They have a lot of activities for everyone. I enjoy the Zumba classes, and the line dancing with…read moreKathy is entertaining. And I know it will be better when I remember which foot or direction to go. The front desk people are accommodating in telling you the schedules of the classes. The center is clean, and the classes are a low fee for drop-ins.

I plan to become a member of this beautiful community center. Today they had Easter activities that…read morewere great for children: Face painting, exotic animals, crafts, Easter Bunny, Easter Egg hunt, & a skate party! When I got there ladies seemed to be in a dance party...it was Zumba & it sounded so hot! I WILL be back!

Great and clean location. Kids had loads of fun. They take precautions due to the pandemic and it…read moreis clean. Equipment is great and staff is wearing masks with cdc guidelines. Great experience

I first saw Head Over Heels Gym Bus at Savor Bowie in April. I later booked it for my 3 year olds…read morebirthday party. This was the perfect attraction!! The kids absolutely loved it and even the parents were saying it was such a great idea. Paula and Rory were very sweet, pleasant and patient, (even dealing with 10 toddlers in the scorching heat)! I am glad to recommend this company to anyone!!

I would highly recommend this daycare if you have any young children. My daughter, Lily went here…read morefrom late 2014 to early 2017, literally when she was a baby to a walking toddler. Kierra, who runs the daycare, treated her like family from Day One. It got to the point that my daughter didn't want to leave when I came to pick her up in the evening because she was having so much fun there! Loved the fact that Kierra used an app called Brightwheel so that we can stay in touch throughout the day with messages and pics to see what our little one was doing each day. Kierra also was totally flexible with our work schedules and nights we would get stuck in traffic on the way there. Located in a great neighborhood in Lanham, Md. it's very convenient to Route 495 and 50. My commute everyday was a half hour from Annapolis but it was well worth the drive to know my daughter would be taken care of. Truly one of the saddest days I can remember in a long time when Lily left here to go to Celebree earlier this year.

We love this daycare! Our daughter had been here since it opened when she was almost a year old. We…read moreabsolutely loved how Kierra treated our daughter like family. She was accommodating to our needs and our daughter's schedule. Complete open communication. We had a good trust and understanding that can be hard to build at other places but she made it so easy. Our daughter learned new things every day and we loved seeing that growth. She would come home with new words and eventually new phrases. She learned her colors, letters, numbers and more. She also learned polite manners and how to interact with others. Kierra uses the Brightwheel app and we loved seeing photos of our daughter during the day to see what she was up to. It was also easy to send messages or let her know if we were going to be early or late. The app also made it easy to pay her weekly. Our daughter always looked forward to going to "school" every day and sometimes we couldn't get her to leave! We HIGHLY recommend Kierra's daycare because of the "family" care, love and attention given to our daughter. :)

This is a wonderful community resource, run by DC Parks and Recreation's dedicated staff like Josh…read moreSinger and many regular volunteers. Lederer Gardens is keeping the spirit of Nannie Helen Burroughs alive in Ward 7. Unfortunately, the greenhouse was burned down and not operational, and that has interrupted some of the wonderful programming and preparations for plantings. Unlike most communal farms that I have volunteered at, this one has two real bathrooms, not portapotties. The trailer with the bathrooms is air conditioned and provides a respite from laboring in the sun. There is refrigeration space which helps for food distributions. There are several picnic tables that are covered by a large shelter and make for an ample outdoor teaching space. This area also has a grill (I think), and an outdoor sink. They have areas along the walking trail behind the main enclosure where things are planted. They have a seed library and weekly volunteer hours on Wednesday and Saturday mornings (come at 9:00 am). Later on (11 am), they have a veggie giveaway, prioritizing elderly folks. But, on a day where there aren't many volunteers, there may only be a handful of produce for each person in line (there is a line!). Volunteers get veggies too (first pass), so with volunteering, not only do you get the best of the harvest, you get to maximize the benefit of the giveaway and help folks receive the nutrition they need. Some giveaways coincide with Capital Area Foodbank distributions, so there is a possibility of getting more food - I believe the biggest distribution is once or twice a month on Wednesdays. With DC Mutual Aid Apothecary, we would make free custom herbal tea blends for seniors at Lederer Gardens during the summer - it was such a learning experience to speak with folks and learn about their challenges - people with cancer, autoimmune disorders, etc. Reminder to lead with love and kindness. If you can't tell, this is one of my top 3 urban agriculture spaces in DC. Still deciding if I should review other favorites (hidden gems with no Yelp reviews). Anyways, if you do visit, know that some folks are renting plots here and very possessive of their private garden area. The rest of the plots are managed by dedicated staff, so please ask them permission before picking anything (the raspberry bushes at the entrance are open to all). They have to show you the areas you can pick from.

I had no idea this community garden was here. This farm has a bit of everything. Volunteers help…read moreplant, weed and pick produce. Each Wednesday, anyone can visit and receive greens, melons, peppers and other items. Every other Wednesday, there are meat items. The garden opens at 11:00am. Arrive early if you can. There is street parking and two entrances. Minnesota metro is a few blocks away. Having a cart with wheels helps.

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.

If you are looking for a professional, friendly and affordable place to bring your child, Chris'…read moreLearning Center checks all of those boxes. As a parent of three young children, I was in need of a childcare provider with the feel of family but the structure of a facility. Not only was I impressed with the way the staff handled my children, but also the things my children learned throughout the day. Curriculum is extremely important, but so are organization and cleanliness, and I have to say that I am very pleased with everything. Thank you for being a place I trust my babies at!!!

To Mrs. Chris 26 April 2020…read more Chris Learning Center is a wonderful place for your child/children. When my granddaughter began attending there at the age of four, she had some educational delays. She was enrolled in September 2019 and the table has turned tremendously. She started learning everything a four-year old should know and more. At Chris, each age group has their own teacher(s) and play area. This is something I really love and appreciate. They also teach the children sign language and Spanish at no extra cost. The children learn something new each day, and they have homework and progress reports during the year. We could not ask for anything more. The owner is very loving yet very stern. I appreciate that as well. Her staff is top notch and I would highly recommend them to anyone needing exceptional childcare, even infants. For a working parent and Grandparent, it is a good feeling to have a piece of mind and is put at ease knowing that your child is well taken care of. To help with this, you must sign your child in and out electronically, not on a paper. This gives parent's added security and a sense of added safety, also the doors stay looked. I used to think they were a little pricey however; you get what you pay for. Chris Learning Center is more than a 'Day Care'; it is a place where children are given the opportunity to learn and grow to their fullest potential. I'm sure that I missed something however; all I will say is that I would not trade them for any other place for child care. Thank you for all that you do, and we appreciate you and your staff. Sincerely, JoAnn

It's good educational spot for African American teens ! My daughter loves it and they get to…read moreinteract with other teen there age

I came here for the first time to support my nephew during his boxing training. This center is…read morespacious and has a lot to offer for all ages. My other little nephews were able to play at the playground and soft playroom. The boxing room where my other nephew was training was cramped but it is quite state of the art and had all the necessary equipment and boxing ring. Staff at the front desk were very helpful and friendly. I look forward to coming back here to watch my nephew box.

They have Nice equipment.. it's always clean and the staff is friendly. They host a lot of…read moredifferent events and it's very spacious in there