Schools near Urbana, MD

“I wholeheartedly endorse Kiddie Academy to all parents seeking an exceptional preschool. As a parent deeply invested in my child’s wellbeing, I prioritize aspects such as food quality, safety, cleanliness, nurturing teachers, and a secure environment. Kiddie Academy impeccably delivers on all fronts, offering a comprehensive and outstanding experience.The culinary offerings stand out for their emphasis on health and freshness. With a menu centered around pure vegetarian, freshly cooked meals, my child’s health has noticeably improved. The thoughtful consideration for allergies and preferences, along with the inclusion of nutritious elements like fresh vegetables, fruits, main courses, and milk, has contributed to my child’s holistic growth—both physically and mentally.The commitment to cleanliness is evident through the meticulous daily sanitization of classrooms and toys using bleach. This proactive approach to germ prevention ensures a pristine and safe atmosphere for the children.The teachers’ proactive efforts in keeping the children engaged while maintaining an incident-free environment is truly commendable. Remarkably, throughout the past year, there have been no incident reports for my child , a testament to their dedication to ensuring a safe and secure space.The empathetic and skilled teachers, thoughtfully selected by the management, play a pivotal role in fostering a positive learning environment for the children.The administrative team’s warm and welcoming interactions with the children foster a sense of familiarity and security, essential for young minds to thrive.Kiddie Academy encompasses everything a parent seeks in a preschool. I’m genuinely grateful for the holistic and enriching experience they provide to my child.”

“My son has attended the Goddard school since he was two years old, approximately a year and a half now. This was directly after he was home for two years during Covid. I was afraid he’d be behind in his socialization and academics being at home, however, he not only surpassed all expectations attending Goddard, he loves the school curriculum activities. Well worth it.”

“The Goddard School of Frederick has been a fantastic experience for our two sons. Teachers and staff make themselves available for questions, feedback, and insight into our children's development. The staff is incredibly friendly. The most striking and positive aspect of the experience has been the individual attention that the teachers have provided for our two sons.”

“My girls have been going to Kindercare since diapers!! They first started at the Ballenger Center KinderCare but it ended up closing due to 2020 pandemic. We were fortunate to move to the Kindercare Westview and instantly became attached. A big thank you to all the teachers…. Ms Crysse, Ms Angie, Ms Crystal, Ms Brittany, Ms Ariana, Ms Jahiara, Ms Debbie, Ms Morgan, Ms Courtney, Ms Tanisha…… and so many I may have missed naming. All the teachers are amazing! We are moving out of the area and as I write this, I’m getting emotional. THANK YOU to each one of you!!! We love you and are going to miss you all! My girls have learned so much and we are forever grateful to KinderCare Westview. You will be forever in our hearts and I know my girls will cherish their happy memories there!!”

“I like waterslanding but it could have lots of drama. But its an amazing school and the principle and the vice principle the best. I totally recamend u sending ur kids to this amazing school”

“We have only been here a couple of months but both my daughter and I love it. I feel like the director and teachers actually care about her and her learning. In comparison to her previous daycare, I feel like she is prepared for kindergarten and that she has made a lot of progress in just a couple short months. Really glad we are at this center and would highly recommend.”

“My children has been going to KinderCare Taney Ave for a year now and I will say this school is the best school that my children have gone too. My children are 4 and 3 and it has been a battle finding a daycare/ school where I can fully trust while at work. The director of KinderCare Taney ave and assistant have been remarkable. My children amaze me everyday when I pick them up from school. My son will be 5 and can’t go to school due to his birthday being after school starts so KinderCare is getting him ready for kindergarten. My daughter is 3 and will be turning 4 and she’ll be prepared for school next year. I give this school 5 stars ?.”

“Our church group had an activity a there a few weeks ago. It was a true blessing, and not only did we bond as a church family, but we learned so much about ourselves individually and as a group. Wonderful care by Clyve, and we are planning another outing in a few months.”

“My son (2 yrs old) is currently going to PVA and he cannot be more happy. The Director of the school makes sure everything runs very well. She is the best. The school is very well structure, organized, clean, kids play and learn, with areas to be outside (nice playgrounds) and in different spaces/rooms, and flexible schedule for working parents... Staff are very good too, caring and helpful. Also, it is affordable. Even if you do not live close, it is worth the trip because your kid are going to love this place.”

“We’ve had a great experience at the Learning Bee. Our son is almost 23 months old and has been in Ms. Debbie’s class for three months now. Ms. Debbie is a pleasant and warm person, who loves the kiddos in her care. The support staff is also awesome and super friendly. We’re very happy with the care we’ve received at this facility.”

“We have been at The Goddard School of Clarksburg since October 2015. We started off with my first son who graduated several years ago. My five-year-old graduated last year, and I currently have a three-year-old enrolled. That said, I believe we have been there longer than any other family to date.First, let me start by saying we shopped around before landing on this school. We visited three other daycare centers in the area, and none of them held a candle to the cleanliness and professional atmosphere we found at Goddard School, Clarksburg.Over the last 8+ years we have had just about every teacher under the roof and have nothing but great things to say. My children have all been genuinely happy at the school. They have formed amazing bonds with their teachers and excelled academically. Hugs goodbye at the end of the day are a regular occurrence with their teachers. I have no question that my kids are not only treated well, but loved.My oldest son is now in the second grade and my middle is in kindergarten. Both are enrolled in Montgomery County schools and are thriving. They are both ahead of the curve in all subjects. Their experience at Goddard has more than prepared them for elementary school.Before writing this review, I noticed an extremely negative review that referenced their child being bullied at the school. To be honest, it’s the primary reason I took the time to write this. As a retired police officer, I take these sort of things very serious. Our family has not experienced anything like this. In fact, anytime there is an altercation of any type, we receive a report at the end of the day, whether our child was the aggressor or the victim. With this system in place, I’m confident that bullying or consistent aggressive behavior would result in a child being removed from the school. I trust that the leadership at Goddard school would never allow something like this to go on without being addressed.I don’t think it’s reasonable the expect that in eight years we would not experience any issues. Things happen that are beyond anyone’s control (like a pandemic). I am more concerned about how issues are handled. The leadership at Goddard school has always been professional, honest and fair. I couldn’t ask for much more than that.In closing, I wholeheartedly recommend this school to anyone who is looking to place their child in a safe, loving and structured environment that will more than prepare them for the next steps in their education.”

“I have three kids of the ages 1,5, and 8. My older children are in the summer program and my youngest is in the toddler program. Everyone at this daycare is beyond helpful and very professional. I get daily updates for each kid and can watch them on the camera at any point when I miss them. I would highly recommend this place.”

“The daycare center and staff have been inclusive of my son who has special needs. They work with him, and teach the other kids how to interact with him as well. The daycare center has activities that teaches the children, including manners during meal time, and having classroom pets. My child has also attended the infant room and she is extremely well-cared for. The infants are also taught and practice important developmental skills. Everyone is very friendly and many staff have been there decades.”

“My girls have been attending Crestwood Oakes for over three years. We have referred many of our friends here as well. The teachers are wonderful, caring women that my daughters absolutely adore. Crestwood provides lot of outdoor recreation time, allowing kids to develop and improve social and motor skills. Both of my girls have learned to swim from their summer camp. Manners and pro-social behaviors are strictly enforced. The communication from teachers is top notch. I always feel well informed about what is going on at school.”

“My daughter loves it here and has been going since she was six weeks old. Her knowledge and excitement to learn impress me every day and I know it's due to the amazing teachers at the center.”