Our daughter absolutely loved this camp! She can't wait to do another one- thanks for a wonderful,…read morecreative experience for her!

My daughter attended in 2022 and reminds me often how much she misses her teachers and friends at…read moreSaint D's. I don't blame her. This is a wonderful school and I wish we could have stayed longer. The staff really cares about the children and do an amazing job individually and collectively. They are very hands on with the kids and do FUN activities that target core skills and prepare them for kindergarten and on. I never worried once about my daughter's safety or well-being with the staff or other children. She has the best memories here and I am thankful for all of the staff. We miss them so much!

Great pre school experience for my son. All the staff is kind and caring. You can tell they…read moregenuinely care about the children.

Highly recommend!!! We've been part of the Goddard Bel Air…read morefamily for nine years, sending all three of our children there, from babies through kindergarten. From day one, the staff felt like extended family. They treated our children with genuine care, respect, and love, creating a nurturing environment where our kids thrived. Brenda and Eric, the owners, have always gone above and beyond to accommodate our family's needs. They were approachable, kind, and genuinely invested in each child's development. They've also built a strong community through thoughtful events like Dogs for Dads on Father's Day, Mother's Day celebrations, fun date nights, trunk-or-treat and graduations. Academically and socially, our children left Goddard more than ready for kindergarten and well ahead of their peers. The foundation they received there has had a lasting impact on their confidence and love of learning. We will always be grateful for the safe, enriching, and loving environment Goddard provided for our children. It truly became a second home, and we can't recommend it highly enough.

The most honest review of this facility comes from the students who go there. The graduation…read moreceremony was on Thursday and one of the presentations included video clips of each graduate stating what they wanted to be as a grown up. An answer that kept popping up: a teacher. That told my husband and I that the kids themselves truly admire and like the staff here. We've seen the advances in reading, math, shapes, colors, etc. over time but the joy she has in going to school wasn't to learn.. it was being with the teachers and class... which makes learning fun. Hats off to Mr. Eric, Ms. Brenda, Ms. Jess, and Ms. Laurel. They do a fantastic job in maintaining a secure facility, strong communication, fun learning, and a great attitude.

My son went here for summer camp in 2013. After several instances of bullying that went unaddressed…read moreby the college-aged camp counselors, we have come to the conclusion that the camp is unsafe. I pulled my child out of camp before the summer end. The camp has a "strict" conduct policy on paper that is clearly not enforced by the camp counselors or the camp director. Several calls to the camp owner went unreturned. We also experienced theft of a few nominal items, after which we learned take nothing of value to camp with you. One kid was even caught red-handed with my child's toy (taken from his backpack), but not disciplined for the theft. There are lots of other options in Carroll county, I suggest finding an alternative to this place if you care about the safety of your child.

We've sent our children to this camp for two summers now, and have registered for this summer again…read more(it's cheaper this year, too). It's a great camp to get your kids outdoors, running around, swimming and playing with other children their age. Hundreds of kids from the area attend the camp and my kids always find friends from school and make many new friends while there. I'm glad for the good value, the staff is cheerful and welcoming and they are all over 18 years of age. The kids come home happy and exhaused from all the fun.

It's been 2 years since I first wrote my review, and I figured I'm ready for an update. Currently,…read moremy son is now in the 4-5 year olds class and I have an 18 month old daughter here as well. The facility is definitely expensive, but it is worth every penny. The facility itself is amazing. I love that they have multiple gyms and outdoor playgrounds so that year-round, there's plenty of places to get energy out. The daily activities and lessons are appropriate and engaging and I've watch my kiddos REALLY grow here, especially my son. The teachers here are simply amazing. The owners and director really pick awesome people to take care of our kids. I genuinely believe they care about the kids and give them both a nurturing but also a well-structured environment. When issues arise (which we only ever had one issue while we have been here the last 3 years), Chuck (the owner) took it super seriously and it was resolved. I strongly recommend this particular Goddard.

I treated my daughter here for a late birthday gift for her to get her chance to experience making…read moreher own Build a Bear. This located inside the mall on the 2nd or 3rd floor. I hoping to find a coupon online but, no luck. We entered the store and looked at a few bear options that I was willing to pay for that were options for my daughter to choose between. Once our bear was picked. It was stuffing time and she chose a voice insert which is an additional charge. Then it was time to pick out all of the clothes and accessories. The clothes and accessories are super cute and pricey for a teddy bear. My daughter named her bear and printed a birth certificate. The overall experience is great. All of my kids including myself have build a bears so here is her turn to have her very own.

The staff I've spoken to were great and helpful but someone working there either gave away my pick…read moreup order to someone else without verifying their identity and order confirmation, or they stole my pick up order themselves. Other than that it was a good store. Make sure you pick up your orders as soon as possible especially if they are highly sought after like the posable bat.

My daughter started riding lessons in Florida and loved being on a horse. When we moved north, we…read moremade it a priority to find a place that she could continue riding. My wife came across Graham Equestrian and we decided to give it a try. After such a long time off (moves take a while you know) we opted for private lessons to begin with. Within the first hour long lesson, my daughter did things that she never did in her previous lessons. She had to give the horse a quick brush before and after riding and also had to tack and then untack the horse. During the lesson, my daughter had to almost completely control the horse herself with shouted instructions here and there. Occasionally, if things went really awry, the trainer would come intervene. After a half dozen or so private lessons we began doing group lessons. This gave my daughter experience controlling the horse with other riders and horses around. The instructor my daughter typically has really understands how to connect with her and meet her where she is. I can't say enough about how awesome taking lessons at Graham Equestrian has been. They have allowed my daughter to become a much more independent rider and her instructors have pushed her to do things that she had never done before. Would recommend!

I can't say enough good things about the Graham Equestrian Center and trainer Rachael North! Only a…read morecouple of lessons under my belt but I'm so in love with it! I've always loved horses but could never afford lessons, but here they are affordable and Rachael is so fun! She really wants everyone to be great and is super patient! Private or group lessons are reasonably priced and scheduling is flexible! Highly recommend GEC and Rachael for your lesson needs!

Both of my kids have been going to this location since it opened. The Director, Lisa, is so…read moreamazing! She cares so much about all of the kids and my kids absolutely love her! Can't wait for our new baby to start in a couple of week!

Toddler moms: my advice is to seek elsewhere. This location changed directors, then suddenly the…read moretoddlers had frequent closures with sometimes, three hour notice to come get your child. Ultimately they closed the entire room with 96 hours notice. I had to email upper management to get a refund for these days, since a credit is irrelevant after being booted. We were offered a spot at a location which would take me 30 minutes to commute to.. at a 10% discount. Rather than have a sister location teacher come to the environment the children know. I don't know any moms who have an extra 30 minutes in their morning. Laughable, insulting, incredibly irresponsible management. It shouldn't take entire room closures to realize you need to have backup plans for staff. Don't do it.