I recommend this school to everyone that is looking for a serious and true Montessori program. In…read moreMD any school that claims to be Montessori has to be approved by the state and has to have at least one Montessori-trained teacher. However, I have heard parents complain sending kids to Montessori is a waste of money because it's just a name to sell the school. So, not all state-approved Montessori programs have good quality of education. So being aware not all schools are the same, I toured 3 Montessori schools: Lone Oak, Manor and the Woods Academy. I found the Lone Oak Montessori on AMI website and Woods academy on AMS website. Manor was recommended by other parents and it seems to be a popular choice when it comes to Montessori preschools in Bethesda area. I took my 3-year-old son with me to all the tours and he loved the Woods the best because we were allowed to walk into the classroom and had very brief interactions with the students and teachers, to observe and also play some toys in the classroom while parents were talking to the director, Mrs. Gerber- who is very knowledgeable and experienced about Montessori programs and part of the reason we chose Montessori is because of her expertise and experience. After the tour, my son wanted to go back the next day because the classroom was just so fun and interesting for little kids. My son is happy every day and cannot wait to tell me what he learned in school. The teachers encourage independence, good manners, trying new things/food, healthy snacks, and creativity. They are caring and loving but also very firm when giving instructions. My son learns new things/facts each day and not just merely playing with expensive toys. For instance, he came home one day start singing "The family of the Sun," and talked about all the facts he learned about planets and I was amazed. And three weeks later, he started to learn the sounds of alphabets and try to read! The teacher told me she would advance any student if s/he is ready so there is no need to wait till 4 or 5 to learn how to read. The other pluses but not major factors are- 1) facility, it's a school so it has it's own gym, music/art classrooms, library, and playground. It's very spacious, clean and well-maintained. 2) it has PE, music and art classes once a week for 30 minutes. The school has a very strong art program. 3) faculty and staff are very friendly and they know student by names. I felt that students are given a lot of attention because of its small classroom size. The only downside is the tuition. It is about $2K more than other schools I checked/toured. We've been happy with our choice and would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good preschool in Bethesda. If you want more information about the Montessori program, check out the blog: http://woodsmontessori.blogspot.com/

This is a very good private school in the Potomac and Bethesda area. I went here for Montessori…read morethrough 8th grade and loved my experience here. There were incredible resources and the teachers were awesome! I definitely recommend looking here for your child.

Andrew the Director of KAH at Woodlin Elementary, Silver Spring is heaven sent! My grandkids…read morestarted with them in kindergarten and 1st grade, and are now in the 3rd and 4th, and will continue until they age out! Andrew has been a mentor, a parent figure to my boys who were dealing with the loss of their primary caregiver, providing care, love, guidance and emotional support. The love he has for his role and ALL of the kids at KAH is unmatched. He always eased any nervousness I had in the beginning when my boys started Explorers, assuring their safety. I could go on but I will stop Lilly the former Director at Rosemary Hills also welcomed my kids with gentle arms, a big smile, a soft nurturing personality, I truly miss her and wish her the very best, she was truly a blessing to us all!! Their little sister who is 3, adored Lilly and can't wait to say good morning daily to Andrew. Ms. Val the little sister's current Pre-K teacher at QTLC began her career at KAH and this cultivated her love for teaching, she carries the same love and passion with her daily. If your looking for a safe, friendly, extremely professional, fun before, after, and summer program..KAH IS THE PLACE TO BE!

My daughter loves going to KAH so much! Great people and very cool and fun activities are always…read moreabundant for my daughter. Highly recommend to any parent! P.S. Matt Connect and all his staff are awesome! Just sayin

While sitting at my desk, stressed about a work assignment, I looked out my window and saw my…read moredaughter happily prancing around our cherry blossom tree--full of light and carefree. At that moment, I realized I wanted to keep that spark in her as long as possible. So when it came time to choose a kindergarten, I knew I wanted more than our local neighborhood school and standardized testing. Enter Green Acres School, a hidden gem that focuses on outdoor play and creative learning - a school that would build a solid foundation for these early years. The atmosphere at Green Acres is warm and supportive from the moment the kids hop out of the car at drop-off. The staff respectfully engages with the children, giving them a voice to grow into independent thinkers who advocate for themselves. When the school recognized that my daughter was excelling academically, they adapted to her needs while keeping learning fun and engaging (and have done so with my son, too). She's eager to go to school every day and, to her father's and my irritation, even cried during a Disney World vacation because she missed it! That love for school isn't typical, and I attribute it to the outstanding teachers at Green Acres. I also want to highlight the fantastic work of the new head of the school. Under her leadership, the school is making great strides while staying true to its values. The balance between strong academics and a low-stress environment is something our family deeply appreciates--it's a place where kids are challenged without feeling overwhelmed. Overall, I couldn't be happier with our experience at Green Acres. If you want a place where your child isn't just fine but is great, Green Acres is the one.

Our child went to Green Acres for a few years, and we would never recommend Green Acres. We found…read moreit to be too small, with limited academic and extracurricular opportunities. Teachers, staff, and administrators at Green Acres did not seem organized and lacked the social-emotional skills and training to support students of varying academic, social and emotional abilities. They were quick to blame individual kids for systemic issues at the school. Classroom management was poor, and outside time for middle school kids is not monitored as it should be, both of which leads to highly unproductive behavior among the students. For parents interested in Green Acres, you should ask many questions about classroom management and overall supervision. In addition, we highly suggest you ask about the school's financial standing (income statements and other financial information) and how the school plans to address the loss of income from lost rent related to the Diener School move. Finally, we suggest that interested parents talk with doctors or others who know a lot of school aged kids. The problems at Green Acres are well-known in these circles. There are many great public and private schools in Montgomery County, and we highly suggest that you look elsewhere. We did, and we are thrilled with our child's new school.

My little girl is in the pre-school here and she LOVES it. Like runs to school when she gets there,…read moretalks about wanting to go on the weekend loves it. The teachers there are so wonderful and caring, and it has been a delight for our whole family and so enriching and positive for my little girl. The school as a whole has the smaller, family oriented feel and there are two teachers per classroom for pre-k. It's a great transition for kiddies who haven't been in daycare before, and our teachers Mrs. Young and Ms. Glerum are the best!

After having enrolled our older children in numerous different nursery schools throughout their…read moreearlier years, we can safely say that our best experience as parents has been with our youngest at RNS&K. They have been remarkably supportive and cautious throughout COVID times, and we could not imagine the prospect of taking our child anywhere else. He truly loves going to school every day, and the loving and supportive staff feel like extended members of our family.

For six years, we have been so fortunate to call Primary Montessori home, and it is bittersweet…read morethat my daughter has graduated & must move on. This is a remarkable, special place. The stellar education; the warm, welcoming, diverse personnel; the beautiful facility; the high standards: This school exemplifies excellence. Responsive, flexible, accountable, professional, superior. In my experience, it is a rare situation when I can use all of these words to describe any establishment, let alone a school. You want the best for your child. You have found it. Schedule a tour at Primary Montessori to confirm what I have said. It is the end of the road for our family, but it could be the beginning of a wonderful journey for yours. Best wishes to you on your search.

Personally, I enjoyed PMDS. I went here as a child due to the great reviews from neighbors and the…read morereviews were correct. The environment was amazing, it prioritized learning and the safety of the children over else. I appreciate the dedication to the enjoyment and safety of the children, as well as learning. I've been a student here, and going to this school gave me a huge jump start to my educational career. I was levels above my peers when I entered public school after my graduation, I was placed in the advanced classes and got high scores in every subject. I was leagues above my peers, and it was helpful in the future. It's an amazing school, and if you still don't believe me, try taking a tour that they offer at the beginning of the year. 5/5 for me.

This is the best elementary school ever. The teachers are great and there are no bullies or…read moreanything wrong with it.

The quality of this school and education is lagging. Lots of rules and regulations that the staff…read moreclaims to be pushed down by the county. My son gets very little homework and very poor education overall. The same thing I hear from other parents in the neighborhood.

Best school in the town! Great leadership, great staff, great students! Friendly front desk staff!…read moreFriendly atmosphere all around! People actually say hi to each other! And when you are the one to say hi first, they reply to you!!! Highly recommend this school to any parent who wants the best for their child and to any career seeker in public schools! Go bulldogs! I am a proud teacher and parent at Churchill!

My youngest received a Merit Award last night. The event consisted of middle school age children…read morefrom all over Montgomery County. The award ceremony took place at Winston Churchill HS. I truly believe any facility dedicated to the education of our future (our children) should be given five stars. I was a little perplexed about the size of the lockers. They look like they belonged in an elementary school. In this day and age where high schoolers are 10 feet tall, I don't think they should have to get on their knees to get in and out of their lockers. Maybe that is their exercise for the day. Who knows. The school was very clean and their trophy case was loaded. I would have taken a picture, however I hate to be in pictures (via reflective glass).

Saturday they have per wee basketball practice, I love watching my oldest son learn a new sport!!!…read moreI'm living my child hood through his eyes all over again..

Finding Lowell has been a blessing for our daughter. We transferred in 3rd grade and saw that spark…read morereturn that had been dimmed during the pandemic and in her previous school. Lowell created an individualized learning plan that quickly helped her improve her reading and math skills. She found new confidence thanks to the caring, supportive teachers and staff. We've seen her dance in front of the whole school, perform at piano recitals, speak publicly, tryout for teams, and make many new friends. The family community is wonderful. It's the kind of school we'd been hoping to find for so long.

I am the proud dad of two young boys who are have come up through Lowell's Pre-K and are now in 1st…read moreand 4th grade. This school is incredible. Lowell has done so much to support our kids academically and socially, including during the difficult pandemic years. Our boys love going to school, and they have a vocabulary to express their feelings in amazing ways. The teachers are first-rate and the small classes and first-name basis with everyone has helped our kids feel like they are part of a real community that has a set of progressive, shared values. The campus is awesome, too, from the classroom spaces to the beautiful outdoor front field and playground spaces, plus being across the street from Rock Creek park. I was a public school kid, but my wife sold me on the benefit of a K-8 school, and I'm so glad she did. We are so glad we chose Lowell, and we know our kids will see benefits from the school throughout their lives.