My child was physically assaulted by two other kids at this camp my daughter reported to another…read morecounselor yet was not brought up to coach Doug according to my child . My child came home with spit in her hair and on her clothes . Physically and mentally in distress. We will not be returning. After speaking to couch dough he through the buck and said it was a he said she said situation. Regardless whom was at fault no child should be spit on by another.

My daughter attended Coach Doug Academy for 2 weeks this summer and had an amazing time. She was…read moreexcited to join the fun every morning and at the end of each day she did not want to leave. Doug and his team are so much fun and really care for the kids. One of the weeks was particularly hot and they made sure the kids were staying cool by setting up fans, going into the air conditioned building, and even pouring water on their heads which was a lot of fun. My daughter came home totally exhausted and dirty from playing outside just like they should be at this age. Highly recommend and can't wait to try out his winter break camp!

After several staff departures and poor policies surround staff member children this program has…read moregone downhill. Update: Despite the owners claim this review was by a former employee, it was not. This was written by a parent with a child at the school who was not treated empathetically by a number of staff members. Do better.

Exceptional. Well-organized, warm, competent, consistent, predictable, with healthy boundaries, and…read morechild-oriented. We had a great time. Head and shoulders better than other facilities we have tried, which were in the same price range. Felt like a community, like home. Academics were age-appropriate and play-based, as they should be. Covid-19 protocols and measures were impressive and better than in other schools. Thank you! We will miss Goddard Clarksburg.

Ms. Laura and Ms. Stephanie put in great effort to connect and include our 4-year-old daughter in…read moregroup activities, and to friends in the classroom. Ms. Laura does a fantastic job of reporting to us each day on how our child is doing in the classroom, and provides us with specific examples of interactions she had that day, as well as activities she enjoyed and engaged with. She also lets us know when we are missed, or when our child is struggling a bit -- which we appreciate equally! We love the open, honest, and frequent communication. These pre-K teachers have helped us to feel confident that our decision to switch our child from her previous preschool to Goddard was a good one. She is receiving more warmth, individualized attention, and care in this environment than she was in the 30-child-classroom she was in at another school. We can see how much it's benefitting her. She is developing a sense of belonging, confidence, and lightheartedness. Her play has become more imaginative and incorporates concepts from lessons learned at school.

We were so excited when the Goddard School opened in our community! There aren't that many centers…read morein this area, and we were unhappy with the staff and facilities of the centers we had tried. Several centers seemed chaotic and disorganized, had staff that weren't trained and didn't promote developmental activities, or had poor communication. Maybe we have high expectations, but we wanted competent staff that were involved with our son beyond his basic needs, and a center that provided a nurturing environment for growth. Especially since the cost of daycare is so high in this area, we expected to have better quality childcare. The staff at Goddard is very caring, engaging, helpful, professional, and competent. The owner, Tracy, is great to work with and truly cares about making the center a great place for the children. The director, Mary Sue, is very caring and involved with the teachers and children in all of the classrooms. It was evident that our son's teachers, Erin, Vera, Tara, and Farrukh, were competent and caring staff who focus on the children's well being. Our son was far from being a model citizen - he had bad separation anxiety, cried a lot, and refused his bottles and naps at daycare. All of the staff, not just the immediate teachers, assisted with transitioning our son to the new environment, and they were open to trying anything and everything to make him comfortable and happy. The communication we received from them was thorough and frequent and we felt well informed of any issues on a daily basis. In addition to the staff being great, the learning program is designed with daily curriculums and our son is engaged in fun activities throughout the day. As an added bonus, the center uses the Tadpoles program technology to electronically send daily reports and pictures to our email and phone app. Overall our son is happier and more engaged at Goddard, and as parents we feel more comfortable knowing that he is being cared for by caring and competent staff.

The best swimming program I have encountered. This method builds up skills and confidance. My child…read moreloves going there and actually swims the whole swim lesson rather than sit on sideline waiting for others. Instructors are friendly & experience. They encourage students and are results oriented. They are very good with kids. We find it very convenient to reschedule whenever something comes up. iMuch better than county swim programs and way cleaner. Definitely worth the cost.

DO NOT RECOMMEND. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. Since…read moremid-December, this location has gone downhill fast. The pool is murky and questionable, the bathrooms are dirty, and overall cleanliness has clearly declined- a serious concern for a facility working with children. Management is nearly impossible to reach by phone, and communication is handled almost entirely by text. Jessica, in particular, has been rude and dismissive, providing misleading information instead of real solutions. Long-term staff are leaving at an alarming rate, which raises serious concerns about the new management. The staff is now mostly new and inexperienced. My children went from structured, effective lessons to watching instructors who don't seem to know what they're doing. At this point, I could teach the lesson myself just from observing. After over a year here, it's sad and concerning to see what was once a trusted, high-quality program turn into a poorly managed operation. Parents should be aware before enrolling.

I strongly urge any parent considering this daycare provider to read this review. As parents who…read morehave moved several times and had our children enrolled in various daycares and liked every single one, I strongly recommend against enrolling your children in little sproutlings, particularly during COVID. Pros: Teaches children independence Warm affect with children Cons: Provider travelled internationally to several locations in a two-week period without using COVID precautions, i.e. masks in large crowds indoors (a wedding) contracted COVID, shut down for a month and then tried to pass that costs onto the families. When we disagreed with provider's decision to pass those costs down to us by withholding our security deposit, provider retaliated and requested that our children be disenrolled in her care. Children paint and do creative activities but there is a lack of education as in prior daycares. Provider is unprofessional, unaccountable and often harsh in her communication. This was the feedback provided by at least one other parent reference but because we desperately needed care in the pandemic, we did not weigh this advice as heavily as we should have. Do not recommend.

I cannot speak highly enough of Little Sproutlings, and the negative review posted below couldn't…read morediffer more from our experience. Ayesha has cared for our daughter for the past year (since she was about 1.5 years old), and she has thrived in the activity-filled, structured yet warm environment. Ayesha clearly bonds with all the children in her care, understands their personalities and what makes them tick, and partners with parents to make sure that they thrive in her care. On the issue of compliance with COVID procedures/conduct throughout the pandemic: In my experience Ayesha has adhered strictly to all the required protocols (mask-wearing, temperature checks, keeping children home for any symptoms of illness, etc.). We have never been charged for unexpected closures of the daycare. Ayesha has always behaved responsibly, transparently and taken her role as caregiver to our daughter with the utmost seriousness, and we trust her implicitly. Little Sproutlings is clearly more than a business for her-it is her vocation. Any family seeking a loving, in-home daycare experience for their little one in the Olney area would be lucky to join Little Sproutlings!

Family friendly…read more Wheelchair accessible. Inviting space for education AND fun. Community-oriented. Many program options. Check them out!

All parents worry, they only seek the best for their little ones. My daughter and I toured a few…read morecenters together when she was roughly months old. I felt like Goldilocks, one was just too big, too full of kids and not enough oversite; one was too small, and The Children in the Shoe in Olney... Well that one was just right. Within mins. of starting our tour, my sweet little girl was fast asleep in her carrier. We had found her home away from home. She began in the infant room and has been happy transitioning through her development phases. Now my daughter is in the 3's classroom and I am just as happy with the Shoe as I was during our tour. The teachers have been amazing, transparent, and loving. They communicate, are informative and best of all responsive. The directors to everyone who attends the front desk, each and every one of them are welcoming every single day, how is that humanly possible?! When you step inside, it's a small community. It is very common to find parents, teachers, children, and staff greeting each other, and having short quick conversations. During one of the many conversations that I had with my daughters 2's teachers, they mentioned that her speech was delayed. I loved that the teacher shared her concern and didn't hold it for a more formal parent / teacher conference. Since then, the teachers and staff have been extremely accommodating in welcoming her speech therapist into the classroom on a regular basis. It is home away from home! My little one has had her fair share of bumps and bruises, I know that with every bump, scrape and bruise she gets, she receives twice as many hugs and cuddles. At the end of day, during pick up the teachers make it a point to actually see the parents, talk to the parents and work daily to create a positive connection with the patents. If they are willing to do that after a day of teaching and loving their students - they must be super heroes. I know after a long at work, all I want to do is go home and relax.

I can not speak highly enough about my experience at Children in the Shoe. It has been my…read morechildren's home away from home for the past 7 years (daughter went from 3 months until 5) (son 2 months to current at 2) . the care they receive there matches what I would provide at home. i went to visit a lot of centers because I thought no one would care for my children like I would. I wanted to be a stay at home mom. Until I met Stephanie! she put me at ease from the get go and out with with all of my nerves from day one and with each classroom change until my daughter graduated. She was even there for me when my mother passed away. the shoe is a family that i am happy to be a part of and I hope it continues for years to come. I have two very happy well adjusted kids and their daycare plays a roll in that. Each teacher seems happy to be there and really loves each child and you can see that just by walking around. I wouldn't want my kids anywhere else. We love the shoe!

My kids don't actually go to the school, but I walk by this property pretty much every day on my…read moreway to work. The staff seemed like they are on top of it, and the kids always seem like they're having lots of fun! Just wanted to shout out a local school!

My 3.5-year-old twins have been attending BCDS in the past 18 months, and it has been a blast! The…read moreprincipal and teachers are very loving, caring and full of energy, especially Ms Bionca, Ms Suzy, Ms Lorena, Ms Nicole, Ms Isabella, Ms Briona and many more! They took so much care of my girls, always ready to share about statuses, progress, issues, and tips/guidance with parents! Originally we selected the school because it was just walking distance from home, but then we realized how convenient it is. it offers nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacka, have before and after care, and never close (except federal holidays)! that's critical for busy working parents! My girls loved their teachers so much and a lot of enrichment programs offered in school so we don't have to send them elsewhere to take dance, Karate, or soccer! lots of holiday events and even swimming/water fun during the summer! High recommend to all!