Caring staff, organized school, never a doubt in my mind about the Montessori education being…read moretaught here.

I caution anyone who is considering sending their kids to this school as a former student. I went…read morehere from Pre-K through First grade. I was very shocked when I first learned about what Montessori education was supposed to look like, because it was nothing like what I experienced at this school. This was a while ago, but the administration is the same First, majority of the teachers would scream at you for the smallest things. Once, I was coloring and a kid put down a stencil after he finished using it, so I picked it up to use it. Immediately, Mrs. Barshay screamed at me, without explaining what I did wrong (I still don't know what the issue was, the other kid looked confused too) and sent me to the principal's office. One of the few kids who was exempt from this treatment was another teacher's child and someone whose parents donated a ton of money to the school (made clear to us, since they put a sign with their name on the playground.) Things like this would happen on a daily basis to multiple kids and the administration received complaints. They would simply allow it, cultivating an incredibly toxic environment in which young children are forced to walk on eggshells and feel ashamed It's very possible that they have better teachers than Mrs. Barshay and Mrs. Hamm now, both of whom would act like they were dealing with adult criminals and not children, but just know what this administration is willing to enable.

Outstanding daycare. My son is happy here and I feel they are teaching valuable skills for his…read morefuture. The staff is wonderful. I feel that they genuinely care for him. This place has a great vibe.

Little Acorns is wonderful school with warm, caring, and dedicated staff who ensure the safety,…read morehappiness, and development of our children. When our children first started at Little Acorns, their teachers helped the transition go very smoothly due to their efforts and support. The teachers communicate with parents at drop-off/pick-up as well as in a daily email with updates and photos about the classroom's activities. The director, Libbi, provides excellent, timely communication about upcoming events, activities, and updates. We couldn't be happier with our children's experience at Little Acorns as they always share about how much fun they have at school each day! I highly recommend Little Acorns to families looking for childcare, from infants all the way through preschoolers.

We're finishing up our fourth year at PGDS, and my son is going to start soon (my nephew is there…read moretoo). I can't say enough good things about this place (and I even waited four years to write a review just to be sure). For starters, though, there is a good chance you need to know this: the preschools in this area are fantastic. Your child will be fine, and you're doing a good job. I looked at 12 schools before choosing this place for my daughter who has a September birthday and misses the MCPS cut off (little did I realize how big a deal this is). I almost didn't consider this school because it has a Christian affiliation and my family is half Muslim and also not religious. Surprisingly, I found this school to be just the right amount of religious (do charity, be a good person, take pics with Santa) and non of the crazy things I thought it would be (like the documentary Jesus Camp). I was also surprised to find that the student body was very ethnically and even a little religiously diverse. When I was looking at schools, I really wanted a preschool as opposed to a daycare, and that is what this school is. My daughter would start class in September and stay there and have the same teacher all year. (Camp was more flexible, but we also loved that experience too!) The teacher retention at this school is incredible. Another thing, they are not strict about potty training by a young age in order for your child to move up a grade. (This is an important thing, but I didn't realize it would be when I was looking at schools.) So, back to my point about the September birthday, this school has a fabulous transitional kindergarten for kiddos born too late to go to MCPS, but too old to be in pre-K again. It was the perfect thing for my kiddo, and I'm grateful that her teachers (in all the grades) focused on not just learning but fun, kindness, understanding emotions and being a good community member. The families that attend here are fun too, and an added bonus to my daughter making friends is that I did too.

My son has attended PGDS from 3 years old - Transitional Kindergarten. My daughter is currently…read moreattending Pre-K here. I am so glad I found this school. The most important factor to me is that I feel comfortable leaving my kids here and I know that they are in good trusted hands. All the teachers they have had so far are amazing. Our favorites are Miss Gina, Leslie, Indira and Megan. The office staff (Bekah, Jackie and Angela) are very accommodating to our needs. Miss Karen who runs the aftercare is a gem. My children come home with a good balance of learning and playtime. There is a good mixture of History, Geography, Math, Science, and Reading in the curriculum. Their facility is clean. Their tuition rate is competitive as well. My daughter gets extremely excited when she knows she is going to school. The only con is that their Spring and Winter breaks do not align with MCPS.

We moved from Nevada in May and have been incredibly thankful to have found Creche!!…read more All I can say is WOW! The teachers & staff here are the best - so sweet, patient with kids, fun, and just radiate light! There's different class options based on age. There's a great playground and outdoor space that the preschool is able to utilize as well!

My oldest daughter attended St. Francis Creche for two years and my youngest is in her third year…read moreat the school. I could not be happier about the quality of the program. We attended two other preschools in the area prior to moving to Great Falls and ending up at Creche. I can say without hesitation that Creche offers the perfect balance of hand's on learning combined with an emphasis on learning through play. The teachers are warm, nurturing and collaborative. My daughter struggles sometimes with emotional regulation. I speak with her teacher regularly about her progress. We share strategies and observations and have teamed together to collaborate on her success. In addition to the positive overall learning environment, Creche offers a strong sense of community for the parents, which is unique. The school sponsors social activities throughout the year and the parents have many opportunities to get to know each other, which is beneficial to the kids. My older daughter left well prepared for kindergarten and I have no doubt that my younger daughter will be as well.

Our twins started going to A to Z Fun Care in 2018 when they were two. They absolutely love it. The…read morestaff are very friendly. We have tried both the Victoria Ln and Counselman locations, and we love them both. Both facilities are super clean and fun for the kids. The playground is very safe. They come home everyday with a craft and project. They celebrate holiday events and birthdays. They offer home made lunch. The quality of care and education is so high. My twins started writing and reading when they were three, and they are very good with math. Thanks A to Z fun Care for taking a good care of our boys, and treating them like a family! We are so lucky to have you!

Complete lack of transparency. You never know what your kids do all day and several times you don't…read moreeven know which teacher takes care of your kid. Overall, teachers are hit or miss. It is clear that the teachers have been instructed not to interact with the parents too openly. Everything goes through the owner, including pictures of your kid, which you receive a day late. And you absolutely never receive a video of any kind. In other words, everything is screened. There is no app or any other way of daily interaction with the teachers in real time. The owner is communicative but diplomatic, and clearly a businesswoman. Over time, it becomes clear that first and foremost this is a source of income. The business comes first, kids come second. The building is nice. And so is the playground in the back. The rooms are clean and tidy. Location is convenient.

Send your child elsewhere. The school and principal are only interested in those who donate…read moresignificantly. Children leave the school ill-prepared for kindergarten-in fact many need to repeat the year. Several teachers have been known to go to court and testify against parents. There are many other lovely schools nearby that will nurture your children and ensure that they learn in a safe and happy environment.

This is one of the highest rated schools in the state and it is truly wonderful! As a play based…read moreand nature based school, they truly embody this philosophy. The teachers are dedicated and engaging and the administrators are friendly and welcoming. I would never send my children anywhere else!

The level of care is fine, but the billing practices aren't acceptable. We ran into multiple…read moreissues, including being overcharged and then the school not giving back our money. Leaving for another school.

All 4 of my children have gone through Georgetown Hill Early School at the Bells Mill campus (so I…read morehave been with this preschool for over 10 years) and it has been a wonderful experience! Whenever the topic of preschools comes up in conversation, I cannot praise this preschool enough for the skilled staff they have, the attention to education and lesson plans they provide for the kids, the attention to safety and positive discipline, and much more! This preschool truly values children and always strives to bring out the best in them. I honestly believe it is the best preschool in the area!

I love The classroom with all my heart! So my child does!…read moreThis is his first and only preschool he's ever been to. His adjusting to daycare went smoothly, better than I expected; teachers was mindful and caring, were able to find an approach to my 2 years old boy, who didn't speak English yet then. Now he is 5 and we never had any problems going there. I really happy to meet Mrs Anastasia, and her wonderful team, who work so hard to grow up my child in the best way! Pros: *long working hours *all year working (few fed day offs) *location *private playground *home style lunch served *education and skill development *friendly environment *sport lessons Cons: none Highly recommend!

I have enrolled my daughter at the Classroom Since she was one year old. The staff and the…read moremanagment are very professional and accommodating, they follow up with the parents on every single detail. Also, my daughter has asthma and they give her the nebulizer every day on time. The owner Ms. Anastasia is very helpful and always listens to us if we have any comment or suggestion with regards to our daughter. Now she is three and half years and she has moved to the class room preschool and we are very happy and satisfied with the program.

we have had our daughter here since the school opened. We love being able to drop her off at 7 AM…read moreand know she is safe throughout the day. It's such a clean school having just opened less than two years ago and the team seems to guide the kids to such good rules for living. She is only 18 months but is such a good little helper at the house. We love that she has had an awesome sleep schedule since starting. She also has not gotten sick much from School, which seems to be the thing parents worry about the most.

I have both of my kids at Guidepost Bradley Hills right now - one in the infant class and one in…read morethe 3-6 class - and we've had a really great experience overall. There was some staff turnover in my older child's classroom last school year that wasn't ideal, but the current team is fantastic and seems really committed for the long haul. The teachers are caring and attentive, and it's amazing to see how much progress both kids are making, especially when I compare to peers at other schools. My 3y/o is writing words already(!), and my infant is getting way more attention and support through bottle-feeding transition, crawling, teething, etc. than we ever got at my eldest's first school. 7a-6p hours are great for us (both working parents), and above all, both of our kids are happy and genuinely thriving here. As a parent that's all I can really ask for.