We have had our son enrolled at Goddard at North Bethesda/White Flint for almost a year and have…read morehad such a great experience! We changed daycares because we moved and wanted a daycare slightly closer to our new house - and we have had no regrets with the switch! After touring, we were attracted to the welcoming staff, new and clean building/environment, ample play spaces, and structured curriculum and schedules. We knew this was somewhere we could send our son until he goes off to Kindergarten. We were really drawn to the fact that they sign the teacher's contracts for a full school year, ensuring minimal turnover (our previous daycare had an incredible amount of turnover in staff and admin, which we found very disruptive to our son's routines and to us as parents). Communication between the school and parents has been wonderful (e-mail and detailed daily reports) and all of the teachers and admin really seem to enjoy what they do.

We've had our daughter at Goddard for six months now and honestly the difference in her has been…read moreamazing. The teachers are so lovely and you can just tell they really care about the kids. The curriculum is great and we love how the activities are themed each week, it keeps things fresh and exciting. She always comes home with something fun to talk about, and we love that they send her home with art activities and homework she actually enjoys doing too! The school puts on loads of events which really adds to the community feel. What we really appreciate is the consistency. It's helped her settle in and build some lovely friendships with teachers and kids. We are very happy with our choice :)

While sitting at my desk, stressed about a work assignment, I looked out my window and saw my…read moredaughter happily prancing around our cherry blossom tree--full of light and carefree. At that moment, I realized I wanted to keep that spark in her as long as possible. So when it came time to choose a kindergarten, I knew I wanted more than our local neighborhood school and standardized testing. Enter Green Acres School, a hidden gem that focuses on outdoor play and creative learning - a school that would build a solid foundation for these early years. The atmosphere at Green Acres is warm and supportive from the moment the kids hop out of the car at drop-off. The staff respectfully engages with the children, giving them a voice to grow into independent thinkers who advocate for themselves. When the school recognized that my daughter was excelling academically, they adapted to her needs while keeping learning fun and engaging (and have done so with my son, too). She's eager to go to school every day and, to her father's and my irritation, even cried during a Disney World vacation because she missed it! That love for school isn't typical, and I attribute it to the outstanding teachers at Green Acres. I also want to highlight the fantastic work of the new head of the school. Under her leadership, the school is making great strides while staying true to its values. The balance between strong academics and a low-stress environment is something our family deeply appreciates--it's a place where kids are challenged without feeling overwhelmed. Overall, I couldn't be happier with our experience at Green Acres. If you want a place where your child isn't just fine but is great, Green Acres is the one.

Our child went to Green Acres for a few years, and we would never recommend Green Acres. We found…read moreit to be too small, with limited academic and extracurricular opportunities. Teachers, staff, and administrators at Green Acres did not seem organized and lacked the social-emotional skills and training to support students of varying academic, social and emotional abilities. They were quick to blame individual kids for systemic issues at the school. Classroom management was poor, and outside time for middle school kids is not monitored as it should be, both of which leads to highly unproductive behavior among the students. For parents interested in Green Acres, you should ask many questions about classroom management and overall supervision. In addition, we highly suggest you ask about the school's financial standing (income statements and other financial information) and how the school plans to address the loss of income from lost rent related to the Diener School move. Finally, we suggest that interested parents talk with doctors or others who know a lot of school aged kids. The problems at Green Acres are well-known in these circles. There are many great public and private schools in Montgomery County, and we highly suggest that you look elsewhere. We did, and we are thrilled with our child's new school.

We love Lily Pads! The teachers are excellent. The management is excellent. When we found out we…read morewere expecting a second child, we--without hesitation--asked Lily Pads about a spot for #2. Our daughter has been at Lily Pads since August 2020. At that time--in the depths of COVID--Ms. Eda and Lily Pads put us at ease with how careful, thoughtful, and communicative they were running the center during a crisis. Since then, our daughter has gone through the Purple Owls (1s), Green Frogs (2s), and Orange Butterflies (3s) class. She has loved all of her teachers and made great friends. We feel involved in her school life, from the pictures and updates in the app, to the art she brings home, to the new songs she sings when she comes home. At dropoff and pickup, her teachers make time to provide updates, answer questions, and address concerns. They've all been great. We could go on and on about Lily Pads. Our daughter is the happy, smart, silly, kind toddler she is thanks, in no small part, to Lily Pads. And--no less important--they've given us the space, and peace of mind during our working days so we can be better parents when she gets home. 5 stars, without reservation.

We are huge fans of LilyPads! Our kiddo has attended LilyPads since March 2020 - for 2 weeks before…read morethe pandemic hit - and they helped our family successfully navigate the transition back for our kid into the classroom and helped to keep everyone safe. They were good at communicating about the State/County health policies, status of classrooms, and advice on keeping our family safe. The teachers and support staff have helped our kiddo to grow - helping with crawling, standing, walking, and using the potty. And they helped our kid to grow socially, environmentally and in word and number recognition. LilyPads has been so good for our family over the past 3+ years - highly recommend!!

My husband and I toured Whole Kids Academy when I was 4 months pregnant with our first child. Upon…read moreentering the facility, I immediately knew I wanted our son to attend! The Environment: Every staff member from the front desk, teachers, and administration was so welcoming! As a result, our oldest child attended Whole Kids Academy from Infancy through Pre-K. Additionally, our youngest attended from infancy through Early Preschool. Both of my boys have always felt loved and adored! It seemed that every teacher knew our kids' names, even if my husband and I didn't know them. Any time occasional concerns arose, the administration handled them promptly! Every staff member is eager to support, listen, learn, and educate! The Curriculum: Wow! From the infant room to Pre-k, WKA truly fosters an environment where children develop a love for learning!! I have pictures of my 3-month-old painting with corn during Autumn, exploring textures by painting on bubble wrap, enjoying music class, engaging in circle time, and learning about the outdoor environment through daily walks...and that was just the beginning! Recent Pre-K lessons included meteorology, biographies, and space, just to name a few! Each day, the lesson plan is intentionally crafted to develop each learning domain! Both of my boys are such curious learners, and people are genuinely impressed by their knowledge base. Our oldest just started kindergarten, and he's extremely ahead in all subjects. We absolutely love WKA and were sad to leave due to a cross-country move. If you're looking for a nurturing environment for your kids to fall in love with learning, WKA is the place!

My son's been going to WKA since he was 6months old, he's almost three years old now…read more We had to use the infants and toddlers program to help our son learn to speak. He's advancing now. WKA is a Spanish immersion program, our son only speaks in English from what we've learned to teach him. My son has also had several accidents at this school and when I've reached out to the administration for future preventative measures, they simply do not respond. I would not recommend anyone trust this school with their children

Our son has been at Sugar Plums for about four months. He started when he was 8 months old, and is…read morenow 13 months old - so he's gone from a crawling baby to a walking toddler during this time. He had been at home prior to starting at Sugar Plums, and we weren't sure how he would adapt to his first daycare experience. I'm thrilled to be able to say that the adjustment was seamless and he (and we) love Sugar Plums! He started in an infant room with two wonderful caregivers. He has since moved up to one of the toddler rooms and has continued to have an equally positive experience.  The teachers at Sugar Plums are warm, caring, mature, well-educated early childhood specialists. At every opportunity, they are down on the child's level playing with, engaging, and calmly guiding the kids. In addition to some of the more foundational aspects that make a daycare great for kids at this age (e.g. low staff turn-over, following a consistent feeding & nap time routine, no screen-time for the kids - or cell phones in the room for the adults, engaging toys and supervised play, very clean toys and rooms, etc.) there are things that make Sugar Plums exceptional.  They take an education-focused approach to their care starting in infancy. They have a weekly curriculum that is shared with parents, and focuses on various aspects of language, sensory, motor, and social development. They also teach baby sign language, and by 12 months our child was regularly using signs to communicate things like "I'm hungry" "more food" and "all done." And he learned this all at Sugar Plums, and we just followed his lead at home.  They also use a wonderful App, called Precious Status, to keep parents updated throughout the day. It provides real-time updates about every meal, snack, bottle/sippy, nap start & end time, and outside time, and we even get pictures of our child doing various activities throughout the day. It's truly a wonderful thing to have. (I've attached a screen print from my phone as a sample.) Lastly, in our experience the other kids and parents at Sugar Plums are great. Our little guy is already making good friends, and the parents I've met have been very genuine and down to earth. It's great to be surrounded by people like this as we all try to navigate work and life while raising tiny humans!  Overall, Sugar Plums has exceeded our expectations and we are so glad that we chose to enroll our child here.

We have had nothing but the BEST experience with Sugar Plums…read more ALL of the staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, greeting you and your child by name with warmth and enthusiasm at each drop off and pick up, and engaging in meaningful and genuine conversation which shows that they truly care about the children they care for. They use an app to communicate with you throughout the day, and post adorable pictures and videos along with updates on your child's eating, toileting, and naps on there too. Our infant son has grown so much in his time at Sugar Plums. Each day he participates in gross/fine motor activities, outdoor time/walks, crafts, sensory activities, music, storytime, and more! I would highly recommend this center and am so thankful for the teachers and the positive experience they've contributed to.

My kids don't actually go to the school, but I walk by this property pretty much every day on my…read moreway to work. The staff seemed like they are on top of it, and the kids always seem like they're having lots of fun! Just wanted to shout out a local school!

My 3.5-year-old twins have been attending BCDS in the past 18 months, and it has been a blast! The…read moreprincipal and teachers are very loving, caring and full of energy, especially Ms Bionca, Ms Suzy, Ms Lorena, Ms Nicole, Ms Isabella, Ms Briona and many more! They took so much care of my girls, always ready to share about statuses, progress, issues, and tips/guidance with parents! Originally we selected the school because it was just walking distance from home, but then we realized how convenient it is. it offers nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacka, have before and after care, and never close (except federal holidays)! that's critical for busy working parents! My girls loved their teachers so much and a lot of enrichment programs offered in school so we don't have to send them elsewhere to take dance, Karate, or soccer! lots of holiday events and even swimming/water fun during the summer! High recommend to all!

How my heart sings when I think of Geneva Day School! The warmest, most kind, caring, and…read moreconscientious environment for little scholars to learn and grow. . . Am proud to have family as "graduates" of both the preschool and extracurricular activities. Am thrilled to have visited on many occasions, most especially for family events. I love the emphasis on Art, Mindfulness, Environmental Education, and Physical Education. Such traditional, pre-academic training (known to us as the "Geneva Method") is shaped by passionate professionals who love what they do and, yes, love the children. . . I am especially touched by the beautiful curation of Monarch Butterfly gardens; this Maryland Green School campus promotes environmentalism and invites exploration at every turn. . . I cannot recommend more highly this hidden gem of Potomac. Much gratitude for all you do!

Geneva day school is an expensive glorified daycare. My child is okay. But, I wanted to post this…read morereview to alert other parents because most have no clue what is going on in the school. I was impressed by the brochure and website. But, when I asked my child if you did this...or did you do that?....based on the brochure. Answer was no, no...nothing, none of those! So, they are very good at marketing with fancy flyers and brochures but sadly nothing is going on. If your child is underdeveloped....can i assure you it is likely due to this school. We had made this mistake before when we thought oh...we are paying solid $$$, so probably kid will have solid fun and development. We paid solid $$$, but we got just minimum daycare from Geneva. We have seen some really good programs....so we have very good perspective on when schools are just for minting money and when school really put 100% or 200% effort to help with child development. Cmon guys....it is not hard. At least, do what you say in your brochure. How hard is it to give some bubbles, playdoh, slime or bug catching kit to kids? They cost pennies. If you will just leave the kids in the playground for free play all day....that does not help with their development. My child just reported me that some kids were CRYING ALL DAY!!!! Seriously? Where is the money going?

i literally hate it here. ive never been unhappier. I pay 30,000 a year to come to a building and…read morecry all day. worst teachers and even worse administrators. i dont wish anyone to attend here, not even my worst enemy. scary bugs everywhere and construction makes focasing impossible. only positive thing about the school is how the student application rate is sinking so fast, so the school will be exstinct in 10 years. not to mention how we are selling land because we are secretly bankrupt. goodnight.

We just moved from another state this past summer and the school came strongly recommended. Even as…read morewe enjoyed July and August, everyone at our community pool was familiar with the school and had only overheard positive things. We even ran into some future classmates for my son! Since my son has started kindergarten things have been going very well! Communication has been good and he's been having a lot of fun and definitely making friends! Getting uniforms was a little bit crazy, so definitely make sure you buy early! But otherwise were very happy and excited for him to try soccer for the first time!

Beware of this company! Our kids were at a sister school owned by the same parent company, Metro…read moreMontessori, which was SHUT DOWN on only a few weeks notice, leaving parents, teachers, and kids scrambling. It was discovered that company had known for a long time that the school would have to close (bc so many families left due to unaddressed safety issues that enrollment was too low to continue operation). But, Metro hid this from everyone until mid-July. By that time, many other schools were full, primary positions for teachers were already full, etc. We literally only had days to find a replacement school placement. This company doesn't care about your kids - they just want your money. Think twice before giving it to them!

I do not recommend this school. If you want transparency, about what is going on with your child;…read moredon't bring your child here. This place won't even tell you when your child gets hurt. Numerous unresponsive visits to the school and still, no information. Choose wisely, when sending your children here.

The attitude by the administration at the Bender JCC is that what members think and complaints they…read moremay have are unimportant. They don't want to be bothered hearing from members, especially not their complaints. The CEO, Josh Bender, terminated the membership of many members who had the nerve to complain about the same problem more than twice though it had not been addressed. The Chairman of the JCC Board of Directors, Naom Fischman, is no better than the JCC CEO. He doesn't want to hear from members either. Unlike most organizations, although one can find out who the members of the JCC Board they provide no contact information. Clearly, they do not want to be contacted. No decent Board of Directors is like that.

if it were possible to give negative stars, I would not hesitate to do so. The staff that I dealt…read morewith at the Bender Jewish community center of greater Washington is nothing short of disgraceful. They had me ejected from their parking lot when their property was a polling place. I was engaging in lawful electioneering. It was actually the chief operations officer of the Bender Jewish community center who did this. They are just horrible people. You can see the video on the officers body camera. The man with the beard is the chief operations officer. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SomYVK7ferU&pp=ygUIMTI1c2V0aG0%3D