Schools in Columbia, MD

“The Goddard School of Columbia is a shining example of what early childhood education should be. From the moment you walk through the doors, you can see and feel the incredible leadership that is present. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely cares about each and every child that walks through their doors.The cirriculum is stimulating. My children are provided with a well-rounded education that goes beyond just the basics of reading and math. They are exposed to a variety of subjects, from science and art to physical education and music. Our kids love telling us about all the fun and educational things they do everyday.But what sets The Goddard School of Columbia apart is the staff. The teachers and administrators go above and beyond to make sure that each child feels loved, supported, and valued. They take the time to get to know each child as an individual and tailor their approach to meet the needs of each student. It is clear that the staff at The Goddard School are passionate about what they do and truly care about the well-being and success of their students.I highly recommend The Goddard School of Columbia. It is a fantastic place for young children to learn and grow. The leadership is strong, the curriculum is stimulating, and the staff genuinely cares about all of the kids. If you are looking for a preschool that will provide your child with a high-quality education in a nurturing and supportive environment, this is the place!”

“Idea Lab hosted a fantastic Lego themed 5th birthday party for our son! We booked the custom party, and they knocked it out of the park with the choice of Lego activities (3, all very age appropriate for 4–6-year-olds) as well as the black light glow party! The staff was very patient and interactive with the children in guiding them through all activities. Ensuring they understood the activity and then asking them great questions at the end of each activity (fun, learning and creativity all rolled into one). Set up/cleanup was easy and the staff was fully involved and there to assist. I've had so many parents reach out to say what a great time their children had. My son is already asking about summer camps for next year and we will not hesitate to book some for him! Thank you Idea Lab for a wonderful party!!!”

“We love the Young School, we've had all four kids go to the King's Contrivance location.We like the educational programs during the academic year, the feedback they provide on our kids' progress, and the freedom to play and have fun independently throughout the day. It's really a step above "daycare" facilities and it truly is a "school."One thing we didn't expect was how they've given our kids structure in the day, from scheduled naps (which are crucial!) to coping mechanisms when things don't go their way, it's been fantastic.”

“We had a wonderful experience at CCC. Ms. Gail is an amazing teacher. I email the staff every 3 months looking for an opening for my youngest. Your kids will be well taken care of and you cant beat the price! Thank you CCC.”

“Sent our 5 year old to this daycare for 2 weeks while on business and he had a great time! The daycare keeps the children busy through various daily activities and the teachers always seem to be very attentive to the children's needs. Thank you La Petite for our stay!”

“Teachers are wonderful and have an invested interest in my kids, front desk staff is mostly responsive, but most importantly I feel safe leaving my children here on a daily basis. They also have a great time and I can tell by the continuous updates to the app!”

“they speak Spanish? I am looking for a daycare for my 3 month old baby and my 4 year old daughter but we are new to Columbia ☹️ and she spoke little English”

“Have been with TYS at KR for 4 years and a half. My older started when she was 8 weeks old. Her teachers and the administrative team have been amazing. My daughter started off with Karla and except last year she has been with Karla. Karla is amazing. Caring, loving, knowledgeable and very passionate at what she does. My toddler says "Ms Karla is very sweet" at least once a day. Ms. Dale is a great director. She has great communication, plans great programs in the class, and addresses all of our concerns. We have always had a great group of teachers (Ms. Sharron, Erin, Dale, Karla, Shaheen) on the right side of the school and were very nervous when our infant wanted to start at the forest cottage (the left side). Very soon we realized that Heather, Kimi and the helpers (Jade, Cami, Jess) in forest cottage are amazing teachers. Every time we watch the camera we see one of them playing with our infant or caring for her. My infant litteraly opens her arms for heather and Kimi in the morning. This is very assuring. They share many pictures and share all the moments with us. After the transition in management there have been issues that needs improvement such as tuition increase, cutting the hours after COVID and still billing the same tuition, errors in billing, but non of them were a deal breaker and we never doubted how much we love TYS at KR and mostly because of the amazing teachers. but We are very thankful we chose this school and were able to stay with them for years.”