We had a great experience at Frederick Country Day! Our oldest Daughter went there as well several…read moreyears ago and our youngest just finished her last year there. We love the Montessori teaching! Thank you to the Teachers and Staff for a great experience - we will miss you!

The management is very disorganized and there is a lack of communication between the employees. One…read moreperson will tell you one thing, and then another person will tell you something else. In the 2 years that my son attended he had 3 different teachers which did not promote a great deal of consistency in his care. Warning: if your child ever has an accident you will promptly be informed that, if they were declared "potty trained", the center staff are not required to assist them. No accidents allowed here!

The teachers and directors at this Kindercare are amazing! Lots of creative and fun activities and…read morethey show our kids so much love. They truly care!

My two-year-old has attended daycare here for almost a year. The staff is warm and engaging, and…read moreour daughter has been consistently well cared for. We attend part time, but the staff has always been accommodating when we need to increase the number of days she attends. She's made wonderful friends with the other children there, has been hitting her developmental milestones beautifully, and I couldn't be happier.

My son loves Circle of Life Preschool. The teacher, Ms. Sarah, is wonderful and goes above and…read morebeyond for the children and their families. The school is very affordable and the small classroom size is great for COVID safety.

Our preschooler looks forward to attending the Circle of Life COOP everyday, and she especially…read moreloves Miss Sue. She is warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring with children. We've noticed our preschooler has been thriving well since we switched her over to CLC from a local Montessori school. If you are looking to be directly involved in your child's education while working alongside with other like-minded parents while keeping the cost of tuition reasonable, CLC would be perfect for you!

I had 2 of my children attend the Goddard School in Urbana over the course of the last 2 years. It…read morestarted out great & wonderful, the upbeat of the teachers and the kids loving the School. However, as time has worn on, it seems like the true colors of the school has shown themselves. The owners of the School (in particular Jill) seems to be all about the money. I don't understand how they can justify increasing the costs each & every single year (when they already charge an arm and a leg for tuition across the board) & they say it's due to them losing their talented teachers to the local Public Schools. Jill thinks throwing more & more money at the Teachers will make them want to stay at Goddard. I think the reality is why don't you create a better culture and focus more on the environment for the Teachers to be happy in. They even created a Kindergarten program for the first time this year. Instead of the classroom being located inside of the building, they added a Trailer outside of the building next to the Playground. It seemed as though the class was totally separate from the School itself (literally & figuratively). There were also many times throughout the year when we received conflicting messages/emails between the Goddard School & the Kindergarten classroom on different activities & events. At times, this caused us confusion and many emails/phone calls to the school to determine what was really going on. If you are looking for a quality Pre-School located in Urbana, I would HIGHLY recommend going with Kid's Villa Learning Center. Save yourself the money & the headaches

This is our little one's first year at Goddard (Urbana) and we could not be more please. I thought…read moremoving to a new town and a new school would be a bit overwhelming for her, but with Goddard's help she took it all in stride. They embraced our little granddaughter and the responsibility for her learning care with all the gusto we could hope for in those charged with caring for her for a significant part of her day. Now five, she gets up each day knowing and excited that something new and different awaits her. Learning is everywhere and concern for her well being is front and center. Be it their attentiveness to her numerous allergies or their proactive eye towards seeing that she is in the right level and with the right classmates so that she continues to be challenged, the school is a great fit for our always curious grand baby. An added bonus has been the daily sharing by email of her progress as she navigates a balance of guided work and learning play that the curriculum affords each student. I'm confident she has been well served and will be more than kindergarten ready in the fall, but her time at Goddard will not have ended there. Being just steps away from her new primary school, we will be taking advantage of Goddard's before and after care program giving us the reassurance that she has a safe and nurturing place to get homework out of the way and be with friends until we come to collect her. We've never had second thought about enrolling her.

My daughter is finishing her second year at Hagerstown Children's School, and she has learned so…read moremuch! She has been reading since she turned 4 and can talk with authority about her favorite planets, dinosaurs, and continents. She is very independent, so the Montessori model of "follow the child" is a good fit for her. This year she began to manifest some struggles with emotional and sensory regulation, and her teachers (Ms. Susan and Ms. Allie) and the staff (Ms, Heather and Ms. Brenda) have been very patient, supportive, and creative as we work on these challenges with them and other caregivers. We are so grateful for their love and concern for her wellbeing, not only now but in preparing her to move into public school for kindergarten. Thank you, HCS!

If your wondering if HCS is the right fit for your child, go no further! Hagerstown Children's…read moreSchool has gone above and beyond our expectations. From the Administration to the Teachers and the new amazing facility, you will not be disappointed. Our girls have been attending HCS for a total of 5 years. HCS has done a wonderful job preparing them for kindergarten as well as nurturing the life skills they need to be independent. Take a tour today, your children are going to love it here!

As a grandparent picking up my grandson there I would say the teaching staff was always lovely. I…read morewill also say to their detriment is that La Petite is concerned about their money first and foremost . My daughter gave a full time tuition. They made her sign a paper stating when the child would be dropped off/ picked up even though her work schedule was variable weekly ... and they knew that. If she arrived later than the time they made her state then they wouldn't allowy grandson to attend that day.,. Even though they received full time tuition. I quickly leadned that they did that to observe only necessary teacher - student ratios to pay the least hourly teacher wages possible. Also, many times at the end of the day, your child would be in another classroom because they had already sent your child's classroom teacher home and put them with another teacher until uou arrived .... Also to save them money. Management seems nice but is not transparent at ALL. Be wary. Get what you pay for and be sure to ask about full time tuition and open hours . Bonus : They also like to send kids home for any health reason they can imagine.

It is difficult as a parent to drop your child off and go to work. I'm sure many of us would love…read moreto stay at home. I can honestly say that I am beyond grateful for the family we have found at La Petite. The staff and teachers care. They love my daughter, they nurture her, they are shaping her to be a wonderful human during some of the most important developmental years of her life. It brings me joy to know that when she's not with me I can rest assured that she is still being loved and cared for by people who want to see her be happy and succeed in life. This place is an extension of home. I will be forever in their debt for helping me raise such a great kid.

If you're looking for a school where your child is truly known, loved, and challenged to grow, La…read morePetite Academy of Spring Ridge is it. From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel the difference. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of positive energy. The teachers don't just "watch" the children -- they genuinely connect with them. They take time to understand each child's personality, learning style, and needs. You can see the care in the way they greet families, the patience they show in the classrooms, and the excitement they bring to learning every single day. The curriculum is engaging and thoughtfully planned. My child comes home talking about science experiments, new vocabulary words, art projects, and friendships they're building. It's the perfect balance of structured learning and playful exploration. The classrooms are clean, organized, and inviting, and safety is clearly a top priority. The leadership team is responsive, professional, and truly invested in both the children and the families. Communication is consistent, transparent, and reassuring -- which gives such peace of mind as a parent. If you're considering enrolling, don't wait. This is more than just childcare -- it's a community. Choosing La Petite Academy of Spring Ridge has been one of the best decisions we've made for our family.

We had a wonderful experience! Our daughter was happy, nurtured, and challenged in the best ways…read more Communication was excellent between the school and parents. The teachers are experienced and dedicated. The environment is warm. Could not have asked for better! I have an older daughter who went to a local Goddard and I feel bad she didn't get this experience.

Absolutely blown away by the care and support shown at GVMS. My child loves it here and it's been…read moreso wonderful seeing her flourish under the care of professional Montessori trained teachers and grow her independence and interest in academics! I really believe in the Montessori method and what it can do for children. She started at 2 years old and attended until she was 5. All of the staff are very hands on and there's such a community that feels safe and inclusive. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a Montessori experience for their child