I don't feel like I have the right words to fully capture how incredible this preschool is, but…read moreI'll do my best. We are truly grateful for our time at Centreville Preschool Inc. (CPI). Every detail, from curriculum planning to fundraisers and school events, is thoughtfully planned with so much care and love. The staff genuinely wants to help shape the future of our children, and that meant everything to me when choosing a preschool. As a parent who values being involved and understanding what my child is learning, I can confidently say their communication is exceptional. You truly feel included and informed every step of the way. Having parents as part of the staff and welcomed into the classroom creates a strong sense of community and gave us such peace of mind when sending our child to their first preschool. I cannot thank the CPI staff, teachers, and families enough for the kindness, support, and care they've shown not only to our family, but to all families. This is a wonderful place to send your little one, especially if you value being involved in their education. I highly recommend CPI to anyone looking for a preschool. We look forward to sending our future children to CPI and continuing to be part of the CPI family.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel an obligation to other parents to share our experience…read more My daughter attended this preschool until recently, when she was violently bitten by another child--an incident that was both shocking and heartbreaking. What made this even more distressing was that this child had reportedly shown concerning, aggressive behavior for months. My daughter (like other children in the class) became afraid to go to school because of this child and started to pretend to be sick on schooldays. Multiple parents raised concerns and filed formal complaints, hoping the school would put proper support systems, supervision, and communication in place. Unfortunately, nothing meaningful ever happened. I want to be clear: I don't blame the child. Children who act out physically are almost always struggling in some way and need gentle, consistent support from the adults responsible for their care. My heart truly goes out to this little one. Children show us they need help in the only ways they know how--and it's the school's job to respond appropriately. The problem here was the school's complete lack of action. They did not communicate effectively with parents, including (shockingly) the parents of the child involved in the ongoing behavior. That lack of communication appears to have allowed a difficult situation to escalate unnecessarily, ultimately hurting multiple families. After my daughter was bitten, we made the immediate decision to withdraw her. What stunned me most was what happened next: nothing. No exit interview. No request for feedback. No inquiry about why we were leaving. No apology. Not even a word from her teacher. We simply unenrolled her the next day, and the school never acknowledged it at all. This was an incredibly disappointing and disheartening ending to what we hoped would be a nurturing environment. I sincerely hope the school takes a long, hard look at its communication practices and its responsibility to support all children--both the ones being hurt and the ones doing the hurting. Kids deserve better, and so do parents.

Update 8/2018: My daughter loves this place still even after 2 years! The staff is still amazing…read moreand she's now been in three different rooms (currently in the two's). I can't rave about this place enough! I absolutely adore Daniel, Bella and the entire staff! Every morning when I drop off, everyone says hello to Ellie and shower her with affection. Even teachers that haven't been in her class before make it a point to say "Good Morning" and complement her or give her a hug. Ellie usually walks through and waves to everyone like she owns the place. She's been learning so much from them too! She sings a ton of different songs and every day she comes home with something new to say or sing. We just had another baby and can't wait for him to start there too. We have been considering moving to a different county but this day care is what is holding us back for now. That's how much we adore this place! If you're on the fence about choosing a day care center, let me tell you, you won't be disappointed with Kiddie Academy of Centreville! Original 2016: We have been enrolled at Kiddie Academy for 3 months now. At first visit, we loved this place because the smaller classrooms and the video streaming capability. But the hours and the prices weren't comparable to the area. So we went with a different daycare initially. After a horrific ordeal with that other place, we decided as parents that we would make this decision for our infant, not because of money or convenience and I am so glad that we did. Somehow, we are able to make it work scheduling wise and it's about more expensive than other places but we were able to make that work too. The staff is absolutely amazing! The kids love their teachers, the parents love the staff and the communication I get from Kiddie Academy is more than I could have imagined. I get pictures and updates through the app and able to log on and see my kid anytime of the day. I can't believe there aren't ANY reviews out here for them because this place is amazing!

We are so happy to be at Kiddie. We were at another center and wish we hadn't waited so long to…read moreswitch. My sons learning increased significantly within weeks of our switch. The Jr. K teacher is great. Daniel and all of the staff at Kiddie are pleasant and communication is outstanding. I can't count the amount of times my husband and I have said we are so happy to be there.

My children (twin boy & girl) completed the Pre-K program (9/2013 - 6/2014) at this KinderCare…read morelocation after moving to Centreville from Alexandria. As a parent you are always nervous about changing routines for your children at the 3.5-4 year old age. We sat and spoke to the director, Kara and she couldn't have been any better putting my wife and I's nervousness/hesitation to rest. To this day I still talk to her and we plan on using the after school care program when my children start going to the public school in 9/2015. I appreciate people who don't handle me with kiddie gloves or sugarcoat things. If you ask Kara a question, she will be honest with you and that is all I ask. My kids were slightly younger than the other children in the Pre-K class but that program was absolutely perfect for them. At their previous daycare, they weren't being challenged and as a result they were acting out at home. Within 2 weeks of being there, my kids were able to write their name and started behaving better at home, something the previous place in Springfield wasn't teaching them. They were always learning something new and it was shocking how fast they were catching on to things. When my kids went there, the teachers for the Pre-K program were Ms. Alma & Ms. Ereen. They were fantastic. Another great thing about this place is that they make their own decisions with regards to snowstorms and "cold" weather. As Kara told me, they do their best to always open on time since they understand parents have to work. I sometimes didn't bring my kids to school when it snowed when every other entity closes but they were open. I learned that with the bigger centers like this one and the one my kids currently go to (My kids graduated from the Pre-K program and moved on) is that they are always open in the snow and makes it easier to manage "life" when bad weather hits. I would recommend this daycare, Pre-K to anyone looking for something new in the Centreville area or moving to the area. As I said we plan on going back there in the Fall for after school care.

Do not enroll your children at this center. I had my son (4) and daughter (2) enrolled here, and am…read moreimmediately taking them out due to the following: 1) September 2022: My son was left outside with another 4-year-old and the teachers were all unaware. I found him when I went to pick him up. They claimed they would be investigating the incident, but then never followed up. They never formally documented this via incident report for my signature. Had I not shown up when I did, I don't know if they would have informed me of this incident. 2) December 2022: My son was exposed to sexually inappropriate behavior from an older student enrolled at KinderCare. The staff apologized and said that they would "setup a program that talks about keeping hands to yourself". Again, this was never formally documented via incident report for my signature. Had my son not told me this happened, I would not have known. 3) December 2022: My daughter has a life-threatening food allergy to sesame, and I provided the center with epinephrine, Benedryl, and specific instructions provided by her allergist. On her last day, I asked to have these items back, to which they responded that there "must have been a loss of communication" because the items expired in October (it's now December) and thrown out. I was never notified, which means that my daughter has been attending school for 2+ months without access to life-saving medication. Not only is this absolutely negligent, THIS IS ILLEGAL (look up Elijah's Law in Virginia). To say that I am furious is an understatement, and I hope that NO ONE'S child ever suffers because their system for keeping medication properly stored is severely flawed. If you have children enrolled here that need access to medication, go ahead and ask them to show you where it's stored and see if it's accessible. It's likely that they threw it away and never told you, and your child is in danger. My top priority is always and WILL always be the safety of my children. The above incidents are not a result of "accidents" that happen due to watching toddlers. These are preventable safety issues that could be avoided if the staff here properly cared for these children. If your children aren't enrolled here and you're exploring options, look somewhere else.

I highly recommend Montessori Children's Center in Centreville. This place truly fosters the…read moreMontessori child-centered educational approach, nurturing each child's natural desire for knowledge, respect and understanding. My son has been going to this school for almost two years and has been flourishing in this environment, thanks to the dedication and patience with which the teachers have treated him. The school director, Ms. Rama, is very knowledgeable, hard working, and always available to answer our questions in a timely manner. What I appreciate the most is the flexibility offered in order to meet every child's needs, and the kindness with which my son is being treated here. He loves going to school here and hugs the teacher when he sees her. Also, MCC has great classes all year round. We love the summer program!

My oldest daughter has been going to MCC for 4 years. I highly recommend this place because of the…read moreteachers and the extra care they give to students. Ms. Amrit has decades of experience and really knows each students' needs and strengths. the individualized attention she gives each students makes a big difference in preparing them for kindergarten. My son also goes to MCC and he learned structures and routines that helped us at home.

After nearly 6 years with two children attending, we bid farewell to Chesterbrook Academy in…read moreCentreville (but we may be back again for summer camp!). When we walk out the door after this week, we will be saying goodbye to many of the same faces we have said hello to most mornings for the past 6 years. We obviously like the school a lot to have stayed this long. The location is hidden away in a wooded alcove of a busy shopping center. The classes are divided by age among 6 separate classrooms, each with a door leading out to an age-appropriate playground. They provide food as part of the tuition (except for that pesky Covid year) and have excellent hours 6:30am-6:30pm. The staff has a good blend of faithful educators, caring nurturers, elementary teachers gaining experience for their bright futures, mothers working what they know, college students, and more. This school offers a lot in the way of life skills, enrichment, pre-school education, and social skills. They potty trained both of my children. My youngest will start Kindergarten as an independent reader and his attendance at CBA was a big factor. I was looking back at photos of my children that CBA shares through the Tadpoles app and the sheer amount of creative enrichment and educational activities are unrivaled. This is a corporate facility. It follows corporate rules, and I have not always agreed with them, but the overall return on investment has been demonstrated. I've seen this place improve in so many ways over the years. I have trusted this facility with the two most important people in my life, knowing that they were safe and nurtured. As a bonus, I'm certain they came out as smarter, braver, more caring little humans ready to soar in grade school and beyond. Thank you, CBA! We'll miss you!

If you live in Centreville, VA area, and you are looking for a day-care, preschool, and pre-K for…read moreyour children, but if your child has any problems, even to a miniscule degree, then PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN TO Chesterbrook Academy in Centreville, VA area. I'm giving 1 star, because I can't give 0 TL:DR - Full explanation and story below. Conclusion: This is a school who only take pride in keeping kids who only does well from the day 1. This is a school who is not willing to put in efforts to teach a child, and get him accustomed to a school environment and the school systems and policies. This school treated my child like a product that they are only looking after because we are pay them, and since the product that they are looking after had a possibility of causing problems later for other products in their storage, they dropped the service. The principle is very business minded, and only worried about selling services for the children who would do well, not new to their system. If you don't do well, you will be dropped w/o any hesitation. On yea, sending him home on his 3rd day, what a brilliant mind set of a teacher. Principle? That's a bad joke. She should call herself a manager. Her assistant principle is a hell of a better teacher. She should learn from her on how to be a teacher. And being a manager like her, instead of an actual principle, will ruin the reputation of the school that she works for. https://www.reddit.com/r/Preschoolers/comments/145a6yu/do_not_send_your_children_to_chesterbrook_academy/

I love being able to see the Saint Andrew Lutheran Preschool staff and children interact! Learning…read moreis through play with many hands-on activities, singing, story time, music, dress up, outdoor playground area, fire truck visits, Art Museum, Lunch Bunches, special events & visitors. I enjoy volunteering to read stories and hearing the individual groups of children singing their way down the hall to meet their waiting parents for pick up. Great care is made by the entire staff to meet the individual needs of each child. They are a group of caring, dedicated professionals. The 2024-2025 school year will be the Preschool's 40 Anniversary-with good reason This is a caring, nurturing place for young children.

The staff truly loves what they do and it shows. My daughter attended the 3 year old and 4 year old…read moreprograms and loved going to preschool. She was more than prepared heading into kindergarten due to the base learning they provided. The additional enrichment programs made it extra special with visits from animal experts, the fire department and mother's day tea events. Being a part of the church allowed us access to more activities and I appreciated having a community of support. I would highly recommend St. Andrew Lutheran Preschool.

I am beyond happy at both my son and my niece attend this school…read more We came from a private daycare when they were just numbers to the corporate office. I told this school back in July with Ms. Chady, she walked me through every step of the way. Not only did she explain the curriculum but she also showed so much passion of teaching and the love of God. My son is in Ms. Brittany class alongside Ms. Ray and with the help of Ms.Ann. I cannot say how much love they give my son and my niece. They come home and they know the words of the song they are learning, they say prayer before eating, they not only know the alphabet but they associate words and pictures with each letter they are learning. Ms. Johnson the director is always there to answer any questions, she has this school are extremely organization. Anytime I have any question she is more than willing to answer me. I wish they did school for elementary grades because I would most definitely keep my son here.

My husband and I are so thankful to the Lord Jesus for this School. We really could see and feel…read morethat the School Principal, Minister Johnson, and the teachers, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Charry, Mrs Chaddy as well as the other teachers love and care for the children and educate them with God's Love. Our daughter has only been there for several months and will be graduating next week, but the improvement and positive growth are very obvious and significant. There is a big difference when the principal and teachers teach because they have the Godly Passion to take part in the children's lives. Praise the Lord Jesus for MOBC! We pray and hope they will expand their ministries and open up Kindergarten classes in the future!

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!

Policy and payment warning! If you're considering Clifton Children's Academy, please pay very close…read moreattention to all paperwork. While you'll not find all of the payment information in one place, you'll soon find that you're doling out a lot of money up front that will be returned to you under NO circumstances. First, you'll pay a "registration fee." Then, you'll pay "reserve tuition," which is equivalent to a full month's payment, for which you will receive NO services. And if you later decide to use a fewer number of days, this fee will NOT be reduced. THEN, also up front, you will pay 20-60% of the full year's tuition. Now, you may think that that payment is not an additional fee because the 20% supposedly covers the last two months of the 10-month school year. HOWEVER, in the fine print, there is the stipulation that these funds will be forfeited if the school determines that there are "behavioral" issues with your child. I have not met many behaviorally perfect 3-5 year old children! While I am not saying that this school will expel your child and keep your money on false pretenses, the payment policies are a perfect setup for that sort of thing to happen. It could happen that you pay over 70% of a full YEAR'S tuition (not a small amount, in my world) and forfeit it with very little service given. If you have that kind of money to spare, are confident that your child will have no "behavioral" problems, and feel that this school will be able to provide a competent educational experience for your child, then proceed with enrollment! Otherwise, caveat emptor! I have never encountered this sort of payment policy trap anywhere else, but I have learned the expensive lesson to watch for it in the future.

Clifton Children's Academy is the perfect fit for our family. They offer the flexibility of a…read morechild care program, but with the atmosphere of a small, homey preschool. The gorgeous campus, excellent staff and enriching program are what attracted us to CCA... so much so, that not only are we enrolling our son in the preschool, but I will also be joining the staff!

A truly pathetic establishment. The ownership is dillusional and untruthful. They are…read moreunderstaffed and most times they are under state guidelines in teacher to student ratios. They also care very little if you have a complaint. Go elsewhere and get your child some quality care.

My son attended Rainbow for 2 years and we were very pleased with the center. The staff and…read moremanagement are caring and patient. They organized a fun Pre-K graduation and over the summer they have special "splash days" which the kiddos really love. I also used them a few times for my older son during teacher work days, and he also had a positive experience and enjoyed those days at Rainbow. I especially like that they provide a lot of play and movement activities. They have several mini recesses outside (weather permitting) and when the weather is bad, they have a large gym where the kids can run around and blow off steam, too. My son also had an IEP from the Fairfax County Public schools which meant that twice per week a speech therapist visited my son at the center to work with him on his articulation. Rainbow was very helpful to the teacher, they would ask her what his goals were and how they could help him. The management would provide a quiet space away from the other kids to work one-on-one with the FCPS teacher. I really appreciate all that Rainbow did to help my son be prepared for Kindergarten next year.