We've had our daughter at Goddard for six months now and honestly the difference in her has been…read moreamazing. The teachers are so lovely and you can just tell they really care about the kids. The curriculum is great and we love how the activities are themed each week, it keeps things fresh and exciting. She always comes home with something fun to talk about, and we love that they send her home with art activities and homework she actually enjoys doing too! The school puts on loads of events which really adds to the community feel. What we really appreciate is the consistency. It's helped her settle in and build some lovely friendships with teachers and kids. We are very happy with our choice :)

This school is new and opened early 2022. My daughter who was 2.5 attended during the summer and…read morenow is enrolled full time. The owner is Katherine Eden and she is really nice and sweet. In fact all the front desk staff is friendly (Ms. Garcia and Ms. Dade). The teachers in our daughter's class are wonderful. Ms. Butler is so patient, kind, and interacts really well with all the kids. Ms. Mak is actively involved with playing with the children and running around and playing hide and seek. Ms.Thomas and Ms. Evans are the pre-k teachers. They are involved with a lot of the art projects and are so invested in the children. They've talk them how to read and do math. Security is very good. Parents enter through facial recognition and sign their child out using an iPad. Snacks are provided for the kids (fruit, milk, cereal, bread). Overall very happy here!

While sitting at my desk, stressed about a work assignment, I looked out my window and saw my…read moredaughter happily prancing around our cherry blossom tree--full of light and carefree. At that moment, I realized I wanted to keep that spark in her as long as possible. So when it came time to choose a kindergarten, I knew I wanted more than our local neighborhood school and standardized testing. Enter Green Acres School, a hidden gem that focuses on outdoor play and creative learning - a school that would build a solid foundation for these early years. The atmosphere at Green Acres is warm and supportive from the moment the kids hop out of the car at drop-off. The staff respectfully engages with the children, giving them a voice to grow into independent thinkers who advocate for themselves. When the school recognized that my daughter was excelling academically, they adapted to her needs while keeping learning fun and engaging (and have done so with my son, too). She's eager to go to school every day and, to her father's and my irritation, even cried during a Disney World vacation because she missed it! That love for school isn't typical, and I attribute it to the outstanding teachers at Green Acres. I also want to highlight the fantastic work of the new head of the school. Under her leadership, the school is making great strides while staying true to its values. The balance between strong academics and a low-stress environment is something our family deeply appreciates--it's a place where kids are challenged without feeling overwhelmed. Overall, I couldn't be happier with our experience at Green Acres. If you want a place where your child isn't just fine but is great, Green Acres is the one.

I was a student at the Diener school whom rented from green acres. They treated us like we didn't…read moreexist, and showed as no respect. They walked into the areas we rented like they still owned the place. Never smiled never waved, never even spoke to us.

We love Lily Pads! The teachers are excellent. The management is excellent. When we found out we…read morewere expecting a second child, we--without hesitation--asked Lily Pads about a spot for #2. Our daughter has been at Lily Pads since August 2020. At that time--in the depths of COVID--Ms. Eda and Lily Pads put us at ease with how careful, thoughtful, and communicative they were running the center during a crisis. Since then, our daughter has gone through the Purple Owls (1s), Green Frogs (2s), and Orange Butterflies (3s) class. She has loved all of her teachers and made great friends. We feel involved in her school life, from the pictures and updates in the app, to the art she brings home, to the new songs she sings when she comes home. At dropoff and pickup, her teachers make time to provide updates, answer questions, and address concerns. They've all been great. We could go on and on about Lily Pads. Our daughter is the happy, smart, silly, kind toddler she is thanks, in no small part, to Lily Pads. And--no less important--they've given us the space, and peace of mind during our working days so we can be better parents when she gets home. 5 stars, without reservation.

We are huge fans of LilyPads! Our kiddo has attended LilyPads since March 2020 - for 2 weeks before…read morethe pandemic hit - and they helped our family successfully navigate the transition back for our kid into the classroom and helped to keep everyone safe. They were good at communicating about the State/County health policies, status of classrooms, and advice on keeping our family safe. The teachers and support staff have helped our kiddo to grow - helping with crawling, standing, walking, and using the potty. And they helped our kid to grow socially, environmentally and in word and number recognition. LilyPads has been so good for our family over the past 3+ years - highly recommend!!

My husband and I toured Whole Kids Academy when I was 4 months pregnant with our first child. Upon…read moreentering the facility, I immediately knew I wanted our son to attend! The Environment: Every staff member from the front desk, teachers, and administration was so welcoming! As a result, our oldest child attended Whole Kids Academy from Infancy through Pre-K. Additionally, our youngest attended from infancy through Early Preschool. Both of my boys have always felt loved and adored! It seemed that every teacher knew our kids' names, even if my husband and I didn't know them. Any time occasional concerns arose, the administration handled them promptly! Every staff member is eager to support, listen, learn, and educate! The Curriculum: Wow! From the infant room to Pre-k, WKA truly fosters an environment where children develop a love for learning!! I have pictures of my 3-month-old painting with corn during Autumn, exploring textures by painting on bubble wrap, enjoying music class, engaging in circle time, and learning about the outdoor environment through daily walks...and that was just the beginning! Recent Pre-K lessons included meteorology, biographies, and space, just to name a few! Each day, the lesson plan is intentionally crafted to develop each learning domain! Both of my boys are such curious learners, and people are genuinely impressed by their knowledge base. Our oldest just started kindergarten, and he's extremely ahead in all subjects. We absolutely love WKA and were sad to leave due to a cross-country move. If you're looking for a nurturing environment for your kids to fall in love with learning, WKA is the place!

My son's been going to WKA since he was 6months old, he's almost three years old now…read more We had to use the infants and toddlers program to help our son learn to speak. He's advancing now. WKA is a Spanish immersion program, our son only speaks in English from what we've learned to teach him. My son has also had several accidents at this school and when I've reached out to the administration for future preventative measures, they simply do not respond. I would not recommend anyone trust this school with their children

We have had nothing but the BEST experience with Sugar Plums…read more ALL of the staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, greeting you and your child by name with warmth and enthusiasm at each drop off and pick up, and engaging in meaningful and genuine conversation which shows that they truly care about the children they care for. They use an app to communicate with you throughout the day, and post adorable pictures and videos along with updates on your child's eating, toileting, and naps on there too. Our infant son has grown so much in his time at Sugar Plums. Each day he participates in gross/fine motor activities, outdoor time/walks, crafts, sensory activities, music, storytime, and more! I would highly recommend this center and am so thankful for the teachers and the positive experience they've contributed to.

Ahh, we love this daycare! My son has been going there since he was about three months old. He was…read moreborn premature, but thanks to this daycare, he was able to catch up in weight, developmentally, and physically. The staff is incredible and always there to help! The daycare's communication is awesome, and I enjoy getting pictures and updates every day! Best part is, I work in the same building as the daycare, so it's extremely convenient. I can't thank Deborah and Tricia enough for all the hard work they have done to provide a safe environment for my child and his needs. Also, thank you to the teachers for having patience and understanding with children of all ages. I am truly grateful to have them all as part of my son's upbringing and life. Thank you again for everything! #Daycare #Childcare #Love #Gratitude #Family #Community #Support #Teachers #Development

My kids don't actually go to the school, but I walk by this property pretty much every day on my…read moreway to work. The staff seemed like they are on top of it, and the kids always seem like they're having lots of fun! Just wanted to shout out a local school!

My 3.5-year-old twins have been attending BCDS in the past 18 months, and it has been a blast! The…read moreprincipal and teachers are very loving, caring and full of energy, especially Ms Bionca, Ms Suzy, Ms Lorena, Ms Nicole, Ms Isabella, Ms Briona and many more! They took so much care of my girls, always ready to share about statuses, progress, issues, and tips/guidance with parents! Originally we selected the school because it was just walking distance from home, but then we realized how convenient it is. it offers nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacka, have before and after care, and never close (except federal holidays)! that's critical for busy working parents! My girls loved their teachers so much and a lot of enrichment programs offered in school so we don't have to send them elsewhere to take dance, Karate, or soccer! lots of holiday events and even swimming/water fun during the summer! High recommend to all!

How my heart sings when I think of Geneva Day School! The warmest, most kind, caring, and…read moreconscientious environment for little scholars to learn and grow. . . Am proud to have family as "graduates" of both the preschool and extracurricular activities. Am thrilled to have visited on many occasions, most especially for family events. I love the emphasis on Art, Mindfulness, Environmental Education, and Physical Education. Such traditional, pre-academic training (known to us as the "Geneva Method") is shaped by passionate professionals who love what they do and, yes, love the children. . . I am especially touched by the beautiful curation of Monarch Butterfly gardens; this Maryland Green School campus promotes environmentalism and invites exploration at every turn. . . I cannot recommend more highly this hidden gem of Potomac. Much gratitude for all you do!

Geneva day school is an expensive glorified daycare. My child is okay. But, I wanted to post this…read morereview to alert other parents because most have no clue what is going on in the school. I was impressed by the brochure and website. But, when I asked my child if you did this...or did you do that?....based on the brochure. Answer was no, no...nothing, none of those! So, they are very good at marketing with fancy flyers and brochures but sadly nothing is going on. If your child is underdeveloped....can i assure you it is likely due to this school. We had made this mistake before when we thought oh...we are paying solid $$$, so probably kid will have solid fun and development. We paid solid $$$, but we got just minimum daycare from Geneva. We have seen some really good programs....so we have very good perspective on when schools are just for minting money and when school really put 100% or 200% effort to help with child development. Cmon guys....it is not hard. At least, do what you say in your brochure. How hard is it to give some bubbles, playdoh, slime or bug catching kit to kids? They cost pennies. If you will just leave the kids in the playground for free play all day....that does not help with their development. My child just reported me that some kids were CRYING ALL DAY!!!! Seriously? Where is the money going?

Beware of this company! Our kids were at a sister school owned by the same parent company, Metro…read moreMontessori, which was SHUT DOWN on only a few weeks notice, leaving parents, teachers, and kids scrambling. It was discovered that company had known for a long time that the school would have to close (bc so many families left due to unaddressed safety issues that enrollment was too low to continue operation). But, Metro hid this from everyone until mid-July. By that time, many other schools were full, primary positions for teachers were already full, etc. We literally only had days to find a replacement school placement. This company doesn't care about your kids - they just want your money. Think twice before giving it to them!

I do not recommend this school. If you want transparency, about what is going on with your child;…read moredon't bring your child here. This place won't even tell you when your child gets hurt. Numerous unresponsive visits to the school and still, no information. Choose wisely, when sending your children here.

The attitude by the administration at the Bender JCC is that what members think and complaints they…read moremay have are unimportant. They don't want to be bothered hearing from members, especially not their complaints. The CEO, Josh Bender, terminated the membership of many members who had the nerve to complain about the same problem more than twice though it had not been addressed. The Chairman of the JCC Board of Directors, Naom Fischman, is no better than the JCC CEO. He doesn't want to hear from members either. Unlike most organizations, although one can find out who the members of the JCC Board they provide no contact information. Clearly, they do not want to be contacted. No decent Board of Directors is like that.

if it were possible to give negative stars, I would not hesitate to do so. The staff that I dealt…read morewith at the Bender Jewish community center of greater Washington is nothing short of disgraceful. They had me ejected from their parking lot when their property was a polling place. I was engaging in lawful electioneering. It was actually the chief operations officer of the Bender Jewish community center who did this. They are just horrible people. You can see the video on the officers body camera. The man with the beard is the chief operations officer. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SomYVK7ferU&pp=ygUIMTI1c2V0aG0%3D

Glenbrook is a wonderful place for children to grow, play, and learn. (Disclosure: I am a board…read moremember.) One of our kids has just finished, and we have no concerns about his Kindergarten readiness. The 2nd child loved his first year and is looking forward to the next two. We've met many wonderful children and their families and gained a lot of good friendships. We are a play-based preschool. We are also a coop, which means that we rely heavily on parents to volunteer in the classroom and participate in the operation of the school. So it's not ideal for parents who have very heavy schedules. But if you like to be around children and watch what happens, you will absolutely love being here.

Glenbrook is an amazing preschool and community. My children grew and matured with the support of…read morethe wonderful teaching staff and I made lifelong friends.