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

We are so LUCKY to have stumbled upon this gem of a preschool!! Finding affordable day care with…read morehours that allow for commutes and full-time jobs is tough on its own. Finding that in an engaging, education-minded center with staff who truly partner with parents and love the children is kinda like a unicorn ride to the leprechaun's gold under a double rainbow. Grow and Blossom has been a life-saver for our family, offering us the flexibility we desperately needed during a tough childcare transition, with the added peace of mind of a Center our 2-year old simply LOVES. The Director and the Owner are both kind, welcoming, intelligent, and professional educators and care providers. We love the Montessori-esque curriculum, the warm and stimulating environment, and the deliberate attention paid to diversity and multi-cultural exposure and appreciation. Go check it out for yourself!!

From the owner: All children will grow and blossom in our center. Grow and…read moreBlossom Preschool center serves children from 2 years to 12 years of age in developmentally appropriate spaces in classrooms as well as offering plentiful outdoor play areas. Our daily interactions and activities are based on age-appropriate developmental expectations and individual goals established for each child in conjunction with the family. We also offer before and after care for school aged kids. Discounts are available. Please contact us for more info!

This is a great school for PK. The teachers really care about the children development they do a…read morelot of hands-on work with the children and I definitely see a difference in my child since going to the school. They are very organized they do daily reports down to what the kid ate and the activities they did with lesson they learned and daily videos. my review is based upon other schools that I have experience that don't have the resources or don't even give you a daily report . The Catholic school for pre-K especially for beginners was not a good choice for us. I am so happy we picked this school over any Catholic schools.

One star and that's being generous. The new management has been a disaster, but the final straw was…read morewhen I witnessed the new director's completely unacceptable behavior towards the kids. He yelled at them like they were adults and even grabbed one child's arm roughly. I saw it with my own eyes on a face time call when he almost put his hands on my kid. Unbelievable. The lack of concern or apology afterwards was appalling. We're outta there ASAP. If you value your child's well-being, stay far, far away.

I sent my two youngest kids to Montesshare several years ago and they still have positive memories…read morefrom their time there. The Wilder family really invested in my family through years of extra patience during the morning and pickup rush, invites to play at the park, and dad's/mom's nights out. I still attend these manly get togethers well after the kids stopped attending. I dare you to try their school and not love it!

The staff here are very professional, responsive, and courteous. They are very passionate about…read morewhat they do and it is a very comfortable, homey environment. I definitely recommend this montessori school.

We love Bright Minds Preschool. Our daughter likes all her teachers. They're very patient and…read morereceptive. We enjoy the field trips and family events they host throughout the year.

We are absolutely thrilled with our daughter's experience at BMPS and we are so grateful to be part…read moreof this school community. The teachers are all incredible, the school is amazingly well run, the curriculum is a perfect balance of learning and play, and our daughter is thriving. In addition to getting the kids outside as much as possible, the school is constantly finding new ways to engage the kids in little field trips and adventures and our daughter has loved all of these experiences. We cannot thank Miss Cookie and her talented team enough for all the support they've provided to us and our daughter on this learning journey. While we know she will be incredibly well prepared to move to kindergarten next year, we will be very sad to leave this place and all of the loving teachers and staff who have brought so much joy to our daughter and family.

We've sent our children to Telegraph KinderCare since early 2021 and want to stay here forever!…read moreThey've build a community of support that is hard to replicate. The quality of childcare is high and I feel that my children have a place they can learn where they're truly loved. I highly recommend Telegraph KinderCare!

If i could put zero stars I would this center alone is terrible the outcome of that is the loss of…read moremany kids and I from experience would not take my kids here if i were you none of the teachers are academically trained and they don't have any experience/ qualifications. Most of the kids are a mess too!

Appreciate the caring, attentive staff in Infant Room A…read more The center director and assistant director were always extremely responsive and helpful during our time there. Our son loved his teachers, and it was so sweet to see him smile at them at drop off every day. They were good about giving updates at the end of the day and sharing pictures. Somehow they got him to sleep in his crib during the day too, which he will not do at home.

We love this Kindercare location! My daughter started her care here when she was 10 weeks old and…read morewe are approaching our two year anniversary of being with Kingstowne Kindercare. We love the ease of communication with the director, assistant director, and teachers whether it be through email, written form or on the phone. The Infant A class is where my daughter first started at 10 weeks old. Ms Theresa and Ms. Afrosa and Ms. Elizabeth were the teachers who cared for my daughter. They all took great care of my daughter and even took the time to listen to my concerns when it came to having a breastfed baby. I did not receive as great of support from other centers when it came to being a breastfeeding mother so this was a plus. When my daughter was moved to Infant B classroom the teachers did everything they could to make sure it was a smooth transition. When I wanted to bring in food from home they worked with me to make sure this was something I could do for my daughter and still follow their required USDA guidelines. I was and am still pleased with the curriculum and guidance my daughter receives at Kindercare. I am given written notice and email notice about what she will be learning in the classroom and how I can implement those skills at home. I can see my daughter thriving because of the consistancy of curriculum she is receiving at both home and at daycare. Ms Maribel and Ms Yasmin have been the teachers caring for my daughter in the toddler room. I too experienced open communication on how my daughters day went and if there were any concerns. It is clear to me that the teachers here at the center really do care about my child and her growth as a person. This past summer my daughter was able to participate in their summer program. Before the summer began I was given written notice of the program and what activities my daughter would get to participate in. She really enjoyed the puppet shows and the water play days. The older children would go on field trips to local water parks while the toddlers and preschoolers had water play at the Kingstowne Kindercare location. When my daughter turned two she started her transition to the Discovery Preschool classroom. The teachers, again with the great communication, took the time to go over the changes my child would be experiencing in this classroom. They start potty training and shared with me their tips and techniques so I could implement them at home. This does not mean they are open to what I am doing at home and implementing at daycare. Other benefits to this daycare center is they are reliable. I have noticed the past two winters we have been enrolled with Kingstowne Kindercare they have remained open when other surrounding centers and schools have decided to close. Their reliability is important to me as a working parent who is not able to take time away from my office when surrounding schools close. They also have a great website and phone number system that you can call to see which centers are open, closed or delayed. They also have picture days in the spring and fall. They also have book fairs and with a child who loves to read I appreciate this.

As someone who has worked in early childhood education for over 20 years, I walked into my…read morechildren's preschool with a very different lens than most parents. I knew what to look for, and honestly, I knew what could go wrong. That made choosing a program harder. I was not easy to impress. When we found LaPetite Academy of Alexandria, we found peace of mind. My daughter's teachers are, without question, two of the best pre-K educators I have encountered in two decades in this field. That is not a compliment I give lightly. The quality of their practice, relationships with children, and the intentionality behind every interaction is the kind of thing you cannot fake and cannot train quickly. What sealed it for me is the staff longevity. In this industry, turnover tells you everything. For my daughter, I was looking for the quality of education and the richness of the environment. For my two-year-old son, my priority shifted to something more fundamental: Would he feel safe? Would his basic needs be met with consistency and warmth by people he could learn to trust? Staff longevity answers both questions. Children that age need familiar faces, and the stability of this team gave me confidence. The fact that this team has stayed, and clearly chosen to stay, speaks to leadership, culture, and a genuine commitment to the children in their care. That stability matters for young children, and it matters even more when you have two kids building trust with the same people over time. I am not a nervous parent by nature, but I am an informed one. This is the program I would recommend to anyone, knowing everything I know about what great early childhood education actually looks like from the inside.

We moved to La Petite Academy after fleeing another local daycare with major issues in summer…read more2004. We were concerned after changing daycares so quickly, but my only regret is not moving sooner. The staff at La Petite is professional, kind, and good with the kids. If you're looking to prepare your kids for school, you can't do better than Ms. Nikki and Mr. Brandon in the Pre-K room. Ms. Dee and Ms. Jackie, the school directors, are easy to work with. Moving to La Petite was the best decision we made. The staff, the app, the cameras, everything-- I can't sing La Petite's praises enough.

Our daughter attended frog pond before starting elementary school and loved it completely. She…read morestill talks about it lovingly - and misses exploring nature, playing outside and telling stories under mother oak. Recently she asked to return to say hello to the educators there because she missed attending so much. We were reminded of how special her time at frog pond was - magical and special. Years later, the positive impact on her educational and personal formation from her time there is evident.

We enrolled our children at Frog Pond because we were excited about the promise of a nature-based…read moreearly childhood education. Our oldest child had a positive experience in the younger classes, despite ongoing staffing challenges, and we initially felt we had found a special community. Unfortunately, by the Pre-K year, the program no longer resembled the nature-school experience that initially drew our family in. Persistent understaffing, extremely high staff turnover, and leadership challenges appeared to erode the quality and consistency of the program over time. Stable relationships are critical for young children, and the revolving door of teachers and staff made it difficult to feel confident in the environment. We also experienced situations that raised concerns about safety and communication. When concerns were brought forward, we often felt they were minimized or dismissed rather than addressed transparently and collaboratively. As parents, we were looking for accountability and partnership. Instead, we frequently left conversations feeling unheard and frustrated. What was especially disappointing was watching the program drift away from the thoughtful, intentional nature-based learning environment that had originally attracted us. Outdoor time remained part of the day, but the rich, well-supported nature school experience we envisioned was not consistently evident in practice. There were individual teachers who cared deeply about the children, and we are grateful for the positive experiences our child had in the earlier years. However, concerns about leadership, staffing instability, safety, and communication ultimately led us to withdraw our younger child and seek a different preschool. Choosing a preschool is one of the most important decisions families make. Based on our experience, Frog Pond was not able to provide the stable, transparent, high-quality nature school environment we were hoping for.

Best of the best! By far the safest, most inviting, warm daycare center in Northern Virginia. The…read morestaff truly care about every single one of the kids & it shows. The facility is always clean and secure. The private, fenced playground area and outside time each day are a huge plus. The kids are always doing extra activities like water play during the summer, dance parties, and field trips. I would recommend Lily Pad at Metro Park to anyone looking for a reliable, nurturing, licensed daycare center!

Raised another child thru Lily Pad and I can't say enough wonderful things about this school and…read moretheir loving team. My daughter blossomed at Lily Pad from day one. They love your kids as their own. We are so incredibly grateful for the team of teachers that care for our children. They've taught my child to be smarty pants and Spanish bilingual. They raised both of our children. Good luck getting a spot...and if you do, you'll see what a gem this place is. You don't have to worry about incident reports etc. because they actually watch your kids. They invest in their teachers and retention rate is low. My daughter had the same teachers as my son from several years ago...this place is a magical fairytale where your children can thrive and flourish.