We have been going to NELC for years (literally 8...for three children) and consider them a partner…read morein our childcare arrangement. Ms. Adeeba and her daughters (it's a family run business!) are respectful and knowledgeable, and we have only had good experiences with the teachers there. They allow part-time, are flexible at accommodating schedule changes, and offer a sibling discount. We trust and value the team at NELC.

Our Experience with New Edge Learning Center: A Cautionary Tale…read more As a first-time mom, I was understandably anxious about finding the right daycare for my daughter. After meeting Adeeba, the director at New Edge Learning Center, I initially felt reassured. She encouraged me to ask questions and emphasized the importance of advocating for my child--a sentiment I took to heart. However, our actual experience turned out to be far from the supportive environment she promised. The Issues We Faced: 1. Dismissal of Medical Advice My daughter has sensitive skin, and her pediatricians at Annapolis Pediatrics, a highly regarded practice, recommended using Aquaphor to manage occasional breakouts caused by weather changes or teething. Adeeba repeatedly dismissed their professional advice, insisting my daughter had Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) despite multiple doctors explicitly stating otherwise. She also claimed Annapolis Pediatrics was unreliable, stating she frequently called the health department on them. This forced us to make unnecessary doctor visits, consult a dermatologist, and repeatedly adjust our schedules to meet Adeeba's arbitrary demands, even when supported by medical documentation. 2. Neglect of Basic Needs On one occasion, my daughter went without food for hours. I only discovered this oversight through the Brightwheel app and had to contact the daycare myself to address it. The response was minimal--an acknowledgment of the "mistake." Additionally, diaper changes during nap times were skipped, leading to severe diaper rash. Adeeba's justification was that babies were sleeping, further highlighting her prioritization of convenience over care. 3. Unreasonable Policies and Inconsistencies Adeeba enforced rigid policies, such as requiring a 72-hour notice for early drop-offs, yet failed to provide consistent communication about these rules. When I sought clarification or tried to plan ahead, my messages often went unanswered. The most hurtful inconsistency was leaving my 18-month-old daughter in the infant room while her peers transitioned to the toddler room. Despite our repeated inquiries, Adeeba provided conflicting responses about when she would move up. Watching my daughter stand at the door, longing to join her friends, was heartbreaking. Adeeba's dismissive attitude, claiming, "She can make new friends," only added insult to injury. 4. How My Daughter Was Removed The final incident came on December 20th. I arrived to pick up my daughter, who was dressed in Christmas pajamas, looking forward to a festive day with her friends. Instead, Adeeba had isolated her in an empty room with baby toys, taking her anger at us out on an innocent 18-month-old child. When I arrived, Adeeba cornered me at the door with my daughter in my arms. She coldly stated, "This isn't working out; you don't listen," and admitted to giving away my daughter's spot in the toddler room. Her tone was harsh and confrontational, with no regard for the emotional distress this caused. Adeeba snapped her fingers at a teacher, who handed me my daughter's belongings--all packed up, signaling a premeditated decision to remove us from the daycare. This abrupt dismissal, just days before the holidays, left us scrambling for childcare and deeply hurt by how Adeeba handled the situation. Final Reflections: My daughter's teachers were wonderful and played a significant role in her growth, but Adeeba's unprofessional behavior overshadowed everything. Her refusal to respect medical advice from Annapolis Pediatrics, her inability to communicate effectively, and her retaliatory actions against my daughter were unacceptable. We are now enrolled in a daycare that values communication, care, and professionalism. I hope this review serves as a warning to other parents. Adeeba's claim of running a "business" came at the cost of empathy and the well-being of my child. Check them out for yourself. I wish I had https://www.checkccmd.org/default.aspx

Wonderful staff and care. The children come first. The pre school doesn't seem to advertise much,…read more but families seem to stay year after year as siblings come in as infants or toddlers and stay to "graduate" from the Kinder-prep program. The only thing missing is a before and after school program for the local Howard county public school. The costs are reasonable and the program and care are excellent

Three of my kids attended this school and we loved the school and the teachers, especially Ms…read more Kathy and Ms. Stephanie. But I'm only giving 3 stars because of their cancellation policy. We cancelled 60 days prior to our youngest started school in September, but lost two months worth of tuition deposit, which was $1,540. We explained our situation to the director, Damita Robinson, that we had to cancel due to our PCS to a different state, but she gave zero refund simply saying that she cannot deviate from the contract. They do not have a prorated refund policy. If you cancel after a certain date, you will lose all of your deposit. In my honest opinion, the school's cancellation policy is unjust and unethical. Why did I have to lose all of $1,540 for no school attended? It disheartens me to only give 3 stars to a school that our three kids loved so much.

We have been here for a year and we absolutely LOVE it! The teachers are very friendly and…read moreattentive and our child is so happy. I'm so thankful that my child loves to go to "my school" every morning and often doesn't want to leave! The classroom has 2 main teachers, but we know lots of other teachers from play time, playground time, water play, and special events. The teachers are wonderful with communication in the morning and afternoon. We receive daily reports about lunch, nap, and daily activities. There are opportunities for parent-teacher conferences in the fall and spring, and the learning checklists are quite thorough. There have been a few staff changes in the past year, but many of the staff members have been there for a long time and all (old and new) are amazing. I've even heard great things about the teacher in the next age classroom, so we're excited to have our child continue going to a school we all love. DeEtte and Michelle are a wonderful director team, and they are happy to address any question or concern quickly.

My daughter went here for about 4 months. We couldn't have been happier! The teachers were…read moreextremely attentive. Ms rika in the toddlers was excellent. Ms Angela and Stacey were always professional and showed interest in the kids and parents. I'm at a new kindercare now and the difference is noticeable. This is a quality kindercare. We miss it .

I was very excited for my son to attend Arco Iris. He attended for two years. He enjoyed the first…read moreyear but the second year was not good. I think the school is beautiful and does a great job with marketing. However, I noticed that my son did not learn much. They told me that they use the Univ. of Maryland bilingual curriculum. My son did not learn basic numbers or alphabets in spanish,or much else. The center is also located in a professional building. My son had some behavioral challenges his second year there. He was fine the first year. I believe the owner was more focused on the noise level and the "image" of the school. I removed my son and placed him in a small bilingual center. He learned spanish numbers, colors and alphabet within about two months. His current teacher does not have any issues with his behavior and he loves school. Arco staff was friendly and professional, however I am not confident that they are up for the challenges of bilingual education of young children.

Great school, with excellent and caring management. A true asset to the community and great…read morebilingual environment delivering a nurturing and fun environment.

My 4 year old has hw and is excited about it. You know that's a good program! They enjoy teaching…read morethe children and the staff are genuinely interested in teaching the children a strong curriculum. It's a great start for the little ones.

My 6 year old is an Alumni of Milestone Enrichment Center and my 3 year old is currently enrolled…read more The Milestone program definitely get's your kids more than prepared for their next stage of education. The staff has a genuine interest in the well being of your children as well as making you feel like family; it truly is a community environment. It is not uncommon to see Milestone Alum come back to visit.

I sent a request for a daycare for my 3 year old for the summer. This is the reply I received…read more Seems odd as I understand it's a private school but the second reply of "do not service" was very odd and short. I am not sure what to think of this school given the reply.... yikes!

Brought my daughter here since she was an infant and the quality of care my daughter has…read moreexperienced here has always been excellent. My daughter loved it here. She loved her friends and her teachers!

I would give a 0 if I could. This daycare is unfit for…read moreinfants and children. The owner is very rude, inconsiderate, and runs her daycare very poorly and does NOT have the best interest of the children at heart. I advise you to look for other options for care for your child. If you choose Little Steps, you run the risk of having the door slammed on your child face, being cussed out, or even having care terminated immediately with no prior warning or conversation.

I have been so happy to place my child with little steps childcare. Ms.Toya treats my child as if…read morethey were her on. The home was very clean and very lovable. There were learning activities throughout the home. I feel this is the perfect fit for my little one.

The best childcare center I have dealt with so far. They have been nothing but a joy to work with…read morearound our child's needs. Happy kids, Happy parents!

We sent our son to Ashley when he turned 2! We did a lot of research before choosing her. She made…read moreus feel very welcome when we did a home tour and answered all of our questions. She provides breakfast, morning snack, lunch and afternoon snacks as well. He had the basics when he started. He knows some colors, shapes, numbers counting and his ABC's. Ashley and he team are great with the kids. They are patient and they understand the development of children. They understand what is normal for children at certain age groups! She teaches them a lot of information.my son knew how to spell his name. They did great with potty training them. They have monthly in home field trips. They had the mobile dental truck come, the fire truck, Arlington Echo brought animals and so forth. I would highly recommend this daycare. Your children are safe in her home. She has 10+ years in teaching. The one things that was a deciding factor was she had a curriculum for them to learn daily and not just a baby sitter. Your children will learn while playing.