We have been members for over 3 years now and since day one, have always felt welcome in Shaare…read moreTorah. I recall on our first Shabbat how we were welcomed warmly before we ever got into the sanctuary and it gave us a sense of warmth and acceptance that has only grown since. We now have a new, vibrant, energetic young rabbi who is inspirational and conversational. He wants to know who you are so he can be the spiritual leader you need him to be for "you" as well as for the rest of the community. You will always feel safe and never alone in this synagogue from a security as well as a "family" point of view. Whether you become a member or not is up to you. This synagogue will embrace you whenever you are ready because you will always feel safe be special when you are in that building. Reach out and you will not be disappointed.

We love Shaare Torah! We've been members for about 2 years. Our daughter is in religious school and…read morewe've been very happy with their dedication to high quality Jewish education. We love Rabbis Annie and Yosef. They bring a fun, youthful, but enriching presence to services. This is such a gem and we really recommend it to anyone looking for a welcoming, vibrant Conservative shul.

My children have been attending the Monarch Christian Academy (MCA) for 5 years, and the experience…read morehas been wonderful. When I was looking for a preschool for my oldest child, I visited over 15 schools in my area. From talking to the school directors, teachers and observing the classes, I came to the following deciding factors: - School must value the teaching of Biblical truths - The director should uphold a clear understanding of the teaching methods and principles, and be able to transfer that understanding to all of the school staff - All staffs demonstrate sincere interest and affection for the children - The school is kept clean and organized - The school follows proper procedures for safety - Children are not neglected, (as I have seen in some daycare,) but fully engaged in activities with educational purposes, whether it be during lesson or play time - Fair tuition rate When I was about to give up finding a school that meet my needs, I saw a sign to the newly opened Monarch Christian Academy, and it has been a sweet blessing since. All the teachers are patient and affectionate for my children, and our children love all of their teachers. The teachers truly are great testimonies of the truth! My kids also like the Montessori play works and take pride in their work. All the rooms are clean and neat at all time. The biggest reason for MCA's achievements is Ms. Grace, the school director. She knows each child and their progress. She has some sort of innate authority that kids just come to respect and love. My girls who are attending MCA now tell me that they love to be in school and they probably would love live in MCA if they can! If there is a another star for Over the Top, I would give it MCA :)

Absolutely top notch!! Monarch provides a fantastic educational and nurturing experience. Our…read moredaughter has attended Monarch for the past 3 years and it has been such an amazing school. We were looking for a Christian Montessori program and this is, in our opinion _the best_ option in northern Virginia. They not only provide a wonderful Montessori style education, they provide solid Biblical teaching for these young minds. We have been consistently impressed by their care, compassion, professionalism and exceptional teaching. Some examples of the positives, though the list could go on and on: - the fabulous caring and attentive teachers. They care about your children like their own and they pray for your children and your family. Ms. Jacqueline, Ms. Sharon, Ms. Yoon, Ms. Brielle, Ms. Sophia to name a few. - excellent leadership and administration, Ms. Grace is extremely organized, communicative and detail-oriented. This school tries hard to stay open even when Fairfax/Loudoun counties are closed for their countless holidays which is great for working parents. They provide optional extracurricular activities during the school day for pre-K such as soccer, French class and piano lessons. - the teaching! We were so impressed when our daughter started talking about what red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets do in the human body. wow! - Biblical teaching; the kids memorize Bible verses, are taught Bible stories and worship songs. Our 3 year old memorized the Lord's Prayer! - we have made such wonderful friends with the other students and families attending Monarch - all the extra touches - they put on a wonderful Christmas show every year, make special crafts for the holidays that I know we will treasure forever and host things like Mother's Day breakfast. Our daughter has to graduate otherwise I wish we could keep her here forever! This school is such a blessing to us and to the community! We thank God for Ms. Grace and Monarch.

My son, Elgar, spent only six months at Oak Hill, but during that short time we saw tremendous…read moregrowth and improvement in him. Mrs. Key and Mrs. Birehan were an incredible blessing to our family, providing him with patience, encouragement, and support every step of the way. We are also deeply grateful to Mr. Robert and Abigail for being so welcoming, kind, and supportive from the very beginning. They created an environment where our family felt valued and cared for. If it weren't for the unexpected changes in our family's circumstances, we would have gladly allowed Elgar to continue his educational journey at Oak Hill. We will always be thankful for the love, guidance, and positive impact the Oak Hill team had on our son and our family.

LOVE this school! My son transferred to OH from a public school and I must say, he has…read moreexceptionally excelled in his reading, writing, and math capabilities. Not to mention, the staff, the headmaster and his family, are all so incredibly kind and an excellent reflection of core Christian values that I want my son to be influenced by. Ms. Weathers pours her heart into these children and my son adores her! She is incredibly sweet and my son always comes home talking about nothing but positive experiences with this teacher. I recommend this school to all my fellow Christians who want a solid Christian education for their children. They are doing it right here

Our son has attended ECP for the last year and we have absolutely loved it! All the teachers and…read morestaff are truly wonderful. They care so much about the kids and their well being. The programs are sweet, effective and taught from a biblical worldview. That was really important to us, and we love the way the Bible stories and concepts are communicated. We are also very pleased with all our son has learned and feel this year fully prepared him for Kindergarten. I would highly recommend ECP for preschool for your little ones!

From the owner: Evergreen Christian Preschool has been serving the Leesburg community since 2014. We provide a high…read morequality, Christian preschool education for children ages 3 - Pre-K. Registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year.

Nurturing environment that expects every child to rise to excellence, but appreciates every child…read moreas unique. Emphasizes character, sports, & STEM learning. Great parent community. Students from many different backgrounds and countries. I feel that every adult in that building knows and loves every child in that building.

I have 4 kids two of which are attending Green Hedges. Also, I have attended both private and…read morepublic schools growing up. From my personal experience, this school's attention and love for the kids is as good as it gets. The experience and education these kids get is amazing. I feel so lucky every time I think about having such an amazing school for my kids to attend. Both of our kids just love the program and it has felt amazing to see how much they have grown from attending the school and interacting with the other kids. The staff is amazing and the families that we have met clearly have core values and a focus that we want our kids to be around.

My kids absolutely loved the camp offered by this school!!! They were super excited to go each day…read moreand looked forward to the scheduled activities. Their summer was jam packed with fun. Not only did each week have a fun and creative theme, they were also loaded with field trips and swimming. They also really connected with the Christian songs and instructions. My eldest child would come home in the evenings and YouTube videos of the songs they learned at camp. Both kids sing and do hand motions to the songs. I LOVE seeing them this excited about the Bible! As a parent knowing my kids are happy is super important. I also need to know that they are safe. I really felt like the camp did a great job with this as well. The doors are secure, they adhere to a buddy system and I was ID'd during pickup when new teachers did not know me at the beginning of summer. My interactions with the staff (counselors and front staff) has all been professional. One time my youngest child had a sore belly. They called me and kept him in the office until I arrived. They were also very helpful with any other questions and concerns I had. We are not members of this church or school but due to such a great summer experience we attended a service and it truly felt like home. What a great place!

We just completed our first school year at Calvary (1 son in kindergarten, 1 daughter in preschool…read more3). My son is excelling and I am very pleased with the school and the staff. My youngest daughter will join her older siblings in the fall.

Love this church pastor Elvi is amazing and always brings a word from the Lord every week if your…read morelooking for a home church I highly suggest this one been going for 13 years!!!

From the owner: At Dynamic Life, you will encounter the love of God and experience God's presence. This powerful…read moreexperience will Change the Way you Live. We welcome you to join us for our exciting Sunday services and weekly activities.

Having two school aged children we looked into and toured what felt like every school in NOVA. I…read morecannot more highly recommend ICS. It did take us a few years to get in because we didn't start applying until my kids were in upper elementary and middle school grades but it was worth every second of the wait. The staff is unbelievably kind and supportive, from support staff to teachers to the Administrators. ICS has wonderfully robust programming for a private school. They also create so many opportunities for families to serve and partner with the school. If strong Christian values and character building are at the top of your list for your family in a private school, ICS will exceed all your expectations.

Our son - Cody - enjoys Immanuel Christian School immensely! Now in 6th Grade, he continues to…read morethrive in an environment that focuses on Love of God & Jesus, Education, Family, and Country. The teachers and faculty stand out as World Class and truly care about the children in a manner that makes them feel special as do families. Christian values weave into everything and teach children how live their lives the right way which can't be found in public schools. The academics challenge students beyond all expectations, and our son feels energized to learn and excel. The Strings Orchestra provides a rich musical opportunity for our son whose talent as a violinist shines bright. Athletics and club activities provide many opportunities for additional growth. Our family feels honored to be part of such a special school and community. We most highly recommend ICS for Christian parents who want the very best for their children. Our beloved son deserves the best in life; ICS delivers the best!

I recommend this school to everyone that is looking for a serious and true Montessori program. In…read moreMD any school that claims to be Montessori has to be approved by the state and has to have at least one Montessori-trained teacher. However, I have heard parents complain sending kids to Montessori is a waste of money because it's just a name to sell the school. So, not all state-approved Montessori programs have good quality of education. So being aware not all schools are the same, I toured 3 Montessori schools: Lone Oak, Manor and the Woods Academy. I found the Lone Oak Montessori on AMI website and Woods academy on AMS website. Manor was recommended by other parents and it seems to be a popular choice when it comes to Montessori preschools in Bethesda area. I took my 3-year-old son with me to all the tours and he loved the Woods the best because we were allowed to walk into the classroom and had very brief interactions with the students and teachers, to observe and also play some toys in the classroom while parents were talking to the director, Mrs. Gerber- who is very knowledgeable and experienced about Montessori programs and part of the reason we chose Montessori is because of her expertise and experience. After the tour, my son wanted to go back the next day because the classroom was just so fun and interesting for little kids. My son is happy every day and cannot wait to tell me what he learned in school. The teachers encourage independence, good manners, trying new things/food, healthy snacks, and creativity. They are caring and loving but also very firm when giving instructions. My son learns new things/facts each day and not just merely playing with expensive toys. For instance, he came home one day start singing "The family of the Sun," and talked about all the facts he learned about planets and I was amazed. And three weeks later, he started to learn the sounds of alphabets and try to read! The teacher told me she would advance any student if s/he is ready so there is no need to wait till 4 or 5 to learn how to read. The other pluses but not major factors are- 1) facility, it's a school so it has it's own gym, music/art classrooms, library, and playground. It's very spacious, clean and well-maintained. 2) it has PE, music and art classes once a week for 30 minutes. The school has a very strong art program. 3) faculty and staff are very friendly and they know student by names. I felt that students are given a lot of attention because of its small classroom size. The only downside is the tuition. It is about $2K more than other schools I checked/toured. We've been happy with our choice and would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good preschool in Bethesda. If you want more information about the Montessori program, check out the blog: http://woodsmontessori.blogspot.com/

This is a very good private school in the Potomac and Bethesda area. I went here for Montessori…read morethrough 8th grade and loved my experience here. There were incredible resources and the teachers were awesome! I definitely recommend looking here for your child.

Each year, they have at least 2 faculty leave in the middle of the year more at the end. Their…read moretreatment towards people based on race and personality in accordance to gender is just sickening. They raise tuition and lower quality, it truly is a sinking ship. The new sitting head-principal only came in power because the old one left in the middle of the year. He is far too young and immature to be managing a school like this. He is also very ruthless, pushing strict and unnecessary rules and punishments in place. No one really has their own autonomy, not even department chairs; they all answer to him. They also poorly manage their facilities with leaking roofs, dead landscaping, cluttered rooms, burnt out lights, and cramped classrooms that harm learning like the one that's literally connected to a band room. They also shoved a trash bag down a girls dress at hoco & then also let a white girl in with a dress but dress coded a black girl wearing the same dress later on (same night btw)

Christ-centered and rigorous academic education. Great staff and resources. True partnership…read morebetween educators and parents