Jimmy C Best school I ever went to. Those Franciscan…read moreteachers were the best. Great in sports number 1 in football and baseball We had classmates that were the head of George Town Hospital Many successful came out of out class. Sure the nuns were tough but so were we but we learned i wish I could start over again. we really had fun and learned a lot. Those nuns were the smartest people I ever knew, They could even see out of the back back or their head.This new generation just can not hack the pressure I went there 60 years ago and I wish my children went there .

I went to this school as a 3rd grader which would have been 65 years ago, and it was not good then,…read moreand doesnt sound much better.. Cultures don't always change even over a very long time...kids got their hands slapped with a ruler, sent to clean the toilet if any misbehavior, silence at all times in the classroom was the rule....the nuns were miserable unhappy women who took it out on the children, screeching in anger, slapping children...this is 100% true and I have never forgotten about it--my parents took me out after 2 years...

Accessible and friendly place for students AND staff to learn and grow, and to belong. The…read moreprincipal is an award winning educator. The students have great spirit and also lovely manners. I enjoyed visiting this school.

Fr. Dan Leary, the pastor is awesome and rock solid on the faith. His homilies during Mass are…read morealways very good and oftentimes, he preaches the Truth, straight out -- no touchy, feely here. The parish is comfortably diverse. I attended an 11:30a Mass where the children were singing at the Mass. It was so beautiful and the kids sung their hearts out! The parishioners of St. Andrew the Apostle are very blessed to have Fr. Leary, a holy priest, as their pastor.

I went to this school and I really enjoyed the time there. I graduated there back in 1995. There…read morehave been many remodeling there and it's a lot of yard to play in the back. Too bad i left Maryland or my kid would've gone here.

As a parent of a toddler who is now in her third year attending Julia Brown, I want to emphasize…read morethe attentive care and consideration the school's faculty has for the students. The inclusive, respectful, and inviting environment cultivated by the teachers, students, and parents makes Julia Brown a fantastic community for any child to be a part of. On my child's first day back to school this week, she started in a new classroom with a new lead teacher. She shared with me, unprompted, that the teacher sat with her at the table on a small chair during lunch and ate alongside her. My child went into detail about how the teacher used sauce with her food, and she was also excited to share that her teacher taught her a new song to get ready to line up and was genuinely kind. The fact that a grown person sat on a toddler-sized chair to cultivate community is a big deal in itself, but to sit, eat, have a real conversation, and model respect and kindness goes above and beyond. From the Director of the school, Ms. Jones, to the Directress (shoutout to Ms. Espinal) and the many wonderful teachers who make up the faculty, I am so impressed. I am truly grateful for how much my child has grown, learned, and been cared for here. Whenever my husband or I have had a question, the faculty team has always been incredibly responsive. Ms. Jones's leadership has been fantastic, and I am so excited for my child to continue her journey this school year!

I wanted to share my experience with Julia Brown School regarding my daughter's time there…read more Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing and left us feeling that the environment was not supportive of helping children adjust and thrive. When my daughter was placed in a new classroom, she had been there for less than a full day before we began receiving calls asking us to pick her up because she was "not listening to instructions." As any parent knows, transitions to a new classroom can be challenging for young children. It typically takes time for them to feel comfortable with new teachers, classmates, and expectations. Instead of allowing her a reasonable adjustment period or working with us on strategies to help her settle in, the school seemed irritated by the situation and quick to remove her from the classroom. We were hoping the staff would demonstrate patience, professionalism, and a child-centered approach--giving her at least a week or two to adapt to the new environment. Unfortunately, that level of support and understanding was not demonstrated. Repeated calls to pick her up after such a short time in the classroom made it feel like the priority was convenience rather than helping a child succeed. Every child deserves educators who are willing to guide them through transitions with patience and care. We had hoped for a more supportive and professional approach from the school in ensuring that our child had the opportunity to adjust and thrive.

There is simply no preschool comparable to SSNS. The warm, nurturing environment has been the…read moresubject of discussion regarding this school since its inception, DECADES ago. The welcoming, child-based community envelops not just the students but the entire family. Parents get quite an education as the teachers are highly skilled resources/partners in this unique, inclusive, warm, engaging, fun environment where your children will gain confidence, social skills, problem solving skills...on and on!! It lays the foundation and will benefit them throughout their lives. The friendships made within those walls often(!) lasts a lifetime. It's an amazing and unparalleled experience for the entire family and absolutely sets your children up for success!

This is by far, the best experience I've had with a nursery school/ child care facility/ school…read moreever. The community is fun, friendly and flexible. The staff is knowledgeable, and their expertise in kids is an aggregate of over 50 years experience. The school creates a great environment for child social development and parent education, offering everything from potty training to sensory development classes (to help parents better understand no only their own kids, but the kids in the community as well. As a young cooping father, I've learned lots of ways of being more productively involved with my kids. Since starting with my daughter at SSNS 2 years ago, I went from helping my elementary school son with homework, to being actively involved in his school's PTA. I talk to everyone about SSNS, and would recommend it to any family with young kids.

My husband was enrolled here when he was younger and is still friends with folks he met here. When…read morewe had our child, we searched for a daycare with specific criteria in mind. I was apprehensive about this place at first due to the location. However, after meeting Dr. Crump and touring the center, I decided to give this place a try. I am beyond pleased with that decision. If you're looking for a place that emphasizes education, child development, administration involvement, parent engagement, safety, and most importantly discipline, this is for you.

Two boys matriculated through QTLC, oldest was there from 2yo through Kindergarten. Youngest is…read morecurrently enrolled and will be there for as long as he can be. It's like sending them to an HBCU as an elementary school. They don't play games when it comes to educating and providing a safe and stimulating environment for the children. At times you may feel like the kids are more of a priority than you as a parent, that's fine with me. The administration and teachers have always treated me with respect and courtesy; they will let you know what's in the best interest for your child, whether you want to hear it or not. Their standard curriculum for your child will be one year ahead of the rest of the region... so my oldest son came out of the school leaps and bounds ahead of his peers...some of his friends went to public school and their families had to fight for more advanced work to stimulate their children... If you care about the quality of education and genuine commitment from administration and staff to care for and guide your young child, then this is the place. My wife and I tell other black parents that it's the 'hidden gem' of Silver Spring.... I hesitated writing reviews for this place for years just so I can selfishly guarantee myself a spot for the following year........

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.

Our experience at Lowell was fine in the earlier years but declined greatly over time. There are a…read morefew teachers, particularly in the middle school, who hold the place together but the academics turned out to be woefully inept given ultimate demands and expectations in high school. We had to spend a lot of money on testing and tutors to help our child get up to speed. We raised these concerns at Lowell and were met essentially with cold stares and what seemed like contempt from administrators at every level, which we found very weird. It seemed like they were blaming us or our child for those challenges. Lowell doesn't have the resources or, seemingly, the inclination to meet each kid where they are. This is also very weird given the low teacher/student ratio. If we had to do it over again, we would have chosen another school.

St joseph's regional catholic school is a great school , My daughter has been here for 3 years and…read moreshe loves it

My son has been a student at Saint Joseph's for two years. He is currently in kindergarten From…read moreday one I have been impress with the teaching staff . My son is also in the after care program which runs till 6pm and every day I see teachers who have worked a long full day still at school working on new lessons and projects for the students! To see my son have teachers who care so much about him and work hard to make him the best student he can be makes me so proud of my son and this school. Once word gets out on this school it will become very hard for new students to attend. Yes the school is that good.

I hate the school so much the teachers are so mean i don't like it they don't even have field trips…read morefor some kids just because of these stupid referrals don't let your kids go here I have to stay at this stupid School

Terrible school! They are very unorganized! If you want a real senior experience, don't send your…read morechild there! They ask a lot out of the seniors but give nothing back! They're not even having a senior trip! Ruined my child's senior year