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!

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 little boy loves his school! I feel so lucky to have found this place for my toddler. We went to…read morean open house a few months before he started -- they have them often. It was during a storm and I almost turned around, but I was getting desperate after visiting a bunch of daycare centers that I didn't like. We felt so welcomed! ALL the staff was able to explain their philosophy and showed genuine interest in education and pedagogy. Most importantly, the chemistry with my active, happy son was instantaneous. This good feeling and experience continued during the application process and the first day I dropped my son off I felt relieved and confident about my decision. He clearly liked it too, until now, there have been no tears during drop off, ever. He actually never wants to leave. My experience with a previous day care was night and day in comparison. It is a small school in the lower level of a church, but all teachers are very professional. This is a real Montessori school -- the materials in classrooms are very well set up, and they have lots of outdoor play, even on colder days. They often go on walks in the quiet woods that surround the school. All teachers are great with the kids, and expose them to various languages. There is a small student-teacher ratio and a diverse staff and student body. We couldn't be happier!

We couldn't ask for a better school for our 18 month old daughter. Rock Creek Montessori did a…read morephenomenal job of transitioning our daughter from her grandmother's care to being in a classroom for seven hours a day. The teachers are exceptional at identifying what makes each child unique and catering to the child's needs. And they do a great job of helping the child become comfortable and confident, so they can behave in the classroom the same way they would at home. If your child can go to this school, consider yourself lucky.

I wouldn't recommend this school. Most students have a family connection to the school, so there is…read morenever any accountability to the promises they make. When leadership is called out they do nothing to even acknowledge that they made a mistake. Communication is slow, and the whole school is completely disorganized. We didn't really notice this until one of our child's classmates pointed out that the only students who stay enrolled at Barrie are student's whose parents work at the school.

This school is highly disorganized, unsafe, and, as other parents have noted, does not provide…read morestudents with learning differences with enough support. It promises parents everything and delivers absolutely nothing. My children are the same age, were put in different classes and then one of them was mistakenly put in an entirely different grade from their sibling this year. Neither the school nor the teacher disclosed the issue or tried to figure out a solution, I found out and tried to address it. Their response and action essentially caused emotional damage to my child that they continue to talk about 6 months later. There are no safety measures on campus, as a parent, I was never informed about any procedures - fire drills, armed strangers on campus or active shooters, nothing. Before and after care is basically outdoor play with little supervision (depending on the teacher). If I had known about the quality of the education, the lack of safety, lack of support for IEPs...I would never have enrolled them. Learn from my mistake and find another school or daycare for your child/children

We feel so fortunate to have our daughter enrolled at Evergreen School -- it is a local gem. She…read moreattended the toddler program and is now enrolled in the primary program. We have seen her blossom in terms of her language and math skills, and perhaps more importantly her sense of confidence, love of learning, and caring and respect for others. A previous poster complained about the summer camp, and we also observed that in the past it could have been organized better. The school recognized this problem and brought in a new camp director. Our daughter enjoyed the new summer program last year and we plan to enroll her again for summer 2017.

My son is in the Primary program (ages 3-6) at Evergreen. He has been at Evergreen for 3 years. I…read morehighly recommend Evergreen School! My son loves his teacher and looks forward to going to school. In the small school community all the teachers know you and your child's name. The lead teachers at Evergreen are experienced, knowledgeable and caring. The individual attention that the children receive has been crucial to my son's academic and social development. His joy of learning is genuine and intrinsic - I attribute this to Evergreen. I am confident that he will carry this love and curiosity for discovering new things throughout his life. Evergreen also has a robust art and music program. The Montessori implementation at Evergreen is unmatched in this part of Montgomery County. Evergreen School is truly a gem. You should definitely put it on your list of schools to visit when considering preschools, kindergarten and/or elementary schools.

I give my highest and most heartfelt recommendation to the Family Academy of Bethesda. My son has…read morebeen here since he was just three months old and stayed until almost three years old, when unfortunately we had to move away due to work relocation. If it weren't for that, we would have loved for him to stay here as long as possible. It's hard to put into words how incredible this place has been for our family. From the days when he could barely lift his head, to learning to walk, talk, sing, and share stories about his day, we've watched him grow into a happy, curious, and confident little boy--all thanks to the loving care and nurturing environment of Family Academy. He not only learned language and knowledge, but also good manners and a true love of learning.The teachers are absolutely amazing--kind, patient, and so easy to communicate with. My son is a slow and picky eater, yet they always gave him extra time and gentle encouragement. They care for each child as if they were their own. The administration team is just as wonderful; they know every child by name and engage with them warmly every single day.What makes Family Academy so special is not only the quality of education but the genuine love and attention they give to every child. The environment encourages exploration, creativity, and curiosity about everything in the world. I could see every day how happy my son was here.I am deeply grateful for everything the Family Academy has given to our son and to our family. This school is truly a treasure in the community, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly to any parent.

So much love for the Family Academy. Our son attended here for years, starting from the time he was…read more6 months old. Each classroom was led by caring, creative teachers. Under the center's care, my son truly blossomed. Well before we expected, he was singing songs to us, identifying letters, counting, and more. And most indicative of this center's awesomeness--my son was always so happy to go to school. It also meant a lot to me that the staff and teachers made genuine, impactful efforts to include our family's culture alongside mainstream culture, for example welcoming us to send in books about our holidays, directly engage the class in activities, and share ideas for the teachers to use. Would recommend Family Academy to anyone!!

Oneness-Family School is fantastic. Our child is a currently attending and just LOVES the school…read more Our child has been in elementary school in two classrooms ("Arbor" and "Academy"), and has had excellent experience with the teachers- all of them are competent, supportive and kind. Our child loves going to school, loves learning and the academics, built amazing social skills and confidence, and we feel the school truly supported our child's development in every way. PE is taken seriously and engaging. Language programs are intense, tailored to the kids' levels and very strong. Art and music are taught by subject specialists and amazing. The extracurricular activities such as the annual musical (such as "Newsies" or "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory") are also outstanding. The musical rehearsals take place throughout the year, have a end-of-year public performances, and offer even younger children opportunities to participate in challenging, fun activities that prepare them well for public speaking or debate.

Oneness Family School provides a nurturing Montessori environment that fosters independence,…read morecuriosity, and academic growth. My children in the Moon Room and Arbor thrive with caring teachers who support their learning and development.

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.

I wanted to share my experience with Julia Brown School regarding my daughter's time there…read more Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing and left us feeling that the environment was not supportive of helping children adjust and thrive. When my daughter was placed in a new classroom, she had been there for less than a full day before we began receiving calls asking us to pick her up because she was "not listening to instructions." As any parent knows, transitions to a new classroom can be challenging for young children. It typically takes time for them to feel comfortable with new teachers, classmates, and expectations. Instead of allowing her a reasonable adjustment period or working with us on strategies to help her settle in, the school seemed irritated by the situation and quick to remove her from the classroom. We were hoping the staff would demonstrate patience, professionalism, and a child-centered approach--giving her at least a week or two to adapt to the new environment. Unfortunately, that level of support and understanding was not demonstrated. Repeated calls to pick her up after such a short time in the classroom made it feel like the priority was convenience rather than helping a child succeed. Every child deserves educators who are willing to guide them through transitions with patience and care. We had hoped for a more supportive and professional approach from the school in ensuring that our child had the opportunity to adjust and thrive.

We've had nothing but a fantastic experience at JBS Silver Spring. Ms. Jones is absolutely perfect…read moreto lead this campus, we're so grateful for her leadership and kindness. The teachers are phenomenal and the campus is clean and neat. School communications are clear and prompt, there's always someone there to answer questions or concerns. One of my favorite parts of JBS Silver Spring is the community. We have met life-long friends both for the kids and us parents. Often when a child leaves JBS Silver Spring, we stay in touch with the family since the kids build such a close bond. I can't imagine us being anywhere else, it's truly our dream school come true.