My wife and I toured every daycare in the area, but immediately felt at home when we toured Ashburn…read moreVillage KinderCare. We couldn't be happier with our decision. As first time parents, we love getting updates on the app throughout the day and seeing all of the fun activities he's doing. He's 16 months and it's great to see him eating his meals and using utensils at a table (something he struggled with at home), participating in hands-on learning activities, and having fun with other kids on the playground. The center directors and teachers are all awesome and seem to genuinely love the kids.

I cannot express how happy we are as Ashburn Village KinderCare. We are in the infant room with…read moreour 5 month old and they have been nothing but amazing. They made our family feel so welcome (and during a pandemic that's not easy to do!). The facility itself is clean and organized and filled with Cheer. The tour was fantastic- and the staff, educators, director, and assistant director take their time to answer any and all questions. One of my favorite things is the app they have that allows me to see when she ate during the day, when she took naps and for how long, and of course the photos they send of my baby throughout her time at daycare. KinderCare doesn't really feel like daycare. They feel like you're sending your kiddos to spend time with family. I'm so glad we joined the community.

My daughter started earlier in the year the Capitol Hill location and from Day 1, it was a…read morewonderful experience. The environment is both living and educational. The focus on self reliance for the children is great, making them well prepared for entering school. The added bonus of an additional language being learned in the classroom is amazing! The staff knows each child and cares for them individually and treats them as little individuals with feelings. That has made me feel so comfortable and confident as I leave my child each day for work. I know she's well taken care of. We have truly enjoyed our time and look forward to rounding our year before school starts in the Fall.

We have been at Kiddie (now University for Kids) since our oldest kid was very young. We started at…read morethe H street location and moved to the F street location when our oldest moved to the preschool class. Our youngest started in the baby room at the F street location. Overall, we've been happy with our experience at both locations. The teachers clearly love the kids, and my daughters have always been happy to go and happy when we pick them up. And importantly, we feel that our kids are safe. Kiddie isn't as fancy as some other daycares, but my girls have still flourished; in particular, my very shy oldest kid really thrived and developed socially and emotionally while also learning other things like her ABCs. They were fantastic during COVID. Even when shut down at the beginning, they set twice daily zooms to give weary parents even a brief break, and they remained open for kids of essential workers. They reopened for everyone far earlier the most daycares, and have been careful but also less strict than many (kids must be 24 hours fever free, can't have more than one symptom, but they won't send you home with a runny nose, so we've actually had child care). And while they follow OPM, they have also reopened when possible if OPM makes a judgement call about inclement weather but then snow doesn't materialize. The communication from the location director could be better and isn't always the most professional, but it is improving. and April who oversees all of the Kiddie locations has been very responsive when we need help resolving billing issues and issues related to reimbursement for dependent care.

My son goes to Sweet home. Childcare learning very happy. Very educational place. He love going…read morethere he been there for one year. I really recommend them.

My daughter has been going there since she was about 18 months, and now she just turned four and…read moreher brother, a 11 months old, also joins the club a couple of months ago. Not like other home cares, Sweet Home ChildCare has a separated area just for this business. Everything is child safety approved. It's like a professional Daycare, but it's in a private household. Ms. Ramish has been teaching my daughter from knowing the basic alphabet and numbers to now she know how to write and count nicely. As an Asian parent, who cares about not letting my kids fail from the beginning, she has done a great job. Just a few weeks after my daughter's 4th Birthday, she has finished her preschool workbook, and now she will start work on kindergarten workbook soon. My wife and I both are happy about what she has learned in school. If we can, we won't let them leave until she can go to 1st grade :D highly recommended.

As a military family, moving frequently means we're often starting from scratch when it comes to…read morefinding trustworthy childcare. It's one of the most stressful parts of relocating--until we found Braddock Road KinderCare. I can honestly say this center has been an absolute gift to our family since starting in the summer of 2023. From the start, we've felt welcomed, supported, and truly cared for. The director, Susie, is amazing--she's engaged, responsive, and really listens to families. Anytime we've had questions or concerns (which has been rare), she's communicated clearly and compassionately, and always worked with us to find the best path forward. She truly leads by example. Belkys (and Nancy, before she transferred) have also been incredible--warm, professional, and clearly invested in the well-being of every child. The teachers are phenomenal--Nisha, Uregi, Rose, Taliah, Anita, Melanie, and Shagofa have all played key roles in our kids' lives. They create classrooms that are safe, fun, and full of learning, and it's clear how much they care about each child as an individual. They've even reached out when our kids were sick or recovering from surgery, which was so touching and thoughtful. Even staff who haven't directly taught our children are kind, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do. It's such a warm, caring environment all around. I recommend this center to everyone looking for childcare. Our kids are happy, thriving, and well cared for--and as a parent, there's nothing more valuable. This place is truly something special.

I was abused here by the counselors. This was way back in the 2000's but let me just tell y'all. I…read morewas refused food, locked in the bathrooms and in the nursery. I have been forced to have an accident many many times, when I would go to time out they would make me go with the lunch ladies, help them make lunch, and then made me sit all the way across the room while everyone ate. The older kids once put me in a bin and rolled me down a hill, I was left there for an hour outside in like 80 degree weather. It might have changed since I was like a small child because I'm an adult now, but it was not good when I had attended.

Review update We've…read morehad such an amazing experience with this Montessori preschool! As our son gets ready for kindergarten, we're so thankful for everything he's learned here. My daughter also attended Bismal Academy, she was more than ready for kindergarten--especially in reading and math. The teachers do a great job helping each child learn at their own pace while making learning fun. I can see my son is well prepared for it as well. We also loved the fun theme days, hands-on activities, and the healthy organic snacks and home-cooked meals they provided every day. Most of all, we always knew our kids were loved, safe, and well cared for. I look forward our weekly photos update. We couldn't have asked for a better place for them to grow and learn. We are more than pleased with Ms Laiba and her team. She is affordable with convenient extended hours for working parents. I highly recommend her to anyone

My 2 yr old has been going to Bismah Academy all summer long and what can say? The friendly…read moreatmosphere , the cleanliness you will find there is unmatchable, he couldn't wait to go in the car and run to the door. The beautiful greeting with always a smile on their face. Miss Laiba is great, they became like a second home to us. She has a Montessori background which is ideal to every child, learning and fun activities. She is Very patient and attentive to every detail. I felt very safe and confident sending my boy to the academy.

My daughter started at Early Years Preschool when she was just 13 months old. From the very first…read moreday, she loved going to school and absolutely adored her teachers. Ms. Joyce and Ms. Danielle are true professionals who create such a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for the children. They also make sure everything is done according to city and state guidelines, which gave me so much peace of mind. I had to withdraw my daughter for a while because we needed full-time care, and we enrolled her at Vinci. Unfortunately, after only four months, we had a very negative and traumatic experience there, and my family went through a lot of stress. We decided to return to Early Years because it was the only place we felt we could truly trust again. When Ms. Joyce and Ms. Danielle heard what had happened to my daughter, they both teared up, and they supported me step by step through what to do next. That level of compassion and genuine care meant the world to us. After everything we went through, I can honestly say that the only place I fully trust to care for my daughter is Early Years Preschool. If you are looking for a safe, loving, and happy place for your child, this is it.

Sweet little preschool with great staff and leadership. Both my kids went here and loved it. They…read morehave science and music classes and plenty of outdoor and indoor exercise. Small class sizes are great and the teachers create a warm environment. Highly recommend.

Military Families, READ THIS!!! We Paid DEARLY!! PCS Movers PLAN AHEAD!!…read moreWe are a Midwest military family new to the area and were in desperate need of daycare for our two children, a toddler and a pre-K child. Despite our best efforts to be good parents, we didn't do enough prep and research. After just two days of attendance (YES, TWO DAYS), we were forced to make the decision to disenroll. Each day, my baby girl came home with fresh scratches on her face and neck. When I arrived to pick up their belongings after disenrollment, I saw why. The teachers were using the well-behaved toddlers as training aids for the handsy, rough ones. While one instructor went to grab my daughter's things, I saw another put sunglasses on a little girl and then put a boy in front of her, saying, "Gentle hands." He reared back and slapped the sunglasses off her face. I was heartbroken that I had sent my daughter there for two whole days without me. There was a clear negative change in our children's demeanor, behavior and mood after only two days here. The school is situated behind an AutoZone and a 7-Eleven. On the first day, around 10 or 11 AM, I dropped in to check on my daughter. As I pulled into the parking lot, I saw two teenage boys lurking a few feet from the toddlers' playground fence. When they saw us, they scrambled up the fence onto an adjacent wall. My wife wanted to get out of the car to chase them away, but I reminded her that the school could call the police. When I went inside, the director was sitting in front of the monitors. I told her what happened, and she clicked around a few times with her mouse, and that was that. When we saw our daughter, we were upset to see that she was on the playground at the same time these teens were on the fence. One of the worst parts of this experience was when we asked for an exception to their disenrollment policy. We received a personal email from the owner stating, "Unfortunately, we have to follow the policy we have in place. Your balance as of now is $2992." This is roughly $1500 per day! She also called us, and after I explained the situation and mentioned we are a military family who made an honest mistake, she said, "Policy is policy." She did offer to be generous and allow us to make payments. MILITARY FAMILIES BEWARE: GODDARD HAS A 30-DAY NOTICE!!! Every other daycare in the area has a normal two-week policy, but not here! Other schools in the area offer something called Discovery Days, a free grace period where your child can spend time at the school to see if it is the right fit. There are many other issues I've experienced at this school. My son's Pre-K class is adjacent to the playground, and when we went to pick him up for the day, I pulled the metal door handle, and it slid right off into my hand! What if there was a fire and a kid lost the door handle so they couldn't escape, or even worse, an active shooter?! NOPE!!! Not taking my kids!!! The school has cameras but doesn't share the video streams with families. You may want a solid break from your kid, but in the two days of enrollment, we received only one picture of our son in Pre-K and three pictures of our toddler. There are many dirty, old, broken toys that appear to be more donated or recycled. The rug in my son's room was FILTHY brown. The school has one of the highest tuitions in the area but doesn't supply lunch, snacks, diapers, etc. If you send food that needs to stay cool, each class has a large, floppy, ridiculous zippable cooler bag to store food. Hopefully, with the $3000 taken from our family, they can afford a few refrigerators. There's lots more but hopefully you now have enough to make a better decision than I did for our family.

If you want your kids to get bullied and come back home with cuts and bruises everyday, then by all…read moremeans send your kid here. The teachers and staff don't do anything about bullying and will avoid all responsibility. STAY AWAY FROM GODDARD IF YOU VALUE YOUR KID

My daughter has been going for two years now. She started off in K5 and now is in the first grade…read more The teachers are top notch and really spend a lot of times with the kids. The classrooms are small, so I really like they extra attention she gets. Her K5 teacher was the BOMB!! I love her and she really has a passion for teaching kids. I do recommend this school to anyone!