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 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 daughter really enjoys going to Haynes Academy. She gets up every day asking am I going to…read moreschool today. I am pleased to know that she enjoys going. She has been going to the daycare as a drop in when she was an infant and started attending daily when she was 1. She is now 3 and knows everyone's name, kids, and teachers. All the children know her name. When I go pick her up, the children say your mommy is here. The daycare is like a little family. The daycare is not just a daycare. The academy helps me continue with teaching my daughter the basics. My daughter knows how to spell her name because the 2 year old class. When we go over letters at home she will say different classmates name that begin with the letters. She sings along with the class and continues when she gets in the car to do home. I'm glad I can trust the daycare team with my toddler.

Most of the workers are really nice and your child will probably be happy here…read more Room for improvement: They have a huge problem with lack of communication. On several occasions they have closed with no/short notice on non-holidays leaving parents scrambling for care & paying twice - once to Haynes and again for emergency care. The only notice they might provide is a small notice on the wall among a lot of other postings. You will have to pay for daycare or lose money when they close on non holidays, which is becoming more frequent. They do have a monthly newsletter (that usually comes out about 10 to 14 days into the month) but other than that, they do not have a real time means of providing timely information to parents. They do not have a website, social media presence or email list for parent information. They will not provide any kind of regular feedback regarding how your child is doing or how your child is progressing, even though parents have requested it. Your child may learn a little when he moves to an older class but he stagnates during the school year because younger children are moved into his class & the class goes back to the material for the younger children instead of taking steps to ensure the older children in the class continue to progress. They seem to be overcrowded. The before and after care and the drop ins seem to take their numbers to more than they can handle. Stop by in the mornings and you will see children of all ages - 2 through school age - mixing together in a chaotic environment with minimal supervision or in the evenings they may be watching TV on a screen the size of a 20 inch computer screen. Some classes share a room separated by a few blocks. It is a lot of children in a small space. The friendliness and kindness of the staff & the way they teach the other children to be friendly towards each other & greet each other warmly mean that your child will enjoy this place but as a parent, the failure to regularly communicate might leave you frustrated, as a general matter & with concerns that your child is not being taught to his potential because of the lack of communication and feedback & the failure/inability to manage the progress of each child as younger children enter the classes.

My son attended childway college park from 8months to 5 years old!…read more We love this place. We started with Ms Bushra as director. Once Ms. Sahshi came on board, things went to an even better place. She is such a great director. My son loved his teachers: Ms. Fereshteh and Ms. Erica. There's another teacher he absolutely adores, but I forgot her name. I watch them clean the toys daily. They take the kids out and they get plenty of exercise. The teachers really treat the kids like their own. It's a personal experience. I've also had parties their and the school is very accommodating. All the teachers really teach the kids. My son was so far advanced when he entered Pre-K because of his teachers at Childway.

Both my kids (now 3 and 5 years old) have gone here since they were 3 months old. The staff has…read morealways been caring and diligent, and I feel confident that my kids are in good hands during the day. Childway also offers a summer camp/daycare program for older kids, which I plan to use once my kids start school.

My daughter started daycare here a few months ago and it has been nothing but wonderful! She is in…read morethe infant room and the teachers in there care for my baby so much. Miss Maria and Caroline are the best. We receive a sheet every day that track her feedings, diaper changes, naps, and everything. They also send us pictures throughout the day of our little girl. A wonderful and welcoming environment for sure.

I was interested in my son going to Open Arms i contacted them and joined the waitlist in December…read more I was contacted in February and was informed they had an opening coming in April i responded back within minutes. Once i received my Answer i called to set up a in person tour I was told Brittany would call me (NEVER DID)

my son has been going to KinderCare in Bowie for over three years, and it's been great. my son has…read morebeen going there since he was an infant. This one of the few places that would accept him at that early age. The teachers there do it all! Prepare meals, supervise the children in the morning, do minor repairs, drive the bus to pick up / drop off students at local schools, etc. my son had some specific needs and each teacher and Director was more than accommodating. That took a large weight off my shoulders. I really like the photos sent to the private portal everyday. This way I can get an idea of what is happening during the day. We have photos that go back 3 years...love that. I've met just about every teacher there and I have no issues. if I have a question I can ask them in person or email them. emails do not get ignored....they are responded to quickly. The extra activities they have for the children are wonderful too. My son loves his teachers...all of them. Thank you all for doing what you do!

My son has attended KinderCare Bowie for four years and my daughter for two. The director is…read morewonderful - he truly cares about the children and their families. The center has listened to and responded to our feedback over the years. The teaching staff is engaging and our kids have grown and blossomed under their care. The staff feel like family and partners in our kids care.

This is such an amazing school! Diverse with a small setting that focuses on the children. We love…read morethat there is no screen time and the loving staff. My son went into elementary school so much more prepared than I could have asked for because he attended this school.

We've sent both our boys to this Montessori school, and we really like it! The teachers are very…read morekind and gentle and serious about making sure the children are well-prepared for elementary school. But what really sets the school apart is a sense of community - it's a 50+ year old, single-classroom non-profit school which makes for a great environment for the kids to become friends, and the parents too. The school does a great job of providing opportunities for parents who want to be involved in their children's education, from light tasks like helping supervise special crafts sessions to larger commitments like serving as a board member. My older son really did not like the idea of school at the beginning of the school year, but as his academic and social skills improved, now every day is "the best day" and he loves showing us what he learned. It's been great seeing my kiddos blossom in their independence and also enjoy a sense of belonging at this preschool.

Quality: Dr. Abro (director) and his staff here are wonderful. They are friendly and knowledgeable…read more My daughter loves it here and has a smile on her face when we talk about daycare. I would like to thank th e teachers b of the two class (ms. S and ms. T) for making child care such a great experience for my child. Pricing: pricing is as affordable as it can be for daycare and is very reasonable for the quality of care that the kids recieve. Bottom line: send your child here!! They will enjoy it.

I am in love with this center and all of the wonderful teachers here. My son has been going here…read moresince he was 4months he is now almost 2. He can count from 1-10 and he knows the ABC's by sight. The Joy of Learning Center has been an amazing place of growth for my now Toddler. He knows all of the teachers here he walks from class to class saying goodbye to each one when we leave.