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.

In September 2017 when it was the last day of my maternity, I scheduled a tour of Goddard School in…read moreHerndon. (Tip: if you are a first time parent, please book a spot for your kid ahead of time). In our case, we got one last spot for our 2 month old daughter (then) and she started the school the following week. I remember first walking into the school and taking the tour appreciating its beautiful building, playground and classes. During our tour, an older kid walked into the office and gave a hug to one of the directors. It was such a great sign. Not only that kid loved the school, teachers but also directors in the front office. Since 2017, Goddard school in Herndon has been a part of our life. My older one graduated from Goddard school in 2022. She always had amazing teachers around her who not only cared for her but also loved her. Even today when we go to pick up our younger daughter, our older daughter still hugs those teachers (many of them are still here which is so unique for the school). I should mention my daughter had Ms. Padmini as a teacher who is a Computer Engineer turned to educator. One morning, when I was dropping my daughter off, I heard Ms. Padmini teaching signs using alpha, beta, delta. Now, Ms. Padmini designs the curriculum for the entire school. The kids are in great hands with her. They are truly getting STEAM focused education. Ms. Marilynn has been a caring, energetic and wonderful administrator. Last winter, one evening my car just would not start because of battery issues. Ms. Marilynn stayed with us until my husband arrived to make sure we were okay. I don't know a whole lot of people who would do this but having her in this school has given me comfort that my daughters are in a caring place. Ms. Abha has been excellent owner of this school. As a former preschool teacher herself, she brings a wealth of experience. She has brought very practical changes/enhancements to the school. It is no wonder that school gets voted to be the one of the best schools in this area. I would highly recommend this school. Thanks to the amazing education at this school, my kids turned social, friendly, and confident. They look forward to going to their respective schools and are progressing by leaps and bounds. What else can one parent ask for!

We started our nearly 2 year old in January. The owner is wonderful, a former educator who has…read moredemonstrated to me that she puts quality of care above profit. There are also two directors who are actively engaged in my child's experience. This administration team has also demonstrated they apply a high standard to their teachers in hiring, as I observe new trial-period classroom aides either growing into a permanent position or being asked to depart ways because the person was not the right fit. The result is a team of incredible teachers! When my daughter had a difficult time transitioning to her new 2 year old classroom, it felt as if every teacher in the building was aware and working to help her through the emotional journey - teachers from other classrooms stopping me in the hallway to ask how she's been doing. For me, it is a difficult decision to not be the primary caretaker for my daughter. The Goddard School of Herndon team understands that and seems to me that they operate knowing they are taking care of the most important thing to me - my kid.

We've had such a wonderful experience at Chesterbrook Academy Herndon! From the very beginning, the…read morePrincipal has been warm, communicative, and truly invested in creating a safe and supportive environment for the kids. She takes the time to get to know each family, which really makes the school feel like a community. The teachers are incredible--patient, caring, and full of energy. You can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do. Our child looks forward to going each day, and we've seen so much growth in confidence, learning, and social skills. The curriculum strikes a great balance between academics and play, and the updates we receive throughout the day give us real peace of mind. It's clear the staff here go above and beyond to make sure every child is engaged, nurtured, and celebrated. We couldn't be happier with our decision to enroll at Chesterbrook Academy Herndon and highly recommend it to other families.

Love taking my grand daughter here. Very nice teachers and facility. Classrooms for all preschool…read morechildren.

My son, Elgar, spent only six months at Oak Hill, but during that short time we saw tremendous…read moregrowth and improvement in him. Mrs. Key and Mrs. Birehan were an incredible blessing to our family, providing him with patience, encouragement, and support every step of the way. We are also deeply grateful to Mr. Robert and Abigail for being so welcoming, kind, and supportive from the very beginning. They created an environment where our family felt valued and cared for. If it weren't for the unexpected changes in our family's circumstances, we would have gladly allowed Elgar to continue his educational journey at Oak Hill. We will always be thankful for the love, guidance, and positive impact the Oak Hill team had on our son and our family.

The best decision me and my husband made was to enrol both our kids in Oak Hill Christian School…read more Classrooms are much smaller than public schools, the teachers are loving and caring. The principal meets the parents daily and is ready and available to answer any questions we have anytime. My kids love this school!

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.

My daughter has been going to The Boyd School Herndon for nearly 19 months. I can't say enough…read moregood things about this school. The director of this school is truly passionate about making this school the very best it can be. Any issues or feedback I have had in the past were always welcomed and resolved almost immediately. The director is engaged in your child's progress and wants to help each child meet their full potential. The teachers are wonderful, providing feedback on your child's progress regularly. I had some issues with my child at home and not only did they give me suggestions, they were willing to come and observe at my house. This is not your typical school. I am grateful that my daughter has such a wonderful environment to grow and learn.

I agree with the first reviewer about the school being closed too often, especially in the winter…read more Fairfax County Public Schools close frequently although on days that there are no reasons to be closed (the snow was already over and the roads were perfectly fine), and the Boyd School follows the Public Schools decisions. Public Schools are free so parents have to put up with it, but we pay a hefty tuition for a private school, we expect better. In addition to that, they close on many other occasions such as two weeks on Christmas, one week for Spring Break, teacher's service day, and more. My daughter is currently going there and I'm considering other options because of this. In terms of staff and curriculum, it's just okay. The teacher - student ratio there is quite high for the 3-6 year-old class (10 to 1). Considering how high the tuition is, the ratio should be lower. Overall the school is quite inflexible. If you want to cancel the contract, you have to notify them 3 MONTHS IN ADVANCE, which is an awefully long time to wait if you are not happy with the arrangements there.

Best preschool ever! My now 12 yrs old attended and now my 3 yrs old attended as well. They are…read moreextremely loving and caring staff. Teachers work there for years, and the curriculum is very good. Kiddos get ready for private schools. It's very clean as well. Your kiddos will love it!

St. Timothy's Pre-School is the best bang for your buck in the area. Easily a third the price of…read moreother preschools, St. Tim's still delivers quality education in a loving and fun environment. We are enrolling our son for his second year, and he just finished Summer Camp here. We also plan to enroll our younger son when he is old enough. We love the teachers. They communicate well and work hard to prepare the students for kindergarten. The classes are structured, so that the students have a main teacher with her assistant, but they get to interact with all the teachers and students as they spend time in all the classrooms at some point in the day. My son really took to this. Also, being able to drop off and pick up using their "carpool" technique is super convenient. I love not having to get out and drag out my sleeping baby in order to pick up or drop off my preschooler. It is a real luxury at times. St. Timothy's preschool sits on a large landscaped campus and is very conveniently located close to Fairfax County Parkway which makes it fast enough that we get there from Great Falls in 15 minutes. It's perfect for families in Reston, Sterling and even parts of Ashburn or Vienna. Definitely check it out.

5 Stars speak for itself how happy I am as a parent with this school…read more I have 2 boys who attended this school. One will be graduating this year and older son graduated about 5 years back. I cannot thank enough to all the teachers who work so hard to create confidence and desire to learn in a fun way. The school values the importance of many aspect of learning and growing at young age. The teachers understand the needs, personality and style of each student. They will work according to that child needs and wants. Biggest thing that attracted us as a parent to this school in 2003 was low turn over of teachers. And it still stays true after almost of decade knowing the teachers and Mrs. Khan at the school. The facility is not a fancy place that will try to sell parents but a happy place to bring out the best of your child.

Oh Montessori School of Herndon - how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…read more My husband came across MSH after my youngest daughter was knocked off another pre-k's wait list. And I'm glad that happened. What started off as a lukewarm feeling with MSH soon developed into a deep appreciation and respect for the teachers and staff. Tirelessly and patiently they encourage kids to challenge themselves, foster a love of learning, and treat each other with mutual kindness and respect. MSH isn't the fanciest Montessori nor the newest. As parents we're driven to believe there is some sort of correlation between a child's education and a fancy school facade. The MSH location is in a house-like structure with a lot of space to learn and play. It's cleanliness and tidiness is exemplary. The head Director's views on education and teaching philosophy clinched the deal for me. The Campus Director/teacher is the reason I will continue sending my daughter to MSH. She is firm but fair, has a great sense of humor, and caters her approach to children based on their unique personalities. My daughter's morning teacher is a gem. We couldn't have asked for a better pre-k teacher. Evidence of the fact is during parent teacher conferences when she goes over a detailed explanation of your child's progress instead of glossing over the semester and dismissing your concerns. I'd also like to recognize all the other wonderful staff at MSH who teach, protect, and care for our kids. Finally and most importantly - my daughter loves to go to MSH each and every morning (well almost every morning -- toddlers don't like Monday's either.)