My family is deeply disappointed with this daycare, its owners and staff. My son joined in…read moreSeptember 2025 and clearly it was a bad choice because we have had no peace since he joined. My son was at a previous childcare facility and we had to move him to this one for logistics reasons. However, he seemed to have a hard time settling into this daycare and the "owner" made it her personal responsibility to call me every single day to tell me how badly my child was behaving. we agreed to meet once about three weeks after he joned the center and we discussed ideas on how to help my son settle into the transition, i did everything i had to do and the school never reported back on what they had to do. We had a meeting scheduled for the following wednesday to discuss progress/concerns but instead the owner thought it was best to send me an email on saturday instead to tell me how she has decided to immediately terminate my son's enrollment, two months into the program. I'm sure everyone has a different experience but here is mine and i wont recommend this center to another family looking for childcare in the area.

My son goes to the school and he loves it! The administrate staff is amazing and his teachers are…read morefantastic. I'd highly recommend this school to anyone looking for quality education in the Bowie area!

This place is fabulous! Both of my kids have attended The Children's Center and I have been very…read morepleased with them. Here are the reasons why: 1) reasonable tuition 2) great teachers 3) they helped a lot with potty training 4) they don't call you at work every time your child's nose is running 5) I love their snow policy (some daycare centers close as soon as the first snowflake falls) 6) the office staff are super friendly and most importantly FAIR 7) they open super early I give five stars and they deserve ALL of them!!!

Toured the center, it was okay. Good staff, and polite. expansive, will think about it this place.read more

My daughter started at LSF at 23 months old. She is now 3 years old. I am very impressed with this…read moredaycare. It's more of a learning center than a daycare. She has homework, goes on field trips, and has a lot of in-class assignments. The director, teachers, and staff are very attentive to the students and responsive to the parents. My daughter is learning a lot. I've often been surprised by what she knows! I looked at other places for her to attend before enrolling her here, and LSF stood out the most. I know they will prepare her for kindergarten. I just hope whatever kindergarten she goes to is ready for the level she'll be at so that she doesn't regress. If you're searching for a learning center that's positive, clean, loving, and actually teaches your child, I recommend you take a tour and see for yourself. You will be amazed! I also find the cost very reasonable as they feed the children breakfast, lunch and snack!

I love the philosophy and how they are preparing our young leaders! Ms. Miller was very informative…read moreand she's about her business.

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.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting this beautiful park area in Bowie, located directly in…read morefront of the school. While walking my dog, I noticed how well-maintained and family-friendly the grounds were. I could hear the school intercom during what sounded like a summer program activity, possibly a rock-paper-scissors tournament, which created a fun and positive atmosphere. The park itself offers plenty of options for children and families, including playground equipment, swings, slides, basketball and tennis courts, and educational nature signs featuring local wildlife information. The grounds were clean and well-kept overall. The only area that appeared to need some attention was portions of the foam safety surface beneath the playground equipment. My dog and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning. Bowie continues to impress as a community that is welcoming to both families and pets. Adult swings and plenty of places to set for lunch our gold drink.

I can't say enough great things about Chapel Forge. My child has been attending the program for a…read moreyear now and it's been a positive experience . When I drop my child off, I'm greeted by every staff member and they know my child by name including the principal. The staff engages me in his educational goals regularly and keeps me up to date on all changes to help meet these goals . Lastly, I love that even if my child shows up with a scratch at school, they call me. It might sound like a lot for some parents, but this reassures me that he's an environment that prioritizes safety and attentiveness to each individual child.

my son has been going to KinderCare in Bowie for over three years, and it's been great. my son has…read morebeen going there since he was an infant. This one of the few places that would accept him at that early age. The teachers there do it all! Prepare meals, supervise the children in the morning, do minor repairs, drive the bus to pick up / drop off students at local schools, etc. my son had some specific needs and each teacher and Director was more than accommodating. That took a large weight off my shoulders. I really like the photos sent to the private portal everyday. This way I can get an idea of what is happening during the day. We have photos that go back 3 years...love that. I've met just about every teacher there and I have no issues. if I have a question I can ask them in person or email them. emails do not get ignored....they are responded to quickly. The extra activities they have for the children are wonderful too. My son loves his teachers...all of them. Thank you all for doing what you do!

Google Review posted July 2025: If I could do ZERO stars I would. Do not enroll your child in this…read moredaycare. As a 25 year old first time mom I made the worst mistake of my life sending my child here. My son was enrolled for only one month and suffered a femur break which child family services held one of the teachers responsible for physical abuse on my son. The broken femur was his third incident within one month of him being enrolled. Kindercare has yet to take responsibility for my one year olds injuries. The lies that are continuously being told as to how my son got injured I am fed up. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE. I have all the information needed to support and once everything is done with the trial I will make my child's story known! They have staff members who are not licensed working with kids. Check Md childcare website to see all the incidents that previously took place at this center including a teacher hitting a child and staff members smoking weed out the door very unethical and love to cover incidents up. I can't imagine how many parents pulled their kids because the lack of funds to get representation but trust me KINDERCARE YOU WILL KNOW MY CHILDS NAME! UPDATE -- September 2026: The former KinderCare employee involved in my son's injuries has been fired and has now been criminally charged by the State of Maryland. The criminal trial was scheduled to begin this week but has been postponed until February. It has now been over a year since my son was injured while in KinderCare's care. He was injured three separate times within one month by the same employee. What is still disappointing to me is that, despite all this time passing, my first direct communication from a KinderCare representative regarding what happened to my son came during the deposition--over a year later. Rather than focusing on why my child was repeatedly hurt while in their care and taking responsibility, the discussion was centered around money. This has never been about money. It has always been about my son and accountability. I have been very clear about why I am continuing to fight this: there are families who do not have the resources to take on a large corporate daycare after their child is hurt. I am fighting for my son, but I am also speaking up for those families who may not be able to. I've also attached part of Kindercares representative's email stating that my statements about me fighting this for my child being injured in their care is not just about money to me. So again, take what I am showing you and keep your kids far away from this establishment as a whole! They literally stated they don't value the case because I am fighting for my child instead of greed!

I am truly grateful for the care and dedication shown by the staff at my son's school. The teachers…read moreand team are attentive, patient, and genuinely invested in the children's well-being and development. As a parent, it gives me great peace of mind knowing my child is in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. Communication is always thoughtful, and the staff consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the children feel comfortable and cared for. Thank you for all that you do every day. Your hard work and commitment do not go unnoticed.

This is a great place to bring your kids for care. My twins have been coming here ever since the…read morewere less than 1year, now they are almost 3years old.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School is a well-established and accredited private school in the Bowie…read morearea. The teachers are focused and caring. The leadership is open-minded. The head of school as well as the division heads are working with parents and students to educate the whole child. The school enriches the curriculum through sports, drama, band and community service projects which involve the community at large. Holy Trinity students are accepted by many well-known high schools and receive scholarships for their achievements. If you are looking for a school that prepares your child for the future (Pre-K through 8th grade), visit Holy Trinity. I am sure you will like it as much as I do.

From the owner: Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School (Formerly: Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School) is a private and…read moreindependent preschool, kindergarten, and middle school located in Glenn Dale, MD. The Daisy Lane School is for (PreK) and High School Prep (grades 5-8). We proudly draw students from the nearby areas of Upper Marlboro, College Park, Green Belt, Cheverly and beyond. Contact our team for more information or to schedule a visit today!

Love it. Pricey but you get what you pay for. My two children have gone here and I have nothing but…read moreappreciation for the staff who all truly love children. Thank you Ms. Daphne, Ms. Denise, Ms. Selina , Ms. M, MS. Ebony, Ms Toya, Ms. Teresa and the list goes on.

This was my son's first school. He did enjoy his time there and he did learn a lot. However one of…read morethe deciding factors in us leaving was that there was a teacher there that the kids were TERRIFIED of. When I saw multiple parents talking to their kids ( one of them being us) who were crying hysterically because they were too afraid to go into the class room with this teacher, that was it for us. We pulled him out right away. Discipline is one thing, but 3-5 year olds do not do anything to warrant that. It made us feel uneasy about the whole place to say the least. I normally don't review , but if I were a parent looking for a pre school I would want to know something like this ‍.

Inequitable prepaid tuition practices and unclear policies. We enrolled our pre-K and K children as…read morenew students in May 2020, not knowing what would happen given the pandemic, paying a $500 registration fee and $2,400 in mandatory prepaid tuition. Our child was starting kindergarten, so this was our first experience with formal school. Truthfully, the school's handbook stated that prepaid tuition would not be refunded upon withdrawal, but the handbook (last updated in mid 2019 as of this incident) had not been updated to account for the uncertainties of COVID-19. Prepaid tuition was required starting July 1, before PG County and just about every other school district in MD announced that it would start school virtually. The school did mail a letter (which I missed initially) stating at the very end with no emphasis that it expected to start school in person but would consider CDC and other guidelines when making its final decision. After the PG County announcement, St. Matthew's doubled down on its intention to open in person. Classes would be limited to 16 kids, only one parent could come in to pick up, each class would go to the bathroom separately and they would work to spread the kids out during the day and encourage the kids to wear masks. Frankly, that wasn't enough for us. My kindergartener has reactive airway issues and was hospitalized for a week in the past as a result. We didn't want to risk it and withdrew our kids. I requested a refund of the tuition asking the school to be fair. The school refused. We still had a month before school started, so no actual services had been provided. While a few supplies may have been purchased (their excuse for not refunding us), I don't see how they could have purchased $2,400 in supplies for two kids. Public education professionals were not opening in person. The school's written COVID policies were either non-existent or outdated at best. And at a very basic level, in these uncertain times, no institution, particularly not a religious one, should feel comfortable keeping $2,400 in exchange for no services. I am including the amounts to emphasize the magnitude of the impact of this practice. $2,400 is more than the median rent for a 2BR in this County. St. Matthew's should be operating in equity fairness, but that didn't happen for my family.