Erin Swen
2023-06-23
We have seen our son grow so much in the year he has been at TopHat, particularly in his language and social skills. His teachers are warm and experienced and clearly take great joy in the progress our son has made. We have also been very grateful for the responsiveness and flexibility of the School Director. It is a great team.
Laura Prestia
2023-06-21
My son joined TopHat at 4 months old. As a first time parent, I was nervous about it, but we were able to meet the Infant room teacher, Ms. Hiru and we felt more at ease. Over the year of our son being in the Infant room, Ms. Hiru has been absolutely incredible. She is always communicative with parents, works with the infants on their mobile and mental development, and maybe most importantly to me - she truly loves my son and makes him feel safe and cared for (sometimes he doesn’t want to leave!). We just love her!! Our son also spends some afternoons with Ms. Estella and she is fantastic too!
We appreciate all the teachers and admin at TopHat - it’s so nice to see other teachers and students know who our son is and enjoy interacting with him. In the front office, Patty is always quick to respond to emails and calls. If we ever have an issue, she is quick to sort it out and take action. There is also a monthly PTA meeting so parents know what’s happening at TopHat and an app so we can see photos and track our sons eating/napping progress throughout the day. We appreciate the community TopHat has built!
Ritu Bhatti
2023-06-20
We had the pleasure of entrusting two children to Top Hat and cannot express enough how impressed we are with the exceptional care and nurturing environment provided by this daycare. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt a sense of warmth and professionalism that immediately put us at ease.
The staff at Top Hat are truly amazing. Each and every member of the team exhibits a genuine passion for working with children, and their dedication to their profession is evident in the way they interact with the kids. They create a safe, loving, and stimulating environment that fosters growth, learning, and socialization.
Our children have thrived under their care, gaining confidence, developing new skills, and forming beautiful friendships.
The daycare facilities at Top Hat are top-notch. The premises are clean, organized, and designed with the safety and comfort of the children in mind. They have age-appropriate play areas, stimulating toys, and a variety of activities that engage children's imaginations and creativity.
We wholeheartedly recommend Top Hat to any parent seeking an exceptional daycare for their child. This daycare has exceeded our expectations in every way, and we are incredibly grateful for the love, care, and support they provide to my child.
Laura Benvenuto
2023-06-15
Our daughter is currently in the infant room and loves her teachers Ms. Marbely and Ms. Lilia. Every morning we drop her off, she has a huge smile on her face. The app gives us constant updates and even pictures of her throughout the day. We are very happy with our choice in daycare.
Kevin Bubar
2023-06-15
Our daughter has been at Top Hat from about 5 months old until her current age of 18 months. We love Top Hat and so does she. It’s a clean and safe environment, the teachers are friendly and always greet her with a smile, and the administration does a good job of communicating with parents. We have been very happy with our choice of daycare!
Nick Treviso
2023-06-14
Our daughter is currently in the infant room and loves going to Top Hat each day. Ms. Marbely and Ms. Lilia are so loving and caring. The directors are also very thorough with email communications to parents. We have been happy with our choice in daycare so far
Glendys Gonzalez
2023-06-13
My two children have been to this daycare and we love it. My son has learned so much and he loves going to school. The teachers are caring and great. Ms. Patty is always available to answer any questions. We would definitely recomend Top Hat
Arjo Flores
2022-04-28
My son truly enjoyed coming here but this place is anything but a Montessori. In fact it is a business and if your child is anything but normal according to their standards they will abruptly end caring for them.
Jessica Xu was an amazing director and a true advocate for children. She always saw the innocence in our son and knew that every child learns in his/her own way. Ever since she left we lost our son’s biggest advocate.
Out of the blue my wife was called to a meeting where the owner and acting director decided that our son was not a good fit for their environment. They suspected that our son has some form of ADD and was hindering the other children from learning. On their website under about us it clearly says “we work with children who have been diagnosed with ADHD.”
We decided to get our son an evaluation and even contacted our speech therapist for help. The speech therapist offered to give the school pointers on how to help our son focus. They agreed to give it a try and reevaluate after three weeks.
During the last week the acting director emailed my wife offering us an extension for another month. This gave us a glimmer of hope that maybe our son had improved in their eyes. We had been scrambling looking for a new place to no success so the month extension was a relief.
Less than 48 hours later my wife received another email from the acting director. They had rescinded the previous offer saying one of the teachers will be out for the next month and that his last day will be the end of the week. The least they could have done was contact us by phone. This felt like the equivalent to “break-up over text.”
Now we are left with no childcare after this weekend. If anyone out there has any recommendations please help us.
Jessica Racas
2022-04-27
Unprofessional and untrustworthy administration. Maria Montessori would not be proud of this place. Do not send your children here, they only care about their business not your child.
Keena
2020-12-19
My daughter likes her teacher and her classmates lot. The facility is clean and nice. They care about my child's well-being. Definitely recommended this school.
Eva P.
2021-01-16 11:01:35
Our daughter has been going to Top Hat for over two years. She started in the toddler class and is now in the Primary class. We absolutely love the kind,...
Tandy R.
2021-01-15 13:24:50
My oldest son has been attending this school since fall 2019 when he was 5 months old. This is one of the only montessori schools that accepts infants so...
Grace S.
2020-09-29 18:55:10
My son started at Top Hat Montessori two months ago and so far, my husband and I have been happy with his care. His teachers in the infant room have been...
My daughter has started going to Top Hat Childcare before she started walking and she's now almost 5. I have to be honest, when it comes to small children, it's very delicate, you either feel strongly about what you want for them or you're ok with giving it a try and see how things go. The later approach worked for us, just like many other things in life. There were times were I would bring up concerns and I may have felt like my concerns were not taken into consideration the way I'd like, however eventually everything always worked out. The teachers and school members always did take note of our concerns. The staff is very friendly and polite.
Akuto Van Mensvoort
“Nice teachers, Good facilities, Good programs for babies and kids”
Hee Kang Ho
“Our child has been attending Top Hat Childcare School since about 3 years old. When the shutdown occurred, and because we’re essential personnel for the workplace, Top Hat was quick to find ways to assist us with our childcare needs throughout this ordeal. Top Hat has helped my child to acquire math skills and is also learning to read common words in English as well as the basics of human anatomy among other science-oriented activities. Overall, we highly recommend Top Hat as a great place faithful to the method for setting a solid foundation for your child’s development!”
Olga Burnham (April 2020)
“Our son has been at Top Hat Childcare for over 5 years. He’s had wonderfully caring teachers and administrators since he was enrolled. We highly recommend the peaceful environment and thoughtful approach to learning within the structure of the curriculum. Willing to answer any questions!”
Katie Lucas ( April 2020)
“If you are in the market for daycare or pre-K program in Gaithersburg, Top Hat Childcare is really a great option! My son has attended Top Hat since he was 6 months old. My wife and I have found that all three programs (infant, toddler and primary) are very well run. Each room offers a peaceful learning environment compared to some of the schools/daycare centers we visited before choosing Top Hat. The teachers truly care about children and they work with parents to ensure that progress is tracked on a daily basis. I feel that my son will be well prepared to start public school next September. Pricing is very fair relative to the quality care and education your child will receive. There’s also a discount for siblings…our daughter now attends as well!”
Alan Young ( May 2020)
“My daughter has been a part of the Top Hat Childcare for about 4 months and she loves every second of it. The teachers are very generous and very caring when it comes to their students. I would recommend this daycare to anyone, you would not be disappointed with the staff and their teaching”
La Choty Martinez ( June 2020)
“My daughter has been going Top Hat for close to two years and has learned so much! We love how diverse the school is and that the teachers expose the kids to different cultures through song, story, food, and more. My daughter loves the work and individual attention. The teachers are kind and patient. Also, I’m pretty sure the toddler teachers were a big part in helping her get potty-trained! Also, I love the openness and tidiness of the classrooms, the organization of the Montesorri work, and the peacefulness of the school in general.”
Eva Langston Patrone ( June 2020)
“My daughter Anya is delighted to go to Top Hat Childcare. We started a Top Hat Childcare because they were open for essential workers. Anya is so happy to go every morning and she learns about various countries and cultures. All staff is very friendly and helpful. We are both feeling at home in this very trying time.”
Eugenia Batyreva(June 2020)
“My 2 daughters have been coming to Top Hat for almost 2 years now. My oldest has been in the primary class and my youngest has been in the toddler class. Laura and staff have been phenomenal at accommodating my children’s needs and we couldn’t be happier about that. Staff helped my oldest become fully potty trained and are working on my youngest, which as all parents know takes a village. My daughter is fully prepared to enter kindergarten this fall and is ahead of the curve in what she is expected to know once she starts. Recently there has been a change in ownership and it is def for the better. They have begun to implement PTA meetings for parents, newsletters and new classroom programs for the kids. More importantly the new owners reached out to parents to hear any complaints and or things we would want to see changed or kept the same, and it’s nice to see the new owners really listen and start to make the changes some parents asked for. Coming from a home daycare setting we were a bit hesitant to put our children into a center setting but again we have had a great experience here at TH and would encourage any other parent to take a tour and check it out.”
Alyson March(June 2020)
“We’ve had our daughter at Top Hat for two years now and it’s been great. The infant/toddler teachers are awesome, the new owners (since spring 2020) have improved the facilities and are easy to deal with. Our daughter really enjoys the school and is always excited to see her classmates/teachers.”
Alexei Ivanov ( July 2020)
“We have been bringing our son here since he was about 5 months old. We absolutely adore Julian’s two main teachers Ms. Daisy and Ms. Lilia. You can tell that they both love what they do and care deeply about the children. Recently Top Hat underwent a change in ownership and it has been for the better. There is clear communication from the owners on an ongoing basis as well as cosmetic changes to the inside of the building. Excited to see what other changes are in store.”
Courtney Higgins(August 2020)
“Our daughter has attended Top Hat since she was 4 months old. As a new mom who was very hesitant to send her baby to daycare, I felt at ease within the first week of taking her to TH. The infant teachers are wonderful! Ms. Lilia is gentle, patient and attentive. Our daughter is now 16 months old, and has moved up to the toddler room. Ms. Daisy is a great teacher and I love that she is the primary teacher for toddlers! The rest of the staff are great as well! Ms. Patty, the assistant director, is very responsive when I have any questions or concerns. Also, as of Spring 2020, there are new owners of TH. They are very involved and have already made some immediate improvements on the interior, including new paint and increased security. They are open to listening to parents’ input and concerns, and are working to constantly make improvements at TH. We really enjoy sending our daughter to TH!”
Cara Lewis (August 2020)
“Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value.”
Marbely
“My daughter likes her teacher and her classmates a lot. The facility is clean and nice. They care about my child’s well-being. Definitely recommended this school.”
Keena