We had a very troubling experience with this Goddard School…read more We disclosed our son's ADHD prior to enrollment and explained that his medication was actively being adjusted. Despite this, he was given only a few days to acclimate before being sent home, briefly allowed back after a meeting, and then dismissed entirely -- without a reasonable adjustment period or meaningful accommodations. His twin sibling was allowed to remain enrolled. During one meeting, the owner, Melvise Powell, yelled at my husband and me and abruptly told us to leave her office. We also became aware that another individual appeared to be listening in via the office phone without our knowledge, which raised serious concerns under Maryland's two-party consent law. When this was pointed out, the meeting was immediately ended and we were ordered out. Additionally, our daughter later reported that an employee would pinch her when she did not nap, which we found extremely alarming and concerning. ADHD is a recognized disability under the ADA, and excluding a child without attempting reasonable accommodations -- combined with unprofessional conduct and concerning reports about staff behavior -- raises serious concerns. Based on our experience, the owner was extremely rude and unprofessional, and families should steer clear of this school!!

Honestly, I am loving the daily experiences my children are acquiring. Highly recommend to anyone…read morewho cares about their child's education.

Shortly after writing the original review, the main "instructor" for my child was switched to a…read moredifferent room. Who knew that would make all of the difference in the world!?! You know, actually having someone who LIKES babies taking care of babies! The new instructors were Ms. Cathy and Ms. Irene, both of whom seemed to care greatly for each individual baby and his/her needs. The care for better with them. My baby grew and started interacting better, and those two continued to encourage her to explore while maintaining a watchful, safety eye. I do still feel that the pre-toddlers are a little old for that room. I know some places move the babies out to a different room when they're 12 months AND can walk. My only other complaint, and it's not so much the staff, but in the summer, there are quite a number of ants inside the rooms. I'm sure that just comes with the location. Or maybe Fort Meade can put it in their budget to update the building.

Our son was constantly getting in trouble at a different Pre-K and I suspected it was an issue with…read morethe school rather than with him. We moved our kids to this Kiddie Academy and his behavioral problems disappeared overnight.

Video monitoring not available at this location…read more Consistency with tadpole reports and a steady teacher were my issues here. My daughter experienced many teachers for her toddler class, over a 6 month period.

I am very very pleased with what i am seeing in the Cox Building. Mrs Wilson, Harris, and all the…read moreteachers i have had the opportunity to observe are great. They have taken good care of my child and she really likes this school. I can not thank these teachers enough for helping my child.

I've noticed a few negative reviews here from frustrated parents, which is unfortunate. While I…read morecan't speak to every individual situation, I do want to share that our experience at Primeron has been one of the VERY BEST we could have ever hoped for. In particular, the director, Kaela, has been responsive, approachable, and genuinely invested in building strong relationships with families. She has taken the time to listen to concerns, make herself available when needed, and even helped establish a parent partnership group (similar to a PTO), which has been a meaningful way for families to stay engaged and connected. Like any organization, occasional issues may arise, but in our experience, the leadership team has handled matters professionally and with care. Some concerns (such as those related to voucher programs) may be tied to broader administrative systems rather than the on-site leadership. I have great relationships with many family members, and have never had issues making my payments, via the Daycare Family Works app. We can tell that Kaela and the leadership team prioritize and value family partnerships: this is why they have connected parents together through family days, created summer camps, spirit weeks, and a parent partnership group. I plan to be a part of the Primeron family until my child ages out! Overall, we feel supported, valued, and confident in the care our child receives. We appreciate the dedication of the staff and leadership team and are grateful to be part of this community.

I will start by saying that the teachers and staff are absolutely amazing. They were incredibly…read morekind and worked well with both of our children. We had them enrolled in the Primeron for almost two years and never had a bad teacher. The rating is purely for the administration. Before the Primeron got acquired by Cadence Education, we never had any issues with the administration. We used a military subsidy and the director and assist director were always very transparent and helpful. After the acquisition, there was a change in directors and at the end was Kaela. I have never dealt with a more unprofessional director in all the schools my children have been in. Maybe she didn't agree with how the center was run prior to her arrival but saying to a parent that they were "lied on" and that the old admin "played in your face" is completely unacceptable. My main issue was when we unenrolled our youngest. Our subsidy payments were always late and as such we usually got back paid. Not an issue except when we unenrolled and had to get the credit refunded to us. I originally asked the assistant director to get our refund in the form of a check instead of original form of payment. This was because the original form of payment was a paid off credit card. We were informed only the director could initiate the refund as a check. It took weeks for us actually speak to the director as emails were not replied to and she was supposedly never in when we call. It took even longer to receive this refund and at the end, it was refunded to the paid off credit card instead of as a check like we asked. There was also disagreement and confusion as to what the refund amount was. We were different numbers from the subsidy, the admin at the Primeron, as well as a different number than what showed on our online account portal. While there was confusion and while we acknowledged that this was not anyone's fault, the director accused us of looking for more money than we were owed. We repeatedly informed her that there would be another subsidy payment and that was the reason the number we had was higher (we did not know that it had not been sent at the time). I asked that they informed us when this payment came through. All of that happened in September of 2025. Come February 2026, I called to get tax information. It was a surprise when we got our account summary and saw that we had an account credit of $1000. As it turns out, the Primeron had received the final subsidy payment in December of 2025 but made no attempt to let us know. Had we not asked for our tax information I doubt we would have ever found out. Through this process I asked to speak to a higher up, such as an area or regional manager, since the director barely returned emails or phone calls. This request was repeatedly ignored. Throughout emails, she only ever addressed half of the issues. For example, in our most recent conversation she focused on the fact that she was not in control of how fast we got our refund. When in reality the issue was the lack of communication and rudeness when we asked for updates. The way the director had addressed our family had been absolutely unprofessional and rude. It is unacceptable to accuse us of trying to get more money when we were asking for the credit we were owed. Furthermore to not notify us of the positive balance in our account for months after they received it. Again, the teachers and childcare workers are superstars and we loved how they were with our children. I wish I could use them again for care such as summer camp as it was an amazing experience for my children. It is a shame that their hard work is overshadowed by a rude and incompetent administration. All of my grievances have been relayed to the director but other families should be warned. I doubt that we were the only ones who had these issues. If you are a current family, double check your accounts and get your money.

I was immediately overwhelmed by the love and craft in the classroom. I had the opportunity to tour…read morethe school very last minute after my husband a few days prior toured and said this school is special. I didn't realize how special until I saw it in person. Alice's true authentic Montessori school was warm and inviting. Unfortunately due to distance from us we decided may not be the best fit, but assure any parent her attention to detail and sections for children to focus on math, cursive, and art was nothing less than a beautiful display. The children are able to water flowers and do arrangements, have access to beautiful grounds and nature. Highly recommend and if location / travel time from where we live in Columbia was more feasible would have enrolled our daughter. A must for any parent looking for AMI teaching!!!

A wonderful guide, a great community, true Montessori practice (which is proven to work better for…read morechildren than Montessori-ish alternatives), and a place that offers great Montessori education without creating the warped sense of normalcy that children with predominantly super wealthy classmates are at risk of developing. Finding that all together is hard, but also so important. My toddler loves and is benefiting from practical life work, and so needs the grace and courtesy and independence that great Montessori primary programs can foster. I'm so, so grateful that Apple Ridge and Ms. Alice are here for him.

I run an after school martial arts program and one of the schools we pick up from is the Naval…read moreAcademy Primary School (NAPS for short). Parents ask me all the time which school gets the most out of their students. My answer is always the same; NAPS. This is the best run, most efficient, and nicest school you'll ever come across, period. I don't know much about how tuition works or any of that but I'm sure it's expensive to send your child here and for good reason, you get what you pay for. The quality of the education your son or daughter receives stands head and shoulders above the rest. I'm not saying other schools in the area are garbage or anything like that. I'm not putting other schools down let me be clear. Just that in my years of experience working with kids in after school, the teachers and administrators at NAPS do a better job than most. If you care about your child's future then definitely check this school out. I give them two thumbs up!

NAPS is a warm and welcoming school. The teachers are phenomenal, the curriculum is rigorous, and…read morethe children are kind and friendly. The staff is responsive and helpful. I particularly like that social/emotional learning is a major focus at NAPS. Intentionally building and teaching character is very important to me. Great school!

When I was looking for a daycare/preschool for my daughter, I chose Right Start Academy based on…read morethe wonderful reviews, and I'm so glad I did. My daughter started in the summer of 2025, and we've had a great experience ever since. The facility feels bright, welcoming, and spacious the moment you walk in. The hallways are always nicely decorated, and the classrooms are clean and inviting with colorful children's artwork. Her teachers are truly caring, attentive, and thoughtful of each child's individual needs. They always keep me informed and provide helpful feedback. Overall, choosing Right Start Academy has been a great decision. My daughter loves going to school and seeing her favorite teachers every day.

Love that the teachers actually enjoy their jobs and it shows when I pick up my kids. My kids…read moreretain the knowledge learned, they love their teachers, and likes to school. If something happens in class or prior to opening RSA notifies parents immediately. Well feed, clean, open communication, and it's a great start to prep for kindergarten! Curriculum is great & field trips

I am confident my child will be ready for kindergarten next year because of his time at the…read moreChildtime of Hanover. I am not talking about just the academics, but the social as well. He is truly thriving, why being nutritionally fed in a well clean environment. Also, the live stream in the classroom and the constant updates on the mobile app just bring it all home. This was money well spent.

In summary I am so sad that we had to move away primarily because we lost the opportunity to…read morecontinue to go here. We were at child time for I believe about 2 years and we would have stayed much longer. They were excellent when it comes to covid and were really great in general with our kids. I truly cannot say enough great things and I felt like it was a partnership than anything else. When we left there were absolutely a lot of tears and it was one of the saddest parts of us leaving Maryland. I would highly encourage anyone to feel very safe and comfortable knowing their children will be taken care of here.