Best place around, and I've searched far and wide. My child loves going to school everyday and the…read moreteachers are extremely hard working! Ms. Shima is very patient and kind and teaches kids letter, numbers, engages them in projects, etc. great place!

It's a nice place, teacher and caregivers care about children. My daughter likes the place and they…read morehave fun. Ms. Shima is a knowledgeable teacher and she knows how to teach kids not only letters or numbers but also things about life and healthy foods or good manner.

We've had at least one child enrolled at The Goddard School in Gaithersburg for the past nine…read moreyears, and that alone is probably the best endorsement we can give. Throughout that time, we've consistently experienced excellence from the administrators, teachers, and support staff. Leaving your child in someone else's care is never easy, but Goddard gives us peace of mind. We know our kids are in a place where they are truly cared for--happy, healthy, engaged in learning, and growing into their best selves. As a bonus, they leave Goddard more than ready for kindergarten, with a strong foundation and love for learning.

Ms. Nelson & Miss Guevara are amazing teachers. We appreciate them so much for all they do…read more -The Diaz Family!

My daughter has been attending Orchard Montessori for 3 years and I can't say enough good things…read moreabout this place! It's a smaller group which means each kid gets all the attention and support they need. I'm continuously being amazed by the curriculum and the program - Spanish, music, art, soccer, field trips, field day - my kid loves going to school so much! She just turned 5 and can name all the countries in South America and Europe and all 50 states in the US. I don't know many adults who can! She's going to kindergarten this year but I already enrolled my second child to be in this program. We've had an excellent experience and will recommend Anitha's program to anybody who's interested! Great price for this area and totally worth it!

We've been taking our son to Orchard Montessori for 3 years and he loves it. The children get a…read morewell rounded education and are able to make great friendships. Thanks to Orchard Montessori my son will be very well prepared for kindergarten.

The curriculum is well thought out and provides a balanced approach to both initial introduction to…read morematerial (knowledge) as well as the application of the material (demonstration). We love the daily reports! The security protocols provide an effective defense-in-depth strategy that I think adds significant peace of mind. The children are safe, secure and well taught. Discipline is effective and consistent with a focus on positive reinforcement and good decision making. Accidents/incidents are communicated rapidly and the staff are very attentive to the health and well being of our children. The facility is clean and sanitized with the attention of detail that has resulted in the best environment for our children. The food options are excellent and provide a balanced meal to keep our little ones fed and nourished. Issues or concerns that were communicated by myself to the staff were respectfully discussed and addressed in a timely manner. The events and activities that are sponsored by the academy are great team building opportunities for the parents and staff. Additionally, they provide a strong foundational marker for the children to observe the parents being a part of their educational journey. Highly recommended!

My child has been at Kiddie Academy for a little less than a year. The Center Director (Angela) is…read morefantastic. She is attentive and incredibly responsive to parental feedback. Ms. Mayra in the toddler room is also amazing. She is super engaged with the little ones and clearly has a passion for the work that she does.

We had to look for a preschool during the middle of the pandemic and we knew that we wanted a place…read morethat was going to develop not only our son's academic skills, but his social emotional skills as well. Ms. Hana took COVID safety very seriously and took all the measures to make sure that the learning environment was also a safe place as well which was also a top priority for us. It was going to be his first time in a structured school setting so I really appreciated the smaller class size and student to teacher ratio because I felt like he was able to receive a more individualized curriculum and he was met at his academic level. When my son first started, he had very basic knowledge of his letters and sounds, but now we are almost to the end of our first year and he is reading simple sentences. He comes home excited to tell me what he has learned and about all his friends at school! I am so impressed with how much he has learned and grown thanks to Ms. Hana. Although we will be moving on next year to kindergarten, we are so happy that our son was able to get a good foundation for this upcoming school year!

My daughter has been attending Magnet Montessori for past 6 months. (3 years - 3 and Half) Me and…read moremy husband feel its been one of the best decisions we have made so far to enroll her. My daughter has grown so much during her time here into very sweet, talkative, helpful. Ms. Hana plans thoughtful activities for the kids all the time and is a very responsive director. She takes the time to get to know every child very well. I love that this school is smaller which affords the kids more personalized care as well as bring a "family like" feeling between parents, teachers, and children. My most favorite part is, I really enjoy receiving a art works, worksheets, home report and occasional pictures of my child. We have been very happy at MMPS. It is a gem of a school within affluent North Potomac/Rockville with still very reasonable rates relative to other preschool.

Great and affordable cooperative nursery school with helpful, caring, and nurturing preschool…read moreteachers and staff! Highly recommend Rockville Community Nursery School (RCNS)!

What a wonderful co-op preschool! My son is in the 3's class with Ms. Sofya this year and we…read morecouldn't be happier! What we love about this school is that they offer a 5 day/week program with an aftercare "lunch bunch" option. (They also have a 2, 3, or 4 day per/week option). So, my son has school from 9:30 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. Monday-Friday. I don't think that any other co-op in Rockville has this much schooling for the 3's age group. Another great thing about this preschool is that they have the option to BUY OUT of the co-oping duties! This year is especially busy for my family because we also have an 8 month old baby and we are very limited on time. (I love this school's flexibility!!) RCNS' location is beautiful. It is surrounded by wonderful green space and a fun playground! My son enjoys playing there with his friends when his aftercare is finished. (During this time, I enjoy socializing with the other parents!) In all, I would highly recommend this preschool for parents looking for a co-op with a more flexible schooling option! We are so happy that we decided to come here!

Love love love this daycare! It's the best and I recommend it always to all my family and friends…read more The place is wonderful and very welcoming. My son had some bad experiences at another daycare and it made him really scared to go to any daycare. On the first day he tried it out he didn't want to leave and it's been that way ever since. I have been with this daycare for 3 years and I'm very satisfied with my experience. The staff is wonderful, welcoming, understanding and very helpful. The director Danielle is amazing!! She's understanding and anything you have an issue with or anything you need you can talk to her. My son has many favorite teachers but Mrs. Adriana is the BEST! Shes an amazing teacher and care taker. This daycare also works with an app that allows the teachers to tell me how his day is going with pictures and I can see the schedule for the day. When my son was younger and still potty training I got updates when he used the potty as well! I also loved the safety they had. Every room has a camera so the director can see what's going on in each classroom. Both the door to enter the building and the door to go to the hallway to get to the kids have a code on it, double security so not anyone can just get in. You get a lovely tour of the place and on the holidays they do special crafts and parties. They do before school and after school care and pick up kids at school too. They also do class pictures and "school" portraits so you can purchase lovely photos of your child. Again I can not recommend this place enough! If your thinking about it , take the tour because you get all the information you need and you won't regret it.

When I walked in the building the lady that I spoke with on the phone showed me around. I like the…read moresecurity double doors. When I got through the doors the halls reminded me of a health institution for mad people. I did not see colors.... I did not feel a good vibe. The tour was short because honestly they don't have too much to offer. It's sad because they want you to pay $1420/month for a 3/4 year old M-F for that?? I don't think that's worth all that money. It should be cheaper. They only have one room for 3 year olds and a tiny play outside area. Sooooo tiny. The classroom was a bland boring tan color. That center needs some life. It smelled horrible in the classroom I went to. When I got in there? I was ready to leave. The teacher Ms. Jessica? I believe....was a doll. I like her... some other company needs to take her to another place because her personality doesn't fit the building. I may have came on a bad day? I don't know? But they are a no on my list.

My daughter is alumni, and my son is currently enrolled. We are thrill with how prepared she was…read morefor kindergarten! Both of my children love going there. We love the caring staff, and made lifelong friends at this school! It is like family to us.

From the owner: Everyday, Georgetown Hill joins together teachers, children and their families to create an…read moreunsurpassed early childhood educational experience. We invite everyone who joins our family to embrace the values that have guided us since our beginning in 1980. We look forward to meeting you!

Academy Child Development Center is such an amazing organization! I bring my nephew here from Ohio,…read moreto attend the summer programs offered at Academy. Last summer, he attended Dragonfly Summers at Academy's location at Dufief E.S. He loved it and the staff so much! He begged to stay with me again this summer, so he could go back. This summer he is attending Academy's Trips and Dips program! He has only been attending for one week so far, and they have been to multiple waterparks, bowling and to the National Building Museum! It is so wonderful how the Academy staff balance education and fun for the children. He is learning different things and having a blast while doing it! As a bonus, he is worn out by the time he gets home! It is comforting to know while I am at work, he is in the safe,capable hands of the mature and professional staff. What more could a parent/guardian ask for! ;)

From the owner: Locally known and respected child care provider in Montgomery County, MD with 7 centers. Approved…read moreby Maryland State Department of Education, non-public division Nursery - 2nd Grade (MSDE) Accredited by Maryland State Department of Education, Infants - Pre-K (MSDE*) Licensed by Maryland State Dept of Education/ Office of Child Care Administration (OCC) Four Centers awarded five stars in Maryland EXCELS Program (Cold Spring, Galway and Stone Mill) and three stars (Charles Drew and DuFief) in Maryland EXCELS Program.

My daughter started here at 3 months old and she just turned 2 so I would say it would be safe to…read moreput in my two cents about Childtime of Gaithersburg. This place is beyond fantastic!!! High quality teachers who are passionate about their job and truly love the kids. It shows when you see their interactions, their demeanor, the conversations you have with them about your child. I think I cry every time my child has to move up classes because I get so attached to them emotionally. I'm leaving my most valuable possession in their hands which isn't supposed to be an easy thing to do but they make it so easy. My child is very shy, cries a lot, and has a hard time adjusting to new faces or environment. If you also have a child like this then you need to make sure they are in the care of very patient caregivers who have compassion for children. This is the right place for you. Since the pandemic, they have taken great precautions and implemented many protocols to keep it a safe environment. Masks, temperatures at the door, lot of hand washing for the kids, and lots of cleaning in classrooms. Now that parents aren't allowed to enter the building they have also implemented live cameras where parents can log in and watch to have the peace of mind. They also have a wonderful app where things get logged and updated about your child and you can keep in touch with the teachers throughout the day. Lastly, the director at this center is truly unbelievable! Not only is she always on top of everything but she is so kind and understanding when it comes to anything and everything about my child. What more could you ask for? Give her a call and you will know exactly what I'm talking about.

I'm going to update this later, but i want to get something down on paper now, as I see a crappy…read morereview below and it is the OPPOSITE of the experience we had at Childtime since February. So I am tweaking the curve:) My daughter was a little over 11mos when we began. I always feared sending my DD to daycare because i was afraid she would get sick and that she would not get the love and attention she needs to grow. The folks at Childtime put those fears at rest. I talk to parents at other daycares, and i am grateful for where we are. Admittedly, the initial transition was hard. My DD was previously sheltered by nannies, with zero immune system, and so she did promptly get sick. She did have separation anxiety. This is a common issue with allllll daycares and not at all unique to Childtime. What I love about Childtime is the staff -- I could not feel more comfortable leaving my child with them. They are smiling caring people. I see babies as young as 12 weeks get all the hugs and attention they need. I like that they encourage structure and development -- unlike the parent below, I like that they encouraged concrete nap time and my DD's physical development. They were not rude about it, and gave her a good mix of independence and attention. They were completely fine with me bringing in my own food, limiting what my DD eats, and tracking her progress. They remembered her dietary restrictions when even i forgot them. To each his own I suppose. But if i found Childtime earlier, i would have had no hesitation, hands-down, about bringing my child there over a private nanny anytime.