Our family has been very happy with Blue Bird. Our oldest is always happy to arrive at school and…read moreat pick up. The teachers are truly passionate, and the kids' care has been beyond our expectations. Our daughter continues to expand her Spanish and gets to practice every day through the curriculum and teachers! Every day we receive a report card and little notes from the teachers, along with daily worksheets. We've been amazed at how her writing skills have come along and excited for her to start learning math. We highly recommend checking out Blue Bird for your kids! The teachers and admin team are wonderful, and the care and nurturing the children receive is top level.

I am amazed that this school is still in business. Last year the entire pre-school class quit…read morewithin a month of each other after repeatedly flighting with management about their continued violations of health, safety and child abuse violations. They refused to fix the only working toilet in one building for several months! They refused to call the gas company during a gas leak! They violated regulations on discipline putting kids in isolation and time out for 5 times longer than the legal limit! They planned a pre-K graduation ceremony for the kids, spent a month getting the kids excited, then banned the parents from attending, and told the kids that their parents were all too busy to be there. The owner then said - in writing - that she was doing this to punish the parents for daring to call the County for health and safety violations. This place is not safe. Avoid at all costs.

I attended this school as a young girl and sent my three sons there as well. It was a wonderful…read moreexperience and I highly recommend this school.

Not what you'd expect from a private school…read more Most teachers at the school are public school teachers in Germany that come here to teach form a few years. This doesn't mean that they're bad teachers, but not what you expect from a private school. They will only do what is required and nothing more. During Covid my daughter's teachers would sometimes not show up to zoom classes. The cafeteria food is bad. One example is a baked potato with sour cream, that's it! Upon questioning the menu myself the reply was we'll look into it but never heard back. The air conditioner is always full blast having my kids wear a jacket in class during the warm months. When asked about it they said it's the way it is. The computers are old and outdated. Administration seemed helpful and friendly until you need help with a serious situation. Some children had a hard time with online classes and weren't doing as well as they were prior to covid, some teachers did not care and graded them as they always had even though the principal assured the parents that they wouldn't. When questioning the teachers they told us they weren't told or others said they were, but clearly not. The seniors (2021) had a problem with the travel agency with the money a teacher paid ahead of time before Covid for a trip to San Francisco. Instead of helping them get the money back they were told to let the money go. Even when parents got involved! They did end up going on a trip to West Virginia for 2 nights on a bus and paid almost the same amount that the 5 days in San Francisco would have costs!!!This is including airfare. The kids worked hard to save money for the trip and were shamelessly robbed by the agency. Several staff members literally told the parents to let the money go and one staff member was even rude and yelled when asked for support in the matter. I cloud go on and on but the idea of the non-supporting staff is clear. I do want to mention that one teacher did go above and beyond his responsibilities, Herr Tack. Sadly he left to Germany this Summer. My daughter and the other children will surely miss him. Had we had more choices than just this school we would have sent out kids elsewhere.

Dear Learning Paths Dominion Valley!…read more We wanted to reach out and say thank you to the Baby Steps II teachers and the Administrative staff at Learning Paths Dominion Valley! We love the attention to detail and the fun ways our daughter is kept engaged! The overall communication is great and it is apparent the team has a very strong leadership with Ms. Tina! We loved this daycare so much we have recommend it to all of our friends in the area with small children. Thank you again for everyone's hard-work and genuine love for our child!

I have been working at Minnieland Academy at Dominion Valley for 9 years now. When I tell you that…read morethis learning facility is amazing, it's more than just words. The staff, families, and most importantly, the children, have helped me grow and become the best version of myself. I have learned so much in my time here that has helped me not only in my career, but in my personal life as well. I have built lasting friendships and relationship with some of the families and staff, and it always warms my heart to see these children's smiling faces every morning. This is the most gratifying career I could have chosen, and I cannot imagine doing anything else or being anywhere else. The love and kindness that radiates from the teachers here is beyond measure. The pride they take in their jobs as educators is expansive. I am so proud to be a part of this team

I am updating my review as we move on from preschool to reinforce my glowing review of this special…read moreschool! My daughters felt safe and loved and supported by the entire community always! This is a school that values communication and wants to support you and your child in every way they can- they are deeply determined and passionate about creating a positive experience for your child. I will add that I am so grateful that my children became proficient in Spanish from their time here and that I appreciated that lunch and snacks were also provided. I can't emphasize enough how extremely prepared my kids were for Kindergarten. I highly recommend Building Blocks to anyone looking for a preschool!!!

Building Blocks school has been a wonderful experience for our twins. They are happy to go to…read moreschool everyday, the teachers are kind and knowledgeable, and the director is simply the best. We feel like a partner in our children's early childhood schooling and are so grateful for the loving community. Additionally, because the school is bi-lingual, they are learning another language. I'd highly recommend building blocks to any family looking for a wonderful educational experience for their little one!

Having just relocated to Northern Virginia, my husband and I were in search of a learning…read moreenvironment for our three year old daughter. Her three older brothers had attended the same preschool in another state, so we found ourselves starting from scratch in a new community. We were encouraged to contact Sully Montessori School as an educational option. From the moment Mrs. Ameena opened her door, we knew Harper would thrive. The warm, nurturing environment is complimented by a hands-on learning curriculum. In just a short time, we have seen a dramatic difference in our daughter's independence, confidence and inquisitiveness. Her development is documented regularly through video clips sent via email by Mrs. Ameena. This allows us to track her progress and the fun she is having throughout the school day. Perhaps most importantly, She has developed meaningful relationships and camaraderie with her classmates. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for our daughter through her Montessori education and are quite thankful for having found such a nurturing learning environment for her.

Miss Ameena is amazingly wonderful teacher. My boys attend Sully Montessori, the school has small…read moregroup and with that kids get lots of teacher's attention, interaction, care and support. I can't imagine having my kids elsewhere. The teacher is very gently and respectful to kids and parents. The kids here are loved, engaged, enriched, cared for and allowed to be themselves. We have schools much closer to our home, but are happy to make the drive in order to be a part of Ms. Ameena's wonderful class. Thank you Ms. Ameena for providing us peace of mind knowing our kids are well cared for!

Busy Bee is one of Northern Virginia's best early education centers, masked as a cozy, inviting…read morecommunity school. The director is phenomenal, with an engaging curriculum for each age level and a teaching staff that has been with the school for many years. Each teacher is also exceedingly kind. Beyond kindergarten readiness metrics, where Busy Bee excels, it is a fun place to go to school! Over decades, Ms. Rocio has built a strong, inclusive sense of community. With both top marks in parent and child endorsements, we couldn't recommend Busy Bee more highly.

Excellent school with very caring, attentive and loving staff. This place is truly special. The…read moreonly drawback and reason they get 4 stars and not 5 is because an entire Hispanic staff, speaks no Spanish to the kids. I begged them for years and they never did it. Still good people but deprived my child of learning another language.

I don't know whose child I just saw get aggressively snatched on the way back from a walk with a…read moregroup of young kids, but as someone who has worked in childcare, it looked completely wrong. I had to do some research to make sure it was this school, and the uniforms matched up. It stopped me completely in my tracks as I was driving by. There is no reason to act this aggressively with a young child. Hope that gets resolved.

I have two kids ages 2-5 at Early Steps, and I can't say enough good things. It is a loving and…read morenurturing environment with a strong curriculum. There are many pros: - Long hours of operation for working parents - Very dedicated, caring teachers - Bilingual! We do not speak Spanish at home and love hearing our kids speaking the language - Pre-K and K program are advanced and kids leave the school way ahead of their peers in math, reading, writing - Friendly community of parents - Close help with improving behavioral issues common in this age group in a nurturing way - No need to bring food. Kids are served all their meals, and a very nutritious lunch - Performances a few times a year, allowing kids to be comfortable on a stage, singing and dancing - Optional extracurriculars like karate, Ukelele, gymnastics - Summer program with water activities The list is longer. I highly recommend ESPS!

Primrose School of Bristow has been an incredible place for my son's growth and development. When…read morehe started in October 2023, adjusting to a school environment was challenging, but the structure, routines, and caring approach helped him build confidence and independence. Over time, he has transformed into a happy, social, and engaged child who loves learning and making his classmates laugh. Though he'll be moving on to Kindergarten, we'll continue using Primrose for before and after care because of the trust and positive experience we've had--highly recommend!

Wonderful school and great staff. My daughter loves the school and I love the curriculum and…read moreeducational opportunities offered to he children. A++.