Beware of taking this or any course that attempts to group a disparate group of SAT learners in the…read moresame room without taking into consideration their varying levels of competence. My daughter found the course to move too fast on some areas that she had difficulty and too slow in others where she found she was wasting her time. The math teacher was not a native English speaker, and she found him to be very difficult to follow. He also lacked charisma for engaging kids on what are quite dry topics to begin with. Absolutely zero one on one time at this school. Also, there was no feedback or diagnostics from the teachers regarding tests. That is to say the course did not react to problem areas on practice tests, specifically targeting my daughter in the areas that she needed. It was basically a general study program for all, regardless of your score or weaker areas. Most definitely not worth the money. If you are already going to pay that amount, better to get a focused tutor to help on your pitfalls.

This center helped me out a lot with SAT prep and I feel much more confident about taking the…read moreactual test. I have improved a lot and I learned skills that can be applied to things outside of the SAT. Thank you!

My son took an SAT crash course this fall. The structure of the course seemed efficient, my son…read moresaid he liked his tutor, attended all sessions and did what was assigned, but we were not happy with the results. He was tested 3 times during the 6 week crash course and his scores barely changed; I communicated with the owners myself and was hoping for much better results from this crash course. On real SAT he got 2 Math questions from the topics that were not touched during the crash course.

The teachers got to know my kids' strengths and weaknesses, tailoring individualized plans for…read moreeach. My kids' scores improved.

mathnasium is the kind of place where different ages and kids from different schools all learn to…read morebond and communicate out of your comfort zone I'd recommend this place not only for learning but for social skills of all kinds

Kids love awesome prizes and fun math problems. Instructors are really helpful, knowledgable and…read moreknow their students.

Great and affordable cooperative nursery school with helpful, caring, and nurturing preschool…read moreteachers and staff! Highly recommend Rockville Community Nursery School (RCNS)!

What a wonderful co-op preschool! My son is in the 3's class with Ms. Sofya this year and we…read morecouldn't be happier! What we love about this school is that they offer a 5 day/week program with an aftercare "lunch bunch" option. (They also have a 2, 3, or 4 day per/week option). So, my son has school from 9:30 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. Monday-Friday. I don't think that any other co-op in Rockville has this much schooling for the 3's age group. Another great thing about this preschool is that they have the option to BUY OUT of the co-oping duties! This year is especially busy for my family because we also have an 8 month old baby and we are very limited on time. (I love this school's flexibility!!) RCNS' location is beautiful. It is surrounded by wonderful green space and a fun playground! My son enjoys playing there with his friends when his aftercare is finished. (During this time, I enjoy socializing with the other parents!) In all, I would highly recommend this preschool for parents looking for a co-op with a more flexible schooling option! We are so happy that we decided to come here!

My daughter has been attending this center for the past few months and she has improved her focus…read moreand her grades. The instructor really cares about the kids!

My son has been attending Little Genius from May 2018, when we moved to Maryland from California…read more It was important to us to find the following: 1) Mandarin Immersion Program 2) Montessori philosophy, ideally with certification. 3) Warm and friendly teachers. Little Genius ticks all those boxes for us. When we moved our son was 2 years old, and had been in Mandarin Immersion Montessori since he was 3 months old. As a note, my husband and I are both American Mutts who speak English primarily and only Mandarin at a very basic (aka Toddler) level. Margaret and Joe (the owners/directors) are very warm and welcoming to new parents and worked with me to allow me to tour during my very short time I had before starting my new job. Little Genius is a combo of a school and home daycare. There are two rooms in a converted Basement that serve as the school. One is for the toddler set (18 months - 3 years, roughly) and one for the older set (3-6). The toddler room is full of well crafted Montessori materials for toddlers and open for circle time and play. The main room has appropriate sized tables for the young children to do their individual work. There is an on site outside playground that is fenced so the children can play without concerns. So far we've only experienced the toddler program. I would say the toddler program is more "play-based" than "school based" and there are some activities that we experienced at a previous more formal Montessori School (with the according high expense) that are not present at Little Genius. Notably any group cooking experiences for the littles, though I do understand it would be a challenge to pull off in the setup so it is understandable. That being said, my son has certainly learned many songs and poems in Mandarin and worked on his fine motor and gross motor skills through the "work" they do. I also have a fine collection of crafts, which I proudly hang on the refrigerator. The Mandarin is about 70/30 exposure. The teachers are all native speakers, which is great, and they speak to the children mostly in Mandarin. The children, however, speak English freely amongst themselves and often back to the teachers. I've seen and read of different versions of the immersion and while I don't think this is a bad implementation, it is not a 'strict' immersion, if that is what is being sought. There was a couple of months where my son refused to use his Mandarin at home, but he is more comfortable doing so now (and in part I believe because we as his parents worked hard to show we wanted to also learn and speak with him). Our son is always ready with a hug for his 老师 and is all smiles at drop-off and pickup. I like the practical life skills he is learning. Lunches started being provided within about 6 months and that has made my life easier and I know he's eating a variety of healthy options. I will update this review in 1-3 years after we have experienced the older kids program.

The teachers are trying to be good, but nothing special. Most of them are only Mandarin native…read morespeakers, but not an early childhood education certified or even trained for babysitting. The administration is very bad. It is mostly like an army. You really need to be super patient and calm to deal with them. In another word you need to be the bigger person. They refuse to let you watch the class from outside for a glance, unless you schedule an appointment and they are prepare for you. This is concerning for me, in another word what do you have to hide? There only strength is the language. However if you put some efforts and search, you will be able to find a higher quality in home locations near this school. If you are willing to drive, you would be able to find better schools as well. Also, an in-home good tutor will be equivalent. I had my daughter with them for some time, the preschool teacher is kind of rude to the kids.

We just graduated from Manor, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. Our daughter started…read morein the toddler program when she was 2 and then spent two years in primary. It's hard to believe how much she has grown since the day she walked in! The teachers were all incredible. My daughter still talks about how much she loves them. The academics here are amazing, as well. I feel like my daughter is way ahead of some of her peers, reading before she's even entering kindergarten. The administration has also been wonderful. The front office is always so friendly and helpful. What we loved most was that this felt like a place where our daughter was known. I've met a lot of friends myself through Manor, as well. We are so grateful for the years we had here and would recommend this school to anyone!

Manor has been such a great fit for my daughter. The teachers truly care about each child and take…read morethe time to understand their personalities and how they learn best. You can tell they genuinely want every child to succeed and feel confident. My daughter absolutely loves Miss Maureen and her assistants. She talks about them all the time, and it's obvious how much Miss Maureen cares about her students. We're honestly not sure what we're going to do without her when our daughter graduates! Knowing she has had a teacher who has made such a positive impact on her means so much to our family. We've been so happy with our experience at Manor and would recommend it to any family looking for a warm, caring, and true Montessori school.

Best place around, and I've searched far and wide. My child loves going to school everyday and the…read moreteachers are extremely hard working! Ms. Shima is very patient and kind and teaches kids letter, numbers, engages them in projects, etc. great place!

It's a nice place, teacher and caregivers care about children. My daughter likes the place and they…read morehave fun. Ms. Shima is a knowledgeable teacher and she knows how to teach kids not only letters or numbers but also things about life and healthy foods or good manner.