Infant Teachers are not interested in doing their job doesn't have patience for the babies my…read moregrandchild attended here for 4 months And dreaded coming to daycare my grandchild is now attending a new center and is thriving I have no issues whats so ever

I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND, 6 months my daughter attended and it always was a money issue all the time…read more Peoples who receives Subsidize vouchers are Normally underestimated.

My kids have gone to Havenwood for two years, and they will be attending kindergarten there next…read moreyear. The small class sizes and engaging activities are perfectly suited to both the educational and recreational needs of preschoolers. Weekly library time is a highlight, and the My Afternoon Out program is a great help to parents who occasionally need some extra childcare.

My granddaughters have been going there for over three years and have thrived there. It is a…read morewonderful nurturing environment with a great staff and the personable owners on site. I would highly recommend it.

We absolutely loved TCC for our 1-year-old! We can't speak highly enough of the daycare. The…read moreteachers are so loving (and there isn't much turnover - which speaks volumes over the past few years with COVID), and the owners are super friendly and responsive. Highly recommend!

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.

Where do I begin.... so I sent my 6 year old here since he was 3 and never had any issues so I was…read moreconfident that my daughter, who had just turned 1 when I started her, would be in good hands. Sadly, I was VERY mistaken. My daughter began at this preschool in June of 2024 and I pulled her from their care in 6/2025. In a year, my daughter had been bitten 5 times, FIVE, with the last incident because the worst. My child is now left with a permanent scar on her face due to the negligence of this school. On 6/24/25 around 11AM, I received a call from my daughters teacher in which she told me she had been bitten again. I was furious but the teacher assured me they were following the proper steps to try to relieve the bite. A few hours later, I receive another call from her teacher in which I was told the bite was a lot worse & the directors husband Zack, try to gaslight and blame it on the fact my daughter fell asleep on the side where the bite was. The teacher then sent me a photo of my daughters face & I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Where was the supervision?! How does a bite like this even happen and the child who is responsible isn't even terminated/suspended or held accountable? I was told by the teachers that this child has repeatedly bitten other students and the director and front office staff do nothing about it and the mother of the child just brushes it off. This is unacceptable. I feel like this place is so concerned with money versus the safety of these children. The director didnt even have the professionalism or decency to call me herself to tell me about the bite and I think that's because she knew the severity of the bite. I spoke with Bryanna from the front and her response was "this is normal behavior for children of her age group" completely get it, sure, but for my child to be bitten this many times and for thid last incident to be as bad as it is, somebody needs to be held accountable and something needs to be done. No one should have to send their child to school, where they should be safe and their care should be taken seriously and keep receiving calls like this. Again, this place is money hungry. Safety is NOT their top priority no matter how much they preach it is. Thank god I work from home so I am able to keep my baby at home with me until I find better care for her. But if you are considering sending your child here, I would think TWICE, especially if your child is young & cant speak on what is going on/happening in these instances.

Extremely Disappointed - Would Not Recommend Our experience…read moreat this daycare has been nothing short of disheartening. Since a minor incident over pizza and billing, the energy and treatment toward my family drastically changed. I attempted to get clarity on payments via several emails but was met with coldness and what felt like outright hostility each time I entered the building. Most recently, I was charged a $50 late fee without any explanation at drop-off. When I politely asked how it was calculated, I was brushed off and told the staff member was "attending to another parent"--as if I wasn't also a parent seeking clarification. The attitude and lack of basic respect were shocking. Even worse, my daughter came home telling me she was told to "get out" of the daycare by the front desk staff after another child physically hurt her. Instead of offering care or protection, she was dismissed in a way no child should ever experience. My daughter is a loving, joyful child, and this kind of treatment is completely unacceptable. There's a consistent, uncomfortable energy when we come for pick-up, and interactions often feel rushed and cold. We were even wrongly charged for being one minute late--only to receive an apology after we pointed out the error. The owner, Mary, is a particularly concerning part of the problem. She is consistently angry, rude, and dismissive. She often makes irrational decisions in the heat of the moment, and only later follows up with apology emails after realizing her mistakes. It's a pattern that reflects poor leadership and instability--traits that have no place in a child care setting. On one occasion, she clearly stated that she would give us a warning before disenrollment, only to turn around and disenroll our child without any notice. We're relieved to be leaving what we now see as a toxic, emotionally unsafe, and poorly managed environment. I would not recommend this daycare to any family looking for a respectful, nurturing, or professional experience.

This daycare was also located on Edmondson Ave, and my experience there was very disappointing. The…read morechildren were often left unclean after making messes, and my son's diapers and pull-ups were frequently given away. In my opinion, the owner was dishonest and treated both her staff and the parents unfairly. I even had to contact the state because she refused to show me video footage related to an incident involving my child. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this daycare to anyone considering childcare services in the future.

Step By Step Learning Center has been wonderful in educating my children!! I love the staffing here…read morethey are amazing! They go above and beyond in effective communication, teaching an amazing curriculum, and ensuring cleanliness! Ms. Trease and her team is absolutely amazing I highly recommend this center!

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.

So, I read the reviews and toured the facility. I had a pleasant feeling about the cleanliness and…read moreorganization;presentation amazing. The 3 year old room teacher even took me on a tour herself. However, LISTEN TO THE REVIEWS!!! I read them before we started, warnings of the owners behaviors once you present her with a concern. Welp, we were 15 days in, I had a concern, addressed it with her directly, and three days later, she pulls me into a room to tell me that her staff is "not licensed to diaper three years old" and that "they should be asking" (3 year olds)to go to the bathroom. She also stated that her staff was "scared" to help my son to the bathroom because he is "punching them in the face" and telling them "don't tell me what to do, or I will leave this center, go get my mom and have her slap you." Keep in mind, he is 3!!!! He can't even cognitively put together that sentence, and we don't speak like that in our home. He has been in daycare for 3 years, another center prior that abrupt left closed down, which when he was there, they LOVED HIM and never had any issues, outside of him telling them "no," but what three year old doesn't. When I asked her to advise me why her staffing issues, of having to take my son to the bathroom was even be a problem, as her staff and center are license for this, she asked me to leave. Well that was it, I took my son and left, she said "good, better for us." I have raised 6 kids in Columbia daycares and have NEVER experienced this kind of communication or human experience. I have many, many connections in the community, and should have referenced them prior, as others have heard similar stories with the owner. It's I called DHR IMMEDIATLY-they stated there is NO SUCH LICSENCE stating that certain staff cannot diaper or change 3 years old. Or that they have to use the potty and cannot be changed. So, this was verified a LIE, so what was her motive??? I am so flabbergasted!!! LISTEN TO THE REVIEWS!!!! DONT LET THE APPEARNCE FOOL YOU!!!!!!!!! I also walked into the room yesterday to pick up my child and one of the providers was screaming at a little girl, "DONT YOU BE TRIPPEN ME GIRL," when she noticed I was standing there, she quickly looked away. HUGE Warning: stay away. All the reviews about the director and the way she talks to you, and places the blame on the parent and makes up stories, one person stated "pokes holes in stories," is TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! End of day teachers are rude, yell at the kids, and tell them "you better pick up your toys before leaving cuz we don't do that around here, we don't pick up after kids." I have heard this DAILY at pick up, in FRONT of parents, and they say it in a rude and nasty manner, eyeing up the parents, like we better not say anything. Don't get me wrong, yes, they should clean up after themselves, that's not my issue, its the way they spoke to the kids. Oh yeah, I was told when I was addressing the changing issues, that my son "needs to learn to adjust and that change was inevitable." This was DAY 3!!! I kindly asked them to have patience with him asking to use the potty , as he is trying to adjust to the new environment, and was told " what you dont think we do?" It was just one defensive, aggressive remark after the other by the owner. Bottom line: DO NOT SEND YOUR KID HERE, DONT LET THE APPEARANCE FOOL YOU, AND IF YOUR KID ISNT 100% POTTY TRAINED THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU!!!! PLEASE PLEASE STAY AWAY!!! PLEASE!!! DONT PUT YOUR BABY OR FAMILY THROUGH THIS. I'm not usually one to YELP and hate social media but if I can save a child and their parents from a circus show and unneeded stress, then this is ALL worth it!

I've been really happy with MKD Kids Learning Center. We had my daughter at a different daycare and…read moreswitched here because it's closer to where we live and more importantly, I wasn't all that happy with the other daycare. At the old daycare she would cry miserably when I left every morning. I felt awful leaving her like that and it was a terrible start to the day. I figured some separation anxiety was normal (she is now 13 months), and expected her to at least be a little upset when I left her at MKD, but in the month and a half that she's been there, there has been exactly one instance of her being just a little sad when I left. My daughter LOVES Miss Jenny and is excited to see her every morning. I just wish I could have started her here earlier! I'm surprised to see the negative review about the management. The director, Miss Mona, who started the school originally as an at home daycare, is super nice and attentive. I've never had a complaint, so I can't speak from experience, but I have a very hard time imagining her being unreasonable. The staff all seem to have a great sense of humor and like to have fun, but still take their work very seriously. The kids seem to have a lot of fun here. They spend a lot of time outside (when weather permits) and parents get a weekly printout of the activities for the week (all with a theme). If there's only one thing I could change it would be to get more information on what they're doing each day. Some daycares use systems that send messages and pictures to parents throughout the day, which obviously would add to the overall cost and far from essential, but kind of nice. It's a nut free environment if that's of interest to you. Overall, I'm really pleased with the daycare - especially for the price - and highly recommend it.