I wrote this piece for my FB the day PJ grew up this past Tuesday. Sweet, warm but melancholic but it really hit me that day... "I came into the fatherhood game late in life. And as most of you know time is fleeting when you see your child grow. It doesn't hit you at once. It slowly envelopes you and brings realization that he's quickly growing up. This morning as I do I walk him to his school entrance door at 7:30 bc he wants to be the first one in. Just yesterday we did our usual routine of talking outside and me asking for one last hug and kiss. He walks thru the door and stands along the wall with some classmates and tells me not leave but to watch him walk down the hall...a city block long... every couple of feet he turns and waves, smiles and continues down until he is just a yellow fleece sleeve waving at me. Then this morning the door opens and he turns quickly and says "daddy, quick last hug and kiss" then through the door starts his walk. This time all alone. Walking confidently, so self assured, he was 6' tall like he was going to work. How does this happen? He's only 5. Just yesterday he was a tiny baby, we napped in the hot summer afternoon and now he doesn't need my hand.....I cherish every moment with him as if it were the last, telling stories under the covers, of two bluebirds that watch him play and talk about him....." We attribute his self assured level headed maturity to you and your program over his 1st 5 years. He is mow the sweetest boy, a good healthy 5 yr old. His passion for reading and creativity continues to grow every day. Thank you. read more

Our daughter has been here since 2021 and we have been very happy with the center. Our child has thrived socially and academically under their program. However, as a parent the most important thing when selecting a daycare was that the people who are caring for our child want to be there, and we feel this is the case at this center. We rarely see new teachers at this center, but when we do they tend to stick around. If and when we have a second child we will be returning! read more

It's good for babies and preschoolers, however the school age care is nothing but a hot, hot mess. The school age teacher calls your kids emotional, and cannot manage the class. She lacks the right skills in classroom management. Interestingly, the emotional issues my kids had disappeared when we moved centers. The director enables all of this with disruptive calls to you during work time because they can't adequately staff the school age class with people who can handle kids. We loved the prek and younger teachers. It's just a massive problem with the school age group. Interestingly the school aged had 8 ish kids to 2 teachers but when we moved centers they had 20 kids to 2 teachers and were able to handle it with no calls home, no teachers calling kids emotional and actually getting my kids to do their work and homework. I don't need to call or talk to people about this, however if you want to be a place that continues to do well business wise, you should take a harder look at the actual skills of your employees and the root cause of this issue ( teacher lacking any skill in classroom management and a director who enables this)! read more

Bad daycare, at check in most pens are dirty and not disinfected. Many times hand sanitizers containers up front is empty. There has been times where their thermometer doesn't even work. The facility smells dirty and the infant room smells like feet. I think it is because the teachers have to take their shoes off when they step into that classroom. Parents bring their kids in here with fever and the staff doesn't do anything about it, even though the protocol is for the. To not have symptoms for at least 24 hrs. The facility is old and staff seems very overwhelmed frequently. read more

Wonderful place for a kid to spend a day at. Teachers are awesome in pre-K and preschool. Communication is via email is pretty fast, but they call too if needed. Love that the teachers take pictures during the activities, print and then put them into your child's folder. Few suggestions. I would make a locker or an individual space for each child to keep belongings at. Not sure if I like the bins system. And also to build a little more interesting playground ( the current one is pretty boring). More activities outside in the snow days are highly suggested as there is no bad weather, there is bad clothes:). We will miss the teachers for sure! Ms. Naila, Ms. Vered, Ms Joy and Mr Kevin are truly awesome and you can tell they truly love the kids!!! read more

My children have been attending KinderCare Broadlands since 2010 when my oldest was 8 weeks old, and we love it. The staff is very caring, and I feel like they genuinely love my kids. To me, that is the most important thing in a child care center. Yes, the education aspect is important (and this center excels at that as well), but when my kids run over to hug a teacher when they walk in the door, I know they are spending the day in a place where they feel comfortable and loved. The center is well organized, with a curriculum designed to prepare the kids for kindergarten while still letting them have fun and just be kids. They also offer additional enrichment opportunities in phonics/reading and math, which we have found to be helpful. When my daughter started kindergarten last year, her teacher asked me where she attended preschool because she was impressed with how much of the kindergarten curriculum my daughter had already mastered. I also appreciate that the staff turnover has been remarkably low in the last few years, which I think is unusual for a child care center. There are a number of teachers at the center who have been there since before my oldest started. Also, Ms. Alli and Ms. Jillian (the director and assistant director) are wonderful, and are always very responsive. I also note that the center takes food allergies very seriously, and is strict about controlling any food that comes into the center. While food allergies are not an issue my family has had to deal with, it may be helpful for other families considering KinderCare Broadlands to know that the center is prepared to keep your child safe. read more

My daughter has only been enrolled here since July (we moved to the area from out of state), but I have been really impressed so far. I consider kids to be the best reviewers because they are so honest, and my daughter LOVES this place. She loves her teachers, loves Ms. Alli (the center director) and has a great time. She has learned a lot (they do different units every few weeks) and always comes home saying "Mama! Did you know...." about something new every day. It makes it a lot easier to go to work in the morning knowing that my daughter loves her school! read more

We absolutely love this kindercare! The staff has been so caring and for our daughter and we've been quite pleased with the level of communication. Been going to this location for over a year and a half and am thankful that I can leave my kiddo here and know she's safe. Though the KC app we can see all of the artwork she's doing throughout the week and updates from the center. Anytime we've had questions the director and assistant director are incredibly responsive. During Covid we've especially been impressed with their professionalism and diligence to ensure the safety of the children and staff. Would definitely recommend this center to everyone! read more

My 3.5 year daughter has been going here. Great location, with nice and friendly staffs. However it is nice to have a bigger indoor open space for winter days, to facilitate kids move around, rather than keeping them inside the room. For spring and summer, the open play area is nice enough. read more

My one year old has been going three days a week since he was 12 weeks old. We felt comfortable upon touring the facility and seeing it was safe and clean. Enrollment options were fully explained in a polite low pressure way. The teachers in the infant room are attentive, engaging, and they really get to know the child's personality. Sometimes they don't fully fill out the tracking sheet, but they are available for questions at pickup time. We feel confidant our little one is happy, socializing, and developing here. After viewing the older rooms, and hearing feedback from other parents, we fully intend to keep our child enrolled. read more

We have been a part of the Broadlands KinderCare community for more than 5 years and we love it! The staff is like family to us and we fully trust their center to help care for our children. The Center Director and Assistant Director are always available to answer questions or address concerns. The teachers work with you regularly to address the unique needs of your child and I love the information they post in the KinderCare App! During COVID, we have felt very safe and are so thankful for the measures instilled by the staff, such as their Wellness Station and revised sick policy. We cannot recommend Broadlands KinderCare more! read more

My 3 year old has been here just over a year and our experiences with the staff and management team have been top notch. Not only is he learning and having fun every day, they have gotten to know our family and we couldn't be happier. My mother has been in childcare for 30+ years so I know what to look for and what is important. It isn't always heated floors and gourmet meal plans! Having great trust, communication and energy with the team your child spends their time with is so important and we have that here. Even better, the center has gotten a "refresh" in the past 6 months and now the facilities are just as cheery and welcoming as the people in it. read more

My both kids go here, we are loving it. Staff is very caring,affectionate. and accommodating. read more

My now Almost 5 year old son has been attending since the beginning of the year and I can't say enough good things. Prior to attending the center he went to an in home daycare center and I can say the transition was VERY easy between the 2. When he first started he was in the pre school class and the teachers were great and he learned SO much. After a couple months he moved up to the pre K class and again was an easy transition. I love the fact that he LOVES going every day. Thank you to Ashley and your team for everything you do! read more

Both of my daughters attend Kindercare-Broadlands. One all day in Pre-K and the other after school. I can't say enough great things about this center and their staff. Both of my girls love this place and have learned so much since attending a little over a year ago. I truly feel each staff member that has contact with my kids genuinely cares for them. Miss Leslie is simply AMAZING. She can change my 4 year old's grumpiness into a laugh and all smiles just by saying good morning :) The director, Alli and Assistant Director, Jillian are amazing as well. One of them is always in the front with a "Good morning" or "Have a great night", which starts or ends your day with a smile. I am so glad we found them when we moved to Ashburn. I would highly recommend this Kindercare to any family. read more

Dirty facility with unqualified and unprofessional staff. Overpriced and overrated. Wife and I complained on several occasions and they looked at us as if we were from another planet ??? Took my kids out and moved them to a far better daycare facility a few miles away. The new place was a bit more money, but well worth it !! read more

We moved to the area and didn't know anybody that could provide day care recommendations. We visited a few different centers but ultimately decided on this one from the few reviews we read online and the proximity to our house. We're about 3 months in (she was 3 months when we enrolled her) and we couldn't be happier. All the teachers in the infant rooms and the center directors greet myself and my daughter by name. The kids are always hugging the teachers and center directors, it feels very much like a family atmosphere. One thing to note, of the centers we visited, kindercare has the best leave policy for those times your child is out for a whole week. Her teacher, Miss Mary is super sweet. I've had many conversations with her and you can tell she just loves her babies. She's also very in tune with their routines, how to calm them and their likes and dislikes. Miss Mary does art projects with them which i think is just the sweetest. My daughter is always happy or asleep when I pick her up which I take as a good sign of a good day. read more

My son has been going here since July and I can not say anything but wonderful things about this place. The teachers are friendly and are really great with the kids. The management is so helpful and welcoming. We came from a place that was not educational enough for our childs needs so we were concerned with that aspect. We could not be more pleased with how much he has learned and has in fact learned more in the last couple months than he had learned in the year at his last place. I feel so lucky to have found such a great quality place that has people who want to be there with the children. read more

Our children have been going here since 2014. The staff promote a family atmosphere and our kids have learned alot. They worked with us to make sure our kids were prepared when we used to have an hour - plus commute. We have been very pleased. read more

My stepson has been going to the Broadlands Kindercare location for after-school care and summer camp for the last two years. The center is well-managed and organized, giving a sense of security knowing he's in good hands while he's there. They go out of their way to open the center when possible during inclement weather, even during the most recent blizzard last year. I would recommend this location to anyone looking for reliable and professional child care. read more

Our three kids love this place. The management is fantastic, the teachers are awesome, and it is very clear they all enjoy caring for and educating children. We have moved a lot and experienced a lot of daycare facilities so I have several to compare and this one is clean, our kids are clean when I pick them up, and they always have something exciting to tell me about their day. I highly recommend scheduling a walk through with the director if you are considering this facility. Ms. Alli and Ms. Jillian are a great team and have been very responsive to us. read more