This school is good. But mostly if you have a very easy going compliant child. They handle tantrums…read moreby taking your child in a walk in a circle around the school..and almost never get down on the child's eye level and talk to the child. (I never once saw that). They also make a habit of telling you all your child did that was bad while the child listens and they almost never say anything positive. This happens daily-- the child feels shamed. It's a bad cycle... Pros- they are clean and really care about cleanliness. They help teach your child important things like sitting on potty ext.

My daughter has been attending for a year now. She absolutely loves it! The teachers that she has…read morehad have been excellent. She is well taken care of there and we couldn't be happier! There are lesson plans and a lot of hands on activities that keep them engaged and learning and they have fun visitors that come as well, most recently a petting zoo.

My son started at this daycare when he was 9 months old while social distancing was still in…read moreeffect. My tour with them was virtual, and I had toured many daycares at the time, but this one left me with that "good gut feeling" that this was the place! We haven't looked back since! My son has truly thrived here, as I always notice that he's learned new things even before I've introduced it to him. He has been loved by his teachers so much and he's already made so many friends. He is 2 years old now and says his friends names everyday on his way to school. Impressionable Years is wonderful and I would highly recommend it! I will say that they've had some turnover with some teachers and similar to many daycares, one of our cups went missing and they could improve on some organizational skills but we are all human and they always keep my baby safe and loved and I know it's a great place because everyday since he's started, he's been excited when we arrived and any question or concern I've ever had, has been addressed timely! They are also super clean and clean the toys and rooms often and have "parents night out" usually once a month which is an awesome way to know your kid is with someone you know and trust and you can have a nice evening out or even at home to yourself! I could say so much more, but all I need to say is, it's a great place. Your child will learn, remain developmentally on target (even early), be loved and cared for, have lots of time outside, and establish friendships!

The sad story of impressionable years daycare can be compared to the story of a beloved bakery…read morethat, at one time, baked every cake from scratch and with care, only to compromise the quality of their product because they scaled the business to an extent that the quality that was once associated with the business was impossible to maintain. It's a common story, one that could be avoided by tempering growth until the business has a chance to scale with the increase in business. This maintains product quality while also adapting the methodology to serve more customers. It's a difficult process that many businesses fail to account for, which is why we see once-great businesses close their doors when better options become available. A once-great daycare that has grown to the point where the quality of the education and supervision the kids receive has become substandard. My family has had a long history with Impressionable Years. Once owned by parents, now passed down to their daughter. The parents built this company from the ground up. The population cap was low in those days, and the parent owners were on top of their game. The employees were of high quality, the owners were always there, and the collaboration between the parent and the center was easy, streamlined, and productive. That is no longer the case. My three children went through Impressionable Years, and I lament that my third child did not receive the same standard as my older two did. When dropping my child off, teachers are commonly too busy talking amongst themselves or doomscrolling on their phones. Most teachers won't even look up from their phones when acknowledging your presence. This can only communicate that this practice is tolerated. The feedback you receive from the school will commonly be short-handed and unhelpful. I can forgive this for most things because when you have a class of 20 children, I don't expect a fully articulated essay on my kids' day. This becomes an issue, however, when your child doesn't meet the center's expectations. They will berate you with short-handed comments (that are pre-written) that say your child made terrible choices that day. But here is the main issue with the center: when you push for specifics, you will commonly get the cold shoulder. The owner of the establishment (Courtney) makes high-level decisions and then blames her mother when she knows the outcome will be controversial or is not justifiable given the student handbook. Her Mother handed over the business to her almost 2 years ago. A director who deflects responsibility is a giant red flag. When my child was dismissed from the daycare for "bad behavior," I asked for the video footage so I could see what happened (this was denied). I asked for specifics on what happened, but when Courtney kept deflecting, and I kept pressing her, she hung up on me and then refused to pick up the phone again. If you take nothing else away from this, then highlight this part. If you ask basic questions about your child, they will crash out because you don't buy the narrative that they are giving to you. The reason they can't give you specifics is that your child will not be adequately supervised. The teachers are too busy on their phones, talking on their phones (please count how many ear buds are actively in the ears of the teachers when dropping your kids off), and the center is removed from any responsibility because they can kick your kids at anytime with no notice. There are other problems as well: They commonly send employees home when the student population doesn't justify their presence. Yet, you have to pay full tuition whether your kids show up or not. This is a predatory practice that seeks to maximize profits while causing inconvenience to parents. This little flaw will show itself when they put your kids in a room that is developmentally inappropriate for your child due to "staffing problems," because the room's population didn't meet the standard for them to pay someone to be there all day. Impressionable Years was a great daycare. It is no longer. This is what happens when something is given to someone who doesn't have to earn it. The quality of this place has been run into the ground. And even though the cake you get isn't quite what it used to be, you should, as a parent, ask yourself what you are paying for, and whether the management is competent and coherent in their ability to communicate to parents. All of which this place lacks.

My child goes to the Ft. Washington branch, Overall I am happy with this center. She has learned a…read morelot and I'm impressed with the way the teachers care for all the children. To deal with kids all day long at this age is impressive. The administrator/owner of the center is always cheerful around the parents, although I'm sure behind the scenes it is much different for the personnel. My suggestions for the center would be to upgrade some of the "old school" look of the center such as the TV and maybe the color and wood. Lots of ants are complained about by my child. Additionally, some of the fees are steep but somewhat manageable because you are to break up the payments if the need arises. Summer fees are not really explained especially when you are providing the lunch. Graduation fees are ridiculous since they will not be able to wear the gown again because of size and color. A graduation hat with them wearing white would be more reasonable financially or maybe a program where you give them back and just borrow them for that day. PreK graduation is not essential IMO.

I am very happy to have enrolled my daughter in Little Busy Bee Early Learning Center. The owner is…read morevery into making sure the children are well educated, safe and fed healthy meals. I like that the center is small because the children can get that individual attention they need to stimulate their minds. My daughter has been there for 2 years & knows her colors in Spanish & English, writes & spells her name, can read, knows some fruits in Spanish & all in English & she can count to 100. She is also doing some addition & subtraction problems. I am very impressed with day care center.

I chose KU Kids Deanwood because of proximity to my new job. My daughter was just under a year when…read morewe started and she is now about to leave to start PK3. We have had a generally positive experience here. Teachers have always been kind and my daughter enjoys going to school every day. There is an app they use that shares with families what their student has done during the day such as what they ate, when they napped, activities, potty, etc... My daughter has learned to play with friends and because of the curriculum taught each day, she has grown and progressed so much! My daughter will be starting PreK 3 very prepared and we are so grateful for the staff at KU Kids Deanwood.

Wonderful, kind experience with diverse, loving community…read more My wife and I chose to bring our toddler (just under two) to KU Kids, and we've been very happy with the decision. We've believed since the start that the faculty really loved our daughter and always treated her with care. After the first few shy days and a few tears, she always entered the classroom with a smile and left with the same. Additionally, the community around the school has been lovely. Mothers and fathers alike are open and receptive to new friendships, and create a great, warm, diverse community. If you're in the neighborhood and checking out daycare options, make sure you check out KU Kids!

In response to the owner's reply: it seems this company always has an excuse for the way COA…read moreChildcare is run. The director was fully aware of what was happening--that's the most troubling part. Even with cameras in place, it's clear the higher-ups aren't reviewing them, or else they would have seen multiple incidents: a teacher left alone with seven infants, and even a school-age child placed in the infant classroom. These are not minor mistakes--these are serious violations. It's no surprise that parents are withdrawing their children for reasons just like this. I personally know several parents who are urgently looking for new childcare to get their children out of this center. How this place continues to operate while violating so many rules is beyond me. Parents, please be aware--this company shows a disturbing lack of accountability. Their response is nothing more than excuses piled on top of excuses, as if we don't have the ability to screen-record or screenshot proof directly from the cameras.

The reviews for this center are extremely misleading and appear to come largely from friends or…read moreassociates of the staff. My child no longer attends this daycare, and I'm writing not only from my own experience but also on behalf of parents I personally know who are actively searching for new childcare because they are trying to remove their infants from this facility. I genuinely do not understand how this center is still operating. Staff turnover is constant, and it's not hard to see why. Employees are treated poorly, and I have never encountered a daycare that does not allow staff to leave the building at all during their lunch breaks. Expecting employees to remain inside all day without fresh air or a real break is unreasonable and contributes directly to burnout and high turnover. Another major concern is supervision. There have been instances where a school bus driver was watching infants, despite not being a certified classroom teacher. That alone should raise serious red flags for any parent. Illness is also a recurring issue. Children are frequently sick, and it's clear why toys are not properly cleaned. They are simply put away and reused the next day. When concerns are raised, parents are met with nothing but excuses and deflection rather than accountability. This center puts on a polished front when it's time to enroll new families, but once you're in, the reality is very different. The fact that they continue enrolling children despite being severely understaffed speaks volumes. It is evident that profit is being prioritized over safety, staffing, and basic care standards. Let's not mention the treatment of the kids. Being left to cry in their cribs and you can't really blame all of the teachers there are maybe two good ones! But when they are overwhelmed and have way too many infants it's only but so much they can do. The staff to child ratio is never right which is a complete violation! I have also had former employees confide in me about the treatment they experienced while working here, which only further confirmed my concerns. At the end of the day, all I can say is this: don't let the reviews or the director fool you. What you're promised is not what you get. Unfortunately, many parents don't realize this until they've already enrolled. I'm already expecting a response filled with excuses and a complete lack of accountability, because that is the pattern here. This is exactly how concerns are handled nothing ever gets fixed. Parents are met with excuse after excuse, denial, and deflection instead of real solutions or meaningful change! This also appears to be a broader pattern across multiple Children of America locations, not just this one. When the focus becomes how many children can be enrolled rather than staffing appropriately, maintaining safety standards, and having a genuine interest in the well-being of the children, these issues are bound to happen. Unfortunately, that seems to be exactly what's going on here! Everything feels like a front for parents. The director is known for minimizing concerns, downplaying serious issues, and attempting to "smooth things over" to save face rather than actually addressing the root of the problems. Safety concerns are brushed aside, staffing shortages are normalized, and accountability is avoided all in the name of maintaining enrollment numbers.

This preschool is warm and inviting for toddlers and preschoolers. The curriculum is balanced with…read moreacademics, values teaching and learning through play. The director is warm and communicative with families about their child's activities and interactions in the preschool. They host several seasonal events in addition to their weekly program.

This is a great preschool. The staff and the teachers are passionate about the first years of your…read morechild's education journey. It is a warm and inviting environment for the children and their families.

Kids After Hours the best and most convenient option for before and after school care. The Green…read moreCastle Kids After Hours Staff is well trained but overall are naturally good with Kids. Mic the director and Steven are the best care givers. Kids after hours sets up at the school cafeteria every morning before school starts, after school and most days when there is no school. They ensure to help kids with their homework and organize a number of different activities to develop children motor skills, social skills, coping skills, art skills among others. The staff will know your child and will be able to recognize odd behaviors. I highly recommend because I wouldn't trust any other facility near by with the care for my child. Kids After Hours provides kids with a healthy breakfast snack and afternoon snack. Their Summer camps are absolutely amazing! They also provide Kids Night Out events which are held on Friday Nights, you can sign up for this event and for an additional fee (As of 2018/2019 $45 if not enrolled in their program and $20 if you are) your kids stay after school for fun activities, Pizza party, prices, bouncy balloons, movie etc. And lasts til 9 or 9:30pm. Kids After Hours is most Amazing!!

As a parent who wants the best for their child, my husband and I felt good about sending our son to…read morethe center. It is not a day care, but a true educational center. At the age of three, our son learned the Pledge of Allegiance, the Bible Pledge, scriptures, how to bless his food and give thanks (which was what we do at home), how to pray, how to play with others, and how to recite poems and songs. When he progressed to the four year old class, his teacher was truly amazing. The things that he learned continued to be an extension of what we instilled on the homefront, and he truly enjoyed going to school. My only drawback is the food program, as I wish the children would get better hot foods for breakfast, and I am not a fan of processed meats/cheeses (bologna/cheese sandwiches). I wish there was a better program to ensure they had hot cereal and other foods on the menu, especially when we are focusing on healthy eating habits in our home. Overall, we have been pleased with the curriculum and our son was more than prepared for kindergarten as he was reading two grade levels higher than his age group when entering kindergarten.