Schools in Gaithersburg, MD

“My youngest thoroughly enjoyed her Bar-T summer camp experience this year. The director of her particular camp was amazing. She had excellent communication and treated each child with love. The camp had full days of all different kinds of activities keeping the kids busy all day long. We will definitely be back!”

“Update: We had another great year and we owe it to Ms. Dave for her commitment to teaching the kids through kindness and meaningful lessons. My child learned critical skills in a positive way and we are so grateful for Ms. Dave and her dedication.

Update: Ms. Vanessa and Ms. Stonestreet are amazing teachers! We feel lucky to have another great year of teachers. They are so thoughtful and kind to each child. They really go above and beyond with the attention and care they show. And they do a wonderful job of moving the kids through a well orchestrated lesson plan. The support teachers (Ms. Robles and Kacoutie), as well as the front office staff, do an incredible job.

Ms. Jazayeri, Ms. Qayyum, and Ms. Jackson are amazing teachers and we are so grateful for all the love, attention, and care they give our child in the toddler class. Not only are the kids well looked after, but there is great care that goes into planning activities and learning. This is a well run class and a well run school! My only regret is we didn't send my son here. The teachers and administration are so helpful, thoughtful and responsive. It's a hard decision where to send your kids while you're at work, and Goddard makes that easier!”

“We are so thankful for Ms. Katherine Campos, Ms. Celine, and Ms. Keshia. They have made such a positive impact on my daughter’s life. From the very beginning, they have shown her so much love, patience, care, and encouragement.
My daughter truly loves her teachers and is always happy and excited to go to school. Thanks to their support and dedication, she has improved so much with her speech, become more social and confident, and learned how to follow rules and routines better every day.
It means so much to us as parents to see her growing, learning, and feeling safe and loved in her classroom. We deeply appreciate everything they do and the kindness they show to all the children every day. They are truly amazing teachers, and we feel very blessed to have them in our daughter’s life.”

“My kids have been with the Academy at Dufief for 5 years from the preschool program and now elementary school. We appreciate the staff's attention & kindness while ensuring they have fun, play outdoors and stay safe.

Our kids are excitedly running into the Academy in the mornings or asking if they can stay later in the afternoons. A great experience and peace of mind for parents.”

“Hi I was a child at this kinder care about 6-7 years ago and I was hoping you still have contact information about a kid I want to reconnect with his name is victor. I forgot his last name and I saw him recently about a year ago and haven’t seen him since. Please help it would mean the world to me my name is Jaden you might remember me.”

“I kept my child at home for as long as I could. I’d make arrangements with family members and even step away from my career for periods of time to take care of her. However, there comes a time in a child’s development where socialization and learning in a structured setting becomes necessary. As my daughter approached 4 years old, we toured different daycares and preschools in the area. I could not be more pleased with the decision we made to enroll our daughter here at Kiddie Academy in Gaithersburg. Angela, the director, is knowledgeable, professional, comforting, and kind. You can tell she runs a great center and is very involved in every aspect. I have yet to meet a staff member on her team who is not warm and kind. My daughter, at the end of each day, asks if she can “come back to the center tomorrow.” She hugs everyone and talks about them at home everyday, which indicates to me that she is treated well there. For the parents who are new to the pre-school transition like me, just know that you will be well supported; the staff will give insight to everything you may be thinking and feeling. From a logistical standpoint, the cameras you can pay to have access to in your child’s classroom also provide ease. I can see my daughter eating, napping, learning, and interacting with her friends. The school itself is small and simple— but sometimes that’s the best way to go. Everything here has a simple, easy to follow system. It’s always clean and tidy. The school embodies everything you need and want in one: integrity, safety, accountability, and a sense of community. Please take it from me… a once very anxious mom… that Kiddie Academy is the way to go. I have nothing but peace in my heart. And I know that if any concerns were to arise, I can always approach anyone on the staff and be met with compassion and action.”

“My child attended Sunrise Early Learning starting in the infant program and went on to graduate from their Pre-K program.
The Sunrise Team has been very instrumental in giving my child a great head start in education, social and emotional development. Sunrise is invaluable with their nurturing, teaching, organization and making education fun!”

“My daughter gos to the Childtime of Gaithersburg and when I say amazing the teachers and the center here is amazing when my daughter first came here she wasn’t really talking as much now she is making sounds. She is grabbing things doing more things with her fingers moving her mouth more. She’s more aware and comfortable. She doesn’t cry as much anymore. It’s easier to determine what she wants rather than before we came here and she was very reserved and not really doing too much when we came here. I was kind of nervous just because of the switch and with her being so young, but when I say that was the best thing I could have ever done for her I’m so happy because I had the pleasure of meeting Ms Anita S Amy and ms Mary in the infant room who go above and beyond to make sure my daughter gets all the love care and attention she needs while I work. The center is very clean and organized The centers director gos above and beyond as well to insure safety comfort and care she always speaks to me when I come in to drop off my daughter very friendly snd politely making us feel more comfortable when we where coming from a different environment the assistant director is awesome very friendly and always happy . My son will be coming here soon and I am very excited for all the fun things and activities he will be able to participate in during the summer and before summer thank you for having such a amazing teacher who work hard everyday to insure the safety and security for the children in the center thank you for treating us like family we love it here and will always be Childtime family”