examen des cols bleus…read more Churches are everywhere a round the lake! This church is probably the oldest in the area! They started the year with a new pastor from the Richmond area! They have two services and both are great! It's easy to walk in and loose yourself here! They are forcible friendly at times ! If you are not part of the fold , it can be hard to get to know people ! The music can be very loud and somewhat dramatic! The music pastor is extremely energetic! This place has a school which is a major support for the church! It's certainly at times have a business feel at times! We go to the 10:30 service and find that's a better time for us other then the 9 o'clock service They are sound biblically and a big focus on missions! I think all churches have taken a hit!

Our experience at Charlottesville Waldorf School has been an absolutely wonderful introduction to…read morelearning for our child. The teachers create such a peaceful, loving environment where children feel safe, seen, and truly cared for. We've been especially impressed by how thoughtfully the teachers nurture imagination and creativity through play and storytelling. The seasonal celebrations and daily rhythm bring a sense of magic and consistency that our child looks forward to. The extensive time spent outdoors each day is a huge bonus. We heartily recommend the early childhood program to Central Virginia families.

The Waldorf School has been an incredible experience for our family. What stands out most is the…read moregenuine care for each child--not just in terms of schedule and directed learning, but as a whole person. There is a strong emphasis on human connection, creativity, and meaningful interaction, which feels increasingly rare in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world. I deeply appreciate how the school encourages children to step away from "machine life" and instead develop a true sense of self. Rather than focusing solely on productivity or outcomes, the approach nurtures curiosity, imagination, and emotional growth. While inspired by Waldorf principles, the school does not promote any specific ideology of Steiner, but instead captures the essence of holistic childhood development in a thoughtful and inclusive way. Equally wonderful is the sense of community and support among teachers, students, and families. It's a warm, thoughtful environment where children are truly seen and valued. We couldn't be happier.

I would like to start with saying we were so excited about our granddaughter going to this school…read moreas were heard amazing things about it. She was enrolled in Aug 2024 to start her first year of preschool at 3 years old. The changes we saw in her were great!! Moving along to Dec 2024 the teacher went to my DIL and informed us they were having problems with my granddaughter listening, following direction, standing still in the bathroom line ect. So of course we started working with her. She started improving however this "preschool" does ZERO arts and crafts they expect these 3 year olds to stay inside all day and sit and be still. There were many days they sit still during class time and then for play time they have to sit and watch a movie. I don't understand this at all. Fast forward to last week in January 2025 my son and DIL have a "meeting" where the principal basically told my son and DIL they were lairs and this school kicked my 3 year old granddaughter out of the program!! They blamed not having arts and craft time on my granddaughter. They said "she needed one of one time and they couldn't provide this" Mind you my DIL made her expectations clear durning the very first meeting. The principal told her the program was designed for hands on learning they would not be sitting longer than 30 mins. and had 2 outside breaks to play and run. I could go on and on about the way they treated my granddaughter but the bottom line is this school kicked out a 3 year old because she couldn't sit quietly inside all day. They took zero accountability and blamed everything on a 3 year old. THIS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AND THIER 80 YEAR OLD TEACHERS SHOULD NOT BE OPEN if this is how we treat these babies!! Please know that I'm no way to I think my granddaughter is perfect however she is 3 and behaves like a 3 year old.

Affordable Christian school near Fluvanna County. Less than 100 students. Abeka curriculum is used…read more, however teachers deviate from that course as it suites them. My only gripe with this institution that it does not hold true to their mission statement and "Open Door" policy. Minorities make up less than 1/3 of the population and despite paying the tuition aren't thought of with Christian love or respect for that matter. 4th graders are expected to turn in a Virginia state project and asked to include a hand written copy of "carry me back to old Virginia" a song that was disbarred by the state of Virginia as the official state song in 1997 for its offensive language against people of color. When brought to the teacher and principals attention the response was "well it was written by a black man and this is the song we've always used" wow that makes it that much better ....NOT. The teachers aren't open with communication , don't hold your breath waiting for a callback , and can't give you any information concerning their lesson plans, all parent visitors are asked to notify principal at least two days in advance before visiting classroom

We enjoy Bright Beginnings for our child. She has fun daily and we like the reports they send each…read moreday. It has been a positive environment.

If zero was an option I would have chosen it, this place is extremely understaffed and everyone…read morelooks exhausted out of their minds. The place has this fish/ paint smell and the ceilings are peeling and have a stain on them, I went with my friend who has a child in this school, and the ceiling was leaking. If you want your child to have proper childcare DO NOT take them here because there are too many kids and not enough teachers and so much burnout is shown on everyone's faces. Not to mention the owner just seems to not care about any of the staff who are nice people who deserve more than being underpaid and having to deal with so many kids in one room.

My daughter attends FUMC Child Development Center. We have visited and my son has attended other…read moreprograms in the area. This preschool loves my daughter and she loves going! I haven't found another program where I trust my child is being well taken care of. She is learning and will be ready for school. I highly recommend the Child Development Center. It's just the best. Thank you FUMC!

I highly recommend this preschool! They provide a great atmosphere for the children.read more

Staff are outstanding -- super thoughtful about what each individual child needs. I am so glad we…read morefound this place!

Our Neighborhood has been a wonderful center for our younger son. He's been there since he was…read morefour months old, and he has really thrived. The classrooms are spacious and comfortable and well-tended and filled with items appropriate to the age groups, mostly eco-friendly and natural objects. The teachers are incredibly creative in coming up with new objects and collections and themes for the children to learn and experience at every age, and the low caregiver-child ratios ensure plenty of focused attention through the day. The teachers carry through on a philosophy of respect and trust in the children, helping them learn to manage their emotions, to understand their world, and to work together with peers and teachers confidently and with empathy. Our son has had the same main teacher for two years, moving from classroom to classroom together with his cohort of similarly-aged friends, and she has been a true partner for us in his growth and development, with lots of feedback and observations for us to treasure. And the center hosts a private parents-only Shutterfly site where they post TONS of photos of the children every week. Priceless. He is loved, safe, happy, confident and learning so much, and he loves going to see his friends every day at school. He amazes me every day with what he has learned and who he is becoming as an Our Neighborhood kid. Far beyond a typical daycare, and totally worth it.

We can't recommend this sweet preschool enough! Over the last 4 years, both of our children have…read moreattended preschool with Ms. Alison. We were looking for a half-day, nature and play-based preschool with experienced teachers and hit the jackpot when we found Ms. Alison's Kangaroo Preschool! We watched our children build social and emotional skills, get plenty of outdoor play time, marvel at the chickens, ducks, and garden, and always come home happy and excited for their next day there. My daughter was well-prepared for Kindergarten, and my son is right on track as his preschool days come to a close. We feel so lucky to have seen such blossoming growth from both our kids. We are very thankful for our time spent at Kangaroo preschool with Ms. Alison and Ms. Anna; both incredibly caring, kind, and insightful women that we will miss terribly!

I highly recommend Kangaroo Preschool to anyone looking for a play based, nature centered preschool…read moreprogram. Ms. Alison teaches an academic curriculum that is age appropriate and allows students to grow at their own pace. All students find success in some way each day and love coming to preschool! My oldest son spent almost 3 years with Ms. Alison, Ms. Laura, and Ms. Anna. Over his time with Ms. Alison, Paul gained confidence, strong friendships, and skills that prepared him very well for Kindergarten. He loved spending time in the garden, checking out the chickens, and playing in the wonderful outdoor play spaces. My younger son just spent his first year at preschool and has come such a long way during this time! Cole has gained confidence, learned to follow directions and expectations for activities and loves playing with his friends. He loves checking out new bugs or animals that may visit the preschool and playing with the many cars and trucks both inside and outside. As a family, we enjoy reading the classroom library books the boys have gotten to borrow and bring home each night. Both of my boys have different personalities and strengths and Ms. Alison has taught each of them in the way that works for their needs. This is a great preschool program and we are lucky to have Ms. Alison as part of our school years!

Our daughter has done nothing but absolutely thrive here. The entire staff treats the children like…read morefamily, and my daughter simply adores her classmates and teachers. Not only has she learned a TON, but she has so much fun every day. We feel blessed to have found SMLP!

The school and all staff are amazing! My daughter went here the last two years and has grown in…read moreevery way!

We have been over the moon with our experience at AMCC. Our son has been attending for almost 6…read moreyears now - pre-primary through second year elementary. The guides, lessons, classrooms, and overall experience has been beyond excellent and we are always those annoying folks that go on and on about our kid's school. But how could we not! We highly recommend AMCC for kiddos from the toddler stage all the way through elementary.

We love AMCC for our children. Their traditional educations and what they are learning are…read moreexceeding our expectations. We appreciate that they learn independently and also work on life skills as well. We love the amount of time spent outside and appreciate that they interact with children of various

There are a number of issues with this home daycare. If you are considering bringing your child…read morehere; read through this thoroughly. PROBLEM 1: She denied my son access to her facilities disregarding his doctors note. After several attempts to convince her that is was okay for him to come in; providing her research etc. she was unwilling to budge. She even went as far as claiming she had called DSS and they stated that she must follow policy and not allow him access. Upon further research I found nowhere in DSS policy where it stated that my son could not attend. I brought that to her attention and she claimed that it was 'her business and she made the decisions' She provided me with no factual information as to why she was refusing care to my son other than 'because I say so.' That just wasn't good enough for me considering I was missing work and had already paid her. So I questioned her and she became furious with me stating that she was upset that I questioned her judgement (she has NO medical background) and she also DEMANDED that I did not call DSS and ask them any more questions. After continues efforts to reconcile with her she was incapable of calming herself down and see the real picture; she removed my 2 year old son from her childcare facility. She is great with children; I can't say the same for her communication skills, with adults, judgement, nor her business ethics. PROBLEM 2: I was picking my son up from childcare one afternoon and she had explained that she found a snake in the play yard. She continued that while the children were taking a nap, and her assistant had ran up to Walmart, she took it upon herself to grab her husband's gun and shoot at the snake. Not only did she miss the stinker several times but she said she wasn't very experienced with a gun and that is why she couldn't kill it. So you left my child inside at nap time w/o any supervision; you were shooting a firearm around the facility; and you don't even know how to use a gun?? There is so much wrong with this. PROBLEM 3: Another time after I was picking my son up she and I were talking about how well he was doing and how much he was learning. All the children were sitting around the table for snack and she continued saying this, "You see this one here (and pointed at a little girl at the table), she can't even pull her own pants up when she goes to the bathroom; her mother does everything for her- that is why she is so behind." This is really when I started to loose my trust in her; was she talking about me around my child? Was she embarrassing him in front of his friends blatantly pointing out his shortcomings. This was only one incident; her talking badly of parents and children was a consistent issue. This isn't everything but these are the key factors that lead me to believe that as a consumer I have the right and responsibility to inform other parents considering enrolling their child here. There are not many child cares around this area; and she is affordable- but you get what you pay for.