Our daughter loves Primrose at the Parks. As a early toddler she is learning so much from the…read moreteachers and comes home every day with a new word or number or phrase. The staff is caring and knowledgeable. The facility is clean and well organized. The front office staff is quick to respond and so very pleasant to work with. I know my daughter is well cared for, safe, and happy when she is at Primrose and there is nothing better than that.

I am so pleased to have my child at Primrose at the Parks. He has been there a year and we've…read morereally seen him thrive. He kicks his legs with excitement everytime we pull into the parking lot. The staff are experts. Dr. Noveno the head of school is so loving with the kids and very involved in every classroom. The teachers in the toddler room plan amazing lessons. They treat each kid like a little artist and everything is very project based. The facility is clean with great toys for learning. And the playground is safe and wonderful for the very youngest of learners. They use an app which provides updates including photos and videos. As a new parent, leaving my child at daycare made me very nervous. But the staff has my full trust and their stellar communication has given me great confidence. I see my child being social and exploring at such a great pace. I really think it takes a village to raise a child and I consider Primrose a part of ours. We are very grateful.

My family recently engaged Isabelle to assist our mom when needed, and especially as a personal…read moreassistant for my sister. We could not be more pleased. Isabelle is cheery, exceptionally helpful, highly competent, resourceful (and resource-full), responsive to all of us. I am so glad that she has joined us in being there for my mom, now and into the future! Bonnie M.

Isabelle helped us care for my father-in-law for several months at the end of his life. She was an…read moreincredible resource helping us figure out what other services and providers we needed, meeting with him about his household and personal needs, overseeing countless projects that were hard for him and for us to take care of. She was endlessly communicative and responsive, totally down to earth about the various challenges that came up, and just a kind and compassionate and funny person. There are so many things that are emotionally and logistically hard about disease and disability, and she helped us with every aspect and enabled our family to focus on the time we had together and not just the stressful logistics. I can't recommend her strongly enough, whether you need help yourself or with a relative or loved one.

I continue to be blessed by the service provided for my mother which began on 3/12/2024. And I wish…read moreto recognize the excellent service provided by the team listed below whose base of operations is 5225 Wisconsin Avenue NW, DC. Know that if I could give each one a 10 out 10 stars I would. Their knowledge, kindness, patience and constant support has made our lives are so much better. The team members are as follows: Nurse Ms. Prisca-RN MSN Nurse Ms. Addie-RN Nurse Ms. Jen-RN Social Worker Ms. Ricshara Volunteer Ms. Danielle

If I could give a negative review I would do that. Horrendous! I am a retired oncology nurse and…read morehad I not been in the home, the pt. and family would have had no direction and they would have suffered more than they did. No proper admissions, had to beg - then threaten - to get a nurse to come to home, medication errors, pt. was on hospice for a week and no supplies delivered, promises of nurse visits - medications - supplies and when I would call to see where things were was told nothing was ordered. Was also told once that patient was not in system when I called! The only saving grace was nurse David Frione, who was a triage nurse that came on day 5.

I absolutely LOVE a Wider Circle! They are super friendly and kind people who work here. I met Leo…read more- the manager - who gently removed the Dormeo King Mattress topper and King sized bedframe from my vehicle. Leo was so very friendly and helpful. I will now donate here as they truly put your gently used or new goods to great use for others in need. They also will pick up gently used furniture and other household items if you submit a request. They also provide a receipt for tax or other purposed. God bless these kind souls !

I have donated to A Wider circle over the years and recently donated again since I am downsizing…read more The pickup staff were efficient, pleasant and made my donation possible

Wonderful organization that works with area small businesses. They additionally help with…read moretransitional housing and so much more! Great non-profit organization!

I had a great experience with Dr. Gilbert! He was professional, knowledgeable, and truly caring. He…read morelistened to my concerns and explained everything clearly, which made me feel comfortable and confident in my treatment. The staff was also friendly and efficient. I'm very grateful for the care I received and highly recommend Dr. Gilbert for orthopedic care!

I had an occasion to employ SmithLife Homecare recently. They provided excellent service and…read morecompassionate care up until the time of passing for my family member. I highly recommend them for their services, price point and personal compassion.

When my dad died, I was unable to join a grief support group because the timing was off. I found…read moreHaven of Northern VA and participated on one-on-one counseling and then joined a support group later. I got more out of the one-on-one counseling. It was tremendously helpful. I decided to become one of their volunteers (it's an all volunteer group except the Exec Dir) . I went through training Jan-March 2020, and just as I was ready to start, COVID hit. They are still offering counseling through Zoom and calls.

This is a bona fide non-profit group whose mission is to help individuals with grief…read more I participated in the six-week session at Hope Lutheran Church (annex building) in Annandale with two terrific counselors, Lorna and a gentleman whose name I forget but whose demeanor and people skills were excellent. This helped greatly in working through the grief associated with the death of my 80-year old father. In their words, "Haven is a non-profit, nonsectarian community organization of trained volunteers that offers emotional support to the bereaved, the seriously ill, the dying and to their families and friends. Haven provides education to the community about the needs of those who are grieving." - from the web site. This group teaches the mourner how to cope and confront, not mask, the grief. There is education and support. And although donations are welcome, there are no standard fees. Yes, the person who has had the loss will need to attend the 6 weekly sessions and give the process the respect it deserves. But you will grow as a person. If you are newly bereaved or even if your loss happened a while ago and you cannot 'get over' your grief of a loved one, then please consult Haven and their volunteer staff. You will not be sorry. Here is their web site so you may read for yourself to see if their program is for you: http://www.havenofnova.org/ Haven has special targeted bereavement support groups such as survivors of suicide. Suicide Loss Support Group, Saturday 11:00am to 12:30pm Meets the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month No reservation necessary

WOW!!! JUST WOW~!!! I came here for the open house and…read moretoured the facility. I think it's pretty safe to say it's a one of a kind (if not the only) non-profit organization / facility that allows you to drop off your child(ren) with special needs, for a day or two on the weekend to allow the parents some time of respite. Absolutely love their mission and the fact that they care specifically for an otherwise marginalized population. They have three "lodges" each with 10 rooms (half singles, half doubles), outdoor playground, pool, indoor gymnasium, chapel, a variety of rooms for computers, music, arts & crafts, sensory stimulation and quite rooms. And practically everything has a theme. It really does look like a kids' paradise...and hopefully it will be. You'll need to register on their website to utilize their services.

Unconditional love…read more As cheesy as it may sound, this place oozes unconditional love for children with special needs. From the carefully thought-out interior decor to the doting, compassionate staff, Jill's House is one of the most tangible manifestations of love for a group of children often overlooked by the general public. Jill's House is an overnight respite home for special-needs children. For the kids, it's like a fun sleepover - there's a music room with musical instruments, sing-a-long DVDs, and space to dance, a technology room with touch-screen computers, an art room, a gym, an indoor pool, a playground, and nature-themed "pods" with more games, puzzles, toys, video games, and even a movie screen (tell me you didn't have to take a breath in between reading that list). For the hard-working parents (for whom I have such great respect and admiration), it's a chance for them to have a night to themselves. Furthermore, Jill's House is an incredibly safe place for these children. The intake coordinators are very detailed in recording each individual child's diet restrictions, medical concerns, and methods of communication. They also make sure to give the parents (and the child) a tour of the facility beforehand. The intake coordinators, then, propagate all of this information to the staff who work directly with the children. Now, the staff are a group of people who are not only efficient caretakers, but are also genuinely loving people. It's apparent that the children quickly form bonds with the staff and recognize them when they return. It's heartwarming to witness. I could go on and on, but (as another review has pointed out) it might be easier to just visit the website or call. Ultimately, this facility houses an amazing group of workers and a precious group of kids.