As a grandparent, co-oper, and a retired special educator in Montgomery County, I highly recommend…read morethis preschool. The staff is amazing. One of my grandchildren has been there for three years, and is so prepared for Kindergarten- academically and socially. All of my grandchildren there are very happy to go to school. Co-oping is also very rewarding and fun!

Wrapping up our first year with RPCNS and I have been very happy with this little co-op. My…read moredaughter loves going to school and adores her teacher so her first school experience has been a very positive experience. As a co-op, parents are expected to be very involved in the school, co-oping in the classroom, taking part in work days, and also holding a job. This kind of involvement isn't for everyone so be aware of what you are getting into. For parents who are able and eager to be this involved, this is the school for you. There are a lot of activities throughout the year, it's such a dynamic and fun environment for our little ones and a supportive, warm community for parents.

We have had our son enrolled at Goddard at North Bethesda/White Flint for almost a year and have…read morehad such a great experience! We changed daycares because we moved and wanted a daycare slightly closer to our new house - and we have had no regrets with the switch! After touring, we were attracted to the welcoming staff, new and clean building/environment, ample play spaces, and structured curriculum and schedules. We knew this was somewhere we could send our son until he goes off to Kindergarten. We were really drawn to the fact that they sign the teacher's contracts for a full school year, ensuring minimal turnover (our previous daycare had an incredible amount of turnover in staff and admin, which we found very disruptive to our son's routines and to us as parents). Communication between the school and parents has been wonderful (e-mail and detailed daily reports) and all of the teachers and admin really seem to enjoy what they do.

We've had our daughter at Goddard for six months now and honestly the difference in her has been…read moreamazing. The teachers are so lovely and you can just tell they really care about the kids. The curriculum is great and we love how the activities are themed each week, it keeps things fresh and exciting. She always comes home with something fun to talk about, and we love that they send her home with art activities and homework she actually enjoys doing too! The school puts on loads of events which really adds to the community feel. What we really appreciate is the consistency. It's helped her settle in and build some lovely friendships with teachers and kids. We are very happy with our choice :)

Beware of this company! Our kids were at a sister school owned by the same parent company, Metro…read moreMontessori, which was SHUT DOWN on only a few weeks notice, leaving parents, teachers, and kids scrambling. It was discovered that company had known for a long time that the school would have to close (bc so many families left due to unaddressed safety issues that enrollment was too low to continue operation). But, Metro hid this from everyone until mid-July. By that time, many other schools were full, primary positions for teachers were already full, etc. We literally only had days to find a replacement school placement. This company doesn't care about your kids - they just want your money. Think twice before giving it to them!

I would like to start by saying that I have not sent a child to this school, I only took a tour so…read moreI am commenting on those experiences. I want to start by saying that this school will not discuss tuition rates until after you've been on a 1 hour tour of the facility. This bugged me something serious. I feel like it is a complete waste of my time to take a one hour tour just to find out what the tuition is, only to find out that it is beyond our reach. I had to arrange childcare for my other children, so the whole experience was so inconvenient. While I loved what I saw, the simple fact is that we have a budget, and if the school is beyond that budget (which it was!), I simply will not enroll my child. I understand why they do what they do...they want to show you why they are superior to other programs. But again, if I can't afford it, I can't afford it. I really wish they would be more transparent about tuition. The school is beautiful, clean, and the grounds are amazing. The program/curriculum is wonderful. The teachers clearly have control of the classrooms and the children were very well behaved. I love that they spend so much time outside exploring. The only thing that put me off is that the tour guide (Wendy) talked so much about the accomplishments of former FMS students (I.e. Harvard graduate, playing Bach on the piano at 4 years old, etc)...I hardly think that they can take credit for those accomplishments. There is a LOT that goes into achieving things so great, and a few years in preschool is only a small fraction of it. The speech seemed a little like a sales pitch and she lost me a bit. She really didn't need to add those tidbits to sell me on the school. The school sells itself. Anyway, I attached the current tuition rates so you can decide if the tuition is within your budget before you waste an hour on the tour.

My son is thriving in kindergarten because of Ms. Rehana and Rosewood Montessori! Everyone at…read moreRosewood is very friendly, caring, and we loved the small exclusive learning environment for my son. I highly recommend!

This is a great school, we have sent our son there for the last 2.5 years and the progress he has…read moremade has been tremendous. I highly recommend this school, and the teachers are very friendly.

My daughter has been attending Orchard Montessori for 3 years and I can't say enough good things…read moreabout this place! It's a smaller group which means each kid gets all the attention and support they need. I'm continuously being amazed by the curriculum and the program - Spanish, music, art, soccer, field trips, field day - my kid loves going to school so much! She just turned 5 and can name all the countries in South America and Europe and all 50 states in the US. I don't know many adults who can! She's going to kindergarten this year but I already enrolled my second child to be in this program. We've had an excellent experience and will recommend Anitha's program to anybody who's interested! Great price for this area and totally worth it!

We've been taking our son to Orchard Montessori for 3 years and he loves it. The children get a…read morewell rounded education and are able to make great friendships. Thanks to Orchard Montessori my son will be very well prepared for kindergarten.

My little boy loves his school! I feel so lucky to have found this place for my toddler. We went to…read morean open house a few months before he started -- they have them often. It was during a storm and I almost turned around, but I was getting desperate after visiting a bunch of daycare centers that I didn't like. We felt so welcomed! ALL the staff was able to explain their philosophy and showed genuine interest in education and pedagogy. Most importantly, the chemistry with my active, happy son was instantaneous. This good feeling and experience continued during the application process and the first day I dropped my son off I felt relieved and confident about my decision. He clearly liked it too, until now, there have been no tears during drop off, ever. He actually never wants to leave. My experience with a previous day care was night and day in comparison. It is a small school in the lower level of a church, but all teachers are very professional. This is a real Montessori school -- the materials in classrooms are very well set up, and they have lots of outdoor play, even on colder days. They often go on walks in the quiet woods that surround the school. All teachers are great with the kids, and expose them to various languages. There is a small student-teacher ratio and a diverse staff and student body. We couldn't be happier!

We couldn't ask for a better school for our 18 month old daughter. Rock Creek Montessori did a…read morephenomenal job of transitioning our daughter from her grandmother's care to being in a classroom for seven hours a day. The teachers are exceptional at identifying what makes each child unique and catering to the child's needs. And they do a great job of helping the child become comfortable and confident, so they can behave in the classroom the same way they would at home. If your child can go to this school, consider yourself lucky.

Fernwood is an exceptional school driven by an exceptional team of educators. The head of school,…read moreassistant head of school, teachers, and support staff are the driving force behind the school's positive culture, thoughtfully designed programs, and genuine, daily dedication to every child and family in the school community. Both of my children have attended since age two - my eldest completing three years across the Toddler and Primary programs (enrolled for one more year in Primary), and my youngest completed the Toddler program and is moving into Primary next year. Both are attending Fernwood's summer camp this year, and my eldest has attended (and loved) Fernwood's summer camp the past two years as well. The growth I've seen in both my kids - in language, independence, social skills, and love of learning - is a direct reflection of the Fernwood staff who know, love, and support each child as an individual and at their own pace. For any family seeking a quality education and a strong school community, look no further than Fernwood - its staff are truly extraordinary. I highly recommend Fernwood.

I came to find Fernwood through word of mouth in my neighborhood. Several of my neighbors…read morerecommended the school, highlighting the benefits of the Montessori principles and the dedicated staff that go above and beyond to support the growth and development of the children following this methodology. It sounded too good to be true and so I did my due diligence and setup an in person tour before I made any decisions. Ms. Shaheen led the tour, I was pregnant at the time and in tears at the thought of my son being away from home for the first time (2 at the time). The amount of care and patience she took with answering all of my questions without being pushy or short ultimately led to my decision to enroll my son. Here I am, two years later and my older son is thriving. He is able to learn at his own pace with the full support of the teachers and supporting staff. Every single staff member knows my name and my child's name. My younger son is enrolling this Fall and I am feeling confident knowing both of my sons will be with staff that I love and trust. If you are hesitant, do yourself a favor and schedule a tour to see for yourself why Fernwood is such a special place.

Excellent preschool that focuses on the kids. They keep the parents involved and work hard to get…read morekids ready for their next steps in life. The prices are very affordable especially compared to other programs in the area.

Epworth PreK and Kindergarten is not just a school but it's family. All 4 of my kids went through…read moretheir program, including their Trans K program. We've been a part of Epworth for 9 years. All the teachers are amazing not just in instruction but they are truly kind and loving to the kids. The community of families that attend there become like family. The principal, Mr. Andy, is super personable and my kids love him. My older 3 still like to come visit their teachers at Epworth and are still top 3 on their favorite teacher list. Shout out to Mrs. Carroll, and Mrs. Shelley. This is our last year at Epworth as my last one is finishing up Trans K with Mrs. David. We will miss Epworth. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a place that cares not only about academic achievement but the child as a whole.