We love the teachers and the schools open communication via email. We are able to call the school…read moreand talk to someone easily as well . The classroom families bond is a amazing support for new families to the school and new parents. Just a great place for families and kids to learn and be a kid.

The Baltimore Montessori is wonderful! Parents in our neighborhood rave about it, and our child…read moreloves it. He has blossomed there. when I have called them, I have never found a full voicemail box as the other reviewer described. Not ever, not once. They're very responsive!

Tong Le Montessori is the place to send your child to learn to be independent, helpful to others,…read moreand knowledgeable about the world around them. As an added bonus, they will know Mandarin too! Our son, age 5 has been going there since age 2 and his independence, knowledge and creativity have skyrocketed. It started the first week he came home from school sweeping the floor, helping to put dishes in the dishwasher, and one morning, he even made me eggs for breakfast! He now teaches us Chinese at home. Our daughter also goes to school here now for about 9 months. She too has developed in her own right, learning about the world around her and interacting with others in a polite, social context. Having on more introverted child and one more extroverted one gave us pause at first, however the school has been more than adequate at helping them both grow in their own ways and at their own pace. If you're not familiar, we highly recommend you review the montessori method and see if it would fit with your family. If so, then Tong Le should definitely be top on your list!

From the owner: A Chinese Immersion Montessori School serving children from at 18 month to 6 years. Elementary…read moreschool coming soon. Utilizing the Montessori methods to educate children to their full potential.

Just three incidents I want to tell. 1. He was 3 yr old,…read moreThey went outside of daycare for a Haloween parade (they didn't ask permission is one thing to take them on the road!) Later we discovered on their facebook page, they posted a picture where all the child in costume, only my son was not. He was not able to wear a dress without help. 2. We are Asian-Indian. Skin color brown. In summer they used to take them out for playing in the sunlight. They apply sunscreen to every child except my son. He has got a white patch on his cheek. The doctor told to apply Sunscreen when on Sun. We requested 4 times, they didn't care. 3. He told teachers tied him up with chairs, which they denied. My son was there from around 2 yr to 4 yr of age. Initially, he didn't cry because he didn't understand discrimination. But around age 4, when he realized he is getting different behavior than other kids, he started crying. After a month of the sunscreen case, we realized they have a serious problem with my child. He was severely depressed for at least 6 months, even after moving to another daycare. Now he is doing OK.

I had a 7:30 am appointment to tour the facility and when I arrived (on time) there was a sign on…read morethe door saying it was closed the day before today...no explanation. I tried calling to see if at least someone was there but there was no answer. I was not given the courtesy of a phone call, text, or email notifying me the center was closed so you can be certain we don't want our child there and will not be pursuing this any further. I had to wake my son up early this morning, get him fed and out the door quickly so that I could be on time to meet with them. Under normal circumstances its hard to do that with a 2 year old but it's especially difficult when there's bad weather (weather would not play a roll in the center being closed as they told me they only close in the event of a State of Emergency). I have continued to try to reach out to someone via email to find out what happened, but no response. Very disappointing.

My child is at the Hickory Ridge location and I cannot speak highly enough about the staff. My…read morechild, 8 months old, comes home each day happy and tired, which to me indicates a great and stimulating day.

Warning to parents about school's Hickory Ridge campus: On several occasions when our child was in…read morethe care of a classroom aide, particularly when the lead teacher was absent, our child came home visibly upset--this was unusual given how typically happy and loving our child is. Our child would often share concerning incidents involving the aide, such as being unfairly singled out, including having food taken away. The most alarming moment came when the aide told our child, "don't tell mommy and daddy" about something that happened, which caused fear and hesitation in sharing further. When we reported these issues to the administration, they dismissed our concerns and defended the aide's actions. After consulting both a pediatrician and a childhood psychologist, they both flagged the aide's behavior as a serious concern and advised us to remove our child from the school. Despite this, the school has yet to address the incident and continues to support and employ the aide. While there are wonderful teachers at this school, the administration's defense of harmful practices leads us to advise against enrolling your child here.

The New Century School is a great concept but is hampered by the admissions office…read more The school grounds is spacious for city standards. The separate gym building provides space for birthday parties. They have a indoor climbing apparatus (a somewhat dangerous one), bounce house, and large gym blocks. The space is open and a good size space for birthday parties for smaller kids. For the school itself, the main flaw is the New Century admissions process. It lacks structure, there is one person in charge. The person in charge, DS, is "disingenuous" as described by the first review. Since she alone runs the visits, the applicants are selected based off of her own personal evaluations and thus, her preferences and biases. Determining which 1-2 year old is more qualified than the next seems like a great skill, until its clear she does not look below the surface. Great space for a school, needs new administration, and the administration needs oversight.

We sent our daughter here for 4 years and are are preparing to send our son in fall 2020. We have…read morehad a great experiences with kind, knowledgable staff including aftercare. The kids spend a ton of time outside which is fantastic for little brains and bodies! As a teacher, I was impressed with the solid foundational skills my daughter received in her early years (2-5yo). That's why we are going back! Advice: Not every school is for every kid. Find the place you are comfortable with and that matches your style of parenting. Ask to visit places you're interested in and sit in the rooms.

My child was enrolled here for several months, and while there were a few positive interactions…read morewith some caring teachers, my overall experience raised serious concerns. The biggest issue was inconsistent basic care, specifically around diapering and hygiene. There were multiple occasions where my child was not changed in a timely manner, including at pickup. This led to repeated and severe diaper rash that required medical attention. This was not a one-time incident, but a pattern. In the two's classroom, under Ms. Shy, these issues were especially noticeable. Despite raising concerns multiple times, there was little consistency in improvement and retaliation to the parents and the children. Ms. Yamuna is amazing!! I also observed safety concerns, including cleaning products being left within reach of very young children. For a toddler environment, this is unacceptable. What was most frustrating was the response from administration. Concerns were acknowledged, but addressing them required repeated follow-ups and extensive back-and-forth. It did not feel like there was a strong commitment to making consistent changes. Additionally, some of these concerns actually reflect issues that had been documented previously at the state level, which made the lack of improvement even more concerning. To be fair, not all staff contributed to this experience. However, the inconsistency in care and lack of accountability ultimately led me to withdraw my child. I'm sharing this so other parents can ask informed questions and make the best decision for their child.

I have 2 granddaughters, a 5 yr old and a 3 yr. old. It's a great school. They both have learned so…read moremuch. All the staff is fabulous. I am so appreciative of all they do for all the kids. Great bunch of educationers.

My child has been attending Aya for the past 2 years, since they moved to their new location in…read moreColumbia. The school itself seems to be well kept, and they also seem to keep in line with the Montessori method of teaching (as far as I can tell, since the pandemic, parents are not allowed in the school, so everything I know is from my child). My one complaint is lack of communication. The school uses mainly the app Brightwheel to communicate with parents. They very rarely send photos of the kids, and never tell you if your child has gotten an injury while in their care. My child had 2 nosebleeds at the school that I had to find out from them (never mentioned by the school at all). Their was blood on their shirt, which they had to change out of during school hours, so the teachers must have known. In addition, when you reach out to the school with questions through Brightwheel, you rarely get a response back. Maybe about 50% of the time. You can also send an email to the admins, but they can take a few days to respond back to you. There is a phone number to call, but in my experience, no one answers it. My child has liked attending Aya, I just wish they would improve their communication with parents.

From the owner: Aya is an AMI Montessori Member School. Aya is an 1) MSDE…read moreapproved nonpublic School for ages 5-12, 2) MD-recognized Montessori School for ages 2-9, AND 3) OCC-Licensed Child Care Center. Aya is your child's second home. Our mission is to nurture the mind, body and soul of future generations and raise balanced children through spiritual, social, and intellectual growth grounded in authentic Montessori education, Arabic Immersion, and Islamic Education. NOTE: (Islamic Education is only offered for special tracks at the Primary and Elementary levels - ages 3+).