A List Driving Academy

2.3 mi

Beltway Driving school is Amazing!! They are extremely thorough with teaching us the machanism of…read morethe car and the importance of safety while driving. They are great with making sure you are equipped with all things driving!

I would reccomend this driving academy to anyone! The facilities are clean and organized, beverages…read moreare offered and its a very relaxed learning environment. Mr. Jones and Ms. Lita are the best, they're both really funny instructors that give constructive criticism without making you feel unintelligent . It turns out that me and another guy in my class scheduled our driving test on the same day around the same time and on the day of the test, both of us were the only ones that passed our test out of the other teenagers on the course (you can watch other drivers while waiting in line for your turn). My twin sister also went here and she passed her test the first time, too. You won't regret learning at Beltway!

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Gregs Driving School - Severna Park

3.4

(18 reviews)

10.0 mi

My daughter was very nervous about going to driving school. Her instructor Miss Gina at the Capitol…read moreHeights location is Wonderful!!! Miss Gina was very patient with my daughter her nurturing personality made her feel at ease. My daughter will never forget what she learned in class her scenarios where very informative and helpful. Now she is confident she will pass her driving test. As a parent I feel like I left my daughter in great hands with Greg's Driving School. I highly recommend Greg's their service is commendable.

The facility itself was clean, well-maintained, and the overall service was good. However, my…read moreexperience at check-in left a negative impression. The front desk employee, who I later learned is also the Customer Service Manager, was very rude and unprofessional. When I arrived, I was greeted with a sarcastic "Yes?" instead of a welcoming greeting. Throughout the interaction, the tone felt dismissive and unfriendly, which was disappointing considering this person represents customer service leadership. While the rest of my experience at the facility was positive, the lack of professionalism at the front desk significantly impacted my first impression.

Arrive Alive Driving School

3.0

3.3 mi

Lack of customer service, does not disclosure the hidden rules until after class starts. Rude,…read moreunprofessional instructor. For the price you pay, you shouldn't have to guess at the process.

Two of my younger siblings have attended this driving school, and I can say they do a great job…read morepreparing a potential driver for the road. From start to finish they take care of the student driver and make sure they are well prepare for the driving exam and more importantly the road. Great Service !!

Drive Rite Driving School

3.8

(5 reviews)

12.7 mi

Great driving instructors. Mr.Brandon taught me the best reverse parking strategy thats simple and…read morefoolproof.

Do not have an issue with the classroom or driving instruction. I do have a problem with the school…read morerefusing to pick up and drop off at my residence. I am located 2 miles from the school location, and they have to drive past my house to get to the school, but they still refuse to drop off. Unhelpful staff and very poor communication regarding appointments.

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Drive Smart Academy

3.0

7.0 mi

I sent my son to drive smart. The instructors were good, and everything went well. The price was…read morecompetitive. A great driving school - register now if you need to become a licensed driver.

DO NOT TRUST THEM WITH YOUR TAG & TITLE SERVICES! I went to them to get my car titled in January…read morehoping to simplify the process. I should have just went to the MVA. Months later, while attempting to fix an issue with my car, I ran into some difficulty with fixing the relatively simple issue online. So I go into the MVA and attempt to use the kiosk so that I can scan my registration to no avail. Upon speaking to an attendant at the MVA I learn that the reason for my issue is that my title DOESN'T EXIST due to the fact that the required paperwork was never sent over. At which point, I return to Drive Smart hoping to fix this little mix up only to initially have the staff insist that I must not have used their services so its not their problem. Once they actually deigned to look however, they discovered that this was, in fact, a title that they had issued. They then claimed that it probably wasn't their fault but they would resend the information so I let it slide and went about my life. And then I receive a letter from the MVA concerning the first issue so I go back in (believing my titling issues should be resolved) and attempt to correct the issue, which proves impossible for THE SAME REASON. I call them again, still patient, and they insist they will be sending the information over, calling the mva, whatever is necessary to fix the issue. Fast forward a few months. It's time to renew my registration and to that, the initial issue must be fixed. I go in again. Once again, I am told that the required documentation was never sent through. I STILL don't have a title. I call him back to have him again instead that it's not his fault, it's that of the MVA. Not once have I received an apology for this error nor any proof that he is doing what he says he is. Save yourself some time and a headache and just go to the MVA. It will be annoying but it you'll at least get the service you're paying for.

Go Driving School

3.0

3.4 mi

At 6:34 PM your driver instructor must like was speeding down Millstream Dr in Bowie MD doing at 45…read moreto 50 mph. Well over the speed limit DO NOT TRUST THEM TO TEACH SAFE DRIVING WITH YOUR CHILD.

Great Training, was very helpful in the process of me taking my drivers test for my provisionals,…read morepassed with little effort because of clear instructions and great criticism.

Tag and Title Boutique

3.7

(3 reviews)

18.9 mi

Do not trust this business; they tried to scam me, and I had to go through UHaul to get my money…read moreback. I went to Tag and Title Boutique to drop off my U-Haul reservation. I left the car clean and thought everything was fine. The next day I was charged an $100 cleaning fee. I called because I thought it was a mistake, but I was told I dumped trash behind the business, and people had seen me and recorded me. That was impossible since I did not dump any trash. My U-Haul was to bring large furniture to my new apartment there were never even any trash bags in the truck. I asked to review the footage and was told it would be sent to me. It's been four days, and I have not received any footage, just photos of trash bags nowhere near where I left my truck. I asked the woman on the phone to review the footage, as I was certain I hadn't dumped any trash, but she refused. I had to go through UHaul to get my money back, and I never received any apology or acknowledgment that I was accused of something I did not do and then charged.

keisha was amazing. I was in and out. she is fri and professional. I highly recommend her. she…read moregreeted me with a warm smile and made my experience smooth and easy!

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NOSIRI Empowerment Center

(1 review)

0.3 mi

Dr. nosiri is amazing. In just a few sessions she completely changed my mindset about public…read morespeaking. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Public Speaking Classes, Self Esteem Counseling, Confidence Coaching, Interview Skills Training,…read morePublic Speaking Training, Presentation Skills Lessons, Self Esteem Workshops, Public Speaking Courses, Family Communication Coaching, Counselor, Consultant

Public Speaking Training Coaching for Adults and Youth

Kids Public Speaking Coaching Training Classes

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Self Esteem Counselor for Kids in DC and Maryland

Children Of America Bowie

3.5

(41 reviews)

2.3 mi

In response to the owner's reply: it seems this company always has an excuse for the way COA…read moreChildcare is run. The director was fully aware of what was happening--that's the most troubling part. Even with cameras in place, it's clear the higher-ups aren't reviewing them, or else they would have seen multiple incidents: a teacher left alone with seven infants, and even a school-age child placed in the infant classroom. These are not minor mistakes--these are serious violations. It's no surprise that parents are withdrawing their children for reasons just like this. I personally know several parents who are urgently looking for new childcare to get their children out of this center. How this place continues to operate while violating so many rules is beyond me. Parents, please be aware--this company shows a disturbing lack of accountability. Their response is nothing more than excuses piled on top of excuses, as if we don't have the ability to screen-record or screenshot proof directly from the cameras.

The reviews for this center are extremely misleading and appear to come largely from friends or…read moreassociates of the staff. My child no longer attends this daycare, and I'm writing not only from my own experience but also on behalf of parents I personally know who are actively searching for new childcare because they are trying to remove their infants from this facility. I genuinely do not understand how this center is still operating. Staff turnover is constant, and it's not hard to see why. Employees are treated poorly, and I have never encountered a daycare that does not allow staff to leave the building at all during their lunch breaks. Expecting employees to remain inside all day without fresh air or a real break is unreasonable and contributes directly to burnout and high turnover. Another major concern is supervision. There have been instances where a school bus driver was watching infants, despite not being a certified classroom teacher. That alone should raise serious red flags for any parent. Illness is also a recurring issue. Children are frequently sick, and it's clear why toys are not properly cleaned. They are simply put away and reused the next day. When concerns are raised, parents are met with nothing but excuses and deflection rather than accountability. This center puts on a polished front when it's time to enroll new families, but once you're in, the reality is very different. The fact that they continue enrolling children despite being severely understaffed speaks volumes. It is evident that profit is being prioritized over safety, staffing, and basic care standards. Let's not mention the treatment of the kids. Being left to cry in their cribs and you can't really blame all of the teachers there are maybe two good ones! But when they are overwhelmed and have way too many infants it's only but so much they can do. The staff to child ratio is never right which is a complete violation! I have also had former employees confide in me about the treatment they experienced while working here, which only further confirmed my concerns. At the end of the day, all I can say is this: don't let the reviews or the director fool you. What you're promised is not what you get. Unfortunately, many parents don't realize this until they've already enrolled. I'm already expecting a response filled with excuses and a complete lack of accountability, because that is the pattern here. This is exactly how concerns are handled nothing ever gets fixed. Parents are met with excuse after excuse, denial, and deflection instead of real solutions or meaningful change! This also appears to be a broader pattern across multiple Children of America locations, not just this one. When the focus becomes how many children can be enrolled rather than staffing appropriately, maintaining safety standards, and having a genuine interest in the well-being of the children, these issues are bound to happen. Unfortunately, that seems to be exactly what's going on here! Everything feels like a front for parents. The director is known for minimizing concerns, downplaying serious issues, and attempting to "smooth things over" to save face rather than actually addressing the root of the problems. Safety concerns are brushed aside, staffing shortages are normalized, and accountability is avoided all in the name of maintaining enrollment numbers.

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Impressionable Years Child Care Center

3.4

(37 reviews)

2.5 mi

The sad story of impressionable years daycare can be compared to the story of a beloved bakery…read morethat, at one time, baked every cake from scratch and with care, only to compromise the quality of their product because they scaled the business to an extent that the quality that was once associated with the business was impossible to maintain. It's a common story, one that could be avoided by tempering growth until the business has a chance to scale with the increase in business. This maintains product quality while also adapting the methodology to serve more customers. It's a difficult process that many businesses fail to account for, which is why we see once-great businesses close their doors when better options become available. A once-great daycare that has grown to the point where the quality of the education and supervision the kids receive has become substandard. My family has had a long history with Impressionable Years. Once owned by parents, now passed down to their daughter. The parents built this company from the ground up. The population cap was low in those days, and the parent owners were on top of their game. The employees were of high quality, the owners were always there, and the collaboration between the parent and the center was easy, streamlined, and productive. That is no longer the case. My three children went through Impressionable Years, and I lament that my third child did not receive the same standard as my older two did. When dropping my child off, teachers are commonly too busy talking amongst themselves or doomscrolling on their phones. Most teachers won't even look up from their phones when acknowledging your presence. This can only communicate that this practice is tolerated. The feedback you receive from the school will commonly be short-handed and unhelpful. I can forgive this for most things because when you have a class of 20 children, I don't expect a fully articulated essay on my kids' day. This becomes an issue, however, when your child doesn't meet the center's expectations. They will berate you with short-handed comments (that are pre-written) that say your child made terrible choices that day. But here is the main issue with the center: when you push for specifics, you will commonly get the cold shoulder. The owner of the establishment (Courtney) makes high-level decisions and then blames her mother when she knows the outcome will be controversial or is not justifiable given the student handbook. Her Mother handed over the business to her almost 2 years ago. A director who deflects responsibility is a giant red flag. When my child was dismissed from the daycare for "bad behavior," I asked for the video footage so I could see what happened (this was denied). I asked for specifics on what happened, but when Courtney kept deflecting, and I kept pressing her, she hung up on me and then refused to pick up the phone again. If you take nothing else away from this, then highlight this part. If you ask basic questions about your child, they will crash out because you don't buy the narrative that they are giving to you. The reason they can't give you specifics is that your child will not be adequately supervised. The teachers are too busy on their phones, talking on their phones (please count how many ear buds are actively in the ears of the teachers when dropping your kids off), and the center is removed from any responsibility because they can kick your kids at anytime with no notice. There are other problems as well: They commonly send employees home when the student population doesn't justify their presence. Yet, you have to pay full tuition whether your kids show up or not. This is a predatory practice that seeks to maximize profits while causing inconvenience to parents. This little flaw will show itself when they put your kids in a room that is developmentally inappropriate for your child due to "staffing problems," because the room's population didn't meet the standard for them to pay someone to be there all day. Impressionable Years was a great daycare. It is no longer. This is what happens when something is given to someone who doesn't have to earn it. The quality of this place has been run into the ground. And even though the cake you get isn't quite what it used to be, you should, as a parent, ask yourself what you are paying for, and whether the management is competent and coherent in their ability to communicate to parents. All of which this place lacks.

I had a very disappointing experience, there isn't genuine concern for the overall well-being of…read morethe children. Incidents involving children occurs. Ms. Kiara displays unprofessional behavior. She allows personal relationships to interfere with her professional responsibilities, creating conflicts that negatively impact the daycare environment and, ultimately, the children. Her involvement of personal relationships with male parents at the workplace is inappropriate, and her communication with parents is disrespectful and lacking professionalism. Do not send your kids here Additionally, Ms. Carrie as well in particular, spoke to me in a very disrespectful and inappropriate manner regarding my child. Her tone was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional, very aggressive which is unacceptable when addressing a parent's concerns and down talking children; racism has occurred at this daycare as well. Parents should feel safe, informed, and respected when entrusting others with their children. Unfortunately, that was not my experience at this daycare. Stay away and stay aware. It's surprising because it's a very good location in Crofton it's the staff that is unprofessional and my child felt as though they were treating others better than my child, unfair and poorly.

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Right Start Academy

4.6

(22 reviews)

5.8 mi

When I was looking for a daycare/preschool for my daughter, I chose Right Start Academy based on…read morethe wonderful reviews, and I'm so glad I did. My daughter started in the summer of 2025, and we've had a great experience ever since. The facility feels bright, welcoming, and spacious the moment you walk in. The hallways are always nicely decorated, and the classrooms are clean and inviting with colorful children's artwork. Her teachers are truly caring, attentive, and thoughtful of each child's individual needs. They always keep me informed and provide helpful feedback. Overall, choosing Right Start Academy has been a great decision. My daughter loves going to school and seeing her favorite teachers every day.

Love that the teachers actually enjoy their jobs and it shows when I pick up my kids. My kids…read moreretain the knowledge learned, they love their teachers, and likes to school. If something happens in class or prior to opening RSA notifies parents immediately. Well feed, clean, open communication, and it's a great start to prep for kindergarten! Curriculum is great & field trips

The Goddard School of Gambrills

4.4

(16 reviews)

2.4 mi

Goddard Gambrills is more than just a childcare provider--it's family. The teachers there have…read moretruly been like aunties to my daughter. She started when she was just 2 years old, and as an only child, she has flourished in ways I never imagined within just one year. The facility is super clean. Cleanliness is so important for preschoolers, and Goddard takes it seriously. But it's not just the space that's clean--the staff are cheerful, professional, and genuinely happy. And happy caregivers mean happy children. If you're a parent who sometimes struggles with "mom guilt" like I do, you'll appreciate that Goddard provides a real breakfast. Not just a snack, but a hearty morning meal. It takes the pressure off when mornings don't go as planned and you missed breakfast that morning. Goddard is not a daycare--it's a preschool. I didn't fully understand the difference until my daughter started here. The teachers are amazing, the leadership team is respectful and professional, and the owner is warm, approachable, and lovely to speak with. When I moved to the area, I toured more than a dozen childcare facilities, and while many were just "facilities," none came close to the level of care, professionalism, and joy at Goddard Gambrills. If you are blessed to get a spot here, consider yourself blessed. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out: londonlady0505@gmail.com.

Worst child care experience ever, the owner is Terrible. She seems nice at first, but she's a…read morehorrible person. I'll never forgive her for the way she treated me and my family. Don't be fooled my Manisha. This negative review is on the Owner of the business and is not reflective on the Director or Staff who deserve 6 stars.

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Crofton Nursery School

(6 reviews)

3.6 mi

We've had the best experience at Crofton Nursery School! The teachers are warm and engaging, and my…read moredaughter absolutely loves going to school. I love that it is a co-op preschool which means I get to volunteer in the classroom and be a part of her first school experience. It's been great to get to know the other parents and I really enjoy being part of the CNS community. If you are looking for a part time preschool, I highly recommend Crofton Nursery School!

Crofton Nursery School was my choice to send my son to for their 3 year old preschool class. I…read morecouldn't have made a better choice. Not just because of small class size, personal feel, or community vibe that I wanted for preschool. But it ended up being so much more! You get to meet alot of other parents and families and get to interact with teachers and the other kids. Being a working parent is great, you get to see what your kid is doing in school and how much they like it, but it's also a security to know there is always another parents eyes in the classroom. The 3 class is a great transition into school. Even if one kid needs hugs during class, that's your job. It's great to know the toddlers get the one on one that they need until they settle. Also is a good structure to enforce potty training, lots of potty breaks for those who need to be prompted. Already put a deposit down for next fall! Couldn't have hoped for more in a personal feel for a preschool.

Our 4s teacher, Mrs. Scott-Kem

Our teachers, Mrs. Scott-Kem and Mrs. Cartee, at our new school!

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Our wonderful 3's teacher, Mrs. Johnson!

Guidepost Montessori at Gambrills

4.1

(14 reviews)

3.5 mi

We have been *beyond* pleased with Guidepost Montessori! The staff are all loving and welcoming,…read moreand we feel our daughter is safe in their care. On the occasional morning when our toddler decides she does NOT want to go to school that day, I can usually hear her tears turn to laughter before I even leave the building. Separation anxiety is normal in small children, and the guides at Guidepost know what they're doing! We enjoy their frequent, clear communication as well as their hours, campus equipment, and the various specialty activities that they offer such as a yearly Saturday pool party or pajama days. If you're in the market for a daycare or preschool that will teach your child(ren) REAL life skills such as cleaning up after themselves as well as subjects such as math, science, and reading, Guidepost is the school for you.

Being in the military, we have moved around a lot and have experienced many different childcare…read morecenters. Guidepost BY FAR has been the best experience. I had 2 children enrolled for the past 2 years and have been blessed to interact with all the staff in the different programs from Nido to Childrens House. They are all absolutely wonderful, especially the Director Caroline and the Assistant Director Liza. Staff go out of their way to assist with difficult transitions and they even show up to birthday parties when invited! I was a sceptic of the Montessori based curriculum but after seeing my kids make huge progress, love learning and teaching us things they learned, and really THRIVE, I am an avid believer. This place is more than a childcare center, this is an extension of family/friends that I truly trust to care for my children. It has been an amazing experience.

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Crofton Childrens Center Inc