing to communicate with parents and address any questions or concerns. The teachers and staff genuinely care about the children and make an effort to help them feel comfortable, happy, and supported. It's reassuring to know that our child is in a place where they are cared for and encouraged to learn and grow. We're very happy with our experience at Childtime and truly appreciate everything Joanne, Kim, and the entire team do for the children and families!

My family loves Childtime! Our son joined when he was 12 weeks old and is now almost 4. He has…read moregrown up with his friends and his teachers. To say it takes a village is an understatement and Childtime is an essential part of our village. We do not trust anyone to keep our children, the fact that I can drop off my son and feel comfortable and confident that he will be treated and loved the way he is at home is amazing!

Our toddler started here a couple of months ago and we can't be happier with the place. Previously,…read morehe was kept home with a nanny, but when she abruptly left us we wondered what to do. No longer having her was a blessing in surprise as now he's in a place where he learns daily, from talking to social skills. Let's start with the caregivers, who've all been very pleasant and understanding. We especially like "Miss Meg", who knows every little child by name and recognizes their personalities and behaviors. Just the other day she was professionally reigning in a child that was being a bit of a bully, teaching some ethical behavior. All of the caregivers are polite, professional, and ready to talk with you about anything. They keep a daily log on food, naps, diapers, and what the child was up to, all to discuss with the parent at the end of the day. I've even had them gladly change my son if he's due for a new diaper right when I show up to take him home. Even better, they're going to help potty train him... oh yeah! Then we look at the facility, which is larger than it appears and full of everything for a growing mind. The toddler room has plenty of toys, including building blocks, and all the amenities of a school. An in-house kitchen is used to serve proper food, they use one of the larger areas (for older kids) to have a weekly movie afternoon, and they have plenty of outdoor play area that the children use regularly. There is also a locked front door with a security keypad, to ensure school safety. The only downside is the price, and even then it's average for the area. You can expect to pay upwards of $400/week for babies, dropping to about $300/week once they're over two and continuing to drop after that. It seems expensive, but considering you're basically putting them into pre-preschool, and you can see the value. You do have to call and make sure they have any openings, but La Petite is part of a larger chain of day cares throughout the area, so they may have other locations that might work as well. If you're in need of some place for your little one, then I can't recommend La Petite enough!

When i had to go back to work with my baby being 3 months old. I was terrified about sending him to…read moredaycare. I toured at least 15 places and La Petite was the only place i didn't want to run back out of. I love the brightwheel app. I love everybody at the center. They really make it feel like a big family. My little boy is almost 2 now and still goes there. It seems like he learns something new everyday. They are constantly finding fun ways to teach the kids new things.

The BEST daycare in the 21234 area, HANDS DOWN! I was skeptical about putting my daughter in…read moredaycare, though after meeting with Ms. C and watching her interaction with the children and taking notice of her genuine care and love for children, I felt at ease. My daughter attended Little Champs Daycare under the watchful eye of Ms. C, from 6 months old until she went to Kindergarten. Keeping in mind that not only is Little Champs a daycare, but a learning center as well. My daughter was well rounded and definitely ready for Kindergarten by the time she was 5. I would highly recommend Ms,C at Little Champs Daycare for ANYONE needing excellent child care ( pending availability, because of her reputation, Ms. C does have a wait list) Thank you so much Ms. C

Teachers are wonderful and have an invested interest in my kids, front desk staff is mostly…read moreresponsive, but most importantly I feel safe leaving my children here on a daily basis. They also have a great time and I can tell by the continuous updates to the app!

Unfortunately I have to update my review after a few months at this facility. Some of the…read moreindividual teachers are lovely but the staff is generally unsupported by leadership with high turnover. My child started there in May and in the Infant A classroom everything went well. He bonded with his teacher, had a great time with the other kids and seemed to thrive. Then he moved up to the Infant B room and slowly we noticed things start to slip. Our son never seemed to be with the same teachers in the afternoon, he started to get fed at more irregular intervals. Despite telling the teachers in his classroom about our desire for a more regular schedule for several weeks, things would only get better temporarily. Our son would come home fussy and hungry. Finally, one day our son went five hours between feedings and we were so upset we brought it up to the director who brushed off our concerns and never once apologized for the incident. We decided immediately to move our son to a new daycare. Don't waste your money. There are more affordable and better run daycares out there.

This was a great daycare a few months ago but has quickly gone downhill. With new management there…read morehas been a lot of turnover and short staffing. The teachers are wonderful but overwhelmed and can only do so much. After a couple of incidents in recent weeks we decided to change daycare right away because we were no longer comfortable sending our children there

My 4 year old son has been attending Celebree Waverly woods school age program for about 6 months…read moreand I truly am so happy he's there. I can go to work knowing he's safe, well cared for, and learning so much throughout the day. The building is secured, so each parent has a pass code to enter the building, which makes me feel a lot better that people can't make it past the front door unless they have a child attending. Each morning and evening we're greeted with a smile at the front office - Ms. Amanda even makes sure to make the parent's experience friendly and personable at pick-up and drop-off. Ms.Kim and Ms. Cassidy of the pre- k classes go above and beyond to teach the children and provide quality activities to enrich each day. Art work, science projects, show and tell, crazy hair day, pajama day and pizza Tuesdays make daycare a little more fun for us all. They even send photos of what our kids are doing throughout the day. The quality of Celebree is top notch, and the team at Waverly woods makes it that much better.

I've had 3 of my kids go here for daycare totaling about 9 years of service. I don't care where I…read moremove, if I can, my kids will always go here. The quality is unparalleled. Sure, I may be able to get a little cheaper if I have my kids go to a home daycare, but the care that they get here is why I love it. They have cameras in the class so I can always check in on my little ones whenever I want and they give multiple updates a day via the daycare's app so I never feel like I'm missing much. The teachers treat my kids like their own and I truly feel like they love them. If I voice any discomfort or worry, they work with me immediately. You can tell the Director truly has a passion for this job and the kids, and she schedules fun times each season and most holidays to really make you feel like this is more than just a daycare. If you're thinking about bringing your kid/baby here, stop thinking and just do it. I truly love them.

My son was in this school from Oct 2020 to Aug 2021. I post review lately because many friends…read moreasked me to do it after they heard he suffered physical abuse. I watched the live stream in his classroom (toddler) ~2hrs a day and had seen 2 times a teacher caught my son's arms and forced him to sit still no matter how hard he was fighting. After got home on these 2 days, the scratches on his arms were obvious... He was only 1.5 years old and not able to tell us what's happened. We had reported to school the next day and the teacher didn't tell the truth until we told we were watching. We had reported to their district manager and child service in government. But the teacher who hurt him was still working there before we changed school. Actually not only my son, his little friends had suffered similar experiences that I saw. That teacher disciplined kids almost everyday! I doubt her profession, because kids were reading books alone just before discipline. My son was very quite at this school and he became verbal 1 month after he got into a new place. We're so grateful to our decision!

PCCLC is a wonderful environment for children. Their program is inclusive, imaginative, fun, and…read morecaring. Their staff go above and beyond on behalf of the children! I HIGHLY recommend this preschool and child care center.

Love this preschool! The teachers are all very nice. The owner is accommodating. If there is an…read moreevent on a day that my child doesn't attend, she is always welcome. Any events where family is invited, I am able to being my one year old, as well.