We first discovered Wee Lad and Lassie as a summer program for my toddler daughters while they were…read moreattending the sister school (A Child's Garden, with a younger starting age) in our town, Severna Park. All summer classes are held at Wee Lad, and our girls had wonderful experiences the past two summers. The school has a huge, fenced backyard playground, and the classes make excellent use of it, weather permitting. My older daughter now attends the pre-K during the regular school year, and has continued to take huge strides in early learning. The teachers keep the lessons fun. The staff and team work with families to offer schedules that seem to be more flexible than the other schools that I considered before choosing Wee Lad. The school has been excellent to work with in regards to food allergies and maintaining the safety of my child.

Without doubt , a superlative program. We have had 3 children at this school and their summer…read moreschool programs over the past 12 years and they do an amazing job. The owner Lisa is always available and helpful, the director Laurie always does a top notch job and the teachers are wonderful. All are caring and compassionate and have a real passion for early development and learning. Our kids have been very prepared for the rigorous private school they have gone into after graduation. We will miss Wee Lad and A Child's Garden and we shall always remember with fondness the good times and superb education my kids had there. One of the few things I recommend without reservation.

The Learning Tree Daycare has been an absolute blessing for our family. Both of my children…read moreattended - my daughter from ages 2 to 4 and my son from 1 to 2 - and I cannot recommend them enough. From day one, the teachers at Learning Tree made my somewhat shy child feel safe, loved, and encouraged. My daughter had a speech delay, and the patience, support, and encouragement she received there helped her so so much. They don't just focus on academics or rigid schedules; they teach kindness, social skills, and everyday life lessons that are just as important as ABCs and 123s at this stage. More than anything, the kids are genuinely *LOVED* - and that makes all the difference. As a working parent, I truly could not have had my career without the trust and peace of mind that Learning Tree provided. They are very reasonably priced, and the new (in 2025) owners and management of the building are just as wonderful as the teachers - professional, kind, and supportive. In 2025 they did a ton of renovations with all brand new floors, classroom toys & supplies, and a brand new outdoor playground with a new fence. Payment is simple and stress-free through their online portal, and the app they use makes communication effortless. Getting pictures and videos throughout the day was such a gift...it warmed my heart to see my kids smiling, playing, and learning in real time. They use a key fob system to enter the building and you have to go through multiple check-points, it is very safe. Before finding Learning Tree, we tried other daycare options in Annapolis that felt cold, too strict, and more like a prison for toddlers than a nurturing environment. Learning Tree was the complete opposite - warm, family-oriented, and rooted in decades of experience. The teachers are unmatched, which is why they've been trusted by families for over 30 years. At the end of the day, these are children - they don't need to learn rocket science, they need to feel LOVED, supported and SAFE. Special shoutouts to Miss Yolanda and Miss Dominique, who went above and beyond every single day. Their dedication, warmth, and love are the heart of the Learning Tree community. If you're looking for a daycare that understands what children need, and will genuinely take care of them as if they were their own - then The Learning Tree is it. I cannot recommend them enough!

I can't say enough good things about our experience with The Learning Tree. From the moment we…read morewalked in, it just felt right. The teachers greet our daughter by name each morning, and it's clear they truly care about each child as an individual. She's come home each day brimming with stories, songs, and new things she's learned--not to mention the adorable art projects we now have proudly displayed all over the house. Watching her blossom socially and emotionally in such a nurturing space has been so reassuring. She's made real friendships and grown in confidence, and I credit so much of that to the gentle, encouraging environment this preschool provides. Communication with the staff has been amazing too--thoughtful updates, photos, and genuine interest in how she's doing. It's one thing to know your child is safe... it's another to know she's truly happy. This place gives us that peace of mind every single day.

Both of my children went through Bright Beginning from ages 2-5. I can't recommend it enough. The…read moreteachers go above and beyond for the kids and treat them like their own. My children were perfectly prepared for kindergarten and still talk about their teachers years later

Both of my children went here from ages 2-5. We were SO incredibly lucky to have this wonderful…read morefacility in our neighborhood. All of the staff are beyond amazing, and they hardly ever have turnover. The director, Whitney is so accommodating and is always very calm. Both of my children were well cared for, loved, and they learned so much and couldn't wait to go every day. The parent-teacher communication with their app exceeds expectations. Would 10/10 recommend Bright Beginning in Crownsville.

My kids have been with Pam from the very beginning. She is patient, kind and treats her crew like…read morethey're her own. We could tell from the initial interview that she has been doing this for so long that it just comes as second nature to her. I know when I drop my kids off every day that they are at their home away from home and we couldn't ask for a better provider!

From the owner: I am a member of the Anne Arundel County Family Child Care Association, Inc…read more (AACFCCA,INC.),Maryland State Family Child Care Association (MSFCCA), and Maryland Nutritional Food Program. I have acquired CPR & First Aid Certifications, SIDS Training and have completed six hours of emergency prepareness training, as well as Developmental Screening certified. I attend over 12 hours a year in continuing education.

amazing center with great teachers and a wonderful administrative team. five stars for Staff,…read moreCurricula, resources, playground, and stellar communication

Bay Country has been like a second home to my family for the last 12 years. I have had three…read morechildren complete the program, with a fourth graduating from Pre-K in May. The staff has always been responsive to my needs and concerns, and my children have been very happy there. The older children love to go back and visit when they can!