Hi,
My child enrolled at Hebrew Day Institute (in Rockville - used to be in Kemp Mill) last winter after we realized that her previous school was a bad fit for her emotional needs. (she's gifted but has huge anxiety-related issues). HDI is fabulous - small, warm, caring, and strong academically. They pride themselves on meeting your child's needs - very different from the many other schools we visited which all seemed to want only children who would fit into their mold. We are delighted with HDI and wish we had changed schools sooner. The teachers are incredibly committed, energetic, creative, and loving. They really do make learning fun. There is not a lot of pressure in terms of tons of homework, which I think is a very good thing (in my opinion, these schools that load on the homework are potentially very damaging to children). There are a lot of great after-school activities - karate, chess, etc. I honestly think you would love the school and encourage you to visit. It is a K-6 school. The Judaics teachers are wonderful and so are the secular teachers - the music and art teachers are fabulous as well.