Schools near Joppatowne, MD

“Our son has been at Trinity ELC for a year now and I recommend this school to anyone who will listen. The teachers really care about the students. He is learning so much academically as well as how to be a good human. They do tons of fun activities and there is excellent communication with parents through an app. Best part is, breakfast, lunch and snack is included in tuition! A huge perk for busy working parents.”

“The free yard sale and Ms Mary Kay are amazing she runs the food pantry and is as sweet as can be. Amazing community service at this church and I've never attended they still serve with there full heart it's touching this day and age so genuine!”

“They are organized, secure, and caring, with a world-class staff that gets to know everyone personally. Our child has grown immensely under their development program. We know they are in good hands and couldn’t be more pleased!”

“I couldn’t be happier with the decision I made to relocate my child to TLE. From the moment we made the switch, I noticed such a positive difference—not just in my child’s mood and excitement each day, but in their overall development. The transition was smoother than I ever expected, thanks to the warm, welcoming staff and the supportive environment. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to engage young minds through play, creativity, and hands-on exploration. My child has blossomed both socially and academically—coming home each day excited to share new songs, stories, and fun facts learned. TLE truly stands above the rest!”

“Teachers and staff at the Goddard School are outstanding. From the 1st day we came to tour the facilities. They took time to explain everything in detail and made a great first impression. They had so much patience with us as first time parents utilizing childcare. We were very nervous, unsure of how our son would adjust to being in school and how our family would be treated by teachers and staff. However, very early, staff reassured us that we could call anytime to check in on him and they were always friendly and polite when we did.I am so pleased with how Ms. Maria and Ms Sierra cared for and taught our son. They were never bothered by my calls “just to check in”. They worked with us when we realized that nap time was an issue for our son and they were so accommodating. They took command of a classroom of over 20 kids with love and encouragement. The teachers communicated with us, letting us know how our son was progressing with learning and interacting with the other kids. When we were looking for schools, we wanted somewhere that our son would learn. Ms Maria and Ms Sierra took so much time teaching and providing feedback. He learned more than we thought was possible in a small amount of time and spoke of his teachers fondly. We are truly grateful.”

“The KinderCare at Woodbridge Station has been phenomenal across the classroom ages. Teachers are truly invested in helping all children grow and become successful. They instill a love for learning and provide encouragement to children of all levels. I rarely recommend daycares, but this is one I HIGHLY recommend.”

“We have used KinderCare in White Marsh since 2021. Both our kids went there and we felt they were genuinely cared for through all the classrooms and this comfort helped us not worry while we worked. The teachers were approachable and caring, and created a fun learning environment. My oldest was sad to change schools a few weeks ago but we moved to a different county and had to get a closer location. We still stopped by a couple times since so he could say hi to his teachers and friends. Highly recommend!”

“We have two daughters at Childtime of Bel Air and are very happy with our experience. The teachers, caregivers and administrators work very hard and it shows. Our daughters feel safe and happy. They are ahead of schedule in skill development for kindergarden. The school is very communicative about upcoming events, safety reminders and sickness policies. The included SproutAbout app lets us check in on the kids with videos and snapshots sent throughout the day. I feel we are lucky to be at this daycare.”

“My son attended the Young School at Honeygo Plaza for about a year of pre-k. He had a good experience and left much better prepared for the classroom structure of kindergarten.This school takes a more curriculum/teaching-oriented approach rather than simple “day care”. They follow a pedagogical philosophy similar to Montessori, emphasizing freedom and harnessing each child’s own specific interests and motivations.The biggest strength of YS is the outstanding teaching staff, all of whom care deeply about the well-being and growth of the children. The different teachers within the “cottage" of four adjoining classrooms developed individual connections with my son and the other children, knowing well their various interests and quirks. The pre-k cottage director, Ms. Jess, oversees the classrooms with expertise and a deep sense of empathy. She effectively fields informal chats with parents about questions and concerns that pop up on the fly. Between the wonderful teachers and cottage director, I always felt that my child was in very safe and nurturing hands.The classroom atmosphere is warm and inviting. There is lots of natural light and many learning stations with carefully thought-out objects left for the children to “discover”. Kids get zero screen time at the Young School. Instead of punishing children, behavior is managed through redirection and talking. Healthy snacks are offered, and the staff teaches and practices good hygiene.The main area that could be improved upon is communication from the director. On several occasions, I received mass emails chastising (unnamed) other parents for taking screenshots of the live video feed, requesting child-specific changes to naptime logistics, incorrectly using cubby space, and calling in to the classroom during non-naptime hours. (“Any parent disrupting the day too frequently will lose camera access and a parent meeting will be requested.”) I would prefer these types of issues be resolved by one-on-one conversations with the relevant parents, rather than public shaming. The unprofessional tone of these emails was underscored by a lack of basic proofreading.My child's classroom had high teacher turnover, with three different teachers in a six-month period. Shockingly, when one left and was replaced by a brand new employee, parents were not given any notice whatsoever. I showed up one morning to drop off my son in his classroom and encountered a total stranger who claimed to be in charge. Luckily, another teacher was in the cottage area and vouched for the new teacher's legitimacy. Lack of preemptive communication on this type of matter is unacceptable. Another instance of poor communication occurred when initially attempting to enroll my child. The paperwork was confusing and I had trouble getting questions answered, as other reviews have noted.Overall, I recommend the Young School as a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children; parents may have to deal with some unnecessary hassles.”

“Celebree has wonderful programs and wonderful staff. My son Joey loves coming here in the summer and when he has no school. Also the staff love him so much as well and always takes good care of him for me. I know that my baby after I give birth will be in good hands and I have nothing to worry about when it comes to my children.”

“All three of my children have attended Childtime, two are there currently. One of the biggest factors for me in determining where to send my children to daycare was trust. In the five years that my children have been attending I can say that Childtime has not lost my trust. I trust that my children are being cared for and loved, that they are safe and happy. I love all the enrichment activities that the teachers do with the children. I appreciate the pictures and updates I receive through the app, and it is a relief to be able to see my kids over the video feed throughout the day. They are fed nutritious meals and the center is kept relatively clean. There has been turnover and some disappointments along the way with understaffing issues but I have always felt that leadership has been transparent and kept us as updated as possible. I feel like management have listened to feedback and are always striving to do better.”