BLUF - Excellent childcare from kind, caring, and engaged staff and teachers. The food quality is…read moregood, too. Just before moving, my friend highly recommended this center. After meeting with Kellie, seeing the staff, and facility, we enrolled our 2 year old son. He loves it. Every month has a theme, and days of the week have specific activities. All the teachers and staff are excellent. If I miss someone, I apologize. Ms. Yan - Teaches yoga (with meditation!), potty training!, etc. Very helpful. My son often mentions her. Ms. Danielle - Science; does interesting and fun experiments with the kids. Ms. Farzi - Works with the kids on cooking, singing, etc. Mr. Dwight - Maintenance and Cleaning; Friendly guy who keeps the place clean. Often have a good chat with him. More people interact with our son, but these are the primary people I have gotten to know. KinderCare has been extra cautious and supportive during the COVID-19 crisis. We looked at our other options in the area, and chose this one based on programs, staff, and facility. I wish I could have gone there.

We were calling around to different daycares and we had an appointment for a virtual tour. This…read morecenters director, Crystal Bowen did not show to the appointment and we were not notified that she'd be running late at all. I'm not sure about the education or environment here, but if punctuality or communication is something that's important to you, I'd stay away from this place.

There are quite literally not enough words to describe how much we love and appreciate every aspect…read moreof this center. When you are looking for a center, if the administrative staff is beyond communicative, if teachers love your child as they love their own, and if the energy that seeps forth boasts of creativity and engagement at all times, you know you've found the perfect place, and that place is Rock Spring Children's Center. It's hard enough knowing that you have to leave your child over the course of a day, but to know that you have the best care possible for your child during the day helps alleviate so much of that stress. The Center does not just say they love children, what they want to do to improve or how the work aligns with the mission, but they show EACH of these things, with intention, every single day. And while I'm talking about the overall feel and experience of the center, there are so many additions that really take it to the next level. The offerings of ballet, karate, an amazing plyometrics program, and music, all of it offered from phenomenal external entities as a formal class that help keep your weekends, a little more open. And for more ease, if you struggle to pack lunch every day, a catered lunch option is available. There is differentiated instruction that allows for all students to feel safe and seen. And did I mention the engagement and love of teachers, and administration? The list goes on. TLDR: There will never be a center as phenomenal as Rock Spring Children's Center!

Rock Spring Children's Center has been one of the best things to happen to our family. We've been…read moreenrolled since 2020, and left another center and watched both facilities navigate the difficult challenges that COVID presented to the child care industry. Rock Spring administration handled those challenges with grace, transparency and leadership. I've sent both of my kids there, and have grown very attached to many of the teachers. The teachers have always exhibited professialism and a high standard of care for my children. Now my older child is there for before and after care from a local elementary school, and the time he spends playing with other children at Rock Spring seems like a highlight of his days. The infant rooms are full of compassionate caregivers who treat my child like family, relishing in each new skill and milestone. I have spoken highly of Rock Spring to many friends, and asked them to take tours, and the ones who have seen it in person have agreed with my assessment and enrolled their own children. Please consider Rock Spring if you value a high teacher to child ratio, an engaging curriculum for all ages, accommodating administration, low teacher turnover and compassionate staff and teachers. Other tangible pros include regular parents night out events, lots of outdoor play space, extended hours (7a-6p plus extended evening pickup if needed), a convenient location near I270 and I495, social events for parents, optional catered lunch, optional classes including soccer and ballet, plenty of free parking and included breakfast and snacks. Please consider visiting and checking out this wonderful community.

I had 2 of my children attend the Goddard School in Urbana over the course of the last 2 years. It…read morestarted out great & wonderful, the upbeat of the teachers and the kids loving the School. However, as time has worn on, it seems like the true colors of the school has shown themselves. The owners of the School (in particular Jill) seems to be all about the money. I don't understand how they can justify increasing the costs each & every single year (when they already charge an arm and a leg for tuition across the board) & they say it's due to them losing their talented teachers to the local Public Schools. Jill thinks throwing more & more money at the Teachers will make them want to stay at Goddard. I think the reality is why don't you create a better culture and focus more on the environment for the Teachers to be happy in. They even created a Kindergarten program for the first time this year. Instead of the classroom being located inside of the building, they added a Trailer outside of the building next to the Playground. It seemed as though the class was totally separate from the School itself (literally & figuratively). There were also many times throughout the year when we received conflicting messages/emails between the Goddard School & the Kindergarten classroom on different activities & events. At times, this caused us confusion and many emails/phone calls to the school to determine what was really going on. If you are looking for a quality Pre-School located in Urbana, I would HIGHLY recommend going with Kid's Villa Learning Center. Save yourself the money & the headaches

This is our little one's first year at Goddard (Urbana) and we could not be more please. I thought…read moremoving to a new town and a new school would be a bit overwhelming for her, but with Goddard's help she took it all in stride. They embraced our little granddaughter and the responsibility for her learning care with all the gusto we could hope for in those charged with caring for her for a significant part of her day. Now five, she gets up each day knowing and excited that something new and different awaits her. Learning is everywhere and concern for her well being is front and center. Be it their attentiveness to her numerous allergies or their proactive eye towards seeing that she is in the right level and with the right classmates so that she continues to be challenged, the school is a great fit for our always curious grand baby. An added bonus has been the daily sharing by email of her progress as she navigates a balance of guided work and learning play that the curriculum affords each student. I'm confident she has been well served and will be more than kindergarten ready in the fall, but her time at Goddard will not have ended there. Being just steps away from her new primary school, we will be taking advantage of Goddard's before and after care program giving us the reassurance that she has a safe and nurturing place to get homework out of the way and be with friends until we come to collect her. We've never had second thought about enrolling her.

My daughter started Black Rock a month shy of 2 years old. As a first-time mom, I was nervous for…read morethe transition of her going from a lax sitter to a structured daycare/preschool. The staff worked with us to help transition her into their programs and helped A LOT with potty training. Now at 5, and off to Kindergarten, our daughter has learned so much from her friends and teachers. All the kids have grown to be very close and just love each so much. Black Rock is a health conscious, play-centered learning environment. The directors go above and beyond to stay informed and up to date on the latest learning styles and resources for young children. I highly recommend this place!!

My daughter has been attending Black Rock Learning Center for a little over 8 months and I couldn't…read morebe more pleased with this school. My daughter is thriving both academically and socially and I feel she is very prepared for going to Kindergarten in the Fall. My daughter had a lot of separation anxiety in the beginning but the teachers were so understanding and welcoming that she adjusted in a matter of 2 days. Just incredible! The manager and teachers are so wonderful and warm and they take care of all the children as if they are their own. My daughter always has wonderful things to say about her day at school and I am so blessed to have found this place. I would totally recommend this learning center for any parent looking for a safe and educational environment for their little ones

Since switching my daughter to Kidstop Child Development Center in 2023, I couldn't be happier with…read morethe change. From the moment we walked in, the environment alone gave me peace of mind, it's warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed for children to thrive. My daughter is now 4 years old, and I've watched her mind expand in incredible ways. The growth I've seen in her has been amazing, she's become more independent, intellectually curious, and confident every single day. The staff at Kidstop are incredibly attentive. The way they care for the children is unlike anything I've experienced before. I also love knowing that while I'm at work, my daughter is eating healthy, balanced meals and staying active. The center does a wonderful job planning family events, which really makes it feel like a community. Brandy, the director, is exceptional! She truly embodies the phrase "it takes a village." She supports both the children and the parents, and her presence makes such a positive difference.Parent-teacher meetings are another highlight. I always look forward to hearing how my daughter is doing, what she's excelling at, and where she can improve. The feedback is so thoughtful and helpful.The positive changes I've seen in my daughter since enrolling at Kidstop have been nothing short of inspiring. I learn new things from her all the time, and I'm so proud of how she's growing. I'll genuinely be sad when the day comes that she outgrows the center because as a parent, there's no better feeling than having total peace of mind when you drop your child off each day. Kidstop has been a blessing for our family.

First off, when I called Kids Stop the lady named Angel's personality sold me to come in for a…read moretour. She was informative and knew her stuff. Did not feel like she was reading something off of a sheet of paper. My tour today (May 25th, 2017 1:30pm) with Sylvia was perfect! She was 1.Friendly and kind 2. Knew all the answers to all my questions 3.Empathic since she has 5 kids of her own (She does not look like she has 5 kids) But the Child center was great for all these reasons. 1.Welcoming and colorful. (This was my 5th daycare tour in Rockville/Gaithersburg 2.Kids were all happy when I came in for a tour. 3.They have a huge play ground area 4.They offer classes like cooking for an additional small fee. 5.They give 10% off discounts to a list of companies. 6.Teacher student ratio is 1 to 10 kids. AMAZING! 7.It didn't smell like a dirty diaper when I walked in. 8.Security window and door. Love it! The pricing is a little on the higher end of my budget honestly but you get what you pay for. At least you know your child will be in good hands. I am have this on my top two and will make a choice soon. I'm waiting on a job offer letter that will determine which daycare my 3 year old will go to. And if I get it? I'm bringing my kid in here.

La Petite has been the best choice for our family. A short drive from home, a loving environment,…read moreand our kids come home exhausted from all the fun. The staff are so friendly and we've had a wonderful opportunity to build a strong relationship with them. They truly care deeply about our kids and their well being, even working with us closely when they have faced behavioral challenges. The price is very reasonable especially considering all the fun activities and field trips they go on. We highly recommend this to any family, especially those with multiple children. We trust the La Petite family with all 4 of our littles!

La Petite Academy has been a wonderful experience for my two children. We have been to several…read moreother daycares, and La Petite Germantown has, by far, been the best education available. The administrators have been warm and responsible with all of the students. The other teachers are experts in child development and are welcoming presences every single day for the kids. By the end of his journey at La Petite, my older son was behind ready for kindergarten and had excelled in his classes. He couldn't have done it without the foundation provided here.

I have a two year old attending this center and I highly recommend it. The teachers and staff are…read morekind, the classrooms are well organized, and the SproutAbout App helps me be informed about my child throughout the day. I love being able to check in on my child from the cameras in the classrooms and I also love receiving pictures and videos of the various activities my child is engaged in throughout the day. Ms Paris and Ms Nelly have been wonderful teachers and have been very responsive in our communications. The director, Ms Ileana, has done an incredible job in managing the center and communicating with families. I am very thankful for the great environment, curriculum, and love that she has cultivated at this center. I look forward to more years of excellent care at ChildTime of Gaithersburg!

I love Childtime! My daughter started at 10months old. All of the teachers and administration are…read moreamazing! They provided all of the confidence I needed to trust my daughter would be loved and taken care of. In the infant and toddlers rooms the teachers are so loving and caring. Childtime offers lots of extra curriculum programs like dance or soccer. I highly recommend Childtime in Gaithersburg,MD. The staff is so welcoming.

Ms. Nelson & Miss Guevara are amazing teachers. We appreciate them so much for all they do…read more -The Diaz Family!

Our son started at Goddard at 2 years old and loves it. He looks forward to going to school an has…read moremade wonderful friends at Goddard. We even spotted his teacher out at dinner and he was just smitten. Highly recommended.