Three of my four children attended YS Kendall Ridge over the last five years. My last two graduate…read moreand move to Kindergarten and I have been so lucky to have them be a part of my village. Every single employee has been kind, caring, and receptive to questions or feedback. The curriculum is child-led, nature-based, and reflexive. I love the cottage system - it really sets the school apart. Most of the school has received new furniture (including the new loft!) and it looks amazing. Ms. Melissa and Ms. Hanna are amazing leaders who listen and pivot when needed. They really listen; the moral compass of the school is the child. Your child will experience natural learning in a real way. They are only young once; why not give them the best experience they possibly could have?

We had a premature baby in the middle of our move to Maryland. We thought we had lots of time to…read moreget the house ready but it didn't work out that way. Needless to say having a half furnished house with a newborn was very challenging. We were nervous about the idea of putting our infant in daycare at such a young age. We researched and toured four local daycares and ultimately chose the young school. We are glad we did. Ms Susan and Ms Kimi have been great and the administration staff is super attentive and friendly. The school is clean and well run. Their communication has been excellent and they take great care of our son. We particularly like the SproutAbout app which provides regular activity updates on everything from bottle feeding to activities which makes us feel like we are involved even while away and provides a sense of security in understanding what transpires during the day. The hours are also convenient for us as is the location which never has morning traffic. We are so glad we found the young school and recommend them! - Darren

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.

We have been going here for a month now and I'm surprised to see a single negative review (though…read morehelpfully the reviewer posted the exchange so folks should read and decide for themselves). I am so appreciative we were able to get our twin wild children started here. The staff are so communicative and attentive with our toddlers - I always appreciate their insights. My kids love going here and don't seem to miss us at all when we drop off because they're having so much fun and are always expertly transitioned. We are getting much greater value out of enrolling I thought we would when we enrolled -- there is even thoughtful programming for the parents! Highly recommend.

This provider is lying. I reach out via email on October 11,2023 to discuss offline today makes it…read more2month, but because it wasnt public and my son isn't attending her school any longer, she decided to ignore the email , I'm sure her advisers thought it was a good idea to ignore it. Let me educate you about public business that most times depends on referral and word by mouth. As a business owner, you should always address any concerns with your business, especially once that involves kids.

After three yers of going here the owner kicked us out.....The lack of teachers is a problem…read more There was one teacher in class as opposed to two. So kids couldn't go to the bathroom because not enough teachers were there...When my wife addressed this with the owner, the owner kicked us out of the school. Do Not let your children and your families fall under this dictatorial regime. The directors and the teachers(whom change on a monthly basis) are great. The owner is horrible. Plus the toys in the school are older then all of my kids combined. For the money she should be getting new toys for the kids yearly. Do not pay money to give this owner more incentive to keep this business model going

My son has attended the Goddard School for over 3 years, and he loves his teachers and other staff…read moremembers. He was identified with a speech delay to which the staff supports and accommodates his IEP therapies with ease. Pros: Great facility, provide your picky child what they want to eat, educated professionals, good curriculum (chess, soccer camp, sign language, etc.) Cons: pricey (pay for quality), high assistant turnover (typical)

If you are looking for a rounded, nurturing daycare or learning facility this maybe your selection…read more After endless seemingly interviews and checks of facilities a year ago; we decided on this facility. Many places have interviews and times that you can visit to check out the center; however, this facility actually have you and the child come in for the kid to be with the kids to see if this is a fit for you, the child and the school. Its like a few hours. We did select this facility as it accomodating and structured with an education/schooling instead of just babysitting. They assist with potty training and early childhood learning. Socializing as well as nurturing. Pictures and videos are uploaded into a portal for parents to view during the day. The portal is also a written means of communication that is not meant to be the only line of communicating. The cost varies according to age and days needed (part time or full time). The children receive breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. However, when we pick our kid up she is always very hungry. There is a no outside food policy to assure of those with food allergies having a safe environment (especially peanut allergies). Ms. Tia was especially great as she was my Kiddo's first teacher and was very nurturing and loved by the kiddies. She took pride into the class and sanitizing it. Ive noticed once Ms. Tia left the class that level of sanitizing didnt occur. Although its a nice clean facility Id like to see more thorough cleaning of the toys and play areas. Ive walked into the class (2yr) and it smelled awful. I walked in om a kiddo sick and puking everywhere including the carpet. The carpet couldnt have been sanitized properly. The staffing has been turning over and seemingly no consistency. However, there are still some shining constant faces for the kids. I may not have given 5 stars but I still believe this is a good place for your child to grow, learn and be safe. The kids have outside time, circle time, Spanish, Science and more. This is a tv/ electronic free facility and is perfect for growing little minds. Check them out and see the abundance that I couldnt put in this review.

Both of my children started at MDOW when they turned two and we have had a wonderful experience…read moreever since! The facility, teachers, and other families have all been great. We really appreciated the flexibility they offer from half days all the way up to full days with before and after care options. They truly try to fit every families schedules. It is a welcoming and caring community that we have loved being a part of. My children have grown and developed in so many ways and I am truly grateful that we found this place. Oh and it is actually affordable!

Our son started at MDOW around age 2. Prior he was home with my husband (retired military) full…read moretime. We began to notice that he was behind on speech due to the daily routine at home. Everything was like clockwork, therefore he never had to really talk or ask for things. Anyway, within a couple months at MDOW, we saw a completely different boy. Everyone there, you can see are there because they want to be. They treat the kids so well and really care. Best decision we ever made.

I understand it is covid but no one answers the phone or returns messages or emails. We rearranged…read moreour schedules for a virtual tour that no one showed up for. We called twice while waiting and no reply but then received an email confirmation for a scheduled tour for a month later we did not schedule. The other locations are not having this communication issue.

At first we chose La Petite for our daughter's daycare because they were the only one that was open…read moreuntil 6:30pm that made the pick ups after work a lot less stressful. That was 5 years ago. Now our daughter has graduated to Kindergarten. All we can say that the mom and dad cried on the last day that our daughter was there. Director Emily and Assistant Director Chelly plus every teachers, assistants, staff that are at La Petite of Towson have become part of our family. They are the nicest caring people working a very hard job for very little thanks. We always felt that she was loved and safe and made tons of friends and ahead of the learning curve as she entered Kindergarten. Our daughter misses them.. even now keeps asking if she can go back to her old school and we miss them too for all the work they did. Thank you everyone.

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 ).