Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do you select the right preschool for your child?
Maplelawn Childcare welcomes any family looking for a preschool for their child/children. We offer daily tours to the families.
If you like to tour our preschool in-person pls Schedule a Tour from our website.
Tell us a little bit about the in-person school tour?
We prioritize understanding the specific needs of each parent. This insight allows us to tailor our school tours to highlight the most relevant aspects of our program. During the tour, we dedicate ample time to explaining our daily routine and educational process. Parents have the opportunity to meet our experienced staff, interact with teachers, and closely examine our classrooms. By showcasing our methodology, materials, and overall classroom environment, we aim to provide parents with a comprehensive understanding of our school and how it can best support their child’s development.
How will I be informed of my child’s progress?
Maplelawn Childcare uses a mobile application for communications, it is simple and literally acts as a text message to the teacher or vice versa to know more about the child.
We also encourage the traditional method of setting up a time to meet with the teacher before or after teaching hours. If you have concerns or just want to know about what your child is doing in the classroom, don’t hesitate to set up an appointment.
Maplelawn Childcare offers parent-teacher conference twice a year, one in January and the second at the end of the year. That would be the best time to find out all about the child’s growth and progress.
What is the Teacher Student Ratio?
We keep our class sizes small to give each child lots of attention. Here’s how many children are in each classroom:
- Infants (6 weeks – 24 months): 1 teacher for every 3 infants.
- Toddlers (2 – 3 years): 1 teacher for every 6 students.
- Preschoolers (3 – 6 years): 1 teacher for every 10 preschoolers.
Does your school operate all year around?
Maplelawn Childcare offers year-round preschool care to support busy families. We’re closed on all federal holidays.
Do you have summer camp?
Maplelawn Childcare offers a fun-filled summer camp for kids ages 2 to 5 years. Many of our campers return each year! We love taking the kids on adventures to nearby parks and museums. With Washington D.C. just a short drive away, there’s always something new to explore. We also invite special guests to entertain and educate our campers
How much play time do the children get in a day?
In our Preschool, our children get about 2-3 hours of play time which includes morning social interaction, playground time for two 30 minutes and evening social interaction time. The children who get dropped off before 9 AM and who are in the school after 5 PM are interacting, playing with other children and with stem toys. The children get about an hour of playground time spilt into 2 half hour sessions.
Day care of high standards
Our Commitment
Safe and Healthy Environment
Maple Lawn Montessori Day-care is a safe, secure, and stimulating environment that positively engages and celebrates children and their families through a world-class childcare support system.
Daily Engagement
Learning is a dynamic process that occurs throughout the day; thus the child needs to be engaged in meaningful, playful and joyful learning experiences.
Home away from Home
A home away from home, they are managed by committed and experienced teachers with strong backgrounds in caregiving and early years learning, who personalize the experience to accommodate each child’s emotional, social, and intellectual needs and temperament.
Testimonials
What Parents are Saying
Jazmine Senn22 March 2024My son has been going here since he was 3.5 months old. He loves his teachers. As a first time mom, I was nervous sending my child to school. They are great with all the kids and he has developed so many skills. They are great!
George Oluyole15 March 2024Amazing experience..so glad we brought our daughter here
Opeyemi Ojo28 February 2024My little man started attending here since he was 4 months and he's now 11 months. And so far, all I have experienced with the school has been worth it. The teachers are caring, nurturing and attentive to my baby's needs. The classroom is always clean and the environment is so conducive for learning. My baby is learning fast! I want to appreciate the Director Ms V, for always paying attention to details. I highly recommend for your little ones! It's a good Montessori foundation.
Kimberly Blystone16 February 2024Ms V at the front desk is wonderful. She is attentive, caring, and a good listener. I really appreciate the joy she brings in our daily interactions and feel comforted knowing my children are cared for.
Meriem Zahaf9 December 2023I’m so happy about Maple lawn Montessori, I had my first child when he turned 4, 2 years ago he did the preschool before he went to public school we were so happy after that we decide to bring the 2 years old , he starts on September and we can see a big difference since he stars until now he is learning a new skills even the numbers we are so happy .
Chama Ajdir16 November 2023There are so many wonderful things I can say about Maplelawn school. Location, staff, enrichment programmes,cost, and most importantly the education and care that my daughter receives is amazing. The staff is truly welcoming and inviting, and when we walk through the doors we feel as though we are in a nurturing and caring environment. They not only educate our children, they shape young minds by showing them practical everyday life skills and how to be more independent as they grow.
indria robertson25 October 2022I’ve been calling for a almost 2 weeks to ask for pricing. I’m always getting the run around as to what time the lady comes in, she’s gone on break, call back this or that day! It took for me to call another location to get the price. I called back to be sure their price matched the other locations price and she says she doesn’t know. I’ve left my name and number to be called back 3 times. NEVER CALLED BACK. Unprofessional much! Every time I call I hear someone yelling in the background at the kids asking why they’re not sitting down or doing this or that. The yelling isn’t necessary especially when you have a potential client wanting to enroll her 3 month old. So I think I’ll pass on this locations services! Thanks for nothing!
Katherine Korompis30 June 2020We've been bringing our daughter since she was 4 months old and she's now 3 years old. Before coming here, we've looked at 10 other daycare institutions in Columbia area, but the curriculum, location and professionalism of Maple Lawn Montessori Academy and staff offer made our decision easier to bring our daughter here. Our daughter skillset is very advanced for a 3 year old. She loves learning and continues to excel with any task at home as well. Her development and motor skills amaze us the most as parents. Thank you to the instructors and staff who nurture and take their time to ensure a great foundation to our daughter's development skills and learning experience.
How to Enroll
Welcome to Maplelawn Montessori, Laurel branch. We believe that early childhood education sets the foundation for a lifetime of learning. We are thrilled that you are interested in enrolling your child in our program! Here is a simple and step-by-step enrollment process:
A. School Tour
Plan and set up a tour with the school office. You will receive basic school information at that time and experience all the available facilities. Get clarifications for all your questions.
B. Submit Application with enrollment fee
Once you’ve decided to enroll your child at Maplelawn Montessori Laurel branch, you’ll need to fill out an application form. The application form asks for basic information about your child, such as their name, age, and any special needs they may have. Get enrollment form by clicking the below button.
C. Select a Start Date
Once you have decided the date of starting shcool for your child, check with us for availability of space. If space is available, pay the requisite fee and provide necessary documentaion (you can download necessary forms here). On completing these steps, your child is ready to start the school.