We have had such a wonderful experience with La Petite Academy on Himes Avenue! From the caring…read moreteachers to the welcoming atmosphere, it is clear that the staff genuinely care about the children and want them to succeed. The teachers are patient, attentive, and truly take the time to get to know each child. Our child has grown so much socially, emotionally, and academically, and we have been so impressed with the learning experiences and preparation for the next stage of school. We also really appreciate the communication with families. Being able to receive updates throughout the day gives us such peace of mind and makes us feel connected to our child's experience even when we can't be there. Most importantly, our child is HAPPY to go to school! Seeing them excited to see their teachers and friends each morning means everything. La Petite Himes Avenue has created a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and feel loved. We are so grateful to the entire Himes Avenue team and would absolutely recommend this school to families looking for quality childcare and early education in Frederick!

As a grandparent picking up my grandson there I would say the teaching staff was always lovely. I…read morewill also say to their detriment is that La Petite is concerned about their money first and foremost . My daughter gave a full time tuition. They made her sign a paper stating when the child would be dropped off/ picked up even though her work schedule was variable weekly ... and they knew that. If she arrived later than the time they made her state then they wouldn't allowy grandson to attend that day.,. Even though they received full time tuition. I quickly leadned that they did that to observe only necessary teacher - student ratios to pay the least hourly teacher wages possible. Also, many times at the end of the day, your child would be in another classroom because they had already sent your child's classroom teacher home and put them with another teacher until uou arrived .... Also to save them money. Management seems nice but is not transparent at ALL. Be wary. Get what you pay for and be sure to ask about full time tuition and open hours . Bonus : They also like to send kids home for any health reason they can imagine.

We had a great experience at Frederick Country Day! Our oldest Daughter went there as well several…read moreyears ago and our youngest just finished her last year there. We love the Montessori teaching! Thank you to the Teachers and Staff for a great experience - we will miss you!

The management is very disorganized and there is a lack of communication between the employees. One…read moreperson will tell you one thing, and then another person will tell you something else. In the 2 years that my son attended he had 3 different teachers which did not promote a great deal of consistency in his care. Warning: if your child ever has an accident you will promptly be informed that, if they were declared "potty trained", the center staff are not required to assist them. No accidents allowed here!

The teachers and directors at this Kindercare are amazing! Lots of creative and fun activities and…read morethey show our kids so much love. They truly care!

My two-year-old has attended daycare here for almost a year. The staff is warm and engaging, and…read moreour daughter has been consistently well cared for. We attend part time, but the staff has always been accommodating when we need to increase the number of days she attends. She's made wonderful friends with the other children there, has been hitting her developmental milestones beautifully, and I couldn't be happier.

We had a couple years of positive experiences but something has changed dramatically recently. I…read morecould detail my many minor frustrations with the lack of communication and what seems to be intentional deceit with moving students between classes without notifying parents, but I feel the two major incidents that caused us to leave will speak for themselves: In the last week and a half my daughter was first directly given a known allergen by a staff member, causing an ER visit and extremely stressful day for my whole family. To be clear, this was not an accidental exposure - she was handed a cup of milk despite having a well-documented allergy to milk. Yesterday, my daughter was sent home with dried feces caked on the back of her shirt from a BM that occurred at 10 AM. She was walking around all day with a significant amount of feces on her. Based on the fingerprints and smudges she was touching it frequently, so it is fair to assume that everything she touched and even the other children she interacted with were exposed to the potential bacteria and illnesses known to be in feces. When I called to address both issues their response essentially amounted to 'mistakes happen.' Obviously this was extremely upsetting given these two incidents so close together, which clearly indicates a larger issue. After a tense but professional phone call with the owner I was told my daughter was no longer allowed to attend, effective immediately. Luckily we were already making plans since we didn't feel she was safe there anyway, but I was still appalled that rather than bear responsibility they chose to dismiss it. I am truly fearful for every student in that center. I don't know what it is happening but there is a clear lack of appropriate management and it is putting kids' well being at risk.

I can't say enough about how wonderful The Learning Bee and its staff have been for us as parents…read moreand for our daughter. She started there at three months and is almost two years old now. Every day, she surprises us with how much she's learned: letters, words (English, Spanish, and sign language), colors, animals- and she genuinely enjoys it. Sometimes, I have to work to entice her to leave! As two working parents with often opposing schedules, the on site chef is a major convenience as it leaves one less thing for us to worry about. The staff is warm, patient, kind, fun, and engage the kids in a variety of activities to keep them learning and having fun. They readily chat with me about her day and answer any questions I may have. I get daily reports about what she's learning, eating, dsiaper changes and potty training, naps, and loads of fun pictures! She's not always an angel and they apply patience, thoughtful boundaries, and kindness in helping her learn the appropriate behaviors. I had to chime in and improve the rating as one person had a different experience eight years ago and gave one star, but we truly value this business and wanted to share our experience.

We can't recommend CCM enough. We have sent our son for PreK and Before/Aftercare. The owners are…read morehands-on and take the time to get to know each child and their needs. They have a well-rounded approach to teaching that includes manners while allowing the kids to have fun and make friends. Not only did he come out of PreK well prepared for Kindergarten, but he loved the teachers and staff at CCM.

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend the children's center of Monrovia to anyone. I worked there for…read moreseveral years and am still to this day messed up from my experience. I don't even know how to begin. I think I'll start with #1, verbal abuse from bosses. Almost every day I worked, I was verbally abused. The expectations were through the roof, and you were never good enough. No matter how hard you tried, how much work you did, you were never recognized and always criticized. They had a way of making you feel like the lowest piece of dirt on this planet, yet never thought the problem was them. For years I didn't recognize this as abuse, and worked myself to death trying to win their approval. It took me years to gain the courage to speak my mind of how much this affected me. I was watched by them 24/7 on the cameras, and every move I made was criticized. I was screamed at for giving a child a tissue to wipe their bottom when we were out of toilet paper. I had a broom ripped out of my hand and screamed at for not sweeping the floors "properly." On my last day, I was screamed at and demeaned in front of my entire class, because I didn't make the 4 year old children stand perfectly straight in a line while washing hands. I walked out the door and never looked back because I finally realized I didn't deserve to be treated this way. I had many other teachers who worked there contact me about how terrible they were treated during their time there as well. One teacher was extremely depressed and actually mentioned suicide to me at one point because of her treatment there (I have messages to prove this if anyone thinks this is a lie). They mentally affected many people with this treatment. The turnover rate is absolutely atrocious, and they don't realize it's because of them. #2, unrealistic expectations from the children. They were expected to sit criss cross apple sauce every morning without moving for a 45 minute circle, 3 year olds were expected to be writing multiple papers a day, standing in line perfectly straight with arms behind their back, and more. Children screamed at for not tracing papers properly. Kids were not allowed to be KIDS. When I went to my next school, I saw children doing fun activities on the carpet, playing together, having fun, and realized this is how it is supposed to be. I had constant anxiety everyday going into work, wondering what I would be yelled at for next. Once I was yelled at for leaving 5 minutes early and not sharpening pencils. Every time anything happened, it was a hunt to find out who did it so that person could be screamed at. And if you ever "talked back", YOU were out of line. I walked on eggshells, afraid everyday. You were expected to just be the punching bag every day. My mental health was at an all time low. Now years later, I still carry some habits I learned from them, but I've learned now just how toxic this place was. I am now absolutely flourishing at a new preschool where I've never once been yelled at or even so much as told I was doing anything wrong. I'm a fantastic teacher and I was never the problem. They were. I've had dozens of parents tell me I am an amazing teacher who's changed their child's life. I cannot recommend anyone to put themselves through what I went through. I didn't write this review to get attention, or to stop their business from being successful, I wrote it for my own peace of mind to finally speak up what was kept inside for so long. And to hopefully warn others of my experience. Thank you.

My daughter is finishing her second year at Hagerstown Children's School, and she has learned so…read moremuch! She has been reading since she turned 4 and can talk with authority about her favorite planets, dinosaurs, and continents. She is very independent, so the Montessori model of "follow the child" is a good fit for her. This year she began to manifest some struggles with emotional and sensory regulation, and her teachers (Ms. Susan and Ms. Allie) and the staff (Ms, Heather and Ms. Brenda) have been very patient, supportive, and creative as we work on these challenges with them and other caregivers. We are so grateful for their love and concern for her wellbeing, not only now but in preparing her to move into public school for kindergarten. Thank you, HCS!

If your wondering if HCS is the right fit for your child, go no further! Hagerstown Children's…read moreSchool has gone above and beyond our expectations. From the Administration to the Teachers and the new amazing facility, you will not be disappointed. Our girls have been attending HCS for a total of 5 years. HCS has done a wonderful job preparing them for kindergarten as well as nurturing the life skills they need to be independent. Take a tour today, your children are going to love it here!

For an entire year, my daughter was denied a vegetarian meal, despite my providing a doctor's note…read moreand repeatedly informing staff of her dietary needs. Gloria was the staff member responsible for not providing the meal, and this was not a matter of miscommunication--it was a consistent disregard for both medical and parental instructions. In addition, I have witnessed and experienced targeted treatment toward my children, particularly my youngest. For example, when another child physically harmed my 5-year-old, the incident was overlooked. However, if my daughter made a verbal remark, it was treated as a serious offense. This pattern of inconsistent discipline, favoritism toward certain children, and a dismissive attitude toward others raises serious concerns about inclusivity, fairness, and possible racial bias. In my observations, Gloria frequently displayed a rude and unwelcoming demeanor toward children she did not favor, while showing preferential treatment to others. This environment does not reflect the values of respect, equity, and inclusion that should be expected in a setting responsible for the well-being and development of children.

I enrolled my oldest child at this center about two years ago now and just recently enrolled my new…read morebaby. I had a lot a of anxiety bringing the baby to care but the management team and the infant teachers were nothing but supportive and welcoming which helped my family have a smooth transition back to work. I love the activities in both the infant classroom and the toddlers and twos programs. I have noticed my oldest picking up with his speech and other skills so fast and I owe it to this center. I also love the community feel of this school. Between events and other ways the school has gotten involved to help others, my family and I are just so happy to be apart of it. Ultimately, being able to wake up every morning and watch my oldest excited to go to school is priceless!

If you're looking for a school where your child is truly known, loved, and challenged to grow, La…read morePetite Academy of Spring Ridge is it. From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel the difference. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of positive energy. The teachers don't just "watch" the children -- they genuinely connect with them. They take time to understand each child's personality, learning style, and needs. You can see the care in the way they greet families, the patience they show in the classrooms, and the excitement they bring to learning every single day. The curriculum is engaging and thoughtfully planned. My child comes home talking about science experiments, new vocabulary words, art projects, and friendships they're building. It's the perfect balance of structured learning and playful exploration. The classrooms are clean, organized, and inviting, and safety is clearly a top priority. The leadership team is responsive, professional, and truly invested in both the children and the families. Communication is consistent, transparent, and reassuring -- which gives such peace of mind as a parent. If you're considering enrolling, don't wait. This is more than just childcare -- it's a community. Choosing La Petite Academy of Spring Ridge has been one of the best decisions we've made for our family.