They know kids so well. Amazing school for early childhood and all the teachers seems to be so…read morenice.

Wonderful school with loving teachers that truly care about their students. The whole community is…read morethe best, and they get to express their love of God and learn about him without repercussions like public school. I highly recommend this school!!

TT started going to KAE at 12 month old. I was supper worried and paranoid about what is the right…read morething to do and it turns out I had nothing to worry about. TT loves it there. After one week of getting adjusted to the routine and 2 month of constantly fighting off this and that virus (building a strong immune system of his own / and our families) he just loves going there. Seeing him happy makes me happy and it gives me the motivation to be the best that I can be.

My five year old has been at Kiddie Academy for the last two years and we love it! The teachers and…read moreall staff are phenomenal; you can tell they really care about the kids and making sure the families are supported. Highly recommend!

Our family has had a great experience with the Goddard in Marriottsville over the years. When a…read morelast-minute situation arose, Ms. Sheeba quietly moved mountains to ensure our child was set up for success, and the process was seamless. It reinforced what we already felt: excellent curriculum, caring staff, and exceptional service -- definitely worth the wait.

Deciding who to leave your baby with is without a doubt the hardest, most stressful decision we…read moremake as parents. You just want them to be safe and comfortable. We chose Goddard after trying others and found that it, and owner Sheeba Mathew have no equal. Ms. Sheeba knows the name of every child, every parent, every sibling, and in some cases even the grandparents of every child who is currently or has ever been a member of the Goddard family. Beyond keeping our children safe and comfortable, Ms. Sheeba and her incredible staff of administrators and teachers provide a wonderful foundation for kids to learn and grow. There is very little teacher turnover, which is great because it gives stability at an age where kids tend to really need it. When you see your kids eyes light up as they run into the classroom and hug their teachers, you just know you've made the right call. The education provided at Goddard is also outstanding. My 5 year old son has learned not just reading and numbers but science and history. He's learned about the world that surrounds him goes well beyond his Maryland zip code. I've watched him thrive in this beautiful, amazing environment. It's been incredible. This week we say goodbye to the school we love. Next week he will start kindergarten. His years at Goddard have prepared him for this, and I am beyond grateful. He is ready to achieve great things. Though both his heart and mine break at the thought of leaving, we know that we will remain part of that special community Ms. Sheeba has created and we remain eternally thankful for it. So, if you're reading this and trying to decide where to place your child that is safe, comfortable, nurturing, educational and fun, look no further. You'll find a home at Goddard and you won't be disappointed. And Ms. Sheeba, if you're reading this, THANK YOU!!!

We've had a wonderful experience at St. Peter's Preschool. My son is 3.5 years old, and this fall…read moremarked his very first school experience. He absolutely loves it. The teachers are amazing and did an outstanding job helping him feel comfortable and confident from day one. They are incredibly communicative, thoughtful, and genuinely inclusive. Our family follows a vegan lifestyle, and I've been so grateful for how supportive the teachers have been. They consistently go out of their way to make sure my son has appropriate options and can fully participate in food-related activities without feeling left out, which means so much to us. We feel very lucky to be part of this community and highly recommend St. Peter's to any family looking for a nurturing, attentive, and welcoming preschool.

Love this little school! Teachers are very caring, the environment is great and my daughter…read morecouldn't be happier.

Just an excellent learning environment. Our daughter just LOVES to go to school each day and has…read morereally thrived at Hilltop. Staff and teachers are truly dedicated to the children and really strive to keep the parents informed about their child's learning and progress. We plan to send all of our children there in the future and highly recommend it!

I can't imagine there's a better preschool in the Clarksville/Columbia area. Obviously every…read moreparent has their own list of "wants" and "needs" when shopping preschools - their own list of the features that are most important to them. Most importantly for my wife and I was to find a school where our 2-1/2 year-old would be happy, learn social skills, and would learn the fundamental skills needed to function in a classroom setting (preparation for kindergarten). It was also critical that we find a place where we would never feel guilty or apprehensive about dropping our kids off at school. We found all this and more at Hilltop. The most important things to note about Hilltop are... Small School - There are two classrooms and each one has a max of roughly 15 children. Small classes means lots of one-on-one interaction with the teachers, which any educator will tell you is extremely beneficial (especially for young children). Learning Activities - It is a school after all - so it's pretty important that they follow a really well-conceived philosophy and educational curriculum. Every day we receive notes from the teacher about what our child learned that day, sample assignments he worked on, etc. Low Staff Turnover - At other schools and daycares we've witnessed a constant churn of teacher turnover. The teachers at Hilltop have been there for years and are part of the fabric of the school. Family Atmosphere - So many families have their 2nd or 3rd children enrolled, so we've gotten to know each other and have formed great friendships. When I drop my son at Hilltop it feels like I'm leaving him with close friends/family. Credentials - Hilltop is accredited by the MD Board of Education and each teacher and staff member has all their MD creds (I'm not that familiar with all the credentials, so you'd have to check with them for more info on this). Secluded Location - While the school is right off Rt 108 in Clarksville (near the River Hill shopping center) it's also tucked away behind a Methodist church. Its location is nice for security reasons - and there's also something nice about being on a church campus. What more can I say? We are a Hilltop family and absolutely recommend this preschool to anyone trying to make the difficult decision of where to send your child for preschool.

I cannot say enough positive things about the Ellicott City Celebree. The staff have been so warm…read moreand welcoming to my children and everyone takes time to get to know each and every child, not just the ones under their direct care. The pre-school teachers have provided our child a diverse curriculum that engages and excites his mind.

This location has wonderful teachers who each have a relationship with every child. Provides before…read moreand after care. With each of us working, this was essential. Just like during the Covid-19 outbreak, Celebree of Ellicott City has supported our family through the Howard County bus delays and school start changes.

This is exactly what we were looking for...A warm, welcoming, play based little school for our two…read moreyear old for a couple mornings a week. The lead teacher, Ms. Tammie, is connected, prepared and clearly takes great delight in supporting the growth of each student. The group is diverse and the kids are great.

We've had a wonderful experience so far at WLCN. Our son's language and social skills have…read moreblossomed in this warm, caring environment with small class sizes. Teachers and families are thoroughly involved in running the school and are responsive to families' needs. Toys and learning tools are constantly rotated and updated in the classroom and the attached, enclosed playground. Tuition at this non-profit cooperative preschool is affordable and kept at a reasonable rate. We're looking forward to more years at WLCN!

My child started Primrose shortly after it opened and has been enrolled for 4 years. It has been a…read moregreat experience. Being new to motherhood, I've enjoyed building community here with other parents and watching out children grow together.

Primrose School - Ellicott City is simply amazing! My son truly loves his time at school and…read morelearns so much. He is always excited to share about circle time, sing songs, teach us rhyming words or the STEM activities he has learned. I feel confident that he will be ready for Kindergarten next year. The facility is new and beautiful, with an amazing chef in the kitchen. The owner and staff are beyond amazing. We are a family with a child and not just a head count to them. They care not only about the children, but us as parents as well. My only regret is that we didn't find this school sooner! Five stars to Primrose School - Ellicott City!