My daughter and son have been at Celebree since they opened and we feel we made the best decision…read moreby coming to this school. The children needs and feelings are prioritized above everything else. The kids get outdoor play, clean classrooms and fun activities and the awesome teachers put in tremendous efforts to create a solid environment for these children. Strongly recommend this school to anyone who wants to give their child a strong learning experience.

My child is currently attending the summer program and is enjoying it immensely. I had the…read moreopportunity to work with the owner of the school, who was an Assistant Principal for Fairfax County Public Schools. She is incredibly knowledgeable and truly understands what students need to stay engaged and excited about learning. My child especially enjoys Ms. Bella, who shows genuine care for her class and takes the time to connect with each student. It's been wonderful to see my child so enthusiastic about going to the program every day!

I've attended several soccer games here to support my brother, and I've had a really positive…read moreexperience with this facility. The building is extremely clean and well-maintained, which I truly appreciate as a visitor. I also love that the league is indoor. It's so nice knowing the kids have a safe, comfortable place to play regardless of the weather. They usually run two games at the same time with a partition dividing the gym, which seems to work well and keeps things organized. Overall, I'm grateful they provide a space like this for youth sports and families to enjoy. Great environment and well run!

This place is horrible, they are absolutely the worst. My child just started this year and they…read moresuspended her twice!!!! How do you suspend a four-year-old child from pre-k!!!! As an adult, if you can't handle a 4-year-old then maybe you shouldn't be teaching four year old children!!!!

This review is for the preschool. If you are expecting an outdoor / nature school it is not nature…read more- centered under age 5. They include some things like a barn tour, and they ride a pony at the end of the year for the 4 year old class, but they aren't outside playing or incorporating outside learning. They are largely inside with ditto sheets, and doing typical preschool curriculum (ABCs, 123s), circle time, coloring on a coloring sheet, music, art and PE. That was a little disappointing and maybe I should have done more research on it. There also aren't stations in the class. They get moved to various locations like the music room, PE, library and that was not a fit for my kid. She was afraid of having to leave the classroom as a child getting used to going to school for the first time. The farm felt big for her They are also not very supportive if you have a child who regresses with the potty. They need to be 100% potty trained and must stay home if they have 2 accidents in a week. If you need an accommodation, like using a different potty in the building, that's not accommodated. Their stance on child psychology and education principles are largely old - school and not at all geared towards the child. It's more one size fits all. There is also limited time to volunteer in the class if you want, or even interact with the teachers. You drop off at the door, pick up later, and need to call the front office to schedule anything further. You don't get many updates on your child, just a "they did good or they had a hard day " if your child is out sick or for another issue, they do not check in after an extended period of time. I found that to be strange. Communication lacks as there is no email or way to communicate with parents outside a red folder with some assignments and a calendar. There is an app they use for (I think weather alerts?) but they never once updated it with any information. If you have a concern you have to call the office. They could benefit from an upgrade into the year 2024 on how to communicate with parents and use technology. For a parent with a 3 year old or 4 trying school for the first time, I can imagine communication feels very important to feel your kid is ok. I'm writing this as neutral as possible for parents to make up their own mind on if this could be a fit for their child. A huge positive is the option for half day Kindergarten when that time comes. The class sizes are also fairly small.

While I have not had a chance to visit the farm or take classes, I wanted to give them credit for…read moretheir excellent customer service. I contacted three stables in the area and all but Hazelwild gave me the runaround; requesting call backs and emails only to be told in the end that they were available for the service I was requesting. My time and effort were wasted and I ended up having no time to develop an alternate plan. However the Hazelwild staff were responsive and let me know the first time what they offered and that they were unavailable for me. I can't say how much I appreciated that.

**** I cannot say enough great things about The Merit School…read moreof Stafford. My daughter just graduated from kindergarten here, and the education completely exceeded what we paid for school. We actually enrolled her a couple of weeks late, but her teacher, Mrs Sleydin, took her time and got my daughter acclimated to the learning environment right away. Here is what makes this school so special: *Individualized Learning:* They structure lessons to meet each child's needs. They know how to recognize children who are more advanced and those who need a little more help. Because of this, my daughter made incredible progress in reading and math. *Well-Rounded Activities:* I love the art, gym, and playtime. Plus, they offer great extracurriculars, tutoring, and before/after care. *Caring Staff & Community:* Every teacher cares about every student, even if they aren't in their classroom. The director, Sherry and the Asst Director, are wonderful in not only the way they run the school but their personal involvement with the children. The PTO also works hard to bring the best environment and value to the school. Every dollar spent on my daughter's education was worth it. If you want a school that truly delivers, I highly recommend them!

My son and I have had a wonderful experience at The Merit School of Stafford. The staff is…read moreprofessional, attentive, kind, and very involved with each student's development. It's clear they care about the success of their students on a personal level and go above and beyond to ensure progression. The small class sizes allow for each child to have individual attention from their teachers to work with them one on one. My son enjoys the music and language specials and has a great time in the after school programs. The campus is beautiful, clean, and secure. I'm so proud to be a part of The Merit School of Stafford family and highly recommend this school.

I would recommend this center to anyone. The whole experience from the front staff to the teachers…read morehas always been pleasant... Ms Shalik (director) is wonderful! She is always willing to help with anything and is very approachable. You can tell that she truly loves what she does and each kid. 10/10 for this center

Very annoyed with their process. We scheduled a tour online, only to wait in the Teams waiting…read moreroom for 30 minutes before giving up. I then called to find out that they had no idea I was waiting because their computer wasn't working?!? And that they have no space anyway. I have since received an email, a text, and voicemail about the tour (I DIDN'T have.). Their callcenter says they have vacancy despite the center telling me they are full until April. Very frustrated by the waste of time.

Since 2016 I have been with GKA for my oldest. We have seen GKA through a few different Director's…read moreand this child care center still remains my go-to, more so now than ever. I recently switched my oldest to a private school that also has a child care center. So of course, for convenience, I enrolled the 2 y/o. From day 1, my gut told me to move her back but being a social worker, I told myself, "just give it a chance." Was it terrible two's, was it the change in general, was it the center...? I continued to question the move, until it slapped us in the face!! I won't go into details but, my little one is back at GKA and it was...again, the best decision!!! She is so much happier. I get photo updates in real time on their app, potty training has continued, & she is excited to go back each day! I can go on! I highly recommend Growing Kids Academy!! And I just love Ms. Brittany and her staff! They always welcome my girls back with open arms.

Between my two boys, we have experience in 5 classrooms and we've had a great experience for the…read moreduration of our time at Cadence Academy. Brittany and Melissa (directors) are very approachable and responsive. They listen to concerns and help address or answer any questions. Every teacher my boys has has have been wonderful. Would definitely recommend them and I love that they are curriculum based.

Amazing teachers, staff, kids. This is our third year there and have had such a great experience.read more

The experience was just ok for us. Pre K teacher left over lack of support and ability to take a…read morecouple days off. Happy teachers make happy students.

Wonderful!! Truly caring about children!! Small student ratio to teachers. A happy school!!read more