We couldn't have asked for a better preschool experience. Ms. Ann and Ms. Dori were amazing. We…read moreonly wish we had started with them sooner.

A wonderful preschool offering programs for children ages 2-5. Small classes, caring teachers and…read moreoverall just a great learning environment. My child loves it! Highly recommended.

Horrible place. Moved my child after only a few months. Numerous "mistakes" and as stated by…read moresomeone else, less than professional staff, with no common sense. One or two good teachers if that. I feel sorry for them because they are surrounded by a bunch of idiots but the place is not managed properly even with "the new manager."

We have two daughters that have been attending Little Builders for the past 4 years. It is a…read morewonderful daycare and I feel my children have been very well educated and cared for. It is true that there have been changes in management during our time there, but the current director Ms. Heather is wonderful with the teachers, children and parents! I loved the summer program too, a field trip every week! I went on the field trips with my daughter and had a great time with the children and teachers. I loved the video cameras when my girls were babies, getting to glance at them during my work day made the transition to working mom a little easier.

Just an excellent learning environment. Our daughter just LOVES to go to school each day and has…read morereally thrived at Hilltop. Staff and teachers are truly dedicated to the children and really strive to keep the parents informed about their child's learning and progress. We plan to send all of our children there in the future and highly recommend it!

I can't imagine there's a better preschool in the Clarksville/Columbia area. Obviously every…read moreparent has their own list of "wants" and "needs" when shopping preschools - their own list of the features that are most important to them. Most importantly for my wife and I was to find a school where our 2-1/2 year-old would be happy, learn social skills, and would learn the fundamental skills needed to function in a classroom setting (preparation for kindergarten). It was also critical that we find a place where we would never feel guilty or apprehensive about dropping our kids off at school. We found all this and more at Hilltop. The most important things to note about Hilltop are... Small School - There are two classrooms and each one has a max of roughly 15 children. Small classes means lots of one-on-one interaction with the teachers, which any educator will tell you is extremely beneficial (especially for young children). Learning Activities - It is a school after all - so it's pretty important that they follow a really well-conceived philosophy and educational curriculum. Every day we receive notes from the teacher about what our child learned that day, sample assignments he worked on, etc. Low Staff Turnover - At other schools and daycares we've witnessed a constant churn of teacher turnover. The teachers at Hilltop have been there for years and are part of the fabric of the school. Family Atmosphere - So many families have their 2nd or 3rd children enrolled, so we've gotten to know each other and have formed great friendships. When I drop my son at Hilltop it feels like I'm leaving him with close friends/family. Credentials - Hilltop is accredited by the MD Board of Education and each teacher and staff member has all their MD creds (I'm not that familiar with all the credentials, so you'd have to check with them for more info on this). Secluded Location - While the school is right off Rt 108 in Clarksville (near the River Hill shopping center) it's also tucked away behind a Methodist church. Its location is nice for security reasons - and there's also something nice about being on a church campus. What more can I say? We are a Hilltop family and absolutely recommend this preschool to anyone trying to make the difficult decision of where to send your child for preschool.

My son loves his school and his teachers. Ms. Kavitha Mehta is an exceptional director and cares so…read moremuch for all her students. The communication that we receive from her and his teachers ensure that we are made aware of his educational achievements. Can't recommend enough!

From the owner: Northcrest Montessori is recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and has a…read moreLevel 5 rating with Maryland EXCELS, the state's quality rating and improvement system for licensed child care and early education programs.

This building is contaminated with mold after flooding. The business claims to be Christian but…read moredoesn't provide support for employees and actively allowed another location to be understaffed for months which was ultimately the reason my grandchild was removed. Supplies, classroom decorations, etc are not provided, the teachers buy their own. They charge extremely high tuition and don't provide anything worth $2250 plus $500 for summer activities that NEVER happen. The cleaners do not do their job and instead of ending the contract with them the business continues to employ them. Babies end up with black dirt all over their legs & feet. The business prioritizes the Clarksville location and leaves the other 2 to fend for themselves. It's ridiculous and the business hides behind Christianity. I'm fed up with this sort of predatory business praying on families that want their children safe & to be raised with the knowledge of God.

Good academic program. Some teachers are amazing. Some are OK. And one that left the school is…read morebetter left unmentioned. The school is closed A LOT. There are so many teacher in service days and sometimes even though everyone celebrates a holiday on Monday they will close on Friday.

The best way to describe CLC is magical! We toured ALL of the preschools in the Olney/Ashton area…read moreand when we walked into CLC we knew in about 2 seconds that this was the preschool for us. This is my daughter's second year at CLC and my son will join the hummingbirds class next year. The staff is the top of the top. Every single person who works there knows my child and greets her by name every day, even the teachers she has not yet had. All staff have taken a genuine interest in getting to know my daughter and our family. They are incredibly skilled in teaching young children to love school and learn to become the best little people they can be. The teachers make learning fun and engaging through music, art, and play. while infusing academics in the most creative of ways. The staff is committed to making sure that my child's needs are always met and the communication between teachers, the director, and the parents is impeccable (conferences, responsive emails and phone calls, newsletters, and school-wide emails when needed) . They are extremely flexible with our needs in terms of aftercare with drop-ins available when I need it. They make activities fun and exciting for the children, such as a Valentines concert, Halloween parades and field trips in the community. The classrooms are clean, bright, fun, and inviting. The other families that attend CLC are as warm and welcoming as the school itself, we have playdates with friends we have made at CLC frequently. My daughter is excited every single day to get up and go to see her teachers and friends at school (not one complaint about attending ever). To put it simply, I wish my babies could stay at CLC forever!!

This is a true pearl of a school. I did a lot of research before choosing it for my son, touring…read moremany of the nearby preschools (e.g., Norbeck Montessori, Chesterbrook Academy, Children in the Shoe), and while I liked certain aspects of those schools, I just LOVED this school from the moment I walked through the door. Lots of pros and just a few cons. Pros: Teachers: Are wonderful. Full of energy and enthusiasm. Many of the teachers have also been there for many years. Two of the teachers in particular, Mrs Zechar and Mrs Harper, who are in the room for the 3-years olds, have been teaching at the school for more than twenty years and their experience shows. They are extremely patient and good at dealing with any issue arising. Director: Is fantastic. Lots of positive interactions with parents and children alike. Classrooms: Really like their set-up. In contrast to most other preschools, they have separate classes for 2, 3 and 4 year olds (with 3 and 4 year olds merging for aftercare). Also in contrast to many other preschools, classroom sizes are small with a maximum of 15 kids per room with 2 teachers. Playground: Is good. It is fenced in and away from any large roads or neighbors. It is also relatively large, with different activity zones. Program: Very flexible. They offer 2, 3, or 5-day options and various part/ full time options. Price: OK. It is not cheap but - at least for the full-time program that my son is enrolled in - the price is comparable to, or even lower than, prices of most other schools in the area. Cons: Not many. The main one, at least for me, is that the school does not offer a 12-month schedule, which can be a problem for households with two working parents. On a final note, while the school is sharing grounds with a church, it is not actually affiliated with that church.

If you think something is fishy, it's because it is…read more Buyer beware: do not evaluate Mater Amoris solely by its beautiful grounds, polished messaging, or carefully crafted philosophy statements. Speak with current families. Speak with former families. Speak with former staff. Ask what happens when concerns are raised. Ask how incidents are documented. Ask how behavioral patterns are tracked. Ask what standards govern intervention. Ask whether difficult questions are welcomed or merely tolerated. Ask academic questions, too. Ask for specifics. Ask how reading progress is measured. Ask how parents know benchmarks have been met. Ask how classroom disruptions affect learning. Ask about staffing levels, turnover, support for guides, and the frequency of school closures, staff workdays, and other interruptions to instructional time. Ask whether the educational experience being delivered consistently reflects the tuition being charged. Most importantly, ask yourself a simple question: if a school cannot clearly explain how it protects children, measures academic progress, documents incidents, responds to legitimate concerns from parents, and delivers consistent instructional time, what exactly are you paying for? I ignored that one bad review about bullying and safety a few years ago when we enrolled. Thinking it would not be our experience, and here I am writing this review today.

Our kids started at Mater Amoris in 2018, and we have felt so fortunate to have this community be…read moretheir educational home in the years since. The school has many special traditions, an excellent Montessori curriculum, and wonderful faculty and staff. Our oldest is now on the middle school program for seventh and eighth graders, and is excited to tell us about his day which is a rare treat from a pre-teen! Our younger is in the upper elementary class that includes 4th, 5th, and 6th grades, and he is learning new skills daily while having the opportunity to help younger students while himself getting support from older students. The setting is idyllic and in winter the sledding hill is legendary. Highly recommend Mater Amoris.

My child had a great experience at Zainub Daycare. Zainub is caring, patient, and always makes the…read morechildren feel welcome. The daycare is clean, well-organized, and full of fun and educational activities. My child came home happy every day. I truly recommend Zainab Daycare to any parent looking for a safe and loving environment

From the owner: At Zainub’s Daycare, we offer a nurturing and safe environment where children can learn, play, and…read moregrow with confidence. Children have the opportunity to engage in personalized interactions and activities. From arts and crafts to story time and outdoor play, we focus on building positive habits and lifelong learning skills. We prioritize ourselves on maintaining a clean, welcoming space where every child feels valued and supported.

DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILD HERE‼ The price is the most reasonable in th area for a reason. They do not…read moreclean up or sanitize the infant and/or toddler room. My son was constantly sick. My husband picked my son one afternoon and my son dropped a toy banana. The follow morning the banana was left in the same area. My son attended for 3 months, but was out sick for a total of 5 weeks intermittently. They aren't sanitizing properly. The owner is not genuine and allows more children than MDSE AND COMAR allows in the class. That means your child can not be properly supervised. Almost every staff meme we is not fluent in English, making it extremely hard to commit your child's needs on the daily basis. ***** My child was severely attacked at school and the admin assistant MELISSA called and LIED stating he was injured on the playground when he was clearly attacked by a bigger child in the TODDLER room, that he should not had been in‼ If you care about your child look away from a Childway Burtonsville‼I've called and make neglect and complaints against this facility. READ THE YELP REVIEWS‼‼

This has to be the weirdest group of individuals. They won't give pricing information or packet…read moreunless you agree to bring your child there. I find that the staff was very evasive and asked personal questions way to soon. Just from the vibe, I have crossed them off my list for consideration.

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+).