Our oldest started at JBS three years ago in the primary class. Within a few short weeks we noticed…read morea positive change, while he was constantly learning new things! Fast forward to today, he is in first grade and our youngest is in the primary class at JBS. Both are flourishing! Both come home excited to share what they have learned and have made friends along the way. We are grateful for JBS and the commitment they have to fostering curiosity and independence in our kids.

We currently have two children enrolled in JB - Laurel and have nothing but wonderful things to…read moresay. The teachers and environment are warm, caring, and dedicated, and our children are thriving off of the consistency and true montessori model. We are thankful we found somewhere reliable and safe and wish we had found them sooner.

We couldn't have asked for a better preschool experience. Ms. Ann and Ms. Dori were amazing. We…read moreonly wish we had started with them sooner.

A wonderful preschool offering programs for children ages 2-5. Small classes, caring teachers and…read moreoverall just a great learning environment. My child loves it! Highly recommended.

I couldn't even get past the initial interaction with 'customer service.' I was asked for my name,…read moreprovided it and was told 'that's not the name I have.' Whoa, scary. Come to find out, The Young School keeps your info on file indefinitely even if you never tour or enroll your child. I inquired years ago when my middle child who is now 9 was one. They had no openings then. This means that they have had my info lying dormant for 8 years which I signed nothing agreeing to. I've gotten married, changed my name and had another baby since. None of this would have been an issue if the rep didn't respond in a suspicious tone when I provided my name. Instead of saying, "hey, I see you may have inquired about our center in the past, have you had a name change or gotten married?' It was more of a tone that conveyed suspicion. Just a weird interaction altogether. When I brought it to the attention of the rep she began to raise her voice and ask for even MORE personally identifying information. Lady I just want to know if you have any openings to start! May be a nice center maybe not, I would never know thanks to this initial interaction.

THIS IS NOT A REVIEW ABOUT THEIR CHILDCARE. I know that they're rated well for the childcare they…read moreprovide. However, trying to get information and a tour has been unreasonably difficult. They canceled a virtual tour of their facility twice. Also, Jessica Trail - the head of the school - takes too long to respond to emails. I figure they're not going to miss our business since they seem to have a long waitlist (this is just conjecture since I can't really get any solid information). Be that as it may, I still think it's reasonable as a prospective patron to expect follow-through and timely responsiveness (meaning no more than two business days). In the interest of fairness, I must add that Jamie Sultz (admissions?) has been quite lovely to speak with.

I initially had trouble scheduling a tour. The team worked to find a time that would accommodate my…read moreschedule. Once scheduled I LOVED the facility. It looks like a clean, organized, and well maintained building. I loved the diversity and friendliness of the team. I wish they provided lunch, but that is the only thing to consider as I finalize my decision. I would highly recommend off my initial experience.

Our longtime daycare closed, and we enrolled our children here. A decision I regret. I would avoid…read morethis location. The administrative team is disorganized, communication is poor, and advocating for your child results in being labeled "aggressive," even as staff raise their voices. My 5‑year‑old's teacher waited nearly two weeks to introduce herself, then immediately criticized his behavior in front of him and other children, with no explanation of how they addressed it. Billing was a mess: constant errors, incorrect charges, overpayments, and no accountability. The director threatened to unenroll all three of my kids when I paused payment due to an incorrect amount, which she later confirmed was their mistake. They also fired my middle child's teacher without notifying parents. I only found out because a stranger was holding my son's hand at pickup. No announcement was ever sent. Overall, the lack of professionalism and communication made this an unsafe and unreliable environment.

We've had a wonderful experience with Cradlerock Children's Center (CCC)! Both of my children have…read moreattended CCC, and our youngest is currently enrolled. From the start, it has been clear that this is a special place where children are nurtured, supported, and encouraged to thrive. This center is non-profit (the only non-profit early childcare center in the county), so you know that they are not just after your money, they really care about your children and their education. Tuition increases, when they happen have been extremely low. I was on the waitlist for almost 2 years (due to extremely low family turnover) for one of my children which speaks to the fact that they are offering a unique, well sought after program. One of my favorite things about CCC is the delicious and nutritious meals that are served every day and included in the price of tuition. And the best part is that its FARM to Table. No other preschool is offering that in the area. My kids are extremely picky eaters, but they eat all of the food served and this has helped me expand their palette and incorporate more nutritious meals at home. As a busy mom, having these meals takes one more thing off my plate for the week. The staff at Cradlerock is great and the center has really low turnover. There are teachers that have been there over 10+ years. My children have loved their teachers, and the staff consistency has made a huge difference in their comfort and development. The teachers are warm, welcoming, and really care about each child's growth academically, socially and emotionally. Ms. Amanda, the center's director does a fantastic job of balancing cost and budget but making sure there is delivery on effective high value programming and events. The admin and staff do a great job with communicating with brightwheel messages and newsletters to keep parents informed. She has also been leading the expansion efforts of Cradlerock Children's center's move to a new building which will happen in Summer of 2026 and CCC will be able to spread their goodness to even more families as they will be able to accommodate more families in a larger facility! The emphasis on social-emotional learning is one of the things I appreciate most. My kids learned how to manage emotions, interact kindly with peers, and problem-solve in real situations. Because of this thoughtful approach, both of my boys have made great friends and looked forward to school every single day. Another huge advantage for working parents is that Cradlerock is open on most calendar days, unlike many other schools that follow school system calendars, or have an insane amount of days off, the calendar at CCC is really great for working parents that need to go into the office everyday. Most importantly, the tuition cost is lower than many comparable programs, yet the quality of care, education, and overall experience is outstanding. We've always felt like we're getting great value for a top-tier early childhood program. I can't recommend Cradlerock Children's Center enough. If you are thinking of coming here, do it! It will be the best decision you've ever made!

Cradlerock has been an amazing experience for my children. We are going on our 3rd year and second…read morechild and my only regret is I didn't discover them sooner. My oldest thrived in both academics and social emotional learning. The teachers and administrators are incredibly knowledgeable and approach early learning in exciting ways! Don't get me started on the food and enrichment! The quality of the meals is unparalleled and my son loved growing food in their garden that he would then eat for lunch or breakfast. They have powerful enrichment classes such as STEAM and Fitness unlike anything I have ever seen in a preschool. Cradlerock Children's Center exceeds every expectations I have for preschool education (and I have very high ones ).

Wonderful staff and care. The children come first. The pre school doesn't seem to advertise much,…read more but families seem to stay year after year as siblings come in as infants or toddlers and stay to "graduate" from the Kinder-prep program. The only thing missing is a before and after school program for the local Howard county public school. The costs are reasonable and the program and care are excellent

Three of my kids attended this school and we loved the school and the teachers, especially Ms…read more Kathy and Ms. Stephanie. But I'm only giving 3 stars because of their cancellation policy. We cancelled 60 days prior to our youngest started school in September, but lost two months worth of tuition deposit, which was $1,540. We explained our situation to the director, Damita Robinson, that we had to cancel due to our PCS to a different state, but she gave zero refund simply saying that she cannot deviate from the contract. They do not have a prorated refund policy. If you cancel after a certain date, you will lose all of your deposit. In my honest opinion, the school's cancellation policy is unjust and unethical. Why did I have to lose all of $1,540 for no school attended? It disheartens me to only give 3 stars to a school that our three kids loved so much.

My 4 year old has hw and is excited about it. You know that's a good program! They enjoy teaching…read morethe children and the staff are genuinely interested in teaching the children a strong curriculum. It's a great start for the little ones.

My 6 year old is an Alumni of Milestone Enrichment Center and my 3 year old is currently enrolled…read more The Milestone program definitely get's your kids more than prepared for their next stage of education. The staff has a genuine interest in the well being of your children as well as making you feel like family; it truly is a community environment. It is not uncommon to see Milestone Alum come back to visit.

We love the Goddard school. The staff as well as management are wonderful and easy to work with…read more I've seen such improvement in my child's social skills and behavior since he started. I'm planning for my next one in the infant room already.

My infant son went to Goddard for 2+ months, which was too long. The quality of educators is poor…read more I don't believe they have any training. Communication is non-existent. They have an app called Tadpole, but yet the information entered is never correct. They are short-staffed every day and yet most teachers still leave at 4, so unless you can get out of work early to connect and discuss... you simply have no idea what is going on. Kids are constantly placed in rockers and chairs and are left there most of the day. The legal ratio of 3 kids to 1 teacher is rarely followed, in fact, I have seen as many as 10 kids to 2 teachers more times than I can count... We gave them sleep sacks for him to nap in each day, yet they just sat in his cubby. On more than one occasion he was left to sleep in a rocker as he was placed in a room that had no open cribs due to staff shortages... it's just not a good place to leave an infant. We started in January 2024 and there is not a single kid left in the class who was there when we started. To a child, they have all left and gone to other daycares... and now we are too. I wouldn't send my kid here if I were you. We are now 54 days past our last day and have still yet to receive our deposit back from the school. They claim its been mailed, but their by-laws state repayment will be made within 30-45 days and we are well past that... its a joke. Just find a different day care, this place is awful from the top to the bottom.

Unprofessional director Hallema !!! They do not truly care about your experience or feelings it…read moreall about $$$ for them !!! They feed the children on paper plates or just put the food directly on the table !! Food is sub par ! You will get the run around if you have an issue! I do not believe they even attempt to go above & beyond to sanitize the facility & toys ! I would NOT Recommend !!! They barely had a full classroom & my toddler still got sick repeatedly at this day care .

Like any parent during the pandemic I was so hesitant and worried about sending my baby to daycare…read moreadding to this my one year old has not interacted with people outside the house since he was born. But so far our experience with KA is beyond amazing. They hold our spot for almost a year and answered all our questions and concerns before joining. Our baby loves the daycare (and his teachers) and we noticed his progress in social and motor skills (yes they helped him to learn how to walk!) . Highly recommend!

Spit and chewing gum holds a lot together at this school…read more They get a D in communications. Lateness, procrastination should not come from teachers nor administrators but it does. Bad scene. Too many changes each year in personnel is not a good sign, and those whom stay are no longer effective and need to retire. Beware that we found out 3 years in that the school accepts a large amount of "problem" kids which puts a huge damper on other students trying to do their best because of disruptions. The school has locally been deemed a "jock" HS due to football and other sports always in the limelight, so not so much for academics. The tuition is overpriced, not all $$ that you must give the school is listed on website, you do not get your money's worth for the amount of nonsense that goes on with both the administrators, students and teachers. Tardiness in all areas from the majority of teachers is unacceptable and translates into lackluster behaviors in students. The principal is great and I am sure he tries his best with the skeleton crew he has to work with, but he needs to step up and hire professionals that stay at the school long-term, and also have talks with some staff and teachers to dress professionally and act like adults not a kids best friend or goofy buddy! Doubt you would see such behaviors from adults in schools striving for excellence but here a $20K a year HS you will. Case in point the blonde lady from recruitment who greets you dressed like she was going to a 1990s club, not dressed appropriately nor the way to meet parents and kids. Casual and not professional at all. The face of PHS. Kids complain that it is very hot all year around in the classrooms. No air flow and old lockers, and classrooms. I surmise their heating bills are sky high and could be the major reason why the tuition prices are so high. Small class size for some classes is alright, but other times too many students crammed in a small classroom. Odd places for classes not healthy. The rate of teacher turnover is alarming. Not a good fit for students who want to learn in an environment fostering excellence. The school could be excellent if they hired excellent people and communicated very frequently with precision. The previous administration doomed the school by fostering a casual and laissez-faire approach to the manner that they ran the school for decades. The new uniforms are ugly as sin. The cafeteria food is trash because the "food" is made from the least expensive ingredients, therefore, taste and nutrition is nowhere to be found. If you can go elsewhere please do, otherwise you know the drill.

If you don't mind the administration lying to you about your child, this is the place for you. If…read moreyou don't mind the school excluding both parents from important communications about your child, this is the place for you. The most un family friendly place I've been involved with. They have no oversight either. Email the Archdiocese, they tell you this school is "independent", they can do as they please. Catch them in a lie and ask them about it, they ghost you. Great "catholic" values? Not at this school.