I feel so blessed to have found Mrs Chrissy. She is everything you could hope for in a daycare…read moreprovider. She teaches the children the importance of rules and respect while still showering them with so many hugs and kisses. It is evident that she loves and cares for each child as if they were her own. The relationship is definitely reciprocated; my daughter loves Mrs. Chrissy very much. She also has great communication and gives me updates throughout the day. I highly recommend Mrs. Chrissy's Just Like Home Daycare!

Christine is great! I'm happy my son was able to spend some time there, and he loves her. This is…read morenot just a place where you drop off your child, and they sit and watch tv all day. She has lots of activities that are not only fun, but educational. Christine loves having the children participate in themed activities for Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc., and the kids love it.

Very clean and nice facility! The teachers are so nice and they do so many activities and really…read morecare about the kids!

We've never used a daycare before, neither for my youngest or my oldest, so we looked hard to find…read morethe perfect place for my rambunctious 2 year old. Unlike my oldest (who's now 12), my littles is one that is always up to something and getting into something, so it was important to find a place that would really have that extra special watchful eye. We saw signs for one opening soon and we met with Kelly and loved what we heard, so we signed up. We started here when they opened in late October,2022. From the start, my daughter absolutely loved it despite drop-off at the beginning not being so smooth with her. Her first teachers Colleen and Riley really helped her with becoming acclimated and comfortable with being there. This entire staff is amazing and it truly feels like they genuinely care for my child. We get daily updates on what's happening during her day and even pictures. She's learning so much and they have so much patience with her, she's quite the overactive child. She loves coming as she learns so much, always something going on. Honestly, we could not have chosen a better place... it doesn't feel like a daycare but like family is taking care of my kid. We are unfortunately leaving at the end of next month due to job relocation, and I really worry I won't find a place just as wonderful and caring as Celebree Elkridge. I don't know if I'll find the same care and attention, most important the tranquility I have knowing THEY are the ones caring for my baby, when we move and seek a new daycare school. The fact that I am even writing a review should tell you lots because I'm not one to, but with this place I truly feel they deserve it!

We were here with my oldest from 2019-2022 when the shut down happened. The director and assistant…read moredirector moved on in their careers at the same time and a lot of teachers left with them which caused issues. We left the center with my oldest from 2022-2024 and my youngest, 2 yo was with her older sister at another center. Last summer/fall a lot of issues started with my youngest at the other Center and it was having a negative effect on her in multiple ways. We pulled her out and decided to return to Kindercare Elkridge and are so glad we did. Since the shutdown, management changed again and improved. Ms Christina was one of my oldests infant teachers so we already knew she cared about the kids and really knew her stuff. Ms Amanda is the new director and we love how she'd rather build the center back up slowly, even if it means keeping a few classrooms closed until she can find quality teachers, rather than rush to fill rooms with warm bodies. They're really trying to restore kindercare to its previous glory. And the 2s teachers Ms Heather and Ms Chelsea are fantastic. The issues my 2 yo was having at the other center have improved significantly and these teachers have really partnered with us to help her. But it's also clear they see and care about her as an individual. We couldn't ask for better teachers who understand this tough age and love and care about the kids like their own. She receives quality instruction in a nurturing environment and has even been branching out and trying new foods thanks to their provided lunches! For a little more money than we were paying at our previous center (where only snacks were provided and most were just processed carbs), now she gets breakfast, lunch and snack provided, with a lot of variety and they actually cook stuff on site. We're so glad we returned. It felt like coming back home.

My oldest son went to this school for around 5 years until the pandemic started and he was old…read moreenough that didn't need daycare anymore, and my younger son has been here for the last 3 years. We have had great experiences in all those years..... until the last two months. The director and the assistant director resigned to move on in the careers with in a few weeks or each other and subsequently and seemingly with out support from KinderCare corporate Teacher after teacher has been leaving the center and this evening when my wife arrived to pick my son up she was met by people from the state of Maryland telling her that the centers license has been revoked and they are being shut down. As of tomorrow we are with out daycare for the foreseeable future.

We have been attending Grace since my daughter was 2 (2023) and now we have our son there as well…read more We have watched the center grow under the supervision of Lindsey the director. My kids love their teachers. They have a great balance of academics and playtime. A big plus is the outdoor play is mostly shaded and very big! We've toured various centers around Hoco and some are very new but the play areas are tiny! The teachers are all very loving and there has been minimal turnover since my kids started.

daughter has been going to the daycare since she was 1 and she'll be 4 soon. no complaints. I've…read moreloved all of her teachers since the beginning.

I currently send my 2 children to Joyful Childcare. Ms. Joyce and her assistants are great at what…read morethey do. They provide great structure for the kids while teaching biblical truths to the children. I mostly appreciate the cleanliness of this daycare and how all the kids love each other like family. This center is also located steps away from a playground so the children get tons of time outdoors. Another wonderful thing to note is that Ms. Joyce monitors developmental milestones on each child and conferences with the parents to share data.

From the owner: Joyful Child Care is a Christian daycare in Elkridge, Maryland, offering a loving, safe, and clean…read moreenvironment for children. Licensed by the State of Maryland, the provider has over 15 years of experience and is certified in CPR, First Aid, SIDS, child growth and development, emergency preparedness, and more. The daycare integrates Christian principles into its educational curriculum, which includes arts, crafts, ABCs, math, reading, morning devotion, and also teaches Spanish and sign language. Parents stay connected through Brightwheel, a prepaid program that allows real-time updates with videos, pictures, and notifications about their child's day. Joyful Child Care is committed to providing exceptional care and development in a positive, nurturing atmosphere.

This is a great school to consider if you are looking for quality education and care for your…read moreinfant or preschooler. The staff are caring and knowledgeable and the management team is always available to help with concerns. The facility is clean, modern and welcoming. I highly recommend this school for all of your child's developmental needs.

Horrible experience - find another daycare!…read moreAggressive/violent behavior by other children in my child's class was dismissed as the child being bored. Forced to select a full-time schedule when my part-time schedule was already established. Several times, my child came home sick; disease outbreaks in the classroom. Watched on the camera and during pick-ups/drop-offs never saw any cleaning happening. No smell of bleach or cleaning products. They herd all of the kids into the bathroom together (boys and girls), kids sitting there staring at other naked children. A very lax and uncaring attitude towards children's wellbeing and parent's concerns. The only thing that seems to matter is the money - these aren't products being built, they are CHILDREN that parents are entrusting to these people.

Management does not care about its employees and there is a reason why the turn over rate is so…read morehigh. Classrooms are dirty and run down, The teachers if you can even call them that don't do anything with the kids to teach them either. Management needs a lot of improvement. I would not trust my child going here. Please look at another daycare.

-10/10 stars!!!…read more please do not send your kids here. IT IS SO DIRTY!!!!!! The staff turnover is so high. they can't keep staff for more than 6 months, and that is not good for the kids. the carpets in the room are never cleaned, there are poop stains on the rugs in the rooms, vomit stains . the employees seem over worked and tired all the time. the owner does not care about the upkeep of her facility at all or the cleanliness. the toys and school equipment is outdated and it looks like the water fountain for the kids outside is being held together by TAPE. the only good thing about this "school" if you want to even call it that is the baby room and the cook stacey but you can get that somewhere else and save yourself the money. too many other good options for the area.

Three of my four children attended YS Kendall Ridge over the last five years. My last two graduate…read moreand move to Kindergarten and I have been so lucky to have them be a part of my village. Every single employee has been kind, caring, and receptive to questions or feedback. The curriculum is child-led, nature-based, and reflexive. I love the cottage system - it really sets the school apart. Most of the school has received new furniture (including the new loft!) and it looks amazing. Ms. Melissa and Ms. Hanna are amazing leaders who listen and pivot when needed. They really listen; the moral compass of the school is the child. Your child will experience natural learning in a real way. They are only young once; why not give them the best experience they possibly could have?

We had a premature baby in the middle of our move to Maryland. We thought we had lots of time to…read moreget the house ready but it didn't work out that way. Needless to say having a half furnished house with a newborn was very challenging. We were nervous about the idea of putting our infant in daycare at such a young age. We researched and toured four local daycares and ultimately chose the young school. We are glad we did. Ms Susan and Ms Kimi have been great and the administration staff is super attentive and friendly. The school is clean and well run. Their communication has been excellent and they take great care of our son. We particularly like the SproutAbout app which provides regular activity updates on everything from bottle feeding to activities which makes us feel like we are involved even while away and provides a sense of security in understanding what transpires during the day. The hours are also convenient for us as is the location which never has morning traffic. We are so glad we found the young school and recommend them! - Darren

Overall: incredible experience, my son learned a lot, low turnover with teachers, well-staffed,…read morecalm atmosphere, excellent communication and organization, lots of fun and educational special classes and activities We spent a little over year at Goddard in Ellicott city 2 days a week and loved it so much. He spent time in the roosters and ponies classes. It's so clean, well staffed, decent staff retention, and I'm always wildly impressed with the behavior of the kids. My son has made a lot of adorable friendships. We've been obsessed with his teachers, especially Andrea, Kayla, Xhochilt, Mia, and Mackenzie. He's learned some Spanish, great classroom skills, and independence. Andrea has been there for 17 years which is so impressive to me. The communication with the admin is so fast and everyone always seems so chill. As someone who taught for 10 years, I find that to be incredible. That sense of peace really rubs off on the kids. They are a little pricier, but I think it's worth it. In the summer there is less consistency with the teachers because of vacations, but it is still well-staffed and they do so many events in the summer to make it extra special for the kids like tie dye, bubble shows, foam party, magicians, service dogs, bringing in reptiles, and musicians. On nice days they got outside 3 times a day. Their play areas are really nice. My son's favorite parts of the day were centers and playing in the sensory bins which changed daily. He came home with tons of art and meaningful knowledge about their weekly questions.

We love the Goddard School. Our daughter just completed the pre-K program and we are so amazed at…read morehow much she has learned and how prepared she is to join public school. She is ready for kindergarten. The staff and teachers are fantastic. We also love the safety. Could not recommend enough.