Great place to learn math! Our daughter started coming here in 9th grade and went from struggling…read morein math to making As in high school math. She just capped it off with a great SAT math score. This place really works based on our experience.

They are great here. We used a Mathnasium in Northern Virginia so this is not our first…read moreexperience. My daughter is going into 8th grade and this helps her confidence in math and helps her retain what she has learned. She doesn't love math but she likes coming here. I would highly recommend.

My son attended HFDS for 3K and 4K and had a wonderful experience. The teachers were kind,…read morethoughtful, and patient with him. The day school's Director was professional, well organized, and considerate. Everyone made us feel welcome and valued. I always felt comfortable with their policies and procedures and I knew my son was well cared for while he was at school. I especially appreciated the school's communication with parents during the onset of COVID, the temporary Spring 2020 closing, and their robust and well-thought out plan for reopening that fall. HFDS has a great program for young children and I highly recommend it.

HFDS has been an amazing school for my family! 3 of my 4 children have gone through the preschool…read moreand my youngest, who is 2, will start next year. The atmosphere is just what we were looking for in a preschool - a loving, caring, nurturing environment where each of my children had such individually special experiences and gained so much confidence from their time there. I only wish HFDS went through middle school!

My daughter has been going here since they opened in the infant room and I could not speak more…read morehighly of their teachers there. They have gone above and beyond to accommodate her reflux and are always providing updates. The building is huge, clean, and all the classrooms have lots of space for kids to play compared to some other daycares I have toured.

A little over a year ago we brought my son in for assessment. Unfortunately, the tutoring cost was…read morenot fit for our budget. When the VA tutoring grant came out, sylvan of Chesapeake reached out to us to let us know about it with detailed instructions on how to sign up! I couldn't believe that after all that time they were still there, ready and waiting to help us. My son was approved for the grant (we would not have known about it without sylvan!). He has been doing tutoring for a few weeks now and we are already seeing big improvements in his reading. He enjoys going and is excited each morning when we are headed there. The teachers and staff are all so friendly and helpful. We are so thankful to have been given the opportunity provide help to our son. This is truly life changing

My daughter was part of the SAT prep class. She had made a 1350 on her first SAT without any…read morestudying and had some gaps in math knowledge based on the way her math courses had been laid out. After only 2 moths in the SAT prep class, she took the SAT again and scored a 1450! We couldn't be happier!

Our oldest daughter has been attending this Kindercare since March 2018, and we enrolled our infant…read morein December 2020 after my maternity leave ended. We have had a wonderful experience with this center and highly recommend it. The teachers are engaging, friendly, and truly care for the kids. Despite the fact that this is a city of high turnover with the military population, there are many teachers who have been there since we first enrolled, and some who have been there for over 10 years. It's incredibly reassuring to know that the staff is so dedicated to childcare. When our oldest had been there for about 6 months, a spot opened up for us to move here to one of the military Child Development Centers. We declined the spot and stayed with Kindercare because we are so happy with the care provided.

If you're looking for a center where your child consistently comes home with diaper rashes and…read morestaff who seem to treat childcare as just another job rather than a profession they're passionate about, this may be the place for you. My son came home with a diaper rash almost every day while attending this center. Despite using the same diapers, wipes, and products at home without any issues, staff repeatedly suggested that he was suddenly allergic to them or to foods he was eating at daycare--even though he eats the same foods at home without any reaction. Instead of addressing the recurring issue, it often felt like excuses were being made rather than taking responsibility. Cleanliness was another major concern. The classrooms, particularly the infant and toddler rooms, did not appear to be maintained to the standard I expected. The rugs where children crawl, play, and lie down often appeared dirty. Although there is supposed to be a no-shoes policy in these rooms, I frequently observed adults walking through with their shoes on in the same areas where the children spend most of their time. The professionalism of the staff was also disappointing. Several employees came across as rude or dismissive when concerns were raised. It was discouraging to feel that legitimate issues were not taken seriously. I also learned that staffing shortages seemed to prevent management from addressing ongoing concerns, which only added to my frustration. Perhaps the most concerning comment I heard was from staff members who said they would not enroll their own children at this center. Hearing that from employees themselves raised serious concerns about the confidence they had in the care being provided. This daycare has the potential to be a great center, but in my experience, significant improvements are needed in cleanliness, professionalism, communication, and the quality of care provided to infants and toddlers. Unfortunately, my family's experience was not a positive one, and I would not choose to bring my child back nor recommend it to other families.

We have been part of the Great Bridge Christian Academy family for several years and are so…read morethankful for the wonderful experience our boys have had. All of the teachers and staff are kind, caring, and truly wonderful. It gives us such peace of mind knowing our boys are loved and well cared for every day. We are so grateful for GBCA!

The school has the best collection of teachers I've ever known in a school. The kids are happy,…read morethere are always fun events going on, and my kids are doing fantastic on their standardized tests. I'm so glad to have my kids at Great Bridge Christian Academy!

Absolutely love this place! Our daughter started here in the Fall and she has learned so much! Her…read morevocabulary has improved significantly, he fine motor skills hav improved, and she is very happy! Staff is friendly, welcoming, and communicative.

My children have been students here for around five years. We have always loved staff and the…read moremanner in which they apply the Montessori method. They are understanding and patient and use differentiated instruction to each child. There is diversity among students that is unusual to see. Parents across cultures seem to really be attracted to the Montessori approach. MCH recently come under new ownership and we are equally pleased with Kathy's new ideas, implementation of STEM curriculum, as well as continuing to make MCH a place where I feel my children are nurtured, cared for, educated and challenged. I recently read a short, negative review and, while I have no idea what the situation was, I have always felt like my concerns were fairly and appropriately addressed. I wish for everyone's sake that if you have an issue with any school or teacher that you'd attempt to address it with them instead of posting vague negative reviews. (No affiliation to the school except that my children attend, I was not asked or compensated in any way for this review.)

Finding an authentic Montessori environment is rare, but Marie, the Head of School at Organic…read moreBeginnings Montessori, has curated a phenomenal program from toddler through elementary. Her unwavering dedication to true AMI methodology is evident in every detail. Marie hasn't just built beautiful, intentional spaces; she has also hired an exceptional team of teachers and staff who clearly share her vision for a high-fidelity, child-centered education. This is a genuinely wonderful community. Highly recommend!

I would encourage prospective families to ask very specific questions about Organic Beginnings'…read moreadmissions and waitlist process before paying application fees. We were on the waitlist for approximately two years. We paid an application fee in 2024 and then another $50 application fee when we were required to update/reapply in 2025. Both of my older children attended Montessori school, so our family was already familiar with Montessori philosophy and we genuinely hoped Organic Beginnings would work out for our youngest child. After waiting that long, I was invited to a separate meet-and-greet with the guide who was leaving and the new guide who would be taking over. My child was not present and was never met or observed by the school. After that meeting with me, Organic Beginnings informed us that they had decided not to move forward with enrollment. Organic Beginnings has also publicly described its family tours as providing "a comprehensive look into Dr. Montessori's philosophy and how our values align," and notes that those events are adults-only so the school can "focus on you." I did not attend one of those tours, but that wording became especially relevant to me after our experience. Because the decision not to move forward was made after meeting only with me, and before anyone had ever met or evaluated my child, I was left with the impression that the decision was based on the school's assessment of our family rather than on any assessment of my child. I repeatedly asked for clarification about why they were not moving forward, but I never received a clear explanation. Instead, I was given vague language about "classroom composition," "program needs," and whether the placement was an appropriate fit. I later learned that Children's House was not full. Organic Beginnings publicly stated that there were still "a couple of spots available." When I questioned how we could have spent approximately two years on the waitlist and then not be offered a spot while openings remained, I was again told that having an opening does not guarantee enrollment and that the school considers whether a placement is an appropriate fit for the classroom. I completely understand that a private preschool may have discretion over admissions and that being on a waitlist does not guarantee acceptance. My issue is the lack of transparency about how selective and discretionary the process actually is, especially when families are paying application fees and remaining on a waitlist for years. Because my child was never met or evaluated, I was left unclear about how the school could determine whether the placement was an appropriate fit for the classroom. The timing made it appear that the decision was based on the school's assessment of our family after meeting with me rather than an assessment of my child, and the school never provided a clear explanation that resolved that concern. The financial side of the process was also frustrating. We paid application fees in two separate years while continuing to wait for placement. When I requested a refund, I was initially told that application fees were nonrefundable. After I provided documentation showing both payments, the school ultimately refunded both fees in full, which I appreciate. My biggest issue is not simply that my child was not accepted. It is that the admissions process was not transparent enough for us to understand that, even after years on the waitlist and even when spaces became available, the school could decide not to offer enrollment without ever meeting our child and without clearly explaining why. I'm sharing our experience so other parents can make an informed decision. Before paying any fees, I would strongly recommend asking exactly how the waitlist works, what criteria are used to determine whether a family or child is considered a "fit," what the school means when it refers publicly to whether "our values align," whether the child will actually be evaluated before an admissions decision is made, whether available spots are offered in waitlist order, and what happens to the fees if the school ultimately decides not to offer enrollment.