My wife and I researched the Montessori preschools in this area of Northern Virginia (Herndon,…read moreReston, Sterling). MPS was far and beyond the best of those we visited. I remember walking into sunlit big room and thinking, "This place has a special feeling to it." It is a home, filled with love and light, not a storefront location with a retail feel to it. The proprietors know their craft well and have been doing it for some time. Our daughter started in their first pre-primary class and is graduating Kindergarten this year. The amount of growth she has made is tremendous...I'm actually worried that she will be too bored in her first grade classroom. In terms of pricing, the tuition is in line with other Montessori preschools in the area. Nothing shocking, thankfully, and the rates have stayed relative to the cost of living in the area. The only downside to his place was the gravel parking lot, but that has now been paved.

MPS is a godsend. It has been the greatest decision we made for our boys, who enjoy going to school…read moreeveryday and are excelling academically and socially.

We adore MCS! Our daughter just graduated kindergarten there after three years and our son has just…read morestarted his three-year journey. It's the perfect size for starting education, and really feels like a family. After three years, I'm still always shocked by how calm and serene the classroom is, even with 18 kids ages three to five in there! The director is warm and enthusiastic. Our teacher (Mrs. Kashif) is so lovely and we couldn't have asked for a better start to our kids' education.

We've loved our time at MCS. We started in the toddler room and then moved up to the primary…read moreclassroom. The teachers are very thoughtful about transitioning the children and moving at their own pace. The outdoor space is lovely, and allows for planting flowers around earth day, releasing butterflies, raking leaves, and for fun outdoor lessons in addition to playtime. The daytime work consists of practical life, language, math, art, science and geography activities. If your child stays for aftercare there are lots of arts and crafts. There is usually a soccer program you can opt into in both fall and spring, and other special classes as well. I've seen the students become very attached to the teachers, enjoying their days and not wanting to leave early. It's a welcoming and kind environment.

Both of my daughters attended Children's House over the years. My oldest is now in her 3rd year at…read morethe University of Virginia and youngest is in 7th grade. It is a wonderful school with wonderful teachers. I highly recommend this amazing school which really not only offers an excellent education, but amazing art and other skills. It has given both of my daughters the foundation to succeed. Thank you very much CMHS!

My daughter attended Children's House Montessory school in Reston for Pre-k and Kindergarten, it's…read morebeen almost a year since she graduated and we still talk about it with her) We loved it there! Everything and everyone - teachers, their Programm, the playground - I was very picky about finding the school that provides great outdoor activities as well as curriculum, they have it all. Each class has their own garden, they take care of plants, bugs and nature. Math, reading, Art Programm, field trips - amazing! We miss them all! I wish we could stay there for a 1-st Grade too (and it's worth mentioning we have great public schools in the area and we still are very happy that we stayed for Kindergarten)! But first of all - you can trust your child being with caring professionals in a wonderful environment and it just feels like family there.

My two children attended RMS for the 2024-2025 school year and will attend this upcoming school…read moreyear. They are now 2.5 and 7, and were 1.5 and 6 when they started. They both love the school and their teachers. My older child has several health issues and the public school was not able to keep him safe and learning there for kindergarten, and we are so grateful to the RMS staff for their wonderful care and support for him during his 1st grade year. Before we found them, I wasn't sure if I'd have to figure out how to homeschool him (while working) but he's very social and I really hoped to find a school environment for him that would work. I am grateful we did. They have been very flexible to meet his needs and integrate him into the school community. This was the first daycare/school setting for my 2.5yo and she cried the first two weeks but then adjusted and is happy there. She is very attached to her teachers and classmates. She loves going to weekly French class, music class and PE, doing her work and going to recess each day. RMS has many engaging school-wide events for the children, from the International Peace Day celebration to the International Day luncheon, from the Thanksgiving potluck to the Mother's Day and Father's Day events. The upper classes have many activities too, including monthly field trips, ice skating lessons for 8 weeks in the winter, a spring play and spring art show and more. The director is kind, personable, and always makes time to talk. I was so impressed that during the first week of school, she already knew all the children by name and took time to greet them. We are looking forward to another wonderful year at RMS.

Teaching quality at RMS is outstanding. Our children have excelled being a part of the community…read more Unfortunately, however, communication from the administration is poor and consists primarily of solicitations for continuing our "montessori journey". Emails or phone calls to the administration go ignored. Policies, procedures, and school calendars are changed frequently with little warning and no parental input. The school PTA means well, but has no communication with the administration. The owner has provided no contact information and is unreachable. To date during the current COVID-19 crisis, we have only received one email from the administration telling us they are "brainstorming ideas". No information on tuition, virtual learning options, summer plans, etc. FCPS sends out daily emails, by contrast.

We absolutely love SHMS!! Our two children have attended since they were 18 months old (my oldest…read moreis entering Kindergarten at SHMS this fall!). The staff and teachers are warm, caring and kind but also encourage academic growth in a challenging and developmentally appropriate way. It was the perfect way to start their schooling! We love SHMS and highly highly suggest it!! I wish there were more stars to give this special place!!

SHMS is an amazing place. Our son attended in pre-primary and I've never seen a child so excited…read moreto go to school every day. The staff is wonderful, supportive, kind...top notch. The school's founder, Ms. Minarik, sits at the front door every single morning to greet each student with a handshake and engages them in conversation. Our son was only 2 when he was there but that routine became one of his favorites and we loved watching the way staff interacted with the children. This is a school where every child feels special and the children have wonderful role models in school to learn from. Staff turnover is low because people love working here and it is evident from the moment you walk through the front door. The classrooms are set up beautifully and class sizes are quite small in comparison to some other schools we visited. Our son's teacher knew how to find the strengths in each child and make them shine. The assistants were there because they wanted to be there and it was very clear they love children and the work they do. We had to move at the end of the year but if we had stayed near Reston, we would have kept our child at SHMS as long as possible. This is a school with heart.

As a parent who had a kid in this class, concerns around who they hire and the training around the…read moreteachers is a huge problem. They are constantly avoiding communication and not willing to share key details Not the best school to have your kids at!!

Our son started here last April at the age of 2 (a little socially stunted as a pandemic baby)…read more It's been a joy watching him come out of his shell socially and develop at a pace we simply wouldn't get from other options available to two working parents. The staff is lovely and we enjoy the regular community events hosted by the school. Our son now loves school and he was very happy to return this week after being stuck with just Mom and Dad over holiday break

excellent excellency and just excellent! what an amazing…read moreworld for young minds who are our future leaders. the guides in this classroom are amazing, I would definitely put my granddaughter who will be born soon in this classroom. Well done Reston!

We brought my son to Guidepost after spending several years in the traditional day care setting and…read morefeeling like he was falling behind or not getting the teaching support he needed. We were looking for a place that could offer structure, smaller class sizes, and an individualized approach to learning for his Pre-K and Kindergarten years. We could not be happier with making the switch and only wish we had done it sooner. The teachers and leadership at the school are wonderful and you can tell there is genuine care in the teaching and nurturing of each child in their care. Not only has the school and its teachers helped my son grow academically he has also learned so many practical life skills such as teaching others, sharing, celebrating differences, patience, and focus. The tuition includes so many additional benefits such as regularly scheduled fun events for the kids and their families during and outside of school hours (Fall Festival, Foam Party, Splash Days, Petting Zoo, Easter Egg hunt, breakfasts to celebrate holidays, etc..). There are opportunities to get to know the classroom and what your child learns each day as well as monthly coffee chats with the Director Nicole and chances to get to know other parents. The school also does a great job of bringing in other extra optional activities you can sign your child up for like a Lego Robotics Class, Dance Class, Basketball, Art Class, Soccer, Yoga and more)- these cost extra but are a nice way to introduce your child to new experiences throughout the year. All of this to say that Guidepost at Reston is a wonderful school, great community, and top notch value for helping your child grow academically and as a person. I would highly recommend this school!

We enrolled our daughter to MCHL when she was 3 months old. She is now 18 months old, and the…read moreamount of knowledge she has gained is absolutely incredible. Ms. Nazli and her team are all phenomenal with the babies, and they truly loved my daughter during her time at MCHL. We had to make the difficult decision to transfer her due to my work office changing locations. We are very sad about this, but the positive impact her teachers and classmates have had on her is here to stay. Thank you to the staff at MCHL for showering our daughter with so much love during her experience. We are forever grateful.

Our family cannot sing the praises of MCHL enough. We have had 2 children there for 4 years and…read moreevery aspect has been wonderful. From the staff to the teachers, owners, leadership and daily activity teachers they bring in, the days are incredibly well thought out. The rooms are set up incredibly well and children lack for nothing. In addition to the kids opportunities, the parents have seemed to get along incredibly and the PTA volunteers are active and create great participation. As a historic testimony to the growth and consistency of MCHL, we have 10 children on our block alone that span 12 years of MCHL with different teachers all having the same great experience. All of the other parents that we have met and known at MCHL seem to convey the same message. I recommend at the very least interviewing the staff and teachers at MCHL when it comes to making a decision for schooling.