Great caregiver. I would recommend to anyone with any age child. She has watched my grandchildren…read moreand several other family members and she does an excellent job.

As a single mom with long workdays, finding quality childcare for my son was one of the hardest…read morechallenges I faced. When he was just one year old, the daily struggle of getting him ready and dealing with the rigid schedules of mainstream daycare centers like KinderCare was exhausting for both of us. He was unhappy, and so was I--until I found Rainbow Children's Center In-Home. From the moment we joined, Taran created an amazing, nurturing home environment. She understood the realities of being a working parent and allowed me to bring my son in his pajamas when he was too sleepy in the mornings. The extra love, patience, and dedication she provided were more than just childcare--they were family. To this day, I still call her my "baby daddy" because of the incredible role she played in our lives. Now, my son is 13, and our families have grown together. Taran continues to be a part of his life, always providing a safe and loving space. Any parent would be truly lucky to have their child in her care. Unlike mainstream daycare centers, which often feel impersonal and unreliable, Rainbow Children's Center In-Home ensures that every child feels secure, happy, and cared for. My best advice to any parent searching for childcare: Pay attention to how your child feels when you pick them up. If they are smiling and relaxed, you know you've found the right place. Without a doubt, Rainbow Children's Center In-Home is the best childcare in Lake Ridge, Virginia. We love Tay Tay and will always be grateful for the love and support she has given our family!

My daughter missed the cut off for kindergarten due to her birthday but she was ready to be social…read morewith kids and learn. I decided to have her attend the learning experience for the year. I can't say enough good things about this place. Ashley the assistant director always answered any questions I had and my daughter absolutely loves her. Ms Fatana and Ms. Belsie were amazing teachers. They truly love all the kids and always made my daughter feel safe and welcome. The school does little events throughout the year for the kids and they had a nice pre k graduation at the end of the year. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a step up from a traditional daycare. They have a curriculum that they follow so your kids are learning throughout the year. The only thing I think that could be improved is a little more heads up for events etc. sometimes I felt like things were sprung on you last minute like pj day etc. maybe sending out a monthly calendar etc

Amazing staff, a phenomenal and attentive Director, and a warm, welcoming Assistant Director! The…read moreentire team is caring, professional, and truly dedicated to providing children with a nurturing and enriching learning experience. I highly recommend this remarkable school to any family in the Woodbridge area looking for quality childcare and an exceptional early education for their child.

I can't say enough about Chesterbrook. If you are looking for a loving, caring and safe place for…read moreyour child, Chesterbrook on Troupe St is the place for you. I have never felt more comfortable and at ease than I was at Chesterbrook. The staffs are super caring, comforting, loving and KIND. They really care for your child and your family. The families attending are friendly. The classes are the perfect size and all the kids seem to Love being there. Not once have I ever seen a child sad or unhappy there. My son was in Ms. Melanie's class. All I have to say is that not only was he happy to see her face every day - I also felt happy to see her smile! She is a wonderful, kind, loving, nurturing mother/teacher. My son adored her and LOVED being in her class. Ms. Melanie makes all her students feel like her own child. We moved to Alexandria and transferred to another Chesterbrook. If the commute wasn't so long - we would have stayed with Ms. Melanie and asked her to "move up" with my son every 6 months! All the staff are beautiful people. They all made me feel super confident about leaving my son there. This was my first day care and experience with leaving my child anywhere. They helped me though it! I was/ am going through a divorce and the whole school has been supportive and caring. They give wonderful advice and comfort to new moms like me. Again, I can't say enough about how wonderful the staff at Chesterbrook are. They care about everyone who walks through that door and treat everyone like family.

I cannot recommend more highly. My daughter has been at Chesterbrook for 1.5 years since our move…read morefrom North Carolina. My husband and I were not only worried about the transition to a new state, but also transitioning our little one from a new daycare program. Luckily, those worries were quickly remedied when we saw the love and compassion the Chesterbrook leadership and staff have for the children. My daughter absolutely loves her teachers and the leaders there - Kristen, Lina, Venice, Nai'Kaila and Abhi have made her feel loved, special and safe every single day. Even more, she has come so far from an education and social standpoint. At 3 yrs old she is funny and confident, knows her ABCs, can count from 1-30 in English and Spanish, her shapes and so much more. I will never be able to thank these wonderful people enough!!!

I highly recommend Early Bird. My nephew is only two but already learning his #s, reading and…read moredeveloping his social skills while also having fun. The daycare provides a unique program of learning you wouldn't see at other daycare centers. The staff are attentive and caring. The environment at the center is very warm and welcoming. Best place for kids to go!

Early Bird has been a great place for my son who's now 3. The teachers and staff are passionate and…read morepatient. The school uses the brightwheel app where I can view photos and videos of him throughout the day or if I need to send a quick message to his teacher/staff. The drop off and pick up process is very smooth. I can see the changes in my son since starting Early Bird and he's very happy there with his teachers/classmates. I know he's in good hands there.

My 5 year old started at their Montessori school last summer at 4 and is making progress …read more What I do like about the school: small classes, uniforms, structure and safety montessori curriculum in the pre - kindergarten student and teacher diversity Social-emotional Social-Emotional Development family activities throughout the school year personalize support impressive language arts and social studies in the upper levels student engagement in all levels I love Ms Williams at the kindergarten level . She's an excellent example of what a teacher should be. What I'm still on the fence about is sciences and math curriculum especially at the upper level grades No Stem program technology use for students No PTO for parent input and support Building is dated Guidelines Parent- Student handbook need to be updated to reflect the current owners/administration. Would I recommend? Definitively for the pre and kindergarten Montessori program . Students will leave here much more advanced than their peers.

I regret enrolling my daughter here. Despite committing early (touring in Feb 2024, paying a…read moredeposit, and submitting all forms), the school's lack of communication, disorganization, and disregard for basic safety and hygiene created a deeply frustrating and emotionally exhausting year. From misplaced incident reports and unaddressed injuries, to administrative errors and tone-deaf leadership, this school consistently failed to provide a safe, transparent, and developmentally supportive environment. My daughter came home with swollen lips, unexplained bruises, missing shoes, and stories of peer mistreatment -- with no formal documentation provided, despite repeated requests. These were not isolated events; I have video/photo documentation, and other parents voiced similar concerns in meetings. The director's conduct was both inappropriate and hypocritical -- once sending me a photo of my 3-year-old with paper in her mouth and demanding I "talk to her about telling the truth" over a harmless joke (gum from dad), while gaslighting parents about emails that were never sent. We were made to feel like the problem, when in reality the school's tech systems, operations, and staffing plans were simply broken. Staffing was unstable -- the lead teacher left for maternity leave with no real succession plan. Parents were informed of changes through hallway gossip before any official notice. Other red flags included: * Poor nap hygiene (child's skin broke out); * No proper underwear/clean clothes sent home; * Unsafe food handling policies; * Lost orthopedic shoes due to mishandling after an accident -- only replaced after escalation; * Inconsistent behavioral reporting, with my child being singled out for normal 3-year-old behavior, while aggressive peer behavior went unaddressed all year. The school showed a lack of respect for working parents, sending critical updates (like school closures) late at night and offering no accessible options for required events (no childcare, no virtual options, last-minute notices). They ran meetings on free Zoom accounts that cut off mid-call, used free Gmail accounts, and misunderstood basic tools like unlisted YouTube links. My concerns were dismissed, incident reports were never filed, and when I reported this to the county, I was told it was "too late." Given how long and hard I tried to resolve these issues internally -- and my documentation of events -- this only added to the heartbreak. In hindsight, I should have trusted my gut and pulled my child out much earlier. If you're a parent considering this school, please ask hard questions about staff turnover, behavior policies, safety reporting, and operational transparency. And if something feels off -- trust yourself.

Kiddie Academy of Woodbridge-North has been such a blessing and life-saver for me and my daughter…read more First- let's talk about the facility. It is brand new and gorgeous. With COVID, it was important to know that everything in there was less than a year old and that their staff is constantly cleaning. Second- let's talk about the staff. EVERY ONE that works there is amazing. They are not just nice and friendly, which is important, but they are inviting. I feel that they truly care about my child and that they care about my needs. Ms Roxanna is always working with my daughter, on reading, which is what I had asked. She is so patient and kind but strict enough to get what I request done. They are also always doing fun and educational stuff, even in the summer. Third- I mentioned they have been a blessing. Christin, the director, has truly been our guardian angel. Even when we first didn't sign up since we decided to enroll her in Kindergarten vs pre-k, she still kept tabs on us, just to see how we were doing. When my daughter's nanny could no longer work, Christin made sure that not only could they watch my child but they were able to pick her up from Kindergarten. No matter how crazy my schedule is, Christin and Kiddie Academy have been and are there for me, completely flexible and willing to work with me and my needs. My child has been to other daycares and I felt that at times, I was just a dollar sign. At Kiddie Academy, I feel like we are friends and family and they do truly care about my child.

I was very optimistic and excited when kiddie Academy opened in the area. It started out pretty…read moregreat but the high staff retention has caused this place to go down hill very quickly. If you are looking for a place of baby sitting this is the right place for you. If you are looking for a legitimate curriculum and education to prepare your kid, do yourself and your pockets a favor and look somewhere else. I'll start with the pro: -Location is convenient -New building/classroom -Cameras in the classroom(it's not common everywhere else) Cons: -Director is a joke. Terrible customer service, I wonder if the owners realizes she is tanking their business. -Pre-K teacher Jocelyn is rude and unprofessional. She will not help your kid; she will let them play all day and good Luck when they get to kindergarten. The way she speaks to the kids is VERY concerning. ...Stay away -There is a new teacher every week, and those they hire are not qualified. The good teachers left long time ago when they realized this daycare is not a good place for them to work or teach. -Just a place for kids to play and not learn anything. I can go on and on but I think you get the picture.

I love this school. The staff is very caring and their hours are great. The summer program was…read morevery good and my son loved it. I now utilize their before and after care which is awesome as well.

Ms Christine has been such a blessing for our kids. She is truly a gift from God. She is always…read moreavailable for tutoring and has bent over backwards to work with our kids to find ways to accommodate them in the class. She is a wonderful teacher whose love for children shows in and out of class and we are so blessed to have her working at CCA!!!

Absolutely the BEST. Our child was enrolled here and we can't even begin to thank the staff here…read moreenough - Lara. Dani, Patrice, etc. Each one of them treated us like family and provided excellent communication to us. We were very sad to be leaving and will miss the entire staff there. This was our first experience with daycare and we couldn't be happier. We are staying in the Kindercare family but on the other side of the country. Thank you to EACH and EVERY employee at this location

Horrible!!! Dani worst ever, she should not be able to the run the building without LARA, she lacks…read morecompetency and control!!! Also Dani lacks sense of urgency!!!! She shouldn't be in the child care field they should ban her!!!!!!!! Jasmine (2/3 teacher )doesn't know what she is completely clueless!!! All of this because my son hit his head I wasn't notified. Also their DM Kurtis lied about talking to my grandmother who has been deceased for the past two years. Then He was more focus on bringing his kids to my one of parks, so unprofessional!!!!!The only good person there was Lara!!!

Taking my baby to a daycare had been one of the hardest decisions I've made as a mom because you…read morenever know who's going to be there taking care of her how she will be treated I'm so grateful for the new Director Zaraider she's a amazing leader she cares about the happiness and safety of our children's she's very professional and caring person My child is under care of a amazing teacher Ms Kamala who's very lovely and kind

Not for me. My first impression was waiting in the wait area and listening to the teacher yell at…read morethe toddlers in the toddler room. It didn't occur to her that perhaps parents are in the lobby waiting for a tour. It turned me off. I wasn't impressed. It didn't seem organized or well run. The staff didn't seem trained or equipped to adequately deal with children. I had already made up my mind before the end of the tour.

This is by far one of the most impressive day care facilities I have ever seen. From the moment we…read morefirst toured the facility prior to enrolling my now 2 year old, there was a sense of calm, caring and nurturing. We were most interested in this day care facility because they had separate rooms for infants. My primary concern with most places we had visited was that my daughter (was 3 mo. at the time) would be in the same room with children who were 1 and could walk. Not a Creme! They have 3 different infant rooms so your child is with other children at the same development stage. Infant A for immobile, Infant B for the crawlers, and Infant C for the learning-to-walkers. I went back a couple times before making my final decision and each time, I was welcomed by name and they always asked about my daughter (by name). It just felt right! Now, almost two years later, my daughter is moving into Gard 2 (Preschool), so the fun is really beginning. She will move between rooms, including the gym, library, art room, etc. She is excited every morning to go to "school" and play with her friends. She is greeted by name by every teacher in the building, even those teachers she will not see for another couple years. She receives a daily report of things that happened during the day and little notes of special successes (e.g., the first time she took steps or used the potty). My friends and family are amazed at her vocabulary, hand eye coordination and her general knowledge and understanding of things going on around her. While I would like to think I'm a super parent or have a genius child, I give much of the credit to the wonderful care givers at this school. While the school is rather expensive, the benefits are amazing. For example, there is no need to bring diapers, wipes, or food (once your child eats solid foods)...all is supplied; enrichment teachers focus on particular subjects (art, music, computers, sports); indoor AND outdoor play spaces, including a water park (how cool is that!?); and caring staff that my child hugs every day (and she doesn't hug just anyone). I know I am missing things but...basically, this place leaves me with a peace of mind that my child is in great hands, well cared for and loved, and is being set with an educational foundation that is sure to help her for years to come. NOTE: In reading the other review posted, I have never experienced what was described.

If I could give zero stars, I would. Do not send your kids here. It is poorly managed and an unsafe…read moreenvironment for kids. They try to upsell cameras all around the school but when something occurs "the footage is reviewed" by the director with no updates and the "sound doesn't work". The classes they offer within the school such as art, music and language are subpar at best. Don't waste your money.