I recommend Smart Fit Kids Academy. Our daughter started there in May and was part of the…read moreessential worker day care program. Each morning we would drop her and her school materials off and when we picked her up she was happy, tired from playing and had all schoolwork completed and submitted. Our kiddo goes to a private school so Bixia and her staff had to facilitate this on a completely different platform than what was used in the county schools. If there was a question, concern or missing worksheet, we got an immediate phone call. She loved doing taekwando in the afternoon. She has spent a good part of the summer there as well rotating between STEM and Adventure camp. They have provided a quality experience that is engaging and has included Covid friendly field trips.

Our two boys had a bad experience with this camp. One of our sons participated in the one focused…read moreon nutrition and cooking. He got very sick, and was one of three kids who were sent home in one day. We took him to the ER after learning he passed out at camp and after multiple calls with counselors and the owner, we still had no idea what happened to him. His symptoms were that of heat exhaustion or a concussion but the counselors' recalls of what happen were misaligned. In addition, from our son we learned that they had limited outdoor time and when he came home each day before his incident he said "I need to get my energy out, we stayed inside most of the day". I also noticed that the camper to counselor ratio was not great and was skeptical about sending both boys the following week. The next week we decided to send both boys to keep our schedules intact (I realize we should not have sent them after week one's incident) and they complained about the camp each day, saying they were stuck inside all day and they didn't do many activities. They also said the facilities were cramped and "dirty". On Wednesday there was a "suspected" lice outbreak. We pulled them out of the camp on Wednesday and they didn't attend the final days. Finally, unbeknownst to the camp counselors, our son exchanged one of his crocs with a new friends. We communicated with the counselors and owner to exchange the shoes and they were unwilling to help. They actually never replied to multiple emails and didn't return our call. Should my son have done that? No, of course not and I should have noticed before we headed home that Wednesday. But the lack of communication when we sought help, and the lack of oversight from their hired staff gives indication that the camp isn't run well and is overprescribed. The name SmartFit Kids is a misleading name for a camp that neither focuses on development, health or safety.

Very nice people and an excellent way for young people to learn discipline, showing honor and…read morerespect while getting great exercise and flexibility!

I can only really speak for the kids classes because that's all we've been able to take advantage…read moreof so far, but I'd give it 10 stars if I could. And it's right outside of Fort Meade and he has convenient class times for everyone. I've included the current class schedule but they also have an after school program (I do not know the cost) with transportation.

Chaperoned my Kids to the park as an incentive, nick was pretty cool handling the group. Although…read morethe weather was cloudy over cast and wet, the venue was worth the trip.

My son and I were visiting Baltimore and we came here for the day. We had a blast! Kai was great…read moreand super patient with us. I'd recommend it for any adventure seekers.

Love this place so far, the teacher to student ratio is great and setup is great and everyone is…read moresweet especially the woman at the front desk I can't remember her name but she's so sweet

Great programs for kids and teens. We've only done the recreational classes and camps, but they…read morehave (what appear to be) legit competitive teams and programs. Highly recommend it for kids gymnastics.,

Absolutely amazing birthday party! The staff were so kind, helpful and great with the kids. Even…read moresome of the other parents were saying what a great time it was. They take care of everything and have it so well organized the parents get to enjoy being there with their kid(s) and not miss a beat. Small enough that you can see the young kids but still such a variety for the kids to do. I would highly recommend this place!

We take our 20 month old Son here for weekly classes and he loves it! The staff is very friendly…read moreand up beat. I love how flexible they are with scheduling too! My Son had to miss one of his classes due to a fever and we had no issues getting a make up class the following week. Every class we go to his has a huge smile on his face and then takes a great nap after having so much fun! Highly recommend!

Be careful, they charge 25% cancellation fee if you cancel a camp registration before May 31, and…read moreafter June 1, they only refund you their class credit. And if you cancel it within two weeks before the camp starting date, you will get no refund! Read their demanding policy before you register! Yes, I signed it, but I did not read the policy and assumed this camp's policy was similar to other camps' policy in this area that there is no charge if a cancellation happens more than 40 days before the camp starting date. I write this review just to remind people PLEASE READ THE POLICY! There will be NO REFUND for CANCELLATIONS AFTER JUNE 1. They only refund their camp credits to you so you can not get your money back!

Club Scientific Chesapeake offers all kinds of programs, but the one I'm reviewing is the one my…read moreson attended, which is for the Summer Camp of Camp Jurassic for ages 4-5 years old. I knew it was the perfect camp for my son since Camp Jurassic deals with dinosaurs and gemstones, both of which my son loves. The camp staff seem to be very caring of the children and offer plenty of fun activities. My son was excited every day to go to camp (and it was his first time ever going to camp) and after each day he always brought home a variety of projects that they had worked on during the day which varies from an erupting volcano, to an edible volcano, to a dinosaur model, to magnetic gemstones, rock candy, and so much more! My son was thrilled to go on a dinosaur dig where he "discovered" dinosaur bones that they put together. I'm thrilled to discover a camp that challenges my son both mentally (since they do scientific experiments and learning projects) as well as physically when they go outside to play. I've never seen my son so excited about attending anything before and he comes home every day with stories of all the fun he had during the day and all the new things he's learned. I highly recommend this company if you're looking for some place for your child to have a lot of fun as well as learn a lot in the process, since my son can't seem to stop raving about how great of an experience he's had with them!

My family and I love it at Kiddie Academy. All of the teachers are so warm and helped my son…read moretransition into the daycare setting. The activities they do with the kids are age appropriate and supportive of their developmental milestones.

We had a very disappointing experience with this Kiddie Academy location…read more Before enrolling, we were very clear that our son has an IEP and requires his IEP team to come into the daycare to provide services. We specifically asked if this would be an issue and were told it would not be. Based on that assurance, we paid the enrollment fees for both of our children, with a start date of 12/8. After payment and after setting up a shared email at the school's request, Kiddie Academy informed us of new requirements for specialists entering the building, including a background check through the school and a medical report. These requirements were never disclosed prior to enrollment. As a result, our son's IEP team informed us they could not provide services at this location due to the requirements imposed. Because our son could not receive legally required services, we were forced to withdraw both children. To make matters worse, the school also changed our start date from 12/8 to 12/15 without consulting us. We contacted the school multiple times requesting a refund since we enrolled based on information that turned out to be incomplete or misleading and no services were ever provided. Our concerns were not adequately addressed. Families with children who have special needs should ask very detailed questions and get everything in writing before enrolling. Transparency and communication were extremely lacking in our experience

This is my second year in a row hosting my daughter's birthday party at Emilia's Gymnastics, and I…read morecan confidently say it is still my absolute favorite place for kids' parties. I chose the VIP package again, and it is worth every single penny. I had just driven in from Florida the night before, and honestly, it felt like I attended my daughter's party as a guest. That's how effortless everything was. This is actually my second time leaving a review because that's how exceptional this place is. The kids had an incredible time -- fully engaged from start to finish. Miss Tatiana, Coach Cameron, and the entire team were outstanding. They managed everything seamlessly and kept the energy high the entire time. What truly sets Emilia's apart is how little you have to do as a parent. I shared a few ideas and color preferences, and they handled everything -- decorations, setup, flow of the party -- all of it. No stress, no back-and-forth, just execution. The party ran for three hours, and the kids were genuinely upset when it ended. Even parents who arrived early found their kids still fully engaged and not ready to leave. You can tell the staff truly love what they do, and that makes all the difference. Working with Tatiana was effortless -- I mentioned what I wanted, and she made it happen without hesitation. After a long trip, walking into a perfectly organized and beautifully executed party meant everything. My daughter was so happy, and that's what matters most. If you're looking for a place where your child will have an amazing time and you can actually enjoy the party without stress, this is it. Highly, highly recommend.

Nice gym! I came for…read morea tumbling clinic for dancers and it was great. Lots of space ... cubbies for the girls shoes. Clean bathrooms close to the door. A viewing area for parents. Very nice staff. Lots of parking. All the things. The have lots of drop in options camps for schools out days and parents night out options too. If your child is interested in gymnastics this seems like the place to be.

We've had the best experience at Crofton Nursery School! The teachers are warm and engaging, and my…read moredaughter absolutely loves going to school. I love that it is a co-op preschool which means I get to volunteer in the classroom and be a part of her first school experience. It's been great to get to know the other parents and I really enjoy being part of the CNS community. If you are looking for a part time preschool, I highly recommend Crofton Nursery School!

Crofton Nursery School was my choice to send my son to for their 3 year old preschool class. I…read morecouldn't have made a better choice. Not just because of small class size, personal feel, or community vibe that I wanted for preschool. But it ended up being so much more! You get to meet alot of other parents and families and get to interact with teachers and the other kids. Being a working parent is great, you get to see what your kid is doing in school and how much they like it, but it's also a security to know there is always another parents eyes in the classroom. The 3 class is a great transition into school. Even if one kid needs hugs during class, that's your job. It's great to know the toddlers get the one on one that they need until they settle. Also is a good structure to enforce potty training, lots of potty breaks for those who need to be prompted. Already put a deposit down for next fall! Couldn't have hoped for more in a personal feel for a preschool.