We had a couple years of positive experiences but something has changed dramatically recently. I…read morecould detail my many minor frustrations with the lack of communication and what seems to be intentional deceit with moving students between classes without notifying parents, but I feel the two major incidents that caused us to leave will speak for themselves: In the last week and a half my daughter was first directly given a known allergen by a staff member, causing an ER visit and extremely stressful day for my whole family. To be clear, this was not an accidental exposure - she was handed a cup of milk despite having a well-documented allergy to milk. Yesterday, my daughter was sent home with dried feces caked on the back of her shirt from a BM that occurred at 10 AM. She was walking around all day with a significant amount of feces on her. Based on the fingerprints and smudges she was touching it frequently, so it is fair to assume that everything she touched and even the other children she interacted with were exposed to the potential bacteria and illnesses known to be in feces. When I called to address both issues their response essentially amounted to 'mistakes happen.' Obviously this was extremely upsetting given these two incidents so close together, which clearly indicates a larger issue. After a tense but professional phone call with the owner I was told my daughter was no longer allowed to attend, effective immediately. Luckily we were already making plans since we didn't feel she was safe there anyway, but I was still appalled that rather than bear responsibility they chose to dismiss it. I am truly fearful for every student in that center. I don't know what it is happening but there is a clear lack of appropriate management and it is putting kids' well being at risk.

I can't say enough about how wonderful The Learning Bee and its staff have been for us as parents…read moreand for our daughter. She started there at three months and is almost two years old now. Every day, she surprises us with how much she's learned: letters, words (English, Spanish, and sign language), colors, animals- and she genuinely enjoys it. Sometimes, I have to work to entice her to leave! As two working parents with often opposing schedules, the on site chef is a major convenience as it leaves one less thing for us to worry about. The staff is warm, patient, kind, fun, and engage the kids in a variety of activities to keep them learning and having fun. They readily chat with me about her day and answer any questions I may have. I get daily reports about what she's learning, eating, dsiaper changes and potty training, naps, and loads of fun pictures! She's not always an angel and they apply patience, thoughtful boundaries, and kindness in helping her learn the appropriate behaviors. I had to chime in and improve the rating as one person had a different experience eight years ago and gave one star, but we truly value this business and wanted to share our experience.

We love Taney Ave Kindercare! They love and care for my daughter as if she were their own! Great…read morestaff and I'm constantly impressed with what my daughter has learned- even in the tots and two year old classrooms! So excited to bring our second child here soon too!

Sending our first child to a daycare was definitely an anxiety-ridden experience. When we toured…read moreKindercare, everyone was so kind and knowledgeable. After touring at least 8 other daycares, we chose to go with Taney Ave. The location was perfect for us and the cost even better. Let me start by saying that Kindercare on Taney Avenue has been one of the best places for us and for our son. Every single teacher knows our name, and always greets us with a smile. When we drop our son off and he decides to have a tantrum, they immediately know what to do to make sure he is smiling within 30 seconds. We are kept up-to-date on his experience during the day and even get to see pictures of his activities. When we were having trouble transitioning him over from purees to solid foods, Kindercare helped us make the transition so much easier. He gets outside time and loves playing with the other children. He loves his teachers too! For a kid who is going through stranger danger phase, I've never seen him run to anyone like he does Ms. Vicky and Ms. Eva (besides our family). In situations where there is a problem (sickness, emergency, etc) Kindercare immediately informs us, even if he fell over and scraped his knee. We are always the first to know within less than a half hour of the situation. They keep us updated through phone call, email, and their app. If they are concerned at any time for his health, they are very straightforward about the situation. I have to say I appreciate that considering how much more experience they have than I do. I am grateful for every teacher and director at Kindercare on Taney Avenue and we will be so glad to see our son grow with them. Thank you all for making this a wonderful experience.

We have had such a wonderful experience with La Petite Academy on Himes Avenue! From the caring…read moreteachers to the welcoming atmosphere, it is clear that the staff genuinely care about the children and want them to succeed. The teachers are patient, attentive, and truly take the time to get to know each child. Our child has grown so much socially, emotionally, and academically, and we have been so impressed with the learning experiences and preparation for the next stage of school. We also really appreciate the communication with families. Being able to receive updates throughout the day gives us such peace of mind and makes us feel connected to our child's experience even when we can't be there. Most importantly, our child is HAPPY to go to school! Seeing them excited to see their teachers and friends each morning means everything. La Petite Himes Avenue has created a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and feel loved. We are so grateful to the entire Himes Avenue team and would absolutely recommend this school to families looking for quality childcare and early education in Frederick!

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.

I am a real germaphobe and a nurse so I'm a hard critic. I went with my husband to donate blood and…read morethe staff was all extremely polite and courteous. This office is busy and they seem to know what they're doing. The reason I'm not giving it five stars is because Their cleaning seemed a little lax for my liking. The receptionist asked us to take a seat and not stand as I had requested, I intern asked if I could wash the seat off before I sat in it as someone had just left it. I also think the cleaning of the donation beds should be better in between clients. The one tech asked me why I cared so much and I told him there was a pandemic and I am a nurse and I care. I think they were glad when I left.

Having recently relocated to MD from CA, I was excited to find a place to call my regular donation…read morecenter out here. I usually participated in drives out in CA since there aren't many freestanding centers such as this one that are open everyday. This place and the staff are amazing and inviting. The center is clean and comfortable, and they go out of their way to make me feel appreciated for giving both my time and blood. I donated platelets for the first time ever at this center and that went very well. Though it is a two arm procedure that takes a few hours, the kind staff covered me in blankets and put on a movie for me with headphones. I also donated double red (power red) blood for the first time at this location and the staff were very attentive and helpful with that donation as well. Keep up the good work!

This review is long overdue. Our kiddo has been attending The First Horizon Daycare for the last…read moretwo years, since she was 12 weeks old. Ms. Amina and her team pour so much love and dedication into each child who enters their daycare. Our little one loves going to daycare every day. She's learned so much and flourishes there. Placing our daughter at The First Horizon Daycare is one of the best things we could have done for our family. Her little brother will be joining soon as well. Thank you, Ms. Amina and Team!

I started sewing with Beth about seven years ago. She has taught me SO much! I have made gorgeous…read morejackets, coats, suit jackets, bags, blankets and so much more. One of my favorite things about her, other than she is an enjoyable person to be around, is her ability to problem solve. Because I am always changing patterns last minute or making mistakes or using fabrics not recommended for particular projects and she is just cool, calm and collected and gets my project to where it needs to be. Beth has taught me how to finish my projects like the high fashion and couture designers. I need my fabric patterns to match and she is so patient and meticulous with the details I obsess about. I absolutely love sewing, thanks to Beth. Her studio is my home away from home.

Cristi's a wonderful teacher! my son has improved his reading SO MUCH in only a few months. Cristi…read moreis such a giving person, and super accommodating. Not only she's the best teacher but she is also and wonderful human being who cares deeply about her students and their families. We adore Cristi!

I was referred to Kimes tutoring when my daughter was in kinder and showing signs of trouble in her…read morereading, I'm so glad we have came to Cristi, she has been amazing in working with my daughter and seen the potential that her teachers weren't at that time. She has such a positive energy that makes my daughter eager to attend and feel great about her progress..of course the prizes and money earned during and at the end of session help too lol but she knows just how to keep my daughter engaged! Now with the Pandemic she is offering virtual meets which has been so helpful and convenient. I look forward to keeping my daughter with her and watching how far she will take her reading.