This is such an amazing school! Diverse with a small setting that focuses on the children. We love…read morethat there is no screen time and the loving staff. My son went into elementary school so much more prepared than I could have asked for because he attended this school.

We've sent both our boys to this Montessori school, and we really like it! The teachers are very…read morekind and gentle and serious about making sure the children are well-prepared for elementary school. But what really sets the school apart is a sense of community - it's a 50+ year old, single-classroom non-profit school which makes for a great environment for the kids to become friends, and the parents too. The school does a great job of providing opportunities for parents who want to be involved in their children's education, from light tasks like helping supervise special crafts sessions to larger commitments like serving as a board member. My older son really did not like the idea of school at the beginning of the school year, but as his academic and social skills improved, now every day is "the best day" and he loves showing us what he learned. It's been great seeing my kiddos blossom in their independence and also enjoy a sense of belonging at this preschool.

Unprofessional teachers who are unwilling to work with children that do not meet their unreasonable…read moreexpectations. At the tender age of two years old, i expect the teachers to be open to working with the children as they adjust from a daycare to a structured school. Instead the curriculum was forced and I was told my child was not a good fit. It was a blessing because we were able to find a school that allowed my child to flourish but it's disheartening when you believe your child was not given a fair opportunity. I would say to any parents follow your gut. If it doesn't feel right move on. There are other schools that may work. But still sad.

My 3.5 yr old daughter is enrolled in CMS since last fall. She had some issues with participating…read morewith the class at first but now she's thriving. I don't expect much from a toddler to learn letters and numbers but she's showing interests and improving her communication skills. Overall, my husband and I are very much happy with CMS and plan to send her there next fall as well.

We had a premature baby in the middle of our move to Maryland. We thought we had lots of time to…read moreget the house ready but it didn't work out that way. Needless to say having a half furnished house with a newborn was very challenging. We were nervous about the idea of putting our infant in daycare at such a young age. We researched and toured four local daycares and ultimately chose the young school. We are glad we did. Ms Susan and Ms Kimi have been great and the administration staff is super attentive and friendly. The school is clean and well run. Their communication has been excellent and they take great care of our son. We particularly like the SproutAbout app which provides regular activity updates on everything from bottle feeding to activities which makes us feel like we are involved even while away and provides a sense of security in understanding what transpires during the day. The hours are also convenient for us as is the location which never has morning traffic. We are so glad we found the young school and recommend them! - Darren

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE -- READ THIS BEFORE YOU MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID…read moreI'm writing this review because I wish someone had been this honest before I enrolled my daughter. I ignored my gut feeling after reading about children being thrown out of the cot to wake them up. I personally spoke to the director, who reassured me that the person responsible was no longer working there and that none of that was happening anymore. I believed her and enrolled my daughter. That was the worst decision I could've made. From the beginning, I picked my daughter up multiple times soaking wet clothes, underwear, everything. Not once did ANY staff member mention accidents, not once did anyone clean her, and not once did anyone take responsibility. I tried to be patient, but things just kept getting worse. The situation that completely shocked me happened on October 22nd. I picked my daughter up and found diarrhea all over her underwear, through her pants, onto her dress, down to her socks and even in her shoes. The smell was strong and the mess was obvious. This was not something you could "miss." My daughter is FIVE YEARS OLD. This has never happened since she has been potty trained. When I asked her what happened, she told me she tried to go to the bathroom but couldn't because the teachers were changing a bunch of babies in there. I've witnessed this happen previously myself. It clearly prevented my daughter from using the bathroom. And what's worse? NO ONE noticed she had diarrhea all over her. NO ONE changed her. NO ONE told me anything. A week later, I picked her up again and she had dirt all over her bottom. The teacher tried to tell me "she got a little dirty going down the slide." The moment I looked at her, I knew she was soaked in pee. When I grabbed her nap roll, it was completely wet with urine. Nap time is at 12:30 pm. I picked her up at 5:30 PM. That means she had been sitting in pee for HOURS and not a single adult bothered to check her, clean her, or notify me. This is neglect. There is no other word for it. And the final straw, the thing that made me pull her out immediately was when she came home with an actual bald spot where another child had ripped out her hair. No call. No incident report. No explanation. Nothing. I discovered it myself at home. That is completely unacceptable and unsafe. I wish I could go more in detail to share with parents, but this is now a legal matter. I am not exaggerating. I have pictures of everything I'm describing, and I included them in this review so parents can see the truth for themselves. Please do not be fooled by all the five-star reviews. Parents had the possibility of receiving 10% off their tuition in exchange for writing a review. That's why so many glowing reviews popped up at the same time. I also included proof of that so you can see the pattern yourself. If you care about your child's well-being, hygiene, safety, or basic dignity, do NOT send your child here. I wish someone had been this direct with me.

My daughter attended this school for two years. It's an amazing school with great staffs.read more

We are very grateful to this school for accommodating our daughter after the year had already…read morestarted, we don't expect they can do this for everyone but it's one of the reasons we loved it so much. The director of this school is amazing, she pours her heart, time, work, and love into the school, kids, activities, events, and ceremonies. The teachers are excellent as is the quality of the education. The behavior expectations are strict, but their methods are objectively effective and the teachers use proper disciplinary techniques (our daughter never complained about teachers shouting, yelling, or being mean like at other schools she's been at). Our 5 year old finished pre-K and is able to read, do math, and also learned history and geography. We recently took a long road trip and she often talked to us in the car about things she learned in school about the different states we visited, or historical figures we mentioned (She learned a lot about MLK, for instance). The school is wonderfully diverse, there is no religious affiliation so our daughter was taught equally about all religious and cultural traditions during the different holidays. We loved all the events, and ceremonies we attended, in the year our daughter was here we went to a few seasonal concerts were the kids sang and danced, as well as a trunk or treat, Halloween parade, earth-day activity, and a surprisingly robust graduation ceremony! We absolutely recommend this school to anyone in the area, preschool is a very important developmental stage for children and this school did a fantastic job setting our daughter up for success in K-12!

Absolute gem of a school. We've had 2 girls that graduated from here and their academics and…read moresocialization have exceeded our expectations. They are ahead of their peers and more importantly have developed into caring and compassionate children. Both Ms Burkhardt and Mrs Jones are exceptional teachers who really care for their students. Our girls loved going to school here and we couldn't have found a better fit for them. Casa also has a wonderful before and after care program that is super flexible and provides a safe and fun environment outside of the classroom. This school has our highest recommendation and provides so much more flexibility and care than other preschools we've visited.

When we started searching for a preschool for our oldest daughter over 5 years ago, I stumbled on…read moreCasa on a local blog. We went to an Open House and within 5 minuted I knew this was where our kids would go. We met Mrs. Burkhardt and Mrs. Jones and could immediately tell how much they cared about the kids. We loved that it was a family run school and that their teachers and staff had worked there for decades. We put in an application on the spot and didn't look at any other schools. Our oldest daughter loved her 3 years and Casa and her younger sister couldn't wait to get to Casa. Now their brother is anxiously awaiting his turn. Casa is truly like a family. Our kids have had Mrs. Burkhardt, Mrs. Jones and Ms. Burkhardt and each one of them is a fantastic, caring teacher. Everyone at Casa clearly cares about all of the kids. I appreciate that they have pushed our girls to try harder and tailored their work to what they are interested in. I am always amazed at some of the work that comes home. My first grader is doing some of the same math that I see my 2nd grader bring home from public school. We consider ourselves so lucky to have found Casa. My daughter gets upset when I pick her up "too early" from school so that is how I know we made the right decision. We will be sad when our time at Casa is over, but luckily that is still a few years away!

After three yers of going here the owner kicked us out.....The lack of teachers is a problem…read more There was one teacher in class as opposed to two. So kids couldn't go to the bathroom because not enough teachers were there...When my wife addressed this with the owner, the owner kicked us out of the school. Do Not let your children and your families fall under this dictatorial regime. The directors and the teachers(whom change on a monthly basis) are great. The owner is horrible. Plus the toys in the school are older then all of my kids combined. For the money she should be getting new toys for the kids yearly. Do not pay money to give this owner more incentive to keep this business model going

My son has attended the Goddard School for over 3 years, and he loves his teachers and other staff…read moremembers. He was identified with a speech delay to which the staff supports and accommodates his IEP therapies with ease. Pros: Great facility, provide your picky child what they want to eat, educated professionals, good curriculum (chess, soccer camp, sign language, etc.) Cons: pricey (pay for quality), high assistant turnover (typical)

This is such a special school. The school does an incredible job of communicating with parents and…read moremy son has come so far since he started attending. All of the teachers are so warm and incredible at what they do. I have nothing but rave reviews from our time at PBMS.

PBMS has been fantastic for my daughter! We love all the teachers and staff at the school. They are…read morevery caring and keep the best interest of the children at heart. It's remarkable to see the growth in my child and all that she has learned. I particularly like how the classrooms are an intimate size - allowing my child to get undivided attention, when needed. I also enjoy the various community activities that the school hosts to bring families together. The school does a amazing job at communicating with parents. I always feel like I am in the know of what's happening. We thank PBMS for giving our child the best start at her future!

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.

Choosing Immanuel Montessori School was one of the best decisions we made for our daughter. From…read morethe very beginning, she was welcomed into a warm, nurturing environment where she flourished both academically and personally. The Montessori approach, especially the mixed-age classrooms, made a tremendous difference in her development. Being surrounded by older children encouraged her language, communication, and social skills to grow far beyond what we expected. She also built lasting friendships and became much more confident in herself. One of the things we appreciated most was the school's commitment to outdoor learning. Our daughter spent so much time exploring nature, and although she often came home with muddy clothes and dirty shoes, she was always full of excitement and stories from her adventures. It was wonderful to see learning happen beyond the classroom. The teachers are patient, caring, and truly invested in helping each child become independent. They taught our daughter valuable life skills, from dressing herself to putting on her own shoes, and even helped potty train her in just over a week. The confidence and independence she gained during her time there have carried over into every aspect of her life. We are incredibly thankful for the loving teachers and supportive community at Immanuel Montessori. Watching our daughter grow into a happy, capable, and curious little girl has been the greatest testament to the wonderful work they do every day.

We absolutely love AW! The owners and staff really embrace the Montessori philosophy! We noticed…read morethat both our son and daughter have thrived here. We also love that they have chickens and a garden which made it feel like an extension of our home. The children are able to be outside and be kids as well! I can't remember a day when they came home and were not cover in dirt! I highly recommend this school. Montessori might not be for everyone but as I mentioned, I will not send my kids any where else.

I was immediately overwhelmed by the love and craft in the classroom. I had the opportunity to tour…read morethe school very last minute after my husband a few days prior toured and said this school is special. I didn't realize how special until I saw it in person. Alice's true authentic Montessori school was warm and inviting. Unfortunately due to distance from us we decided may not be the best fit, but assure any parent her attention to detail and sections for children to focus on math, cursive, and art was nothing less than a beautiful display. The children are able to water flowers and do arrangements, have access to beautiful grounds and nature. Highly recommend and if location / travel time from where we live in Columbia was more feasible would have enrolled our daughter. A must for any parent looking for AMI teaching!!!

A wonderful guide, a great community, true Montessori practice (which is proven to work better for…read morechildren than Montessori-ish alternatives), and a place that offers great Montessori education without creating the warped sense of normalcy that children with predominantly super wealthy classmates are at risk of developing. Finding that all together is hard, but also so important. My toddler loves and is benefiting from practical life work, and so needs the grace and courtesy and independence that great Montessori primary programs can foster. I'm so, so grateful that Apple Ridge and Ms. Alice are here for him.