Our family has had a great experience with the Goddard in Marriottsville over the years. When a…read morelast-minute situation arose, Ms. Sheeba quietly moved mountains to ensure our child was set up for success, and the process was seamless. It reinforced what we already felt: excellent curriculum, caring staff, and exceptional service -- definitely worth the wait.

Deciding who to leave your baby with is without a doubt the hardest, most stressful decision we…read moremake as parents. You just want them to be safe and comfortable. We chose Goddard after trying others and found that it, and owner Sheeba Mathew have no equal. Ms. Sheeba knows the name of every child, every parent, every sibling, and in some cases even the grandparents of every child who is currently or has ever been a member of the Goddard family. Beyond keeping our children safe and comfortable, Ms. Sheeba and her incredible staff of administrators and teachers provide a wonderful foundation for kids to learn and grow. There is very little teacher turnover, which is great because it gives stability at an age where kids tend to really need it. When you see your kids eyes light up as they run into the classroom and hug their teachers, you just know you've made the right call. The education provided at Goddard is also outstanding. My 5 year old son has learned not just reading and numbers but science and history. He's learned about the world that surrounds him goes well beyond his Maryland zip code. I've watched him thrive in this beautiful, amazing environment. It's been incredible. This week we say goodbye to the school we love. Next week he will start kindergarten. His years at Goddard have prepared him for this, and I am beyond grateful. He is ready to achieve great things. Though both his heart and mine break at the thought of leaving, we know that we will remain part of that special community Ms. Sheeba has created and we remain eternally thankful for it. So, if you're reading this and trying to decide where to place your child that is safe, comfortable, nurturing, educational and fun, look no further. You'll find a home at Goddard and you won't be disappointed. And Ms. Sheeba, if you're reading this, THANK YOU!!!

Our son has been at PPLC since he was 4 months old, and is now 3 1/2. We LOVE the school, the…read moreteachers, and the atmosphere. Our son has special needs and the staff has been wonderful in making the environment inclusive while also accommodating his needs. He has absolutely thrived and loves school and the teachers. They are truly genuine and caring and are so easy to work with. The school has a lot of land and a huge outdoor space and playground for the kids, and they spend lots of time outdoors when the weather is nice. All the activities during summer camp are fabulous! We also love that the primary teachers are very consistent- the center does not have significant teacher turn-over like other centers often do. While the aides may change at times, the teachers are all familiar faces every year and that helps make classroom transitions so much easier because the kids know the teachers already. We can't say enough good things about PPLC!!

There is nothing comparable in the area! 2 of my children have attended through their young…read morechildhood years and my third will also attend. The teachers are so caring and personable. They have learned so much and have nothing but happy memories. I would never consider another option. While it is pricey, it's comparable in price to other options in the area, but superior in the care they provide. The personal connections they make with each teacher and with each family that attends make it special and worth every penny.

I was immediately overwhelmed by the love and craft in the classroom. I had the opportunity to tour…read morethe school very last minute after my husband a few days prior toured and said this school is special. I didn't realize how special until I saw it in person. Alice's true authentic Montessori school was warm and inviting. Unfortunately due to distance from us we decided may not be the best fit, but assure any parent her attention to detail and sections for children to focus on math, cursive, and art was nothing less than a beautiful display. The children are able to water flowers and do arrangements, have access to beautiful grounds and nature. Highly recommend and if location / travel time from where we live in Columbia was more feasible would have enrolled our daughter. A must for any parent looking for AMI teaching!!!

A wonderful guide, a great community, true Montessori practice (which is proven to work better for…read morechildren than Montessori-ish alternatives), and a place that offers great Montessori education without creating the warped sense of normalcy that children with predominantly super wealthy classmates are at risk of developing. Finding that all together is hard, but also so important. My toddler loves and is benefiting from practical life work, and so needs the grace and courtesy and independence that great Montessori primary programs can foster. I'm so, so grateful that Apple Ridge and Ms. Alice are here for him.

This was a great daycare a few months ago but has quickly gone downhill. With new management there…read morehas been a lot of turnover and short staffing. The teachers are wonderful but overwhelmed and can only do so much. After a couple of incidents in recent weeks we decided to change daycare right away because we were no longer comfortable sending our children there

My 4 year old son has been attending Celebree Waverly woods school age program for about 6 months…read moreand I truly am so happy he's there. I can go to work knowing he's safe, well cared for, and learning so much throughout the day. The building is secured, so each parent has a pass code to enter the building, which makes me feel a lot better that people can't make it past the front door unless they have a child attending. Each morning and evening we're greeted with a smile at the front office - Ms. Amanda even makes sure to make the parent's experience friendly and personable at pick-up and drop-off. Ms.Kim and Ms. Cassidy of the pre- k classes go above and beyond to teach the children and provide quality activities to enrich each day. Art work, science projects, show and tell, crazy hair day, pajama day and pizza Tuesdays make daycare a little more fun for us all. They even send photos of what our kids are doing throughout the day. The quality of Celebree is top notch, and the team at Waverly woods makes it that much better.

The kind of place I wish I had nearby growing up! Bring your family, your date, or the people you…read morewant to introduce to nature or local history. And especially bird&insect photographers. It's free! You might know it only as an event venue, but there's: * Nice walking trails and farm country views. * A few segments would count as hiking if you want to introduce somebody! * Creekside access in the woods. Fiddling around a natural creek is a formative experience * A selection of beautiful older trees that survived from colonial times * Including a massive ancient white oak, Maryland's state tree and quite rare now. If you've never seen a "big tree" in person this is a must-see. It has presence. * Restored buildings and history displays * A resident ambassador owl. Go closer to dusk to see him active * Restored natural meadows (great macro photography) * Examples of bee keeping, different types of gardening, etc. Lots to play / do / learn, or for us older folks, walking around and taking photos. A couple of notes: * hours on maps are for the venue, the grounds are actually open dawn-to-dusk * the hiking is pretty mild but there's a lot to see. * alltrails isn't accurate for many of the paths, but everything is really well signed (or grab the map from their own website) * if you're doing the full circuit of trails, wear those ankle-support shoes/boots - it might seem silly for the easy terrain, but the angle of the farm trails is "hard" in sneakers, and you'll appreciate that support. Enjoy it! Another Howard County gem.

Such a wonderful place that I never knew existed until this weekend when We attended a wedding…read morehere. Actually, I officiated. So, I got to check out the grounds around the main building before the bride and groom arrived for rehearsal. They have a wonderful wandering Garden with Fountains and water features. I could sit by a loud water feature for hours. The wedding was in the garden, but the facility had prepared the Veranda in case the rain didn't clear up. In addition to the new main structure, they have Historical buildings and Summer camps.

We have been going here for a month now and I'm surprised to see a single negative review (though…read morehelpfully the reviewer posted the exchange so folks should read and decide for themselves). I am so appreciative we were able to get our twin wild children started here. The staff are so communicative and attentive with our toddlers - I always appreciate their insights. My kids love going here and don't seem to miss us at all when we drop off because they're having so much fun and are always expertly transitioned. We are getting much greater value out of enrolling I thought we would when we enrolled -- there is even thoughtful programming for the parents! Highly recommend.

This provider is lying. I reach out via email on October 11,2023 to discuss offline today makes it…read more2month, but because it wasnt public and my son isn't attending her school any longer, she decided to ignore the email , I'm sure her advisers thought it was a good idea to ignore it. Let me educate you about public business that most times depends on referral and word by mouth. As a business owner, you should always address any concerns with your business, especially once that involves kids.

My daughter attended in 2022 and reminds me often how much she misses her teachers and friends at…read moreSaint D's. I don't blame her. This is a wonderful school and I wish we could have stayed longer. The staff really cares about the children and do an amazing job individually and collectively. They are very hands on with the kids and do FUN activities that target core skills and prepare them for kindergarten and on. I never worried once about my daughter's safety or well-being with the staff or other children. She has the best memories here and I am thankful for all of the staff. We miss them so much!

Great pre school experience for my son. All the staff is kind and caring. You can tell they…read moregenuinely care about the children.