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November 2023 by maria A
The staff is extremely professional, patient, and kind with all the children! Lesson plans and great activities everyday! The chief administrator,Maadhaven, is so helpful and willing to get our little boys started quickly and made the transition from our last school to this Montessori an easy transition! Our 4 and 2 year old wake up every morning excited just to get to school! I recommend this Montessori to everyone!
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November 2023 by Stephen Sorrells
The teachers and faculty at TopHat were very warm and welcoming for our daughter. Our daughter came home happy each day. She enjoyed the interaction and engagement from teachers and other children.
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October 2023 by Anthony Brown
This school has been the best thing that happen to our family. My wife and I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old son. We have taken our 4 year old to 3 different preschools throughout the years and have just been disappointed in one way or the other. As soon as we came to Top Hat we found what we have been looking for. The staff are amazing genuine people who are great at teaching, patient and kind. My son use to hate going to school and now he loves school. They are always doing something new here also they take videos and pictures all day. Every Friday the kids can bring in a toy and have their very own show and tell ?. We are beyond happy and grateful for this Top Hat School !
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September 2023 by Ivy Ji
I wanted to share my awesome experience with Top Hat daycare as a mom of two lively girls, ages 1 and 3. We were on a short international trip from London for about two weeks, and Top Hat was incredibly accommodating to welcome us in. Let me start by saying, the classrooms are absolutely stunning – spacious, drenched in sunlight, and just beautiful.But the real standout is the teachers. Believe me, I've hopped around to like 5 different daycares in less than two years due to all the moving and traveling, and Top Hat's teachers are hands down the friendliest bunch. Their kindness and genuine care for the kids shine through.Considering the fantastic experience, the tuition is surprisingly reasonable compared to the other places I've tried. Both my girls have fallen in love with the school and its teachers. It's not easy to win over a 1 and 3-year-old, but Top Hat managed to do it. So, if you're on the lookout for a daycare that's got spacious, sunny vibes, amazing teachers, and won't break the bank, Top Hat is definitely one to consider!
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August 2023 by Prasad
I've been incredibly pleased with the foundation my child has received at Top Hat Childcare. Every staff member, from administration to daycare staff, treats my child with care and respect. Ms. Patty, the Director, is consistently professional and responsive. The email communications and newsletters help us stay organized and informed. The teachers provide regular updates and hold parent-teacher meetings. They consistently go the extra mile, and the facility is both spacious and clean. I highly recommend this school for anyone seeking a nurturing academic program for their preschooler.
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August 2023 by laureen
I truly appreciate the teachers and staff at Top Hat. They are incredibly attentive to the children and their needs. My son is always happy, well-cared for and loves interacting with his teachers Ms. Hiru, Ms. Lizzy, Ms. Lily and Ms. Estella. They provide weekly water play which my son very much enjoys, pizza lunch on Fridays and school-provided daily snacks. I love the daily updates and pictures they provide on their app. They have been very flexible and provide very competitive rates.
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August 2023 by LaToya Wellington
Ms. Celine in the Primary room and Ms. Daisy in the toddler room are wonderful people! The two of them have always made my daughter feel welcomed and included. If for nothing else, I would say it has been a joy to have my daughter around two people who truly enjoyed working with children. I have to add that Ms. Lizzy, who works in both the primary and toddler room, has also been great at making connections with all the children at Top Hat. My daughter truly loves being around her and always says that he loves Ms. Lizzy.On the other had, the Admin has had a few turn overs in the 3 years we have been there, but the three teachers I had mentioned above has always been a lovely consistent in my daughter's education and that Is all you can truly ask for.
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August 2023 by Esther Roh
Top Hat teachers and staff truly care for kids to their best ability. They are always attentive to parents' and children's needs. I really appreciate teachers at the school for their love and dedication for children. Top Hat opens from 7:30am to 6:30pm that meets most parents' work schedule. They provide AM and PM snacks daily and pizza lunch on Fridays for toddlers and older classes. Their education style is mostly based on Montessori learning (kids-driven learning by having independent projects). Compare to the service receives, the cost of care is very competitive to day cares around this area. Facility is clean. My child has been in Top Hat since 4 months and loves the school! We are very satisfied with its daycare service and education.
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August 2023 by Dr. Mona Bhaskar
We had an unexpected change with our nanny of 4 years. It was May. Most preschools finish their academic calendar in June. I wanted a school that still emphasized academics over the summer. I found Top Hat Montessori school in Gaithersburg. This was my daughter’s first full time school experience. She fit right in and loves it. The whole staff is caring and nurturing. She is excelling in her development both academically and socially. The hours are super convenient for working parents. And they have an app that allows you to see your child’s daily progress, which is super helpful.Fridays are her favorite since they have show and tell, pizza (provided by the school) and water play!I am so glad we found this wonderful school.Thank you for all you do
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July 2023 by Eva Patrone
I've sent both my girls to Top Hat. My younger daughter is still there in the primary room. We LOVE the teachers. Ms. Celine in the primary room is absolutely amazing and Ms. Daisy in the Toddler room is the sweetest, kindest, most patient teacher. On both of their first days, my girls just took Miss Daisy's hand and off they went, never looking back. Sometimes the communication/organization from Top Hat leaves something to be desired, but they're working on that and it has gotten much better. They are very flexible with parent and child needs, and I love that they allow drop-ins. (My Kindergartener does drop-ins sometimes on days when she doesn't have school.) And the teachers are wonderful, always working with kids where they are and giving them what they need (very child-centered). Also great: water play day, pizza Fridays, provided snack, and flexible drop-off/pick-up.
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June 2023 by Ritu Bhatti
We had the pleasure of entrusting two children to Top Hat and cannot express enough how impressed we are with the exceptional care and nurturing environment provided by this daycare. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt a sense of warmth and professionalism that immediately put us at ease.The staff at Top Hat are truly amazing. Each and every member of the team exhibits a genuine passion for working with children, and their dedication to their profession is evident in the way they interact with the kids. They create a safe, loving, and stimulating environment that fosters growth, learning, and socialization.Our children have thrived under their care, gaining confidence, developing new skills, and forming beautiful friendships.The daycare facilities at Top Hat are top-notch. The premises are clean, organized, and designed with the safety and comfort of the children in mind. They have age-appropriate play areas, stimulating toys, and a variety of activities that engage children's imaginations and creativity.We wholeheartedly recommend Top Hat to any parent seeking an exceptional daycare for their child. This daycare has exceeded our expectations in every way, and we are incredibly grateful for the love, care, and support they provide to my child.
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June 2023 by Kevin Bubar
Our daughter has been at Top Hat from about 5 months old until her current age of 18 months. We love Top Hat and so does she. It’s a clean and safe environment, the teachers are friendly and always greet her with a smile, and the administration does a good job of communicating with parents. We have been very happy with our choice of daycare!
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June 2023 by Laura Prestia
My son joined TopHat at 4 months old. As a first time parent, I was nervous about it, but we were able to meet the Infant room teacher, Ms. Hiru and we felt more at ease. Over the year of our son being in the Infant room, Ms. Hiru has been absolutely incredible. She is always communicative with parents, works with the infants on their mobile and mental development, and maybe most importantly to me - she truly loves my son and makes him feel safe and cared for (sometimes he doesn’t want to leave!). We just love her!! Our son also spends some afternoons with Ms. Estella and she is fantastic too!We appreciate all the teachers and admin at TopHat - it’s so nice to see other teachers and students know who our son is and enjoy interacting with him. In the front office, Patty is always quick to respond to emails and calls. If we ever have an issue, she is quick to sort it out and take action. There is also a monthly PTA meeting so parents know what’s happening at TopHat and an app so we can see photos and track our sons eating/napping progress throughout the day. We appreciate the community TopHat has built!
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June 2023 by Erin Swen
We have seen our son grow so much in the year he has been at TopHat, particularly in his language and social skills. His teachers are warm and experienced and clearly take great joy in the progress our son has made. We have also been very grateful for the responsiveness and flexibility of the School Director. It is a great team.
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June 2023 by Laura Benvenuto
Our daughter is currently in the infant room and loves her teachers Ms. Marbely and Ms. Lilia. Every morning we drop her off, she has a huge smile on her face. The app gives us constant updates and even pictures of her throughout the day. We are very happy with our choice in daycare.
