PCSing from CO to VA was stressful enough and then to add a pandemic on top of that, life was crazy. I was nervous to leave my 9 month old with anyone because we had just moved here and I wasn't settled myself. That all changed when I called KinderCare and spoke with Mrs. Amanda. She was just what the doctor ordered and spent the time to comfort and empathize with me. I was able to take a virtual tour and mask up and meet her in person and I knew this was the place for us! The precautions and focus on following the cleaning protocols and health guidelines are highly up kept here! My daughter started and I couldn't have been more thrilled with the updates and pictures I received from the app through the day. I was able to speak with Ms. Jessica who let me know at pickup that she was with my little one most of the day. She spent the time to talk to me and let me know that she noticed the milestones and behaviors that my daughter had been showing. When someone notices small things like "I can tell you are reading and singing to her because she loves when we do that" makes a mother's day. I had recently met a neighbor who was talking about trying to find care also and asked for my recommendation and I of course suggested KinderCare and she had already been in contact with Amanda and had said that she was just as sweet and kind to her. She knew then that KinderCare would be where she would feel comfortable sending her 6 month old. I've had to stop care after only a short time here, layoffs at my job have left me with the decision to stay home with my children. I honestly was a ball of nerves and was so disappointed to have to pull my daughter out of care since she was acclimating so nicely. If another opportunity arises, we'll be back! Thank you KinderCare for being so sweet to us and for going strong for all the parents that need you! read more

I started taking my 3 month old daughter to the Buckman Road location a month ago, and I couldn't be happier! I checked out a few different daycares in the area before deciding on this one. The communication and information I received from the manage, Amanda, and the assistant manager, Ryon, was excellent. When we came for the tour, the facility was clean and all the older children were involved in activities. There weren't many babies in the infant room, so that let me know my daughter would receive a lot of one-on-one attention/interaction with the teacher. In the month since getting her enrolled, I am continually pleasantly surprised at how great ALL the staff is. They are friendly and personable while remaining focused on the kids in their respective classes. My daughter enjoys it there. She is happy at drop-off and pick-up. They have an app where I get updates, pictures & videos throughout the day. When my son and I come to pick up the baby in the evenings, teachers greet him by name (he doesn't attend daycare here) and ask him how his day was. When we get to the infant room there is never a lot of crying, and the babies all appear happy and well cared for. I am so happy that we found this place! Like I stated in the beginning, I couldn't be happier. read more

We just moved from Reston to Alexandria and were trying to enroll in the Fordson Rd KinderCare branch as it is walking distance from our new business. Unfortunately the 3's class at Fordson is full until September, so we were lucky enough in the meantime to get a space at Buckman Rd. Our son did very well at the KinderCare in Reston, so we were anxious as to how he would adjust to Buckman. My wife and I are relieved that our son loves his new school and is eager to go to class each morning. Buckman has been great about uploading photos and videos each day, and we've been impressed with the professionalism of his teachers and the rest of the staff. Even after just a couple of weeks, our son is speaking more at home and signing songs he learned at school. We just got word that a space became available for him at Fordson, but we will happily return to Buckman should Fordson not be a good fit. I know that the physical location of Buckman is not as visible as most other KC branches and the neighborhood is not McLean, but please don't assume this is a reflection on the quality of the curriculum and staff. Even though we were satisfied with our Reston KC, our son seems to be learning more and having more fun at Buckman. read more

KinderCare at Buckman Rd has done an excellent job in preparing my youngest for school. He started in the 3year old class and got practice every day on writing his name and now is superior in penmanship compared to his peers in school. KinderCare is more than a daycare and did more to advance my child academically than his previous 'preschool' did, and they were called a preschool! I appreciate the mix of ethnic backgrounds with the kids too so my child is introduced to real world differences at an early age and can learn acceptance and tolerance from the get go, rather than thinking the whole world looks like him. The ratios are low and in it's such a relief that KinderCare also provides transportation to and from school. I don't have to worry about drop offs or pick ups. KinderCare can be a little pricey, but with subsidies available, it's definitely worth it. KinderCare also had an excellent summer program with a ton of fun packed field trips that really gave the kids an excellent experience over the summer. I've had other coworkers that expressed the same appreciate sentiment for KinderCare. read more

My daughter Jasmine has been attending to KinderCare for about 6 months now and as a parent I am very happy and thankful with the staff. They care about the kids and I really feel my daughter is in good hands when I drop her off every day. Ms. Logan is so nice and pleasant and always so happy when she greet us every morning. I am very impressed of how much my daughter has learned since she started going to KinderCare. Everyday I pick her up, she is excited to tell me how much fun she had learning and doing different activities with Mr. Ryan. She says Mr. Ryan is very silly and funny and always makes her laugh, she wants him to be her teacher forever. All I can say is good things about this administration and that they go above and beyond to make kindercare a safe and learning environment for the children. I want to thank you all for your hard work and dedication. I really appreciate all you do for my daughter. read more

Children, toddles, infants... each can be impulsive. Raising the little ones are tough, and it doesn't help having to cycle between work and family. To new parents looking for a safe place to drop off the kids each morning, Ms. Amanda and her staff have you covered. There may be some days where the baby maybe doesn't eat or sleep the way they are suppose to, but please understand that sometimes those elements are hard to control. Despite that and although it breaks our hearts dropping our 1 year old daughter off each morning, she always is ready to be picked up with a smile. Sometimes she'll even cling on to the caretakers before we leave. The staff is more than friendly, and have no issues with attending to upset babies every morning. Communication and regards to our daughter have been taken very passionately, and we appreciate all the time they've helped us with taking care of our little one. read more

We moved to the area in the midst of the COVID pandemic and finding childcare seemed hopeless. I had a work start date and no one to watch my kids, until I found this Kindercare. Ms. Amanda was so sweet and accommodating with everything we needed. She helped us get set up quickly. They are working with the school aged kids through this virtual learning disaster and setting an environment to help facilitate their learning as best as possible. They even have printed schedules to help keep all the kids on track. I also have a toddler here. They both love going everyday. I get updates on the app all day with pictures and videos and I honestly feel like i'm part of their day and know what they've been doing all day. This makes the biggest difference to me! This daycare was a lifesaver just when i needed one! read more

This was the second daycare my daughter was enrolled in. She's 3 years old and didn't do so well when she was in her old daycare. So not only was I nervous about trying a new daycare, but also how my daughter would behave and react to a new environment. Ms. Amanda, the director, was eager and very passionate about helping my daughter ease into the daycare and their curriculum. When my daughter would have a bad day, Ms. Amanda and the staff of the daycare worked every day with my daughter and I with her behavior. Not only do I love the staff and love their support and enthusiasm with my daughter, my daughter is also excited to go to school and also spend time with her peers. I recommended this daycare to anyone with kids that want to make sure their in a loving and caring place! read more

Ms.Amanda is GREAT! I had a lot of anxiety when it came to enrolling my child in daycare during a pandemic but Ms.Amanda made sure she answered every question I had & reassured me that my child will/would be safe while in her care. She welcomed both my son & I with welcoming arms & lots of love. I've developed a GREAT relationship & trust with her. She's always giving me advice as I'm a young mom still learning but just to have her connect & help me speaks highly of her character! It's rare that you find a director like her & I'm so glad to have her not only apart of my life but also my son! My son & I love you Ms.Amanda! Thank you for everything! read more

Ms. Amanda is amazing!!!! I was so nervous about sending my kids back to daycare with all this covid mess going on. But Ms Amanda been great with sanitizing toys daily, EVERYONE wear mask!! Also when we drop off everyone 6 FT apart! And temperature check before that enter!!! My Kids teachers Ms Ashley amazing Ms Denise amazing Ms Velma amazing and Tania AMAZING Ms Naja AMAZING all these teachers makes me so happy!!!! I never have to worry!! Because I know that my kids are in great hands!!!! It's not a daycare it's a family!!!! I am truly Blessed to have found a great daycare!!!! Thanks your truly Brittany Martin :) read more

This KinderCare has been so great to our family. We have three kids there and we love that they do frequent updates on what the kids are doing and learning. I don't have to stress out if my kids are ok, they are in great hands and the teachers are very sweet. Miss Amanda is very professional and treats the kids so nice as if they were her own. She makes it known that she's always there for any questions or concerns we may have and always follows up. They are very conscious about cleaning everything and keeping with covid regulations as well. read more

I have been so impressed with our experience with this Kindercare. All of the staff has been so great with my 2 year old. Drop offs can be tough for him, but the staff has gone out of their way to let me know he's okay. Amanda and Ryan have both been so helpful and supporting and Rogan is learning so much from his teacher Miss Christine. The curriculum is so great and I love seeing how far his language skills have come in such a short time. The updates in the app give me peace of mind that he's having a great time and learning a lot! read more

I'm very grateful for having this opportunity of running across this specific Daycare. It's really hard to put that kind of trust into childcare facilities and not have your doubts. After meeting and getting to know Amanda Banks, I know for a fact my children are in the best care possible. I really appreciate Ryon Harrison for helping me reach that ultimate goal of security by making that connection between us all. There's nothing more reassuring than knowing your children are safe and loved correctly by their childcare providers! read more

I didnt think I would be able to trust another daycare until I found this Kindercare. Amanda Banks and Ryon Harrison have been amazing during this transition for me and my toddler. The process from day one, to the tour, and his first couple of weeks have been outstanding. I am very impressed as a first time mother. I have noticed my son articulating words better his listening skills are improving. I can tell he is actually learning and I thank his teachers Nora and Dejah . I recommend this particular Kindercare 1000 percent. read more

Please do not enroll your child here. My son went here for almost 4 years under a previous director but the recent director Amanda allowed him and other students to be abused by a new male teacher Ryan . Despite licensing violations and multiple Kids leaving she is still employed there and has employed the very same man as the assistant director. My heart breaks for these innocent children as I try to fight for them through licenseing please do your resesearch and inform other families. Do not even consider it! read more

I was extremely nervous about placing my 3 month old in childcare until I visited this location! As soon as I met Ryon, I was greeted with warmth. Ryon was so kind and helpful! I also had an opportunity to meet one of the teachers in the infant room and my anxiety instantly went away! I also spoke with the director Amanda who is on point with how she is running this facility. I feel at ease with leaving my precious soul with Amanda and the Buckman Kindercare crew! I know that my baby will be on good hands! read more

Ms. Banks is great honestly. When my son first started here I was skeptical like any parent would be. My worries have evolved into eagerness. My son was drinking out of a bottle when he first attended Kinder Care and In just a few days he was drinking out of a cup. Also he wasn't really eating at home. In a few days he was eating like he hadn't ate in days. It's like everyday he's gaining and progressing. The staff is very caring and in tune. Thank you Kinder Care and thank you personally Ms. Banks. read more

I have been to a few KinderCare centers but nothing compares to this center. Mrs Amanda is AMAZINGGGG. She made our transition from another center smooth. She is great at her job. She made us feel like family. My son loves her and talks about how she teaches real life lessons. She is hands-on in every area at this center. The staff here are professionals and will not settle for anything less. Amanda cheers you on and up when you are down and out. I'm excited to see whats next. read more

Our family loves Buckman Road Kindercare! All the staff and the director Amanda have all been great. It's always hard to send a new baby to daycare and Amanda really put us at ease. She even sat with our son when he wouldn't take a bottle and kept reheating it to make sure he ate. It was a relief to me to know I didn't need to leave work and know he was in good hands! read more