this is a truly special place. We move our daughter here after having a "OK "experience at another…read moreschool, but we wanted to be near friends. They have truly exceeded our expectations in every way. Every member of the staff knows my children's names. They know what they like. They comfort them when they're sad, they seem truly interested in their personalities, and they check on us when kids are home sick. I've walked in midday to pick up a sick child and found them being snuggled and held, asleep in the arms of a loving teacher or staff member.t You hear things about how schools feel like family, and Primrose Midlothian truly does. I'm actually tearing up writing this review because I am so grateful for the wonderful people that love our children, and how lucky we feel to be part of this community.

Some wonderful teachers who seem to leave. Management seems unhappy, not a loving environment…read more feedback about children weeks after an event happened. Focusing on academics at three years old instead of a loving fun environment. Classroom is chaotic.

My kids attended preschool here and now my son is back for elementary school! I truly cannot say…read moreenough positive things about this school. Overall it has a very upbeat and positive vibe. The kids are given age appropriate levels of autonomy, which has really helped my son thrive. They get the kids outside as often as possible and utilize their great outdoor space, including a wooded area behind the school. One example of this is my son and his class have marked out small squares of land in the woods as part of a science project and they go out there with some frequency to monitor how the land changes over the seasons. I've heard very cool reports home about this. They also just go out there to be kids and to play! The school is doing a really outstanding job of meeting each kid where they are along their social/emotional/academic learning process. For a small school they also have an impressive availability of resources to scaffold the kids where they need help. As my son is currently in 5th grade, I was thrilled to learn they will be having a 6th grade next year (2023-2024 school year) and plan to open a full 6th - 8th middle school the following year! The teachers are top notch - very engaged in designing an individualized educational experience for each child and are highly communicative and supportive with both the parents and kids. They have gotten my son from hating school to telling us about all the cool things he's learning when he gets home. Truly an amazing place!

We have LOVED our time at REDS. Student classroom time is enriched by nature study, music and…read moremovement, and chapel. After school offerings include soccer, ballet, and science. The teachers are caring with years of teaching experience. The fact that families send all their children to the program and the lack of teacher turnover speaks to the strength of this program. The small classes and personal attention make this school feel like family. Highly recommend.

I am soooo happy I found this daycare center and we are absolutely in love with our teachers and…read morethe center!!

I can't say enough good things about everyone and everything involved in Midlothian Children's…read moreAcademy. A wonderful and caring staff that always greets you with a smile. Viva la Midlothian Children's Academy!

My daughter attended Kiddie Academy for 3 years. First at their Woodlake location then transferred…read moreto their Watkins location once they opened. The staff has always been attentive, caring & knowledgeable in their childcare practices. I cannot express how grateful I am to them in how they nurtured my kiddo and made her feel safe during these developmental years.

From the owner: Kiddie Academy of Midlothian - Watkins, an educational daycare in Midlothian, offers age-specific…read morechild care programs. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment. Our programs can range from infant and toddler to kindergarten and school age. Read our child care reviews, take a virtual tour and learn more about Kiddie Academy to find the best "daycare near me" for you and your child.

My daughter has been going to Minnieland- Westchester since the beginning of October 2014 and has…read moredone amazing. Since we moved to the Richmond area at the end of the summer 2014 she had not been going to school for about 4 months and was beginning to withdraw herself from all of her friends and the kids in the neighborhood. Within 2 days at Minnieland she was back to her old self being the outgoing and the fun girl we love. All of the teachers made her feel welcome and did everything and anything in their power to make her feel like she belonged there. Since my daughter is starting Kindergarten in the fall she will no longer be part of their full time school but our whole family will miss everyone there. We will definitely be using them whenever we need before and after school care. I can honestly not recommend this school highly enough.

Skipwith Academy at Westchester should be ashamed of themselves. They are closed for the third day…read morethis week for a snow event that occurred on 1/24-1/25/26. Although the storm resulted in residual affects including icy conditions, more than 98% of the surrounding businesses (including a Pediatric Physician Office, restaurants, Target, Chick Fi La, Panera Bread, a major Gym, Banks, etc.) are open with access to the high traffic of their parking lot and foot areas clear. So, why is Skipwith not open? Although parents seek Day Care Services for various reasons, they primarily choose it because they have to work and the children are either not of school age or need supervision after school or when school is closed because again, they have to work. Operating a Day Care that is more inclined to mimic the local school closure schedule does not serve the parents of the community very well. In addition, discounts to the ever increasing tuition for these numerous day closures are usually not offered. This is very frustrating. Safety FIRST should always be the focus and the goal. I have worked in operations for 32 years so I know what that is like and that it can be difficult to balance at times. However, I would expect Managers and Leadership to be more "Proactive vs Reactive", to think more "out the box" and come up with a better contingency plan for their clients than to simply "close" for multiple days. Would it be too much to consider maybe late openings and early evening closures for a couple of days in a time like this? That way, parents could still meet work obligations (everyone does not have the luxury or ability to work from home) vs missing the day all together. Children would be safe while still learning/having fun and all participants (teachers, parents, children, etc.,) would be able to arrive and depart to their designations safely. I am not trying to down Skipwith Academy or think that the establishment should never close in inclement weather. With Virginia's weather being as Bipolar as it is, there will certainly be times that option is most appropriate. With that said, for the most part, the staff do a good job. My little one enjoys going there and has excelled greatly under their teaching and supervision. However, you have to do better. Your parents are your clients too and if you are closed often, this defeats the purpose of them patronizing your business.

I have had two children go through the program from six months of age on. The teachers are…read morephenomenal. All have masters degrees and years of experience, but also truly care for and love your children. Just the right mix of nurture and education. Lots of flexibility in scheduling also, with early morning and extended day options.

From the owner: Derbyshire Preschool is a Christian-based preschool serving children 6 months through PreK. in…read moreRichmond, Virginia and surrounding areas. Using principles of interactive play that is developmentally appropriate, we provide a loving and welcoming environment to ultimately prepare each child for kindergarten and beyond!

Great facility, great staff! Our son started as an infant, thankfully there was room for him at…read morethe time. The amount of words and knowledge he has learned over the years has been incredible and has pushed us as parents to continue to keep him ahead. Great work A Child's Place!

Staff is friendly and attentive. The attached playground offers lots of outdoor time. Excellent…read morebalance of safety and service during COVID. We were rarely left without care, and never without good cause.

If I could give Walton Park zero stars it would be generous. Beware and look at other schools!…read more Don't be fooled by the owners used car salesman business philosophy. Like most businesses, some of the staff can be great (like Connie) but they by themselves can't overcome poisonous ownership.

4 years ago my wife and I set out on the daunting task of finding a preschool for our first child…read more We had a very specific set of criteria in mind (no more than 15 mins from home OR work, no more than a 4:1 ratio for newborns, a reliable development/education program that prepared for school, and a caring, honest staff) and set out on a series of site visits and interviews before committing to enrollment. As luck would have it, and somewhat surprising to me at the time, The Goddard School at Walton Park was the first school we visited and was the heads and tails winner amongst the schools we sampled. The school has a separate Owner (Ted) and Education Director (Connie), which I really liked because it allows each to focus on their respective fortes. I take pride in asking really difficult questions and Ted passed our interview with flying colors. Not only did he go to great lengths to explain the multitude of reasons why we should enroll at The Goddard School, he did so without a single cross word about ANY of his competitors. Connie was equally impressive in our conversation, explaining the details of the Goddard development philosophy and how that tied into their preschool educational plan. Both are incredibly personable, warm, and approachable. Also, a great selling point for us is that Connie is a retired nurse, FANTASTIC to have on site. From the handmade artwork that I receive daily, to the personalized reports that are sent home each day, to the cleanliness of the facility, to the exceptional teaching staff, to the special events like Summer Cookouts, to the on-site amenities like Little Kicks (through the Richmond Kickers), The Goddard School has exceeded our expectations in just about every way. Folks tend to knock TGS for not providing lunch for their children; frankly, I like the ability to tailor our lunches to the specific likes and dislikes of our kids. While schools like Primrose may provide lunch, it is a single option each day and pickier (or diet-restricted) children may be out of luck. When you throw in perks like a multi-child discount and referral bonus, it is 5 Star all the way around. The entire staff goes out of their way to make not only the children, but also the parents, feel like a family. In summation, we love it here and are pretty sure that you will, too.

Excellent facility with friendly staff. The group exercise classes are the best! Wide variety of…read moreequipment

Great facility! Fitness, pool and locker rooms are all terrific! They accept nationwide members…read moretoo.