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We have had such a wonderful experience at Bambini Montisorri! Ms. Eman, Ms. Elizabeth, Ms. Sophie, Ms. Olayinka, and all of the caregivers in the Infant B room have been absolutely amazing. They show our daughter so much love and care every day, and it truly feels like they treat her like one of their own.
As first-time parents, the communication and support from the team have meant everything to us. They are always attentive, nurturing, and make us feel confident that our daughter is in the best hands. It’s clear how much they genuinely care about the children, and that gives us so much peace of mind.
We are incredibly grateful for the love and dedication they show our family, and we would highly recommend Bambini to any family looking for a caring and supportive daycare.
I have 2 children that attend Bambini Montessori and they love it. My soon to be kindergartener is thriving with the help of their wonderful teachers Ms. Renee & Ms. Julia.
Ms. Tasia is also an amazing teacher for my youngest child. She is patient, caring, and most importantly present. I see her everyday, my daughter is very comfortable with her and it brings me peace of mind knowing I’m leaving my child with someone like her.
Reply from Bambini Montessori
2025.04.14
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Kayy! I'm delighted to hear that both of your children are thriving and feeling loved at Bambini Montessori Academy. Ms. Renee and Ms. Julia will be thrilled to know their dedication is making such a positive impact on your family.
We have had such a wonderful experience with Bambini Montessori and are so grateful for the love and care they provide to our child. As first-time parents, leaving our child in someone else’s care was not easy, but the entire staff has made us feel comfortable and confident from day one.
A special shoutout to Ms. Emaan, who cares for our daughter like she is her own. Her kindness, patience, and genuine love mean so much to our family. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing our daughter is in such caring hands.
We are so thankful for everything they do and highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a caring and supportive place for their child.
I have to give major props to the owners of Bambini! Justyna constantly strives towards improvements that benefit her team and enrolled families. Many of these things are not openly visible, but the efforts for streamlined systems and long-term sustainability mean that the community will have child care for generations. And they're Child Care Genius Five-Star Certified! That's something not many early childhood education centers can say! Love love LOVE what they're doing here! I wish all my grandchildren could attend! Keep it up!
I had a wonderful experience touring this facility, as a former Montessorian myself! The directors, Miss Vanessa and Miss Justyna are lovely and really seem to value children's development, happiness, and safety above all else! I was really impressed with their newborn-18mo classrooms as it is so difficult to find reliable infant care, especially that aligned with Montessori principles.
Over the 11months we were there we had constant turn over in teachers/aides along with three different directors. All of sets of teachers in infant B were excellent, and we were so happy while he was in that room.
When he moved up everything changed. His new teacher had developmentally inappropriate expectations such as expecting a fresh 1 year old to sit still for circle time for 20 minutes. We were sent a video of him “hitting” where he gently tapped the shoe of the kid next to him. Everyday we were told he had a bad day, and that he was a problem. I dreaded picking him up from school due to the interactions with his teacher.
Since switching schools, our son has been so much happier. We also have a lower tuition and all food included. Bambini “Montessori” charges more than other competitors despite not really being a Montessori school or having certified teachers.
PARENTS BEWARE: Our Daughter Was Injured, Blamed, Then Kicked Out
I'm writing this so no other family experiences what we went through at Bambini. This place broke promises, injured our daughter, then blamed HER for their failures.
When we toured Bambini, the director promised parent-accessible cameras would be installed "in the near future." I understand cameras aren't standard everywhere, but this promise was a major reason we enrolled our daughter. Those cameras never came. It was a blatant lie to get us to sign up.
From week one, the turnover was insane. New teachers constantly. They rely heavily on high school students to fill gaps, way more than any other center we visited. When we asked about this before enrolling, they downplayed it completely. The few good teachers our daughter bonded with moved to other classrooms within months. Zero consistency.
Then came the call that changed everything. Our daughter was injured during a diaper change when her teacher slammed her forehead into the sharp corner of a cabinet. She had a significant wound. When my wife rushed there, the teacher apologized and said it was an accident, but this was gross negligence from improper handling.
We asked that this teacher not be around our daughter. They removed her for TWO WEEKS, then put her back. We looked everywhere for another daycare, but there were no openings. No family nearby to help. We both work full-time. We were trapped and had to accept a situation where our child's safety had already been compromised.
Around this time, the director quit. There was NO director running the facility. Teachers without appropriate certified experience were suddenly promoted to leadership roles. And the owner? Completely MIA. She could not care less about the families whose children are in her facility. Zero presence, zero accountability.
When our daughter moved to the toddler room, she got a teacher in her early 20s with minimal experience with this age group. Suddenly there were tablets, videos, loud music blasting. This is supposed to be a Montessori school? Within weeks, our daughter started head-banging when upset, became oversensitive to noise, and regressed in her communication. We had multiple meetings where they documented all these "concerning behaviors."
Here's where it gets truly unethical. Instead of acknowledging that THEIR chaotic environment, inexperienced staff, and constant turnover might be causing these issues, they told us our daughter was likely on the spectrum. They said she couldn't return unless we got her tested and provided clinical evidence proving she WASN'T.
Anyone with experience in child development knows that getting a child evaluated for autism or developmental concerns can take years. You can't just schedule an appointment and be seen next week. These evaluations have waitlists. But Bambini didn't care. They didn't offer to help us find alternative care. They didn't care about continuity for our daughter. They just wanted her gone because dealing with her was inconvenient for their understaffed, poorly managed facility.
We were forced to scramble for childcare AGAIN while working demanding jobs with no family support.
We found another daycare. Within days, literally DAYS, the behavioral issues vanished. The head-banging? Gone. The sensory issues? Gone. Her new teacher was shocked when we told her what Bambini had reported. She said our daughter was thriving, communicative, well-adjusted, social, and showed absolutely zero concerning behaviors. Despite Bambini advertising as Montessori, their staff lack Montessori certification.
It's been nearly a year at her new school. Not one incident report or behavioral concern. Not one call about head-banging or meltdowns. ZERO. Because the problem was never our daughter. The problem was Bambini's environment, their inexperienced staff, their tablets and chaos, and their complete lack of stability. Bambini made us question our daughter. Made us think something was wrong with her. Told us our child has a developmental disorder. Trust your gut. Find somewhere else.
Reply from Bambini Montessori
We take all concerns seriously and follow strict safety and reporting protocols. The incident referenced was documented, communicated to the family, and handled in accordance with licensing requirements. The child was not seriously harmed.
As educators, we share classroom observations when appropriate to support each child’s development; however, we do not diagnose medical or developmental conditions.
While we respectfully disagree with several claims in this review, we want families to feel confident that our team remains fully committed to providing a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for every child in our care.
As educators, we share classroom observations when appropriate to support each child’s development; however, we do not diagnose medical or developmental conditions.
While we respectfully disagree with several claims in this review, we want families to feel confident that our team remains fully committed to providing a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for every child in our care.
DO NOT consider this center! It's a shame how toxic this center is! They genuinely DO NOT care about the children in this center! On top of that, the owners are charging Montessori tuition despite NONE of the teachers being certified! The high teacher turnover in this center is a clear indication of how much they value their employees! They are more interested in increasing the enrollment numbers and crowding the classrooms then providing quality care! Also, they have no incentives for the families they serve! No sibling discount, no vacation weeks!
Reply from Bambini Montessori
2026.02.06
After reviewing our records, we can confirm that this name is not associated with any child or family currently or previously enrolled at our center, and we believe this review was submitted using a fake or misrepresented profile.
Our center operates transparently and in full compliance with all state licensing requirements. Families receive clear information regarding our program, staff qualifications, tuition, and policies prior to enrollment. We welcome genuine concerns and encourage direct communication so they can be addressed appropriately.
Our center operates transparently and in full compliance with all state licensing requirements. Families receive clear information regarding our program, staff qualifications, tuition, and policies prior to enrollment. We welcome genuine concerns and encourage direct communication so they can be addressed appropriately.
My daughter has been here since she was 11 mos old and is currently 2.5 years old. She has had numerous teachers with all of them leaving within a year of being employed there. The owners (Justyna & Alan) don't care about the well being of the teachers nor students and are only money hungry. Teachers in the facility are not Montessori certified but are hired as being lead teachers in the room. Recently a teacher was hired with prior termination from her old facility for being too aggressive with the kids, this teacher is now a lead teacher in the two year old room. The new assistant director, Vanessa Pham, talks poorly about former staff and has fired former stuff under false pretenses.
We had a meeting with leadership this morning and voiced our many concerns and instead of taking accountability, apologizing or trying to make it right they told us they no longer felt comfortable caring for my child. Alan and Justyna should be ashamed of themselves. Please reconsider keeping and/or enrolling your child at this center.
Reply from Bambini Montessori
2026.02.06
We take the safety and well-being of all children and staff very seriously. While we understand that not every family’s expectations will align with our program, we stand by our hiring practices, training standards, and leadership decisions. When trust is no longer aligned, we believe it is in the child’s best interest to seek care elsewhere. We wish your family well moving forward.
Trust your instincts — this is not the nurturing Montessori experience we hoped for.
Our family enrolled our daughter at Bambini Montessori out of necessity when our previous daycare closed. At first, under the original director, the environment felt supportive and genuinely caring. Unfortunately, once leadership changed, everything changed with it — and not for the better.
The new director’s approach felt punitive and reactive rather than developmentally supportive. We were once called to immediately pick up our daughter for “spitting,” only to later learn that no adult actually witnessed it — another three-year-old reported it. There was no communication beforehand, no opportunity to address concerns, and no understanding of what was actually developmentally appropriate.
Potty training was another major red flag. Due to staffing issues, children were moved into a class that required them to already be trained — with little to no guidance or patience for those still learning. We were told bluntly to “figure it out by June 9th or she’s out.” Despite our efforts and obvious progress, the center repeatedly sent home warning letters and ultimately dismissed our daughter for not being fully trained. The experience left her anxious and fearful about using the bathroom.
What hurt most was how little empathy or developmental understanding was shown throughout the process. We even discovered misleading information shared with the Maryland Department of Education about who was in charge — which was deeply concerning.
Since leaving, our daughter has started at a new school (The Goddard School), and the difference is night and day. She acclimated within a week, waves goodbye happily every morning, and became fully potty trained shortly after starting — all because she finally felt safe, supported, and cared for.
I waited two months to write this because I wanted to be sure it wasn’t just frustration speaking. But now I can confidently say: this school may care for some children, but only those who quietly comply with their rigid expectations. If your child needs warmth, patience, or genuine developmental support, I strongly urge you to explore other options in the area before choosing Bambini Montessori.
Reply from Bambini Montessori
2026.02.06
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re truly sorry that your time with us did not feel supportive or positive, and we understand how difficult this must have been for your family.
Our intention has always been to provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment while meeting state and classroom requirements. We regret that the transition and expectations felt stressful or unclear, and that we were not the right fit for your daughter’s needs at that time.
We’re genuinely happy to hear that she is thriving in her new school and feeling confident and supported. Every child and family is different, and we wish you all the very best moving forward.
Our intention has always been to provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment while meeting state and classroom requirements. We regret that the transition and expectations felt stressful or unclear, and that we were not the right fit for your daughter’s needs at that time.
We’re genuinely happy to hear that she is thriving in her new school and feeling confident and supported. Every child and family is different, and we wish you all the very best moving forward.
We had a great experience at Bambini. With it being our toddler’s first school experience, we were pleased with the level of patience of the teachers/staff as he adjusted to the school routine. Receiving consistent communication and pictures via the app was comforting for us as parents. It is evident that the teachers and staff are passionate about supporting the developmental needs of the children. Had we not relocated, our child would still be at Bambini and thriving.
Reply from Bambini Montessori
2026.02.06
Thank you for your kind words and for trusting Bambini with your toddler’s first school experience. We’re so glad our teachers, communication, and support helped your family feel comfortable and confident during that transition. We wish you all the best in your new location and truly appreciate being part of your child’s early journey.
Bambini Montessori has been amazing for our 4 year old daughter and 2 year old son. The teachers are top notch, the staff is top notch, and I would highly recommend this place if your looking for somewhere where your child will be cared for and will learn a lot and learn quickly!
Reply from Bambini Montessori
2025.06.14
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Jamal! We're delighted to hear that your daughter and son are thriving with us and that our teachers and staff have made such a positive impact. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are proud to provide a nurturing and educational environment for your children.
Choosing Bambini was one of the best decisions we’ve made. While the initial transition to daycare wasn’t easy, the staff at Bambini were supportive and nurturing. My child loves it at Bambini! The teachers are fantastic, and have been wonderful partners in my child’s development — from talking and potty training to ABCs and the days of the week.
Reply from Bambini Montessori
2025.05.03
Thank you so much, Allison, for sharing your experience with Bambini Montessori Academy! We're delighted to hear that our supportive and nurturing staff helped ease the initial transition for you and your child. It's wonderful to know that the fantastic teamwork between our teachers and your family has made a positive impact on your child's development.
My infant has recently started at Bambini. He is my third child to go to the center. We have had nothing but positive experiences over the years. Everything is clean and organized. The teachers have been great at communicating in all classrooms, and loving on both my babies that currently attend.
Reply from Bambini Montessori
2023.12.08
Dear Maria , thank you for taking the time to write your review. It is our pleasure caring for your child. We are so proud of our team, who work so hard to make a difference.