My son loves Circle of Life Preschool. The teacher, Ms. Sarah, is wonderful and goes above and…read morebeyond for the children and their families. The school is very affordable and the small classroom size is great for COVID safety.

Our preschooler looks forward to attending the Circle of Life COOP everyday, and she especially…read moreloves Miss Sue. She is warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring with children. We've noticed our preschooler has been thriving well since we switched her over to CLC from a local Montessori school. If you are looking to be directly involved in your child's education while working alongside with other like-minded parents while keeping the cost of tuition reasonable, CLC would be perfect for you!

When we were looking for a daycare which was focused on early learning, we received many…read morerecommendations for The Garden of Learning. We have been pleased to see how our son has blossomed since starting there! He immediately started to impress us at home with what he has learned at the Garden of Learning, while having fun and building his social skills with the other children at the school. As a bonus, our child gets to engage with nature in an amazing outdoor area. Our six-year old also spent the summer there and loved her time there as well. She really enjoyed the crafts and field trips they took. Scotia and her team provide a learning environment which is kind, safe, and fosters curiosity and a sense of connection to nature and each other. We have been very pleased with our decision to join the Garden of Learning and would recommend this school to anyone who is wanting their pre-school aged child to be prepared to enter Kindergarten.

As a grandparent picking up my grandson there I would say the teaching staff was always lovely. I…read morewill also say to their detriment is that La Petite is concerned about their money first and foremost . My daughter gave a full time tuition. They made her sign a paper stating when the child would be dropped off/ picked up even though her work schedule was variable weekly ... and they knew that. If she arrived later than the time they made her state then they wouldn't allowy grandson to attend that day.,. Even though they received full time tuition. I quickly leadned that they did that to observe only necessary teacher - student ratios to pay the least hourly teacher wages possible. Also, many times at the end of the day, your child would be in another classroom because they had already sent your child's classroom teacher home and put them with another teacher until uou arrived .... Also to save them money. Management seems nice but is not transparent at ALL. Be wary. Get what you pay for and be sure to ask about full time tuition and open hours . Bonus : They also like to send kids home for any health reason they can imagine.

It is difficult as a parent to drop your child off and go to work. I'm sure many of us would love…read moreto stay at home. I can honestly say that I am beyond grateful for the family we have found at La Petite. The staff and teachers care. They love my daughter, they nurture her, they are shaping her to be a wonderful human during some of the most important developmental years of her life. It brings me joy to know that when she's not with me I can rest assured that she is still being loved and cared for by people who want to see her be happy and succeed in life. This place is an extension of home. I will be forever in their debt for helping me raise such a great kid.

We had a couple years of positive experiences but something has changed dramatically recently. I…read morecould detail my many minor frustrations with the lack of communication and what seems to be intentional deceit with moving students between classes without notifying parents, but I feel the two major incidents that caused us to leave will speak for themselves: In the last week and a half my daughter was first directly given a known allergen by a staff member, causing an ER visit and extremely stressful day for my whole family. To be clear, this was not an accidental exposure - she was handed a cup of milk despite having a well-documented allergy to milk. Yesterday, my daughter was sent home with dried feces caked on the back of her shirt from a BM that occurred at 10 AM. She was walking around all day with a significant amount of feces on her. Based on the fingerprints and smudges she was touching it frequently, so it is fair to assume that everything she touched and even the other children she interacted with were exposed to the potential bacteria and illnesses known to be in feces. When I called to address both issues their response essentially amounted to 'mistakes happen.' Obviously this was extremely upsetting given these two incidents so close together, which clearly indicates a larger issue. After a tense but professional phone call with the owner I was told my daughter was no longer allowed to attend, effective immediately. Luckily we were already making plans since we didn't feel she was safe there anyway, but I was still appalled that rather than bear responsibility they chose to dismiss it. I am truly fearful for every student in that center. I don't know what it is happening but there is a clear lack of appropriate management and it is putting kids' well being at risk.

I can't say enough about how wonderful The Learning Bee and its staff have been for us as parents…read moreand for our daughter. She started there at three months and is almost two years old now. Every day, she surprises us with how much she's learned: letters, words (English, Spanish, and sign language), colors, animals- and she genuinely enjoys it. Sometimes, I have to work to entice her to leave! As two working parents with often opposing schedules, the on site chef is a major convenience as it leaves one less thing for us to worry about. The staff is warm, patient, kind, fun, and engage the kids in a variety of activities to keep them learning and having fun. They readily chat with me about her day and answer any questions I may have. I get daily reports about what she's learning, eating, dsiaper changes and potty training, naps, and loads of fun pictures! She's not always an angel and they apply patience, thoughtful boundaries, and kindness in helping her learn the appropriate behaviors. I had to chime in and improve the rating as one person had a different experience eight years ago and gave one star, but we truly value this business and wanted to share our experience.

The management is extremely unprofessional. I have overheard them multiple times making fun of…read moreother teachers....like even what they are wearing. The teachers who are friends with them get special treatment. They made me clock out early when we were in ratio but would let their favorite teachers stay for over an hour in the office talking about weekend plans and laughing and didn't clock out until their normal time to leave. This happened almost everyday. I was even told to clock out to walk 50 ft to my car to get my lunch out of the car. It's like a big joke to them. They try to make you feel worthless and want you to kiss their a$$. There was a time when a new girl started. She was from another country with a strong accent. She would tell me that the teachers in her classroom and beside her classroom would make fun of her and talk bad about her right in front of her. She told management and they did nothing because the ones who were bullying her were their friends. Management could care less what any teachers have to say. They sit on Facebook all day and shop on Amazon when they aren't ordering takeout and leaving work to get their hair done and other things they shouldn't be doing. My boyfriend got in a work accident on my break. They said they think he fractured his skull. I told the management and they laughed and said "ew!" In my face. Every teacher in The building complains about them and their lack of management abilities. The management are nasty mean and childish. On a good note, the teachers are wonderful with the kids.

From the owner: At The Goddard School located in Frederick, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School is a…read moreprivate preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.

I love Bluebell. My son loved everyone there and if he could have stayed instead of going to…read morekindergarten he would have. I hope they bring there summer program back because I will definitely send my son back!!

This Academy/Pre-School has one of the best curriculums I've ever seen. I was always intrigued by…read morethe montessorie approach to learning, but was hesitant because it lacked the real world aspect. However, BELA combines both the montessorie approach with the traditional approach (best of both worlds). They have some of the most dedicated teachers (who are all certified). And in addition to that, the school sits in a 54 acre campus, so the kids get to hike and do all of the outdoorsy stuff. This pre-school is aimed at those who want the best for their kids without breaking the pocket. The prices are very competitive and the kids get the ultimate experience. I can't wait until my little one is old enough to attend.

I LOVE this place. I LOVE the staff, the environment, overall it's a great place for your kid(s)…read more There's so much to say I don't know how I will get it all out. Let's start from the top, administration. Lauren and Laura are WONDERFUL. If there's any issues, concerns, or you just want to give feedback, they are open to it. Communication is great, via HiMama, phone calls, or emails. The staff, I love them. My twins are there and throughout their growth and transition to different classes, it has been a great experience. Ms. Megan, Ms. Morgan, Ms. Stephanie, Ms. Marissa, Ms. Katie, Ms. Beth, Mr. Troy are just to name a few (please charge it to my head not my heart those I didn't mention). When I say the staff at Celebree Spring Ridge care, I mean it. As parents you want your children in a safe, healthy learning environment. Celebree Spring Ridge is the place. From infants to school-age, they're the best in my opinion. If you're considering enrolling your kid(s), attend the open house, go visit the location, you'll sign up! With any daycare, cost is a major factor. It's worth the money AND there is assistance for those that are interested (check with them for more details). I wholeheartedly stand by my review. Good luck in your daycare search, put Celebree Spring Ridge on your list of places to check out!

Love Celebree! They provide such phenomenal education and nurturing care for all children!!read more

My daughter went to the Children's Center for 3 years (ages 3-5), and we had a wonderful experience…read morethere. Many of the teachers have been working at the center for years, and the director, Ginny Simoneau, is wonderful. Everyone there truly cares about children, and they understand kids and how to help them develop and learn. My daughter had separation issues and can be, well, a bit difficult at times...her teachers handled everything with patience and grace. They always had a kind word for me, and I found them very encouraging and positive. The center also is more flexible about their schedule than many preschools/daycares. I used the center as a preschool, but many working parents had their children stay on in the afternoons. You can pick which days you want your child to attend, which was perfect for me since I was working in the office part of the time and at home part of the time. And it always smells like cookies or cinnamon French toast when you walk inside in the morning! It doesn't get any better than that.

All three of our children go here...and I agree that they do a fantastic job! The teachers are very…read moreinteractive and take the time to know the children. If you live close I would recommend Children's Center Walkersville.

We had a great experience at Frederick Country Day! Our oldest Daughter went there as well several…read moreyears ago and our youngest just finished her last year there. We love the Montessori teaching! Thank you to the Teachers and Staff for a great experience - we will miss you!

The management is very disorganized and there is a lack of communication between the employees. One…read moreperson will tell you one thing, and then another person will tell you something else. In the 2 years that my son attended he had 3 different teachers which did not promote a great deal of consistency in his care. Warning: if your child ever has an accident you will promptly be informed that, if they were declared "potty trained", the center staff are not required to assist them. No accidents allowed here!