All locations, I have observed children being lost, food being prepared on changing tables. This…read moreoccured in infant rooms: 1 and 2 as well as Toddler room 1. Nothing is being cleaned tables,chairs,toys,cubbies,walls,cribs. No one uses gloves and there is no changing paper at the changing tables. The whole facility is under staffed. They put employees with no certifications, alone with children,. They continuously yell at children and make fun of them. Children are always dirty, the playground is unsafe, filled with rocks, sticks. Inadequate safety measures children hurting other children, Jodie is the only one that can make decisions. There are college students that have no supervision that do whatever they want. Overall this business is unhealthy, unsafe and untrained. These concerns not only pose risks to the children in your care but also compromise the trust parents place in your facility.

This center only cares about what's good for the owners. They don't care about the children. If…read moreanything happens to a child they will cover it up. They have anyone working there. They will fire you if you're sick, but yet not if you pull a kids hair. Plenty of staff who come in late, leaving kids out of ratio. Drama constantly between teachers, arguing in front of children. It's not wee care best it's wee care least.

My daughter attended in 2022 and reminds me often how much she misses her teachers and friends at…read moreSaint D's. I don't blame her. This is a wonderful school and I wish we could have stayed longer. The staff really cares about the children and do an amazing job individually and collectively. They are very hands on with the kids and do FUN activities that target core skills and prepare them for kindergarten and on. I never worried once about my daughter's safety or well-being with the staff or other children. She has the best memories here and I am thankful for all of the staff. We miss them so much!

Great pre school experience for my son. All the staff is kind and caring. You can tell they…read moregenuinely care about the children.

I was referred by a friend who had found Yolanda through Thumbtack. She had such a wonderful…read moreexperience, she passed her contact information along to me when I was looking for a reading tutor for my first grader. If you are looking for someone to just help your child through homework, a college tutor will do. If you are looking for someone to help your child really develop and progress, Yolanda is the perfect tutor for you. While her background and credentials are impressive, those things do not always equate to a having a good tutor. More than being a tutor, Yolanda will become your child's advocate alongside you. She is willing to go above and beyond to help your child and also always open and available to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your child. You will receive timely session updates on your child's progress so that you can really work with her to help your child. If you have any concerns about meeting online, let me assure you that the online experience is also wonderful. My son is actually more focused and has less distractions meeting online. He has his routine, getting his headphones on and getting the computer ready. He looks forward to his time with Ms. Yolanda! If you are serious about helping your child grow and develop, I would highly recommend Yolanda.

Yolanda has been a fantastic tutor for my 1st grader, very thorough and able to assess and provide…read moresupport. She is also accommodating with and able to suggest a variety of strategies for your child.

We have been going here for a month now and I'm surprised to see a single negative review (though…read morehelpfully the reviewer posted the exchange so folks should read and decide for themselves). I am so appreciative we were able to get our twin wild children started here. The staff are so communicative and attentive with our toddlers - I always appreciate their insights. My kids love going here and don't seem to miss us at all when we drop off because they're having so much fun and are always expertly transitioned. We are getting much greater value out of enrolling I thought we would when we enrolled -- there is even thoughtful programming for the parents! Highly recommend.

This provider is lying. I reach out via email on October 11,2023 to discuss offline today makes it…read more2month, but because it wasnt public and my son isn't attending her school any longer, she decided to ignore the email , I'm sure her advisers thought it was a good idea to ignore it. Let me educate you about public business that most times depends on referral and word by mouth. As a business owner, you should always address any concerns with your business, especially once that involves kids.

My child has been attending Aya for the past 2 years, since they moved to their new location in…read moreColumbia. The school itself seems to be well kept, and they also seem to keep in line with the Montessori method of teaching (as far as I can tell, since the pandemic, parents are not allowed in the school, so everything I know is from my child). My one complaint is lack of communication. The school uses mainly the app Brightwheel to communicate with parents. They very rarely send photos of the kids, and never tell you if your child has gotten an injury while in their care. My child had 2 nosebleeds at the school that I had to find out from them (never mentioned by the school at all). Their was blood on their shirt, which they had to change out of during school hours, so the teachers must have known. In addition, when you reach out to the school with questions through Brightwheel, you rarely get a response back. Maybe about 50% of the time. You can also send an email to the admins, but they can take a few days to respond back to you. There is a phone number to call, but in my experience, no one answers it. My child has liked attending Aya, I just wish they would improve their communication with parents.

From the owner: Aya is an AMI Montessori Member School. Aya is an 1) MSDE…read moreapproved nonpublic School for ages 5-12, 2) MD-recognized Montessori School for ages 2-9, AND 3) OCC-Licensed Child Care Center. Aya is your child's second home. Our mission is to nurture the mind, body and soul of future generations and raise balanced children through spiritual, social, and intellectual growth grounded in authentic Montessori education, Arabic Immersion, and Islamic Education. NOTE: (Islamic Education is only offered for special tracks at the Primary and Elementary levels - ages 3+).