Hagerstown Children's School

A beautiful, clean and caring place to begin my child's educational journey. I highly recommend this Montessori based school for children age 2-6.nnI have had 3 children go to HCS, all from age 2 through Kindergarten. The emphasis on personal responsibility, kindness and respect for others filters over into our children's home life.nnThe staff is well educated in the Montessori way and the hands on learning has proven to be an excellent choice for us. New work for the children is changed out regularly, keeping the kids interested and excited to go to school. Topics such as famous artists, classical music, poetry, China, Egypt and so many more teach the kids without them even know they are learning!

My husband and I have been so pleased with the early education our children have received at Hagerstown Children's School. This is our fourth year at HCS and we are so pleased with the independent, yet nurturing education they have received from their teachers. We also love the renovated building which provides great security for the students. We will definitely be sending our third child there next year. I will continue to recommend Hagerstown Children's School to anyone looking for a excellent early education program.

My son is in his second year at HCS and loves going to school every day. The staff is phenomenal; anytime I’ve had a question for the teachers or office staff, I was always given a thorough and knowledgeable answer. The curriculum is diverse and offers so much more than others that we looked at in the past. I love that the school celebrates diversity and offers young children the chance to learn about different cultures throughout the world. This school is truly one of a kind!

I've had two boys - rambunctious boys! - have completely positive experiences at HCS. One is alumni and now in high school. After HCS he first attended another Montessori school through elementary, then transitioned to public high school successfully. My youngest son is currently in pre-school. HCS is exceptional in every way. Not only are the teachers deeply invested in their profession and committed to the children, there are many that have remained with the school for many years - this impresses me to no end because I know the allure of a larger school system must be strong for career teachers, but the HCS staff love their work and become close (appropriately, always!) with the children. It is truly like a family at HCS, with many involved and supportive parents who are readily welcomed by the staff as volunteers and understandably concerned parents. It's hard for some moms and dads to leave their little ones in someone else's hands, and HCS quickly puts parents at ease. The Montesorri system is incredible, evidenced by the many successful figures who are Montessori alumni. Most children quickly become independent and competent in all the right ways. Individual children are given the opportunity to learn at an appropriate pace for their own social and intellectual level, all the while gently encouraged to advance. We love this school, period!

Our children loves the school and we love the school. The staff is amazing, caring and knowledgeable. Ms Gina taught our older daughter so much in the primary classroom. Ms Penny and Ms Caitlin potty trained our younger daughter in the pre-primary classroom! Because of them, our daughters are inspired to learn and have fun at school.