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.

calvary is a good school overall and Mr Lewis and his wife are amazing people here are my problems…read morewarnings all they do is not give kids ice cream but any kid with a warning can just go to the store and buy some and the teachers are focused towards girls and it is extremely unfair another complaint the bathroom door on one of the doors dosent lock people are extremely uncomfortable in there knowing any kid can open the door on them but the some of the teachers are amazing like Mr Mayer and dr elk too and Mrs Peffer and Mrs Lewis does his best because most pf this things are caused by kids but they still need to be fixed

My family has been so blessed to find such a great school like this one. The director is so loving…read moreand treat the kids like her own. But it doesn't stop there , she goes far and beyond to make sure that the parents are happy with the care of the children. The teachers are great with the children as well , they sent me daily update and pictures to let me know the status of my children. The center is well kept and VERY organized. I would give this place a 10 if I could !!!

The staff at merit of gunston have been nothing short of amazing! All of the staff Including…read moremanagement are so welcoming when entering the building. You can feel that all the children are loved and cared for! I am very grateful for each and every staff member and I would highly recommend the center!

Wow, with a caboose outside one's door I'd want to go to school. You've got the Duncan Library…read moreacross the alley and a fun park on the side.

My child went here. There are some happy memories, and some decidedly very unhappy ones. I have…read moreto give more than one star, because some of the teachers here are dedicated to their jobs, and they are good teachers and decent human beings. I pity them, because they are in the company of some others who are cynical, burned out, going through the motions, and heavy handed in dealing with the children. If you're not happy teaching, choose another profession, and don't inflict yourself on innocent little ones. My child used to love going to the school until entering the class of one teacher, who turned going to school into an ordeal for many of the students. If this is the crystallization of what a teacher achieves -- making children hate school -- then they are a failure and they need to look for a different line of work. This school needs to move such teachers out the door -- and in our experience, it doesn't. The school held lots of meetings with parents about policy changes. Whenever they went about changing the dress code, the attendance schedule, etc., they'd go through the motions of seeking input from the parents. In retrospect, in my perception, whatever decisions this school's administrator(s) had come to were inevitably actualized, making the meetings a mere pretense, a hoop the school had to jump through so it could check off the box that it had held such meetings. I had better things to do with my time than attend "input meetings" that I don't believe ever really respected or wanted my input. The school leans hard Left, getting the littles ones initiated in the "Diversity Agenda," the "Social Justice Agenda," equity training, etc. If there are different facets for some of these issues, you'd never know it from the messaging posted on the hallways, fencing and bulletin boards. This propagandizing, presented as "The Truth," sits comfortably in the perches provided by Alexandria and similarly "progressive" cities across the country. Some of the instruction provided was "Good Touch, Bad Touch" training, which was promptly actualized when my child -- who resembles nothing so much as a Teletubby -- tugged on another child's clothing. This resulted in accusations, hysteria, denunciations, outrage, phone calls, meetings, and lots of similarly horrifying tumult. When this ordeal first began, I came running, to find my child had been ejected into a hallway and was sitting there alone, sobbing, devastated, thoroughly traumatized. Aside from the teacher, who certainly handled this situation idiotically, the school office staff, which had known my child even as a toddler, did little to nothing to intervene and stop what was happening. In the midst of it all, seven words kept coming into my mind: "This is some kind of political theater." It did not matter that we all knew we were witnessing and participating in foolishness; despite the school's advertised maxims about altruism and fairness, the machinery grinding up my innocent child had to be allowed to run its course. I was thoroughly appalled. And I was further appalled that there was no shame in them for doing this. Such things happen in a lifetime, and you deal with them as best you're able, and then move on. But you don't forget. The other actors in such events forget them, but you don't. And neither does your child.

We love this preschool! From the director to all of the teachers, everyone has been so loving,…read moresupportive, and invested in our children's growth and education. Our kids have gained a love of learning and know how to be kind to each other. We cannot say enough good things about this school and environment!

When our daughter was getting ready for preschool, we looked around at local options and happened…read moreto see a friend's child in the website photos! Since they trusted LCP with all of their kids, we figured it was worth checking out at least. We went in for a tour and met the directors and teachers and immediately fell in love with LCP. The teachers are devoted to their craft. They are attentive, patient, and really cared for and got to know our daughter. In the beginning, she wouldn't take to nap time after school, and Mrs. Tootle (who wasn't even her primary teacher) was wonderful enough to spend time with her and to "snuggle her" until she felt comfortable and safe to nap during after care! We still talk about those sweet snuggles 5 years later. During her time at LCP, she learned all the basics she'd need to be ready for K, along with some invaluable Bible stories, too. We would highly recommend LCP!

My son has been with Happy Home for the past two years and couldn't be happier with the learning…read moreenvironment. The staff is incredibly nurturing and encourages exploration and creativity. They offer a variety of activities that stimulate both cognitive and social development. My son is excited to go everyday and comes home sharing what they have learned. Dr. Deborah Tillman, CEO, Happy Home Christian Academy is a remarkable leader and advocate for early childhood education. Her dedication to creating a nurturing environment is evident in every aspects of Happy Home. I highly recommend this Daycare for anyone looking for a place that prioritize early education.

As a trained teacher for over 12yrs from the caribbean. I highly recommend this noble institution…read more The great leadership from Dr. Deborah Tillman has shown upon her staff and children at the school. I'm proud to have my child at the best preschool in Nova. I love how my daughter loves her school so much all on the weekends she's bringing her stuff fussing, wanting to get ready for school, which that alone tells you about the institution.

Amazing school so cool omg i cried this school so beautiful amazing even i'd live hereread more

Made me want to end my life. Over capacity by 2000, lunch and learn is horrible. To much homework…read moreleaving you with no time outside of school

seems odd to rate a school on Yelp! but just came across it.....and i have to say i am a huge fan…read moreof OTMS. they are incredible educators. could not think of a better investment.

*****EDIT**** Nope…read more According to a few of the mothers who I still talk to and have their children attend there, it's honestly not as great... especially for POC . Ps- Audrey O is a faculty member so it's hard to take that review seriously. I appreciate her effort to improve the school's rating, however. *****EDIT***** Apparently the school got a total faculty makeover. Thank god. They caught on to the fact that there were some issues. So I moved my stars up slightly only because my children no longer attend there so I don't know what the environment is like there currently. I am still scarred from what I had to endure there for the few years my son did attend. However, I don't want to take away from the possibility that the school has improved. ************* It got to a point where I sent my child to a private school because I couldn't let my child go another year in this disaster of a school. Before, this school had raving reviews, but in the past few years- it has just been miserable. Many of the teachers here are pleasant but it's the administrative staff that I worry about. They do not seem engaged with their students nor truly care for their academic success. My child tended to have trouble in school and much of it had to do with his struggle with impulse. The teacher has been kind enough to "allow" an evaluation to take place but I have had so much push-back from the staff. I understand that it costs the school a great deal of money when doing an IEP, but it's for the benefit of the child! I just want to ensure that my child is getting the specialized instruction he needs in order to be confident in school. The year prior, he came home comfortable with the idea that he is just "not smart".That shouldn't ever be the case. My husband and I do our best to try and have him tutured at home, help him with reading, and occasionally see a specialist to assist with impulse control. Despite our efforts at home, my child still struggles at school. During my conference with the school however, I was informed by their assistant principle, Mrs. McNamee, that his issues were stemmed from the fact that he gets too much attention at home. What? Then they proceeded to still push back with getting my child any help until they FINALLY settled on having a 504 plan done. I want to give them the benefit of a doubt- but they have left me with the impression that that if your child has any type of disorder, language barrier, or disability- you're in for a world of grief here. Oh and heaven forbid you're a step parent. According to Mrs. McNamee, step parents dont have an opinion.

Braddock Elementary School is definitely a shining gem in Fairfax County. I am in and out of the…read moreschool every day and I can confidently say that the students are happy to be there. As a member of the PTA, I see teachers who go over and beyond for our kids. Parents, including me, are extremely engaged and volunteer countless hours. We are blessed that the administration allows our students the opportunity to participate in a wide range of after school activities that really enrich my kids. The staff and and administration genuinely live what they do and it truly shows. When your kids come home and all they can talk about is school you know you have them in a winning school! I swear that the principal must live there because she is there every single time I am in the school no matter what time of day! I really enjoy getting to talk to the parent liaison who always has time to listen when I need to talk! When my kids are challenged in such a warm, safe, and meaningful way they are on the path to becoming lifelong learners. This school is amazing and serves its widely diverse population well!