This is an amazing daycare. We are first time parents and were blown away. The teachers are so…read moreengaged and caring. The center is clean and convenient. They provide diapers and food, which is fantastic. They upload so many amazing photos. Everyone seems to be having so much genuine fun!

I truly can't say enough good things about KinderCare at City Ridge in NW Washington, DC. My son…read morestarted here at 2 years old, having had very little interaction with people outside of close family and friends. From day one, the center made his transition smooth and welcoming. One of my biggest concerns was his speech delay. When he started in October 2024, he was barely verbal. Now, in July 2025, he's using two-word phrases consistently. KinderCare helped us get connected with speech therapy, and the growth I've seen in him is undeniable. The center itself is always clean, organized, and professional. They offer extras like soccer, water play, and music/phonics lessons that keep my son, Euro, engaged and happy. Every staff member is wonderful, but I want to highlight a few: Nimat, the director, has been so helpful and hands-on. Derryl leads phonics and music classes, which Euro loves. His main teacher, Miss Beverly, is amazing--very patient and hands-on. Ms. Lita and Mr. Marcus are also favorites of my son; he really enjoys their energy and support. The center's communication is top-tier. The app they use makes it easy for me to stay updated with pictures, videos, and daily reports. Meals and snacks are provided, along with diapers and wipes, which is super convenient. We're so happy with the care and progress Euro has made that we've decided to keep him enrolled for the next learning level. I definitely recommend KinderCare at City Ridge to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for their little one.

My son has been attending Bright Start since he was 5 months old, first in Pooh Nursery and now in…read moreWobblers. We have been very impressed with the place -- the teachers are trained, thoughtful and creative (my son has hugged both teachers unprompted in front of me so I know he is happy to be there!) The school offers enrichment activities like music and yoga that actually do teach skills they take home -- I see him constantly come back with new words and abilities. Bright Start provides diapers, healthy meals, milk, and more. There is a playground and the older kids go on walks. It is flexible around pickup and drop off, and some teachers are open to babysitting as well. Communication with some members of the administration can be slow and a bit disorganized, but honestly, that was really only applicable in the admissions process. The actual school experience is very impressive and (most importantly) my son loves it.

This is what I sent to the founder (Marcia St. Hilaire Finn) :: Hello, this message is directed at…read morethe owner and CEO of BrightstartDC. Since last week, I have been trying to get information about your daycare for my infant son. Unfortunately, to date, I still do not have any information, and all I have experienced is extreme unprofessionalism and nonresponsiveness from your staff members, Lucy and Brittany. For example, I sent Lucy at least 2-3 emails without a reply. I then scheduled a meeting through the online link, but after I waited 15 minutes, no one showed up to the meeting. Then Brittany called to say that Lucy was too busy and needs to reschedule and when I let her know that I moved another important meeting for this and Ive sent multiple emails with no reply, she had the audacity to tell me that I "must not know what the protocol is". Like what?! Where I'm from, professional protocol is replying to emails in a timely manner and when you have agreed to an appointment, you join on time. And, if you're running late, you inform the other party before the meeting start time, not 15 mins after. At this point, I would NEVER send my son to such an unprofessional environment. Whoever owns this place should know how rude and ridiculous their staff is! I will definitely spread the word about my experience.

We feel so lucky to have found Talentos. Our son started at 6 months in 2022 and now our daughter…read moreattends. The Director has been there for over 13 years and provides a loving, stable and nurturing environment. In our almost 4 years at Talentos, there has been minimal staff turnover which can be hard to find at childcare centers. My daughter runs to the door to put her shoes on each morning because she is so excited to go and even though my son is now in DCPS schools, he loves to go back and visit is his old teachers. Could not recommend them more!

We've had the joy of sending both of our children to Talentos, and we'll always be deeply grateful…read morefor the warm, nurturing staff who helped shape their early years. Every morning, our kids were excited to go--greeted with big smiles and eager to see their beloved teachers. The Director and the entire Talentos team have been incredibly supportive, flexible, and kind throughout our time there. We cannot recommend Talentos enough!

During the covid lockdown we lost access to our daycare and were scrambling to find a daycare that…read morewas open. A friend recommended curious critters and while we would have taken any port in that storm we have been very happy with the care our son has received here and continued sending him there even once things began to open up. My son genuinely loves his teachers and talks about them all the time at home. He is learning quite a bit and every day comes home with new vocabulary. And I really love that the staff here encourage development across the board, from eating with proper utensils to potty training, and they are happy to work with parents to help the kids succeed. On top of everything we can tell a ton of planning goes into their days there. Every week has a theme that carries over from the books they read and the projects they do to the food that is served for breakfast and lunch.

Curious Critters is an awesome daycare! My daughter started when she was 2 years old and recently…read moreleft in August 2018 at 4 years old to attend a private school nearby. The owner Dominique Walker and her staff are professional and courteous. I was always greeted with a smile and my daughter enjoyed going there. If I had a concern it was addressed and corrected. It takes a village to raise a child and CCELT staff really assisted with that process. I recommend CCELT to all parents who wants their child(ren) to thrive, be loved and cared for with dignity. The cost did not matter to me becuz I always had a peace of mind when dropping off my most precious gift. No price compares to the LOVE and CARING your child(ren) will receive from the CCELT staff. I really hated to leave; however, kids do grow up and they have to move on LOL!!! It was truly a pleasure being able to be apart of a wonderful family environment. We will truly miss CCELT but I know I will definitely use their drop in services from time to time Dionne

We've been at Small Savers for 2 years and it's been an incredible experience for our daughter…read morewho's been there since she was 7 months old. The staff & admin team are incredibly caring and thoughtful, and the Montessori curriculum & approach is very present -- my daughter thrives in this environment that truly meets her where she is. You get incredible value for your money as well -- it's not just childcare, it's a school environment where you know your child gets hands-on learning + enrichment at a young age.

Since my last review, we've had another kid who is now almost finished with his time at Small…read moreSavers. The center has continued to be a fantastic place for our family. The new director has brought new energy and improvements to the classroom environments and teacher training. We will miss having our kids here!

Capitol Hill Child Care has been an absolute treasure for our family. Our daughter started here…read morewhen she was about 7 months old, and I have never had a single concern for her wellbeing--I trust them fully. The caregivers are wonderful and show a genuine, deep connection with the kids. By the time our daughter could walk, at drop-off she would happily march into her class and embrace her caregivers, which gave us immense peace of mind. Ann, the director, is communicative, compassionate, and went above and beyond to accommodate us based on our specific family needs. We also deeply appreciate how transparent the team is, sharing regular updates throughout the day, and they are always flexible and happy to work with us based on what our child needs as she grows. Knowing our daughter is in such a loving, safe, and supportive environment makes all the difference. I would absolutely recommend CHCC to any parent looking for childcare in the neighborhood.

Our daughter has been part of the CHCC family since she was 6 months old. We are preparing to…read moretransition to PK3 and we have been reflecting on our time at CHCC. As a parent, deciding on a daycare is such an overwhelming and scary thing because your child spends so much time there. My husband and I think sending her to CHCC was one of the best decisions we have made. The teachers are so loving and incredibly caring and have built such an amazing and genuine bond with our daughter and us. There are lots of daycares and some of them will have fancy corporation centers with state of the art toys, that is not this daycare. But our daughter every single day has a curriculum in which she is learning numbers, letters, words, etc. in a fun and structured environment. The teachers are true educators and pride themselves on teaching all the children something new every single day! I would take that over fancy toys/centers any day! Do yourself a favor and check them out! You will not regret it, we sure haven't!

Our 9mo old daughter has been going to CMCC for 6 months now and she is excited to go to 'school'…read moreevery day of the week. She just loves all the teachers in her class and has learned so much, including Spanish and sign language. We love CMCC and are grateful they're a part of our lives!

We have been a CMCC family for close to two years. We have had an excellent experience with the…read morecenter manager, the teachers and the overall facility. We know several other families who also had a good experience. The pricing is competitive compared to other nearby facilities. I highly recommend the facility to parents in the area.

Quality: Dr. Abro (director) and his staff here are wonderful. They are friendly and knowledgeable…read more My daughter loves it here and has a smile on her face when we talk about daycare. I would like to thank th e teachers b of the two class (ms. S and ms. T) for making child care such a great experience for my child. Pricing: pricing is as affordable as it can be for daycare and is very reasonable for the quality of care that the kids recieve. Bottom line: send your child here!! They will enjoy it.

I am in love with this center and all of the wonderful teachers here. My son has been going here…read moresince he was 4months he is now almost 2. He can count from 1-10 and he knows the ABC's by sight. The Joy of Learning Center has been an amazing place of growth for my now Toddler. He knows all of the teachers here he walks from class to class saying goodbye to each one when we leave.