My daughter started Black Rock a month shy of 2 years old. As a first-time mom, I was nervous for…read morethe transition of her going from a lax sitter to a structured daycare/preschool. The staff worked with us to help transition her into their programs and helped A LOT with potty training. Now at 5, and off to Kindergarten, our daughter has learned so much from her friends and teachers. All the kids have grown to be very close and just love each so much. Black Rock is a health conscious, play-centered learning environment. The directors go above and beyond to stay informed and up to date on the latest learning styles and resources for young children. I highly recommend this place!!

My daughter has been attending Black Rock Learning Center for a little over 8 months and I couldn't…read morebe more pleased with this school. My daughter is thriving both academically and socially and I feel she is very prepared for going to Kindergarten in the Fall. My daughter had a lot of separation anxiety in the beginning but the teachers were so understanding and welcoming that she adjusted in a matter of 2 days. Just incredible! The manager and teachers are so wonderful and warm and they take care of all the children as if they are their own. My daughter always has wonderful things to say about her day at school and I am so blessed to have found this place. I would totally recommend this learning center for any parent looking for a safe and educational environment for their little ones

We took a tour and something just felt a little off about this place and the teacher who hosted us…read more On the outside they seem a bit too standoffish, but I think it's something deeper. I tried looking at Google reviews but it's turned off for them, which makes me even more suspicious. Just be careful...

Save yourself a lot of heartbreak and choose another school. By the time we realized they weren't…read moreteaching our son he was 3 grade levels behind. It's a school for running around in the woods not for learning.

Dear Mitra: I am…read morewriting to let you know how much we have appreciate the excellent job you and your team have done over the past 5 years while my 2-year-old daughter begins attending Sunshine Preschool Childcare Center. Ramina has really thrived in your home center, thanks to your nurturing and creativity. She always looks forward to seeing you and all of the other happy children. Even though it's difficult to be away from her while I'm working, I have peace of mind in knowing that she was in such good hands during those times. Kind Regards Marty Haghjou

My daughter went to Sunshine from 2 - 4 years of age. She loved seeing Ms. Mitra every morning and…read moreI felt so comfortable leaving my daughter with her each day. My LO learned so much and came back home each day with a little snippet of something wonderful that she & Ms Mitra did that day. We saw her vocabulary grow, she knew all alphabets, numbers, counting in groups, writing etc. Ms. Mitra & her staff worked with her on developing her fine motor skills. The center is clean and well organized and also have an open area where the kids can play outdoors and unlike most other home based centers, Sunshine was not located in the basement, it is on the main level of Ms. Mitra's home and this added a whole new level of comfort for me.

We had to look for a preschool during the middle of the pandemic and we knew that we wanted a place…read morethat was going to develop not only our son's academic skills, but his social emotional skills as well. Ms. Hana took COVID safety very seriously and took all the measures to make sure that the learning environment was also a safe place as well which was also a top priority for us. It was going to be his first time in a structured school setting so I really appreciated the smaller class size and student to teacher ratio because I felt like he was able to receive a more individualized curriculum and he was met at his academic level. When my son first started, he had very basic knowledge of his letters and sounds, but now we are almost to the end of our first year and he is reading simple sentences. He comes home excited to tell me what he has learned and about all his friends at school! I am so impressed with how much he has learned and grown thanks to Ms. Hana. Although we will be moving on next year to kindergarten, we are so happy that our son was able to get a good foundation for this upcoming school year!

My daughter has been attending Magnet Montessori for past 6 months. (3 years - 3 and Half) Me and…read moremy husband feel its been one of the best decisions we have made so far to enroll her. My daughter has grown so much during her time here into very sweet, talkative, helpful. Ms. Hana plans thoughtful activities for the kids all the time and is a very responsive director. She takes the time to get to know every child very well. I love that this school is smaller which affords the kids more personalized care as well as bring a "family like" feeling between parents, teachers, and children. My most favorite part is, I really enjoy receiving a art works, worksheets, home report and occasional pictures of my child. We have been very happy at MMPS. It is a gem of a school within affluent North Potomac/Rockville with still very reasonable rates relative to other preschool.

My daughter has a wonderful time every time every time she goes there for drop in care (a benefit I…read morereceive through my employer). Everyone is lovely and remembers my daughter by name even though she is only there 1-2 times a month. Ms. Seemab is especially lovely and always provides such nice feedback about what my daughter learned throughout the day and how she did. I love the daily emailed reports, which include tons of cute videos and pictures. I feel very comfortable and confident that she is in great hands while she's at Chesterbrook.

We signed up our son after a friend did, hoping this would be a good experience as it was very…read moreaffordable and they provide lunch. Shortly after we were warned by someone we met that it's not a good school, they were right. There are many families on grants and financial support (lower income),which we did not mind, though there is no system in place and the preschool lacks leadership and clear guidance from the director and corporate. Teachers don't seem to know when asked questions and do not make any decisions. Often, staff members were on their cell when I came to pickup. It is not Regio or Montessori teaching approach, and from what I've seen the teachers cut and glue the art projects, the children learn by repeating and being indoctrinated with information instead of exploring hands-on and being asked open-ended questions. We were not updated when there were issues that rose, and only found out after the fact that things were handled poorly and without any consent from the parents. This is our third child and I work in education, if you value your child's education and want them to thrive in a supportive, welcoming and communal environment, there are better options out there.

My daughter is alumni, and my son is currently enrolled. We are thrill with how prepared she was…read morefor kindergarten! Both of my children love going there. We love the caring staff, and made lifelong friends at this school! It is like family to us.

From the owner: Everyday, Georgetown Hill joins together teachers, children and their families to create an…read moreunsurpassed early childhood educational experience. We invite everyone who joins our family to embrace the values that have guided us since our beginning in 1980. We look forward to meeting you!

My daughter has been attending Orchard Montessori Preschool for nearly two years and we've been…read morevery happy with our experience. Ms. Anitha and her assistants have provided a warm and caring environment that my daughter is excited to go. We will be sad to leave but thanks to our time here my daughter is well prepared for the transition to kindergarten.

My daughter started Orchid Montessori School when she was 3.5 years old, and in a matter of a year,…read moreshe experienced extraordinary emotional and intellectual growth. There can be no doubt that most of the credit goes to the talented and conscientious teacher, Miss Anitha. From learning good manners to reading small sentences to knowing time/calander, planets, and countries, my daughter has thrived in an environment where she is nurtured, challenged, and loved. Miss Anitha and her supporting teacher have done a tremendous job of balancing creativity, fun, learning, and play where my daughter comes home with new concepts and experiences. The kids are exposed to different cultures by celebrating worldwide festivals, Spanish language, experimental science, geography, and many more! Miss Anitha has been quite invested in her contentment and development; that my daughter wants to go to school even on holidays! Field trips every other month is a plus! The school is the perfect size for the teachers to give each child individual attention but also large enough for the kids to learn to play and share. The school have surpassed my expectations, and I can happily and enthusiastically recommend their exemplary program for any child between age two and six.

We have both our kids there. My daughter started at 4 years after another place that couldn't hold…read moreonto their staff. She had a great time and has made friends that have followed her on to public school. she still goes there for after school care. Mr. Phil runs a tight ship and is super aware and involved in every aspect of the school. I love that he has such an amazing relationship with his staff and there's hardly any issues with staff retention. Our 3 year old just started there as well and if all I have to thank TLVM for is the potty training, which we failed at miserably, I'm happy. Having said that, we have much more to be thankful for. I see him making progress with his fine motor skills and even his confidence and speech have drastically improved! You can't really go wrong with this exceptional school!

Very Nice stuff and well communicating any items related to the kids…read more Phil is great and he managed the school very well. I will give it more than 5 stars if I can

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.

teachers are great, cafeteria food is good, and the kids are well-behaved. Playground is large,…read moreextracurriculars are fun, and it's very accessible as a school.