Our daughter takes Spanish lessons here and she absolutely loves it…read more We signed up our daughter after she was reluctant to engage with me in Spanish at home. We wanted a place where learning Spanish would be fun. She was so shy her first class and it was a blessing to see her open up and look forward to Spanish class every weekend. Go Spanish Now kids classes has a mixed age group and it's really cute to see the kids all getting along, playing together, and really getting into the games and music. The teacher, Diomer, is also very kind and supremely patient. Administratively, the school is very professional and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend if you want your children to dip their toes into Spanish and have a fun time doing so.

Very professional and clear instruction. Loved the classroom, small class size and our Professor…read moreDanny and the location. Easy to find and a great learning space. So grateful to have found them! I recommend.

We had our children enrolled in reading and writing lessons at SpiderSmart Learning Center -…read moreGaithersburg. Everything seeded fine until one session in May 2025. During that class, there was a concerning incident where the instructor took a student's work while they were still actively working on it, despite the student's clear objection. This made the student feel disrespected, and the experience left both children feeling uncomfortable. We brought the issue to the attention of the center director, who investigated but ultimately attributed the incident to an unrelated conflict, which we felt misrepresented the situation. We requested a refund for the remaining sessions but were told the payment was non-refundable. We agreed to pause lessons until a preferred teacher returned in June, but despite multiple follow-up emails, we never received a response or update from the director. The lack of resolution, accountability, and ongoing communication issues have led us to discontinue our relationship with this learning center. We are still requesting a refund for the unused portion of prepaid lessons and hope this review prompts better responsiveness and care in the future.

We've had a wonderful experience with SpiterSmart Learning Center! My son started attending when he…read morewas in 2nd grade, and it made a big difference in his reading and writing skills--especially writing. The program helped him build a strong foundation and gave him the confidence to express himself clearly and creatively. He enjoyed his time there, which made learning even more effective. Now, my daughter has joined the center as well, and she loves it too so far!

My son has been attending Little Genius from May 2018, when we moved to Maryland from California…read more It was important to us to find the following: 1) Mandarin Immersion Program 2) Montessori philosophy, ideally with certification. 3) Warm and friendly teachers. Little Genius ticks all those boxes for us. When we moved our son was 2 years old, and had been in Mandarin Immersion Montessori since he was 3 months old. As a note, my husband and I are both American Mutts who speak English primarily and only Mandarin at a very basic (aka Toddler) level. Margaret and Joe (the owners/directors) are very warm and welcoming to new parents and worked with me to allow me to tour during my very short time I had before starting my new job. Little Genius is a combo of a school and home daycare. There are two rooms in a converted Basement that serve as the school. One is for the toddler set (18 months - 3 years, roughly) and one for the older set (3-6). The toddler room is full of well crafted Montessori materials for toddlers and open for circle time and play. The main room has appropriate sized tables for the young children to do their individual work. There is an on site outside playground that is fenced so the children can play without concerns. So far we've only experienced the toddler program. I would say the toddler program is more "play-based" than "school based" and there are some activities that we experienced at a previous more formal Montessori School (with the according high expense) that are not present at Little Genius. Notably any group cooking experiences for the littles, though I do understand it would be a challenge to pull off in the setup so it is understandable. That being said, my son has certainly learned many songs and poems in Mandarin and worked on his fine motor and gross motor skills through the "work" they do. I also have a fine collection of crafts, which I proudly hang on the refrigerator. The Mandarin is about 70/30 exposure. The teachers are all native speakers, which is great, and they speak to the children mostly in Mandarin. The children, however, speak English freely amongst themselves and often back to the teachers. I've seen and read of different versions of the immersion and while I don't think this is a bad implementation, it is not a 'strict' immersion, if that is what is being sought. There was a couple of months where my son refused to use his Mandarin at home, but he is more comfortable doing so now (and in part I believe because we as his parents worked hard to show we wanted to also learn and speak with him). Our son is always ready with a hug for his 老师 and is all smiles at drop-off and pickup. I like the practical life skills he is learning. Lunches started being provided within about 6 months and that has made my life easier and I know he's eating a variety of healthy options. I will update this review in 1-3 years after we have experienced the older kids program.

The teachers are trying to be good, but nothing special. Most of them are only Mandarin native…read morespeakers, but not an early childhood education certified or even trained for babysitting. The administration is very bad. It is mostly like an army. You really need to be super patient and calm to deal with them. In another word you need to be the bigger person. They refuse to let you watch the class from outside for a glance, unless you schedule an appointment and they are prepare for you. This is concerning for me, in another word what do you have to hide? There only strength is the language. However if you put some efforts and search, you will be able to find a higher quality in home locations near this school. If you are willing to drive, you would be able to find better schools as well. Also, an in-home good tutor will be equivalent. I had my daughter with them for some time, the preschool teacher is kind of rude to the kids.

I recently graduated from this school after 7 years attending. The education and college…read morepreparation aspects are top tier. The student is held at a much higher standard, causing there to be many restrictions, even in the higher grades. Most teachers care not only about what they teach, but the students themselves. While this school excells in teaching work habits, it seems somewhat lacking in teaching social habits. You will most likely not have the same social-life experience that most high schools offer. Relationships between students seem strictly taboo similarly to relationships with coworkers. Despite this, I found my best friend here, and had a wonderful experience I will never forget. You will not regret going here in the slightest. ps give Mrs. Wilgenburg a raise she works too hard and bring Abbot and my boi Jeremy back thanks

Excellent School with a loving faculty who work closely with Parents. The school has a very large…read morecampus and grew significantly in the past year by over 80 students. I wish I lived closer so I could send my kids here.

You can take online language classes. Check the web site and social media for events. The…read moreorganization has varied activities.

Racist, unprofessional management. They have not invested in the technology needed to provide…read morehybrid courses so even after four week it is not possible to hear students and the teacher well. When complaints were raised by white students they made immediate changes. When complaints were raised by non-white students they indicated that they were not willing to listen, didn't respond and stated that they had other priorities. It's a real shame that this is a place where kids are supposed to learn about Italian culture. COVID protocols are also not followed, as teachers don't wear masks in an attempt to overcome technology issues.

The teachers and curriculum are superb, along with the priests. The teachers are very helpful and…read moreencouraging. There are many clubs and activities. However, some students are repeatedly mean and disrespectful.

We enrolled our daughter at St. Jude when she was in 4th grade. It was a great decision from an…read moreacademic standpoint as well as a spiritual standpoint. We have been happy with the students, teachers, principal, and staff. The community was great with a diverse student population. Our daughter graduates this year from 8th grade (class of 2025) but we plan to stay active with the school.

A cool organization that promotes literacy in Montgomery county. They offer classes & private…read moretutoring as well as volunteer opportunities. Call them today to see what fits!

This organization has supported our adult learners who are eager to improve their English…read morecommunication skills, and has been adjusitng during the pandemic year to continue to provide virtual programs. Highly worthwhile, dedicated volunteers and staff making a difference in our community. Call, vilunteer, donate to this ownderful resource and treasure to our county and country.

We absolutely love this place. Our son has been there for two years, and we could not be happier…read more The staff are caring, attentive, committed, and extremely loving. Teachers are committed to creating a positive and engaged learning environment with a strong curriculum. Facilities are well kept. Hours are perfect (Full-time!! - and real full time!).