Julia Brown Schools

Posted: July 17, 2026

Terrible school, my child did not learn anything after a year so called education there. Children have nothing to do in playground and have resorted to "killing bugs" and playing with dirt on the ground. Morning drop off is such a downer as no one says good morning and all teachers look miserable.

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Posted: February 18, 2026

Julia Brown School Olney is exceptional! I cannot say enough good things about the place. I wasn't quite sure what to expect when we moved our daughter from a traditional daycare to the Montessori environment, but JBS exceeded whatever that expectation was. We knew it was the right fit the minute we walked into the school facility for a tour. It was clean and calm, with big well-lit classrooms that didn't feel cluttered and overstimulating. We noticed immediately that there was a sense of order and a good system, and that the children looked happy and well taken care of. My daughter loved the place from day one! She felt at home and looked genuinely happy in a way that felt visibly different from her previous daycare. She loves all her teachers and has made so many friends. She always looks forward to going to school. We're so glad we decided to keep her at JBS for the kindergarten program. She's learned so much in a short time--academically, socially, emotionally and various life skills. JBS nurtures while also encouraging growth and independence. They strike that balance so well! All the directresses and assistant teachers are absolutely wonderful too! Very experienced, and not as much turnover as other daycares in the area. It's clear to see the teachers love their jobs and they're good at it. Ms. Hunter is an amazing administrator for the school; she's also fantastic at her job!

One other thing worth mentioning is the community of families at the school-- from all walks of life. Everyone is genuinely kind.

Honestly, I cannot say enough great things about JBS-Olney. If you're hesitating... please stop. You can't go wrong! I highly recommend.

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Posted: September 21, 2022

My son attends this school for the past 4 years and I am very happy about it. Good teachers, organized administration, clean classes. I know my kid is absolutely safe and is focused on studying and discipline. I could come in to school and see how my kid interacts with other kids through the glass window.

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Posted: August 27, 2022

If there is a zero star option, this is what it this school deserves( Julia Brown in Olney), no respect for the child or his parents, no engagement with the family about their child progress. I have not seen any educational or moral progress with my child. Teacher level of education and capability to teach is zero. One year of what they called us education, my child still writes the Z inverted. The teacher did not have a capability to correct that, no actual supervision on kids in class. At one I assign my husband went to pick our child and he saw a girl on top of him with a mouth to mouth position. We freaked out and reported the negligence and as a result they kicked my child out of the school. Traumatizing experience to the child. I will never recommend this awful school. We will report this to the Montessori committee to reevaluate the eligibility of this school to take this name.

Posted: August 27, 2022

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Posted: December 26, 2021

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Posted: December 26, 2021

THIS SCHOOL LOCATION IS HORRIFIC! Per my 4YO child (with the understanding they embellish) a teacher told my child he should cut his private parts off and become a female. Then they closed for feigned Covid reasons and when asked what they were doing for parents kicked my son out of their school via a message in their app at 10:19PM the day before he would have been slated to return to school. They have no respect or care for parents who pay them thousands of dollars a year or the children they’re expected to show kindness and educate each day. I will be taking legal action against this organization. DO NOT RECOMMEND!

Posted: January 14, 2015

I highly recommend this school. We loved the staff and most of all the outstanding level of education. We made a mistake of sending our daughter to MCPS and deeply regret doing so. Julia Brown Montessori has a much higher standard of education. I baffled at easy homework my child gets from MCPS - it is from challenging even after asking her teacher to provide my child with extra challenging assignments. Needless to say, we are going back to Julia Brown and will also enroll our 2-year-old.

Posted: April 21, 2013

I would highly recommend you to choose this school for your child, my two daughters attended JBMS since the age of 2 through third grade. They have guided my daughters in the most important years of their lives not just in academic parts but also in developing confidence, kindness, responsibility, and honesty. The school has a very high level of education with very well-structured before and after care programs. The staff and the leadership is nurturing, experienced, and dedicated. JBMS is truly dedicated to providing the best environment and education for each and every child. Montessori is truly a wonderful method of learning and growing, it has been an amazing experience for my children and our entire family. Former parent