We've been part of this daycare since 2021 when my oldest daughter had just turned 2. My two kids…read morehave attended both locations, and the teachers and directors at every level have consistently been so patient, caring, and dedicated to helping the kids learn and grow. The teachers have helped countless kids potty train, learn their ABCs and numbers, and Spanish over the years. The kids also have weekly specials like zumba, ballet, art, computing for Pre-K, and water play in the summer. There are musical shows twice a year, along with fun traditions like trunk-or-treat and a 4th of July parade. Most importantly, children here feel loved, supported, and are very prepared for Kindergarten. My kids and I have made lifelong friendships with so many other families because of this special community- such a wonderful place!

We love BBDS! We have been at Building Blocks since early 2023 and it is the warmest, most loving…read morelittle school. The teachers all know each child and family member by name, and our daughter has grown and learned so much since starting there. We will be sad when she graduates next year- would highly recommend to anyone in the area!

Our son has been going to Falls Church Merrifield Preschool for over a year now. He has had a great…read moreexperience learning and playing. My wife and I work full time, therefore, knowing that the preschool's teachers are taking good care of our child gives us a peace of mind. The facility provides very safe and secure environment for children. We very much appreciate the director's proactive and personal approach, as she keeps us informed about all school events and updates us in the methodology and learning routines. It has been a great experience for our child and our family, overall. Definitely recommend this preschool to anyone who wants their children to have a meaningful and stress free environment on the daily basis.

Absolutely the #1 preschool in NOVA. We've been very lucky to be part of this beautiful, clean and…read moreabsolutely loving and caring school for our children. miss Elena is the owner/ director and is incredibly involved, which shows each and every day. I am dressing the day of when my kids will leave.

My first just graduated from FCM and it is unbelievable all that he has learned while being in the…read moreloving care of these fantastic teachers. The teachers love our children as their own and you can feel it. FCM strikes a wonderful balance between learning and playing. Your child learns key life skills all while having so much fun. Lastly, it's great that the school has their own private playground vs other centers in this area that have to take kids on long unsafe walks on main roads to get to an outdoor play area.

I consider myself so lucky to have stumbled upon this wonderful Montessori school! We enrolled my…read moreson in the school about a year ago and he quickly felt at home there. At first we were nervous because he had a nanny before (who he loved), but they made the transition so easy for us. He comes home with new knowledge each day and I can tell that the teacher truly care about him. My son is the type of child who really likes when everything is in order, and the classroom is always calm and under control. He also loves the outside playground! I am so happy we made the decision to go with Falls Church Montessori!

We've been very happy with Communikids Falls Church. Imagine! A preschool with immersion classes…read morewith three language options.The program is wonderful as are the teachers. All teachers are native speakers of the target language. There are many options to choose from as far as pickups and drop-off times, so it can work with your budget/ schedule. They will take children who are not potty trained yet and actually assist you in that process! Snack is provided by the school. Lunch is provided by the families, or there is an option to purchase a got lunch from a 3rd party who will deliver it. Around $5-6 depending on the options you've chosen. The summer program is also great! They go up to age 6 or 7 depending on the language. I would say the program is a bit more expensive than others in the area, but you are getting language exposure (and possibly potty training help) so I think it's fair. The school also has several accreditations that have minimums standards that must be adhered to and that provides structure that you might not see elsewhere. That costs money, and it's money well spent. The teachers wear gloves when handing out food, there are always dates on lunches Ave water bottles. It's a tighter organization than some. Additionally, the non refundable deposits are higher than other area schools, but again, the school has to secure native language speakers in all three languages for each class level and they need firm numbers. So read the fine print (it's there for you) and don't sign up if you plan on canceling if something you like better opens up. This is not the program to do that with. The learning is play based and my only wish is that it was a little *less* structured. However, I'm unusual in that I prefer a Waldorf type atmosphere, and that's not the usual vibe in this area were people are dreaming of Harvard while baby is still in utero . All in all we've been so happy with Communikids and I hope they start extending their summer program to older kids.

If I could give less than one star I would. Teachers are wonderful but administration is terrible…read moreregarding handing of the pandemic and all of the issues as a result. They refused to give me any refund for summer camp deposit of $1400 that was made 7 months ago (in January). Now they may or may not be willing to give a partial refund sometime between now and October of this year. I'm sorry but remote learning for a 2-4 year old is not helpful, so unless your ok with paying money to let your child sit front of a computer at home then don't bother sending your child here.

My daughter has been attending On the Right Track for almost a year. The leader Sue, is phenomenal…read moreat attending to each chid's needs and personal development, as are the other teachers part of the program. The children do a combo of music, play time, arts and crafts, reading, etc. For a 2 year old who is not in daycare, it's really the best of both worlds - they are exposed to many activities before the typical start of preschool. My daughter brings home the sweetest projects - a cat in the hat hat for Dr. Seuss' birthday, springtime projects she made. The classes are small and the children are extremely well cared for. I'd highly recommend it to any families near the Falls Church area.

I sent my son here for 2 years, from when he was 1.5-3.5 years old. We had an au pair but I wanted…read moreto start to acclimate him to a classroom environment, so the 2 mornings a week was perfect for us. The school is in a quaint log cabin-style house in a residential neighborhood in downtown Falls Church. It is spacious and well lit and made of very nice old wood. Huge contrast to many of the dingy old church basements you usually see preschools/day cares. Every day my son came home with arts and crafts projects he did in school. They also did music, circle time, outdoor activities, etc. I know he was mentally and physically engaged because he came home totally exhausted and never had trouble napping (in contrast with other days when it was sometimes a battle!). I was and still am impressed with how much attention they pay to each of the kids (or maybe it was just mine?) When I was curious how things were going, I would often get a detailed writeup from Mrs. John about what my son did and how he felt and reacted - it was clear that she figured his personality out very quickly. She was also very accommodating of our food preferences (e.g. we're health nuts, so she stocked foods that she knew we would be comfortable with). Once he was 3.5, we transferred him to a 5 morning/week Montessori school and he acclimated perfectly and he loves that too, but I don't feel he gets quite the level of individualized attention that he got at OTRT, which is really a hidden gem.

It's been over 2yrs since this school was reviewed and I had to write an updated review about this…read moreamazing little school. St. Joseph's is the quintessential old-time play-based preschool. You won't find slick, shiny high tech learning tools. Instead, you'll find children's artwork on the walls, teachers that know the names of every kid in the school and a school handbook that tells you to send your kids dressed to PLAY! Make no mistake though, there is a lot of learning and development taking place every single day. The director has now been there for about 3yrs and has really turned the school around from earlier years. St. Joseph's has adopted the High Scope curriculum, which is a teacher-guided, child-led approach to learning across all the major components including gross and fine motor, social, creative, language and artistic development. They are also currently pursuing NAEYC accreditation which will only highlight further the commitment of the adminstration and staff on the growth of the children. Lesson plans are posted in the classrooms, in addition to daily individual reports, weekly school-wide emails and monthly school-wide newsletters. The classes may be large, but the teacher-student ratio is low with anywhere from 3-5 teachers per class. Each classroom has 1 or 2 head teachers with degrees in child development or early childhood education in addition to assistant teachers with significant experience working with small children. It is a Catholic preschool, with a simple grace before lunch and 20min chapel once a week, but the focus is really on the broader goodness and kindness values which cross all religious and secular traditions. In addition, there are wonderful extracurricular options available including soccer, Spanish, computer and creative movement for additional fees if you want to provide an additional activity for your child. Clearly I could go on and on about all the things we love about this school. Our daughter is thriving, and having toured and interviewed multiple schools in the area (Montessori, immersion, play-based, church-based, etc...) we absolutely made the right decision in sending her to St. Joseph's.

We have been very pleased with our daughter's experience at St. Joseph's over the last two years…read more She loves her teachers, has made great friends, and enjoys going to school. We have also found the teachers to be very communicative and the school to be well run. It's a nice community, and we feel lucky to have the school close by.

Register NOW for the waitlist if you are having kids. Enrollment starts at 2 years and the 2 year…read moreold class waitlist is long...so the earlier you enroll the better. Enrollment fee apply, but are fair to keep out those who are not serious. FCMCC Is diligent about teaching strong principles and habits. Washing hands, sharing, helping set the lunch table, helping to cleanup, and more. They engage in redirecting behavior that can be distracting to other children. As a parent, this is a technique I was not aware of and I'm glad to have learned. I now use redirecting instead of timeout. The classrooms are designed for each age group. There are plenty of learning activities as well as fun toys, such as Legos. Every day my son participates in circle time, where his teachers provide instruction on the topics that they are reviewing. There is also plenty of outdoor playtime and one nap a day. Naptime/Quiet time is around 130 and is for two hours. The teachers are fantastic! They are not daycare workers they are certified teachers. Each classroom has a headteacher with two or more assistants. They are very organized and have activities planned for each day. I'm surprise my son doesn't come home with homework at 3years old :) Every day I am happy to take my son to Falls Church McLean Children Center because I know he's going to have excellent care and education. There are other programs parents can take advantage of through Fairfax County, I don't participate in those however they are available if I need them. Speech therapy is one of them. The office staff is very helpful! Miss Kathy, the director has a lot of experience in her field and it reflects in her management of the center. If you're looking for a place to take your son or daughter highly recommend FCMCC is your go to!

Our daughter went here and it was one of the best places. As a teacher myself I'm picky about where…read moreto send my child. This place not only taught her important skills but exposed her to many experiences. I would highly recommend!

We sent our son to Camp Columbia for summer camp for multiple weeks and had a wonderful experience…read more The staff is friendly, helpful, and their pricing is awesome (much cheaper than the other camp we sent our son to). Our friends also send their kids here and had recommended it to us. Ivonne was very communicative and my son really liked the counselors here. The class sizes were not overly big and their programming kept him entertained/happy. We look forward to returning next year and will be enrolling our younger son here when he's old enough. Their policies are fair and you won't get a better value. We plan to sign up for all the weeks we can next year! Would absolutely recommend Camp Columbia for summer camp needs.

Great program with emphasis on outdoor time, and emotional development and learning through play…read more Extremely caring & creative staff!