Schools in Rockville, MD

“My son, Nirvan loves to go to school. He not only learned the accademic subjects like english, math, science etc but also was grommed on other aspects such as manners, empathy, emotions to name a few. Goddard helped him have positive character traits in himWhen he started going to school at the age of 1&1/2 I was worried that he might not like the school and would hate to leave home. But thanks to the love and nurture of the teachers and administration in school, he hated to leave the school at the end of the day. He used to come home and teach me various things that he learned in school.Goddard has greatly contributed to his social, emotional, and physical well-being. Sending Nirvan to Goddard was a tension free experience for me and my family.Now he will soon turn 5 and will start the public school. I hope he get the same level of love and nurture as he is used to”

“My son studies at Celebree School in Rockville and we love it. My son is always very well received, and all the teachers and staff are always very attentive and helpful.”

“Last year, around this time, I was searching for a private school for my kid and reading a lot of reviews and visiting informal chats. Most parents who are researching private schools are probably strongly considering strength of the curriculum and costs. Those are important, but I really wanted to know about the personalities of the children and staff. We may assume that people affiliated with a religious background are kind and warm, but you likely know from life experience that this isn’t always the case. I heard from a few people who told me that their children/grandchildren/spouses were subjected to bullying, racism, and harsh judgments at their religion-affiliated private schools, and I read some reviews where some parents would write about how their kids were subjected to mistreatment, but the administrators did not care and did not address those issues, despite the high costs to attend these schools.Enter Christ Episcopal School. As my kid neared middle school, I could see that she might struggle with learning, in 7 different classes, and get lost in the crowd. She might have difficulty adapting to a large crowd of “real” kids who might speak to her roughly and she might not know how to respond. (Her brother went to this middle school, and has more street sense, but it wasn’t a great experience for him.) When I went to the CES Open House, I asked the head of school about whether there were conflicts in the middle school aged kids, and she responded so honestly, that it happens as you would expect among middle schoolers, but because the classes are so small, they are able to tamp down on conflicts before they escalate. I appreciated that candor, and I can confirm, it is true! The teachers and administrators get to know your children’s personalities and circumstances, and they will do their best to ensure that everyone is developing into a good citizen, feels supported in their learning, and is generally happy. And if you express concern about an issue your child is facing, the staff will address it, persistently if needed!All of this positivity may sound fake, but this really is a great little school. I want to go on and on, but I don’t want to lose your attention and take up further space. As you research school for your kid, I seriously hope you will consider CES … as all of these other parents have said, it is truly a hidden gem and I wish I would have learned about it when my older one was entering middle school.”

“I enrolled my 2 children at A to Z Fun care in March 2023 and it has been a great year for my children. The teachers are caring and attentive. Ms Leila and Ms Belinda swiftly addressed the few concerns I encountered as my children settled in.The educational program is great especially for Pre-K and K and the Pre-schooler teachers are very caring.Thank you A to Z Rockville staff for the amazing job!”

“Starting preschool was a huge transition for our quiet and cautious 3-year-old. I'm not sure we could've picked a more nurturing and amazing environment for him to thrive in than ECC.The small class sizes drew us in, the awesome and caring staff moved us with how much they contributed to our son's development. He really blossomed socially, loved going to class, and was well prepared for kindergarten thanks to their play-based learning and emphasis on the whole child. The amount of care his teachers demonstrated towards him is really something we'll treasure forever, and the school director and support staff were also very friendly as well as communicative & organized.The grounds (on but not affiliated with the Rockville Unitarian church) were really nice. The classrooms themselves are quite small, but no problem for the small groups, filled with natural light, and well laid out for imaginative play and age-appropriate learning. They do a nice amount of school-community events for being so small; my son recently enjoyed a picnic even as an alumni recently :)Thank you ECC!”

“My daughter attended Glen Mill ELF for over a year, until she started ES, and she's still missing her daycare! The location is wonderful, the air here is so fresh and country-like, and kids have a fenced area outside with a playground. A part of the playground is under the roof so they can be outside even if it rains. The food was homemade and just amazing. Every day, kids had a filling breakfast, soup and second course for lunch and a healthy snack after napping; they also had veggies and fruit for snack and lunch every day. The teachers at Glen Mill were wonderful, very kind and caring. The important part of education at ELF is that it is only in Russian, so my daughter still speaks fluent and very good Russian. Thank you, Yana, Vladimir and all teachers at Glen Mill ELF!”

“We have our two daughters at Nanda, an infant and a toddler and we feel truly blessed to be sending them to such an amazing daycare. The teachers sincerely care for each kid and are great communicators with parents. The curriculum and activities really foster the kids learning while still having so much fun appropriate for their age. The director is always open to meeting to discuss needs of the children and ensures that the families have a great experience. One of our daughters recently had some medical challenges (cranial helmet and spica cast for hip dysplasia treatment) which required some accommodations and the center was extremely accommodating to our little one. Nanda is our kids home away from home. When our kids are at Nanda, my husband and I feel confident focusing on our work day because we know that our kids are in very good hands.”

“My son has been at BH since he was 1 year old. I firmly believe his time at BH is setting him up for success for his transition to Kindergarten. He has made wonderful friendships with the other kids and loves his teachers. He constantly surprises me with what he has learned at school and is proud to share things he has learned with meThe teachers have been valuable resources for both me and my husband as we navigate each milestone our son goes through. They are supportive and give us great insight into how he is developing and growing. Their help with potty training was much appreciated too!I highly recommend Bright Horizons!”

“We feel very lucky to have chosen LGMS for our kids' preschool education. Our older child has been part of the LGMS family for four years. We are so impressed by the way Ms. Zhang and Mr. Zhou teach and help kids that we send our younger child at LGMS as well. All the teachers are friendly, patient, responsible, and easy to communicate.LGMS offers a well-structured curriculum for both the toddler and primary classes, designed to enhance children's overall learning abilities in distinct ways. The toddler class focuses on nurturing essential foundational skills, such as physical coordination, speech development, some simple math, and recognition of emotions, everyday objects and phenomena. In contrast, the primary class places a strong emphasis on academic growth in STEM subjects, reading, writing, leadership, and teamwork etc.More importantly, teachers create tailored study plans for each child based on their individual interests, strengths, and weaknesses. Daily photo updates and one-on-one meetings between teachers and parents keep us well-informed about our children's progress at school.Furthermore, LGMS enriches the learning experience by introducing children to Chinese culture and traditional festivals, creating an immersive Chinese cultural and educational environment that both of our kids eagerly embrace.”

“An incredible daycare! The teachers are so caring, and the front desk staff is so cool. I love that it's not just about being a place to leave your kid for the day, but is about fostering a whole community for the parents and children there.”

“The nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and engaging activities have truly made it a second home for my little one. I'm happy to see my child excited about learning and forming meaningful connections with both peers and caregivers.”

“We moved from Boston two years ago, and the Bender JCC has been our anchor of connection to the Jewish community. We do personal fitness training, participate in Hebrew classes, music and cultural events, and have made wonderful friendships.”

“Our daughter has been here for almost 2 years. She loves her teachers. All the teachers we met are super friendly and care about kids. Our daughter also learns a lot things from the daycare every day! We really appreciate all teachers' hard work!”

“Sugar plums is such a wonderful daycare, both the facilities and teachers are great! I really appreciate the app they use to provide pictures and real time updates on naps, meals, and diaper changes. My son's teacher Sophie is so loving, I know he is in excellent hands when he's there. They also do really fun activities with the kids, like gym and music classes, and lots of art projects. The owner Deborah and director Tricia are always very responsive and accommodating. I can't recommend them enough!”

“Our daughter started coming here in November 2022. We were in a bit of a pinch because she was at a home daycare that abruptly closed. We loved the home daycare. It had 6-8 kids daily and the care was so personalized. We were so afraid of losing that for her at a big center, but so far, everything has been wonderful!She was a bit shy at first, but her development has grown exponentially. She talks so much and knows how to communicate so many things! Her eating has also improved since coming here. They've introduced her to foods that we had trouble introducing her to and she's also started using the potty on her own.We get daily updates with pictures, videos, etc. through their app. Whenever we pick her up, she almost never wants to go home. All the staff know her name and she's comfortable with everyone. It's amazing to see!”