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!

I can't say enough amazing things about The Journey School. Words that come to mind when I think of…read moreTJS are: professional, personal, caring, community, and experienced. The staff are exceptionally caring and thoughtful in their guidance of my children. We love the Montessori environment because my children have thrived here for the last two years. Beyond the classroom, The Journey School had cultivated a nurturing community that brings the staff, students and families together. With community events, parent education nights, and so much more, we feel like we are a part of supportive family. If you're looking for a school home for your children with a Montessori education, I highly recommend The Journey School. 10 out of 10!

The Journey School is magical. We spent many happy years here as my son thrived during the pandemic…read moreand learned. The teachers are kind, curious and always meeting chicken where they are while encouraging them. The foundation placed by all in the school meant that my son could transition to public high school seamlessly. It was tremendous value and the lessons were excellent. I'd recommend this school to everyone!

The teachers are really nice and helpful. The homework is actually doable and Wednesdays are a very…read morenice break from homework. The only thing is that they need more space and also there is no gym.

I can't imagine sending my daughter anywhere else! I thank God that we have such an amazing choice…read morefor school! You will love the academics, staff, and the fact that your child is learning how to live life with God as their guide.

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 three daughters graduated from Mount De Sales and I have granddaughters there now. This is an…read moreexcellent environment. The school is staffed by the Nashville Dominican sisters which in itself is a huge asset! Mount de Sales is a gift!

the school itself is beautiful however the students are completely disrespectful and present the…read moreschool in a very negative way. we have never played a team with such bad sportsmanship and are horribly rude.

Excellent hacky sack quality. After thoroughly testing the product with means such as fire, acid,…read moreand Loyola, I am proud to say that it has met and surpassed all expectations. Cardinal/10, would highly reccommend!

This is one of the best schools you could attend. I don't know if that one guy is lying about all…read morethose things, because none of that happens. It gives amazing education, great teachers and fellow students, fights for what is true and right, does a lot of service and etc. Honestly, no school in Maryland can beat Calvert Hall! Especially not Loyola... 5 FIVE STARS! (also therapy will not be needed, because they have mentors and advisors who help you through rough times. Thank you Mrs. Conley! And Mrs. Buttarazzi!

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.

I went here 2015-2018. I had good experiences and bad experiences. Theres was two principals. One…read morehad favorites and one was equal. I had many teachers. Some good, some bad. Overall, this was a good school for young kids to prepare them for advance environments, but they should offer more like clubs, instruments, etc. second grade was the worst year because my teacher had favorites(the 5th graders). But even that was memorable. I thank this school for preparing me for a good future.