DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILDREN HERE. The absolute worst…read moredaycare/childcare management experience I have ever encountered. My stepson was enrolled here briefly. During the first week upon picking him up, we found him chewing on plastic in front of his teacher while she looked at her cell phone ...... We initially withdrew him, but after being reassured by the director, Caitlyn Kessler that he would be moved to a new room and everything would be OK we decided to let him stay . Since then, Caitlyn has nothing but treat us as less than. Mostly due to us needing to pay in cash and not preferring an automatic withdrawal. It's a shame because you take your child somewhere and you expect to be treated better than as if you're ordering fast food. The owner of this particular franchise Al Patel essentially treated us like customers in a retail setting. Never once inquired about how we felt about the level of care. It was only about money while dealing with this gentleman. There's a quiet classism that goes on and it's a shame.

From the owner: Kiddie Academy of North Bel Air, an educational daycare in Forest Hill, offers age-specific child…read morecare programs. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment. Our programs can range from infant and toddler to kindergarten and school age. Read our child care reviews, take a virtual tour and learn more about Kiddie Academy to find the best "daycare near me" for you and your child.

Highly recommended if you're looking for daycare and a quality education for your child…read more Professional staff and wonderful teachers who are really invested in your child's education and needs. My child loves to go to school and is always looking forward to be there and be with her teachers and her little friends. I like the way the school has an app that you can follow your childs progress throughout the day, and they send out alerts about everything that is going on with your child. Very accommodating for Pre-K as they assist your child in e-learning, a feat which is already hard on school age kids. Lunch is served every day and it's always something different every day. They also accommodate kids with special diets or food allergies. Again, I highly recommend Childtime for your Pre-K and daycare needs.

Absolutely have loved the care my children have gotten at this facility. All of the teachers in my…read morechildren's classrooms have been so attentive and caring of their needs. The teachers have kept us coming back and our children are learning so much because of them. They take the time to get to know you and build relationships. I love the small room sizes after coming from a large scale daycare center and we are treated like people and not just a number.

This daycare opened just about 4-5 months ago. Since they just opened recently, the entire facility…read moreis brand spankin' new and everything is beautiful and conducive to a good and safe learning environment. Love the thorough updates and pictures throughout the day via the app. Get to know about my toddler's meals, naps, and activities. All of the staff we've encountered have been friendly, attentive, and responsive. We can tell they love their jobs and the children. Enrollment process was a breeze. On my toddler's first day, I received many picture and message updates which definitely helped me relieve my anxiety. She was very happy and talkative after the first day and was already repeating her teacher's name! It's been about a month now and she LOVES talking about her day and she is already learning so much and so quickly.

From the owner: Primrose School of Bel Air offers child care and preschool programs for children 6 weeks to 5 years…read moreold in Bel Air. Primrose provides a safe and nurturing environment where children thrive.

We love Forest Hill Nature Preschool! I have a background in early childhood education and…read moreexperience working with preschool age children. I was very particular about what I wanted while looking for a preschool for my 3 year old daughter. I did not want to send her to one of those big box daycare centers. I wanted a program that was research based, progressive, and run by people who truly care about what's best for the children. This program is absolutely amazing! No other preschool in the area compares. Ms. Lavonne and her staff of teachers have created a safe, warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment for our young children to have their first life experiences out of the home. On top of the normal preschool curriculum the school also offers Yoga, Spanish, Art lessons, Wild in the Woods (science and nature), reading instruction for 4 year olds, as well as multiple field trips throughout the year. My daughter has been thriving st FHNP. Every day when she wakes up she asks me if it's a school day! She only goes 2 mornings a week, but after 3 months we are already planning on participating in the summer program and will be enrolling full time next year. Affordable tuition rates are just the icing on the cake. Any other preschool in the area costs at least $100 more per week. This is the best preschool program and I am so grateful my daughter has the opportunity to be a part of something so special.

From the owner: Our school offers a full curriculum including an academic program and weekly instruction in our Art…read moreStudio, Yoga Studio, Spanish, and Wild in the Woods (nature program). We also offer additional reading instruction for four-year-olds. We offer a summer camp program for children ages 2-10. During the school year, we offer Parent Workshops, Parent's Night Out, and Field Trips for all classes.

To say we are pleased with your school is an understatement. Since starting at Embark, we have…read morenoticed great improvements with not only our daughters academic, independent, and speech skills, but also her social and emotional learning skills. our daughter often enjoys playing "school" at home as well as sharing her school experiences with her family. The Embark teachers and staff have been nothing but remarkable and we consider all of our daughters educators her second family that we trust completely. Couldn't imagine sending her anywhere else.

From the owner: Our professional educators are skilled in guiding children through social, emotional, and academic…read moregrowth. Our curriculum is specifically designed to give our educators the freedom to meet the learning needs of the children in their care. Embark Education welcomes learners of all backgrounds, faiths, and abilities. We are committed to cultivating a cohesive environment that honors the unique needs of each child and family in our care.

My son attended the Young School at Honeygo Plaza for about a year of pre-k. He had a good…read moreexperience and left much better prepared for the classroom structure of kindergarten. This school takes a more curriculum/teaching-oriented approach rather than simple "day care". They follow a pedagogical philosophy similar to Montessori, emphasizing freedom and harnessing each child's own specific interests and motivations. The biggest strength of YS is the outstanding teaching staff, all of whom care deeply about the well-being and growth of the children. The different teachers within the "cottage" of four adjoining classrooms developed individual connections with my son and the other children, knowing well their various interests and quirks. The pre-k cottage director, Ms. Jess oversees the classrooms with expertise and a deep sense of empathy. She effectively fields informal chats with parents about questions and concerns that pop up on the fly. Between the wonderful teachers and cottage director, I always felt that my child was in very safe and nurturing hands. The classroom atmosphere is warm and inviting. There is lots of natural light and many learning stations with carefully thought-out objects left for the children to "discover". Kids get zero screen time at the Young School. Instead of punishing children, behavior is managed through redirection and talking.  Healthy snacks are offered, and the staff teaches and practices good hygiene. The main area that could be improved upon is communication from the director. On several occasions, I received mass emails chastising (unnamed) other parents for taking screenshots of the live video feed, requesting child-specific changes to naptime logistics, incorrectly using cubby space, and calling in to the classroom during non-naptime hours. ("Any parent disrupting the day too frequently will lose camera access and a parent meeting will be requested.") I would prefer these types of issues be resolved by one-on-one conversations with the relevant parents, rather than public shaming. The unprofessional tone of these emails was underscored by a lack of basic proofreading. My child's classroom had high turnover, with three different teachers in a six-month period. Shockingly, when one left and was replaced by a brand new employee, parents were not given any notice whatsoever. I showed up one morning to drop off my son in his classroom and encountered a total stranger who claimed to be in charge. Luckily, another teacher was in the cottage area and vouched for the new teacher's legitimacy. Lack of preemptive communication on this type of matter is unacceptable. Another instance of poor communication occurred when initially attempting to enroll my child. The paperwork was confusing and I had trouble getting questions answered, as other reviews have noted. Overall, I recommend the Young School as a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for child; parents may have to deal with some unneccesary hassles.

this is a follow up to my previous review from three months ago. Three months have passed and my…read morechild is still traumatized by his experience at the school after only 2 days. whenever we happen to drive near or in the shopping complex where the school is located, he gets nervous as if I am going to take him back (it's near a UPS and a restaurant we frequently eat at.) this evening he randomly shared that the director stated that she was going to put him a classroom with babies. this is new information that he didn't share with me three months ago. this school owes my child an apology and should consider adding new emotional intelligence training for their administrative staff. there is no exception to this type of behavior. I've received no phone call from the owners to discuss the experience. parents beware!

I loved this daycare . My kids were only attending temporarily due to a emergency but during their…read moreshort time there they really loved it . My daughter especially would cry when I came to get her and she would ask when she could go back . My baby age 1.5 was always fed and dry when I cane to get him as well. Tiffany and Nicole were the only administrative people I knew by name , and they were so kind and helpful , if you are looking for a nice daycare with good staff , (place seemed clean too !) give them a visit !

My children had such a horrible experience here we pulled them out after one day. Arrived for…read morepickup to find total pandemonium: a child sobbing while being pelted with blocks, another climbing dangerously high on furniture, and the only adult in the room just tuning them out and desperately trying to get paperwork finished. My daughter looked absolutely shellshocked and said (in her 4-year-old words) that she never wanted to go back. On top of everything, when we informed them that we were furious with their service, the director demanded we pay for a full 30 days, and continued to charge our credit card weekly. I'm owed a refund and an absolutely groveling apology, not the disrespect of being forced to pay for such miserable childcare.

The center has very limited materials available for the children, and the environment is often…read moreunsanitary. The staff demonstrate unprofessional behavior, and the leadership lacks the ability to effectively manage both staff and daily operations. As a result, children are not receiving the level of education they deserve. Classroom management is poor, and many staff members appear underqualified and overwhelmed. If you are looking for a structured environment with a strong educational foundation, professionalism, and peace of mind knowing your child is in good care, this may not be the right setting. There have also been multiple concerning incidents that have occurred at the center, which raises additional concerns about overall safety and supervision.

Miss Angel is absolutely AMAZING! Since my child has been in her class, I've seen tremendous growth…read morein so many areas. She has a gift for making learning fun and engaging, and her passion for the children shines through every single day. Miss Angel is more than just a teacher--she is an encourager and inspiration to my daughter. I am so grateful for the love and dedication she pours into her classroom. She has made such a positive impact on my child's growth and development, and I can't recommend her highly enough!