“The Kindergarteners entering St. James Academy come from over 40 different preschools. Children who have attended Chestnut Grove Child Development Center are enthusiastic about school and love learning. This well-rounded program considers the whole child and provides many opportunities for children to develop confidence and shine!”
Dianne E. Fowler
Former Director of Admission/Dean of Students
St. James Academy
Monkton, MD 21111
“Chestnut Grove was the best possible start to my children’s education.”
Anna Martin
Former CG Parent
“Thank you to all of the staff at Chestnut Grove for preparing my son so well for elementary school. He loves school so much that he wants to be the first child at the bus stop every day!”
Dan Morgan
Former CG Parent
“At Chestnut Grove, you become part of a community that truly supports each other. Your child learns not only ABC’s, but also things like respect, patience, and honesty. There is an amazing staff that is in constant contact with you, and if ever there is a concern, they are there to help and guide you in the right direction. We still go back to say hello!”
Jennifer Hazlehurst
Former CG Parent
“My daughter had a great experience at Chestnut Grove. I loved the 2 & You Program. I was also pleased that they offered Full-Day 4’s, because it helped prepare my daughter for the full-day schedule in kindergarten the next year.”
Danielle Quattrocche
Former CG Parent
“I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful four years that Eva, Mary, Paula and I have enjoyed as part of the Chestnut Grove community. The loving, caring atmosphere, the enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment of the teachers and staff, the willingness of all to listen and communicate have been priceless to me.”
Felicie Bacinski
Former CG Parent
“We couldn’t be happier with the experience Jack has had at Chestnut Grove. We are so happy that we kept him with you for an extra year. The school provides the warmest, most nurturing and educational environment, and the teachers are incredible. You all have helped shaped my son into a confident, independent, happy child, and we are forever grateful.”
Tiffaney and Jason Schwartzberg
Former CG Parent
“Chestnut Grove CDC has provided a loving and nurturing environment for my girls to grow and thrive. Thank you for providing a solid foundation for my girls to start school next year. Thank you for helping to foster a positive attitude toward school and a love of learning. Thank you for sending home enough art work for me to fill a small museum. Thank you for your dedication to the things that matter most to a child.”
Greg Bacinski
Former CG Parent