Address: | 5265 Eliots Oak Rd, Columbia, MD 21044, USA |
Phone: | +1 410-992-3999 |
Site: | littlestarsofcolumbia.com |
Rating: | 3.7 |
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gabby francis
I would NOT recommend this place to anyone. My daughter was three years old when she started and she was there less than a year before I put her somewhere else just this past June 2013. There is absolutely no consistency at this center from the curriculum to the staff. In less than a year there were 3 directors and my daughter had about 4 different lead teachers. The last lead teacher being fresh out of high school with no teaching experience. My daughter never really felt comfortable because the turn over was so high. The only person that my daughter felt close to and that was always there was Ms. Keisha who was absolutely wonderful. Every once in a while they would send out a calendar of events but they would eventually steer away from the schedule. Sometimes they would send out a weekly homework packet but even that died quickly. Whenever I would pick my daughter up they were either running around wild, playing with no engagement from the staff or they were in circle time singing the very same songs, day after day. My daughter was struggling with using the potty and when she had accidents she was never properly cleaned. When I would pick her up she would smell so bad often times with feces still on her. Once, all the parents had to leave work early to pick up the kids because the state shut them down because the floor was not up to code and was unsafe. This is public record. My daughter is in a wonderful facility now. They have a monthly schedule that they stick to with weekly themes. My daughter comes home every day talking about something new that she learned. The teachers are engaging and they are there to teach. They are organized and structured. There is no doubt in my mind that when its time for her to start school she will be ready. I cant say the same about Little Stars!!! Think twice before even considering this place.
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Jessie H
Ms. Rubina and her staff are truly wonderful. I had a great experience there and my daughter loved it (for the time she spent with them). I had recieved a job offer from a company that wasnt sure about my exact start date so I couldnt give the center an exact start date either. Ms. Rubina really worked with me to make sure that my daughters space would remain open. Also, her rates are extremely fair for working parents who need to save on daycare! You can tell she loves children. The center is warm and welcoming and full of fun things for kids to do.
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Amber Jeffries
My son has been attending the learning center for 9 months now. He is 3, and knows his abcs, how to count past 30, and how to count in Spanish! He loves the teachers. And they do not just sit him in front of a tv. They are very attentive with the kids and help them in developing. It is an amazing place and very friendly. I would highly recommend this learning center to anyone!!