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!

This is a private, Christian Pre-K-10 school located in Howard County, and run by the Seventh Day…read moreAdventist Church. Class sizes are small, usually around 18 children per teacher plus a classroom assistant. Before and after-school care is available for a very modest charge, and allows parents to drop children off as early as 6am and pick them up again as late as 6pm. My daughter has attended since Pre-K, and all of her teachers have been wonderful and caring. Tuition is incredibly reasonable for the calibur of education provided, and there is a limited amount of financial aid available. There is no reason for us to consider the much more expensive private schools in the area when Atholton Adventist Academy is so great.

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.

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!

Wonderful school with loving teachers that truly care about their students. The whole community is…read morethe best, and they get to express their love of God and learn about him without repercussions like public school. I highly recommend this school!!

They know kids so well. Amazing school for early childhood and all the teachers seems to be so…read morenice.

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.

Nurturing Nest is a magical place. You can feel how much the children are loved and valued. Every…read moreelement of the environment is well thought out. The MONTESSORI mission imbues every decision. My three little guys have benefited immeasurably from their time here both academically and in terms of emotional/social development. They have a respect and kindness toward their peers that is almost part of the air they breathe here. Handshakes and hugs and "using words" are second nature. I'm also grateful for all the parent education activities and excellent teacher communication. Teachers respond to emails within a day with tailored suggestions for individual children. Best of all, Nurturing Nest is more than a daycare - it's a community of families and educators. This is a very small school, so the waitlist is real. Get on early! Absolutely worth the wait!

Nurturing Nest is a wonderful school and community. Our daughter has been there for over a year…read moreand has grown leaps and bounds in her confidence, language and life skills. We are amazed and so incredibly thankful for her wonderful teachers. Their communication is wonderful and you can really tell they care about each child.

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.