My children are still enrolled!! I truly love this place EVERY teacher in the building CARES, they…read moreare respectful, responsive, very nice and my children just love them and so do I! The academics are important and they have my babies on track!! I love it!!!!!

This is a great school! Staff is extremely caring. They always welcome you with an upbeat attitude…read more(I don't know where they find the energy at the end of the day!). They are so well organized and fill the kids days with fun and educational activities. They take the older kids on great field trips. The summer program is more like camp than day care, and my kids absolutely love it - water play or pool every week, a weekly theme, magic show, reptile show, etc. etc. They go out of their way to have family events throughout the year (Thanksgiving feast, Christmas program, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Kick Off to Summer, Fall Festival etc), which make you feel part of the family. They provide all the meals and snacks, usually including a hot and healthy lunch. I always feel confident going to work that my kids are safe and well cared for. It's not easy leaving your little ones all day, but Loving 2 Learn made it so much better! We're really going to miss this school and the staff and other kids now that my little ones are moving on. Recommend highly to anyone looking for child care in the area.

We have two children in Shining Stars and we love the true Montessori approach to its curriculum…read moreand teaching environment. The classrooms are clean and packed with Montessori learning materials that both of my children love to interact with and enjoy talking about after school. There's plenty of classroom support with three guides in the Primary (3-5) classrooms, and even better, our each child will have the same guides for three years, rather than getting shuffled into a new classroom and new teachers every year. It helps build continuity of instruction as well as the confidence of the child. And the guides are AMS certified so Shining Stars offers an authentic Montessori experience.

As a parent who have raised 4 children who have attended traditional public schools, I am fortunate…read moreto have my youngest child attending Shining Stars Montessori Academy because the Montessori educational model is making a great impact on my daughter's learning process. I have come to know several advantages of this model over the traditional model. Therefore, I strongly recommend it.

In our home, we often say that Yudith was a gift that fell from the sky. We used to travel quite…read morefar every day to a pretty good daycare to ensure our daughter was in safe hands. Then one day, by chance, I met Yudith at a park. We talked, and she invited me to visit her daycare, which happened to be close to where we live. When we walked in, we couldn't believe how beautiful, clean, and organized everything was. And on top of that, she seemed so honest and kind. Today, a year later, we can confidently say that Yudith isn't just as wonderful as she appeared--she's truly an incredible woman. My daughter adores her like an aunt, and Yudith has taught her so much! This month, our daughter started Pre-K and is well ahead for her age, thanks to her time with Yudith. Yudith follows the Montessori method, encouraging freedom of expression, fun, and friendship, while also maintaining a solid routine and impeccable transparency. It's a small daycare with only a few children, so the attention is highly personalized. You always know how your child is doing, what they're learning, how they're living--whether it's how they sleep, eat, or play. If you love your children dearly and can enroll them in this daycare, do it! It's a gift that will last them a lifetime. Yudith has been a blessing not only for my daughter but for our entire family. She has so much experience, is transparent, kind, and responsible. I can't emphasize enough how important these qualities are. She's organized and dedicated--we couldn't have been luckier. Our daughter was in the best hands we could have ever imagined. Oh, and the daycare is bilingual! The price is very reasonable, and we don't have a single complaint.

Yudy's place is exceptional. I'm so glad that I was able to send my son here. the place is very…read moreclean and Ms. Yudy always has thoughtful activities for the kids (painting, learning colors, letters, numbers, practicing writing, outdoor play, storytime, NO screentime). The best part is Ms. Yudy herself. she truly loves the kids like they're her own. when my child had to miss due to being sick, she always checked in on him. I can't recommend her enough.

Our experience at Mindbloom Preschool was horrendous. The activities they do for their mixed-aged…read moreclassroom are not suitable for 2-year-olds which include using scissors (not safety scissors) with inattentive supervision (adults in the room but not interacting with the children), and punitive and outdated discipline methods that violate OSSE policies including withholding outdoor play for timeouts. The school has attempted to charge us fines for late pickups and later retracted those fees citing their own errors. Our child came home injured from this school and instead of being aware of it or responding with accountability, the school chose to blame my 2-year-old because he wasn't asleep during nap time and the staff couldn't be bothered to attempt to soothe him while he cried on the floor. I tried multiple times to partner with this school to support my child in this environment but they do not have any desire to work with parents, improve their services, or modify their activities to current best practices in any way. If you want your child in a loving and safe environment, this is not the place for you. The director, Susan Banks sends unprofessional, bizarre, and discriminatory emails. She also does not follow FERPA laws as can be evident from her online activity. Enrollment at this school is licensed to have 28 students but never had more than 12 signing in on the sign-in sheet during our time there, maybe this is for good reason. Feel free to reach out to me if you'd like video and photo evidence of the statements in my review.

My daughter attended MB for 6 years since the age of two. All of the teachers have been very…read morecaring and treat the children with kindness. My daughter was in the Mandarin program with Ms. Jing. While under her tutelage, my daughter has become proficient in speaking Mandarin and writing over 100 characters. In addition, she has a solid foundation in math and reading, both above grade level. During COVID and after COVID, when public schools were still trying to figure it out, the Director and Ms. Jing worked with me and created a solid curriculum to ensure my daughter would not get behind in her grade level prior to her transitioning out of the program. Ms. Jing really connected with her, cheered her on, provided a gentle push when needed, was caring, funny and met her where she was in her educational journey. She really went above and beyond during our time at Mindbloom. She is truly appreciated and made a lasting impression with me and my daughter. I truly value the time my duaghter spent with her and the MB family.

Teachers are very kind and nurturing. They take great care of my one year old. She can be fussy…read moresometimes but they are patient with her. They send me pictures and have engaging sensory activities even for her age. I love the set up, smaller environment and more attention to the little ones.

From the owner: Childcare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers that aids our young children into meeting their…read morepersonal developmental milestones by meeting the family's needs through a thematic, academic, explorative framework. Offers hands on project-based field emerging experiences, before and aftercare services, school transportation, drop-in care, and summer camp.

My daughter has been at this daycare for a little over a year. We are so lucky to have found Ms…read more Carla and Little Miracles. As a new mom and coming out of the pandemic, I was more than anxious to send my little one to a daycare. Little Miracles has been wonderful for my daughter and for our family. When we were first looking for daycare centers, we were struggling to find a center that we could afford and one that had room. Within an hour of contacting Ms. Carla that first summer, we were able to hear back from her and schedule an appointment to see the facility. At the time, we needed to tour while there were no kids there (of course due to the pandemic), but we were so thrilled by how our daughter took to Ms. Carla. When our daughter started, Ms. Carla assured us that our little one was happy and cared for by sending picture updates and all the fun little crafts home. She was active, learning, and playing. Our little pandemic baby was so fulfilled. Besides for all the crafts, ABCs, counting, now days of the week and months my little one knows (she astounds me every week by the new things she is learning) - Ms. Carla is the one who potty trained my baby and helped us follow the routine at home. Without her, I have no idea how I would have done it. Seriously, she knows kids and she is the professional. Ms. Carla has been steadfast with her Covid protocols and this has helped her daycare stay safe and clean for all kids. The center is much smaller than other comparable centers which is best for our daughter. Ms. Carla and her team is attentive, caring, and treats all kids like her own. As a family, we deeply appreciate her service, her love towards our little butterfly, and her guidance and grace for us as new parents to support us in this journey together.

From the owner: At Little Miracles our program was designed with your child…read morein mind. In our ever changing world, it's important to us that we provide not only a rich variety of STEM education, but we're excited to provide a strong cultural program as well. Our year-round preschool program learn through play features key learnings in science, global cultures, athletics, drama, theater and music. At Little Miracles, we encourage your little ones to grow up in a loving environment, building strong friendships through learning and playing.

Really impressed with the quality of teachers here. You can tell they don't hire just anyone. I…read moreused to teach Montessori when I was in college and I can testify that not all preschools are as high quality as you would hope, but I have been extremely pleased with our experience at Family Academy of Bethesda in both the younger and older classrooms. They take care of things for you and are completely child-centered, and they somehow manage to be laid back and provide a stronger academic program than most schools. The kids are all lively and sweet and engaged-- I was a little worried about preschool crushing my son's spirit but Family Academy really seems to follow the Montessori idea for real and created a real curiosity and love of learning in my 2 year old. It is so fun to watch him color and wash dishes and it's clear he enjoys it. The school buildings are a little dilapidated, but I think that's because the staff is focused on quality teaching for the kids rather than expanding and looking fancy to attract more parents. Anyway they are totally clean and each classroom is it's own house, which is really cute. Definitely would recommend it if you can get a spot.

I give my highest and most heartfelt recommendation to the Family Academy of Bethesda. My son has…read morebeen here since he was just three months old and stayed until almost three years old, when unfortunately we had to move away due to work relocation. If it weren't for that, we would have loved for him to stay here as long as possible. It's hard to put into words how incredible this place has been for our family. From the days when he could barely lift his head, to learning to walk, talk, sing, and share stories about his day, we've watched him grow into a happy, curious, and confident little boy--all thanks to the loving care and nurturing environment of Family Academy. He not only learned language and knowledge, but also good manners and a true love of learning.The teachers are absolutely amazing--kind, patient, and so easy to communicate with. My son is a slow and picky eater, yet they always gave him extra time and gentle encouragement. They care for each child as if they were their own. The administration team is just as wonderful; they know every child by name and engage with them warmly every single day.What makes Family Academy so special is not only the quality of education but the genuine love and attention they give to every child. The environment encourages exploration, creativity, and curiosity about everything in the world. I could see every day how happy my son was here.I am deeply grateful for everything the Family Academy has given to our son and to our family. This school is truly a treasure in the community, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly to any parent.

My daughter had an amazing experience at Apple Tree. Ms. Burris, Ms. Rowe, Ms. Hewitt, Ms. Lynch,…read moreand Ms. Malissa all nurtured my child and it was a joy to watch her blossom. I wish apple tree had a full elementary school. The administrative and Principal were equally as awesome. The communication was excellent. My baby learned her sight words, math, and was well prepared for kindergarten.

From the owner: Give your child the education they deserve at AppleTree @ Rocketship Infinity Community,…read moreexclusively for three- and four-year-olds. Located in Ward 5, AppleTree @ Rocketship Infinity Community is our newest campus and was named by our founding families. What do you think of when you hear the words “rocketship” and “infinity”? Something powerful and awe-inspiring, reaching into the sky and beyond. At Rocketship Infinity Community, we have the highest hopes for you and your rocketeer. We’re transforming lives by preparing our students to read by kindergarten. In addition, we are highlighting some of the most important academic and personal values, such as collaboration, creative thinking, and problem-solving. In our efforts to teach as effectively as possible, we use Every Child Ready, our early learning instructional approach, which focuses on social-emotional learning, language, literacy, and STEM. Blast off into learning with us!