Beaver Creek Childcare & Kindergarten

I wish I had originally chosen Beaver Creek for my son when he started day care at 6 months old. He's now 2 and after being disappointed with two other centers in the area, we are now very happy with our choice. Beaver Creek is a great combination of learning, fun, and a caring environment. He's moved up to the next classroom a few times already and the transition is always easy. The teachers and staff there are wonderful and seem to really care about the children. Having 2 snacks and lunch provided has been a huge relief. The cost and fees are reasonable and meals/snacks/drinks provided helps with that too. Their field trips and activities are also wonderful. The outdoor play area is great and my son loves that there are actually swings, slides, and cars to play with. They provide additional shade with a canopy during the hot summer months too. My son always seems happy when I pick him up and I know I will be able to trust them with excellent care for my 2nd son after his arrival.
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I moved my 2 year old to Beaver Creek in September. They made the transition so easy. I am so happy with the care my child receives there and the customer service I receive. I am so impressed with how they handle all situations. They have great field trips and music weekly. The price is reasonable. After the center flooded in September, the directors and staff worked so hard to have things return to normal very quickly. My son loves it so much that he asks to go every day and cries when he has to stay home sick. My older son also loves it when he goes to drop in care or for the parents nights out. I could not be happier with Beaver Creek and have recommended to other families. The teachers in my son's room are amazing. I can really see him taking leaps in learning and he clearly has so much fun there. Another plus is that they provide breakfast, lunch, and snack every day. And they have my two year old eating salad!
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My daughters have been attending Beaver Creek since June 2009. I have found the pre-k and aftercare programs to be wonderful. They help with homework in the aftercare program and the pre-k teachers are great. There are so many activities for them during the summer camp programs with lots of field trips and crafts. The teachers have been very understanding and helpful with issues that my girls have had. I am always greeted with smiles and sent home with a feeling that they actually look forward to seeing the kids again tomorrow. My girls look forward to their days there and love seeing whats next on their monthly calendars.
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Great school~~~~~ from the tour, through the first week and beyond!!! I would recommend this preschool to anyone in the area looking for good quality care, fun loving teachers and excellent structure.
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Beaver Creek is an excellent child care center! The office staff was super inviting when I came in for a tour. I did not have to make an appointment which showed me how confident they are. I feel like I got all my questions answered and then some. They were forward with all the policies and fees and there has been no surprises. I compared Beaver Creek to other child care centers in my search and feel like I struck gold when i entered their facility. It smells clean, teachers are not sitting around and the children are calm and supervised. I don't know what their secret is however, the teacher's have been at the school for ever! I would recommend Beaver Creek to anyone looking for child care in the area!!!!
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Beaver Creek don't smile unless you hand in the check (money). They seem don't care about kids but money. Teachers have their own instruction plan... My child was in other class, teachers basically do nothing but let kids watching tv, playing around and so forth, I requested my child to move into different days of week. Those Teachers (JnJ) are AWESOME!!! My child finally learned how to write and read. My child had been "wasted" for first semster :o( so my money... Think before you place your child at Beaver Creek. There is other program in the area have more to offer than what Beaver Creek can offer.... Be wise!!!
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Beaver Creek is run like a for-profit business as opposed to the learning institution they are suposed to be. I participate regularly in their fundraisers, chaperone field trips, and volunteer regularly to bring in the most expensive item for my child's classroom parties (usually a frequently requested veggie platter). Since my child's enrollment in August 2010, I was late ONE TIME in picking him up from their chaotic and disorganized aftercare program by seven minutes due to traffic this week. They had the nerve to charge me $1.00 for each minute that I was late. They never consider extenuating circumstances. I paid but will no longer contribute to any of their fundraisers, as I feel they are unforgiving and undeserving of any extra money from me. They are having an upcoming teacher appreciation luncheon and expect the parents to pick up the tab. The teachers are employees of Beaver Creek so Beaver Creek should pay for the luncheon. I will give my child's teacher a small gift of appreciation but refuse to give this "school" any additional money. The director is extremely inflexible and rigid; she won't even consider having a PTA. I can't wait until the school year ends.
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My daughter has attended Beaver Creek for two years and I have to say they are awesome. Every morning we a greated with a welcoming smile by her teachers at drop off. Her teacher always post what they did that day. Small homework assignments are given once or twice a week to review what they are learning. My daughter loves the homework! Every Monday they have music day and a wonderful lady (Ms. Sippy) comes in and they play instruments and sing songs. Friday is show and tell, again my daughter loves it! I couldn't be happier with Beaver Creek! In regards to the payment policy someone metioned, you have the option to pay monthly. I have always done it that way, in fact in the information packet they give you at the beginning of the school year there is even a schedule of payment amounts broken down weekly or monthly. As far as the late fee is concerned, any bill you pay will reflect late fees if you are late. Jenny S
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Even though the parking to pick up and drop off is difficult, the front office is courteous and attentative, and even most of the teachers are pleasant. Unfortunately for our family, two bad apples spoiled the whole bunch. Our experience with my son's teachers, was not a very positive one. They were uncooperative, uncommunative, and never greeted us with a smile. They were very aggressive towards my child, and we were even told by other teachers, they yelled at him and called him names. I wish I had a better experience to share, and hope these types of posts are few and far between.
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My younger daughter went to Beaver Creek fro two years. The first year I was fine but the second one I didn't like it at all. They change teachers and when I left my daughter for after care, they put the Tv for her for 2 hours. She didn't like it so I didn't leave her there again. The teachers they have now don't communicate with the parents at all. Very dissapointent. Fabiola LeBarron
—Submitted by Fabiola LeBarron LeBarron, a parent

when I saw a teacher push a crying child down in one morning, All the good reviews I have read, and the reason I send My child there just end here!!!
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lack of supervision. As a parent I do not like picking my child up with teachers talking and not watching over my child as they are there for the children.
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Beaver Creek has been a wonderful and fullfilling experience for my child. The teachers and staff are extremely organized and have an enriching curriculum. My child will be well prepared for kindergarten. I would recommend Beaver Creek to any parent looking for a pre-school in the Crofton, MD area.
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Beaver Creek has met and exceeded my daughter's learning expectations. All play activities are set with a clear purpose as my child is unaware she is learning while playing at the same time. Field trips are appropriately planned that is aligned with weekly themes. An awesome environment has been set in the 3s rooms and I have the same expectations as she progresses into pre-school.
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great school and staff. There is no turnover rate like other schools and the staff is very dedicated and has alot of experience working in this field
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My child has been there since she was two and loves attending the school . She enjoys telling me about her day!
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I am very happy with my childs preschool class. My child loves his three year old teachers. They seem very dedicated and teach my child so much such as spelling their names, different themes, numbers, letters, and make it so much fun for the children at the same time. He loves going to this school...
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My three year old child loves going to school and loves her teachers.The teachers in the class are very nuturing and understanding to the children's needs. My little girl loves showing me her worksheets and art projects that she did for the day. She is so proud!
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Words can not express what this school has given my child. I love this school as a parent and see improvement each day in her reading and speech. My child wants to have her teachers live with her. This is absolutely the best school ever.
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My shy daughter has really begun to bloom at Beaver Creek. She used to come running when I came to pick her up, but now she would rather stay with her friends at school than come home. She loves going to school to learn, and comes home with her work and projects eager to show Mom and Dad. The teacher are top notches, firm but friendly. The end of the day, the proof is in my daughter's smile.
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