I am a repeat client of Amy's and I cannot tell you enough of how valuable she is to have in your…read moreback pocket. As a second time mom, I didn't think I would need as much help this time around with Amy. I knew how to get a good latch, how to position my body and the baby, and felt confident that I only needed minimal visits, but baby #2 had other plans in mind. Baby #2 was born at 37wks and while that's considered full term, it's actually on the early side which causes a lot of complications with feeding. My baby had trouble latching and sucking because there wasn't enough time practicing these motor skills in the womb. This resulted in the baby not being able to transfer milk, even though my milk was coming in. Amy confirmed this with her before and after weighing from a 20mins feed. I was so upset and devastated, that we had to move quickly to formula feeding to get the weight up fast because baby #2 had severe jaundice and we were trying to keep from being admitted to the hospital for phototherapy. Unfortunately, we had to be readmitted and Amy coached me through protecting my milk supply, while formula feeding and getting baby's weight up. She also reassured me that this is just a blip in our breastfeeding journey and that we will get back on track when he's healthy and clear of jaundice. I ended up upgrading my package to the Luxe because of how important it was for me to get us back to the basics once baby #2 was in the clear health-wise. I not only was able to protect my milk supply while having to formula feeding for two weeks but I also needed support in making sure once I returned back to work how to maintain a sustainable stash without oversupply, as I did with my first. I am almost 3mo postpartum and baby #2 has a great latch, is thriving in all the drs appointments, and gaining weight beautifully. At my last in home visit Amy walked through our schedule to have a successful stash, pumping schedule, and ready for baby to start daycare and me to return to work. I almost cried when she as leaving because I've appreciated everything that she has done for me and my babies. Words cannot express how much she has meant to me. I am so thankful for her wisdom, support, expertise and care she brings with her to every visit. If you are considering a lactation consultant, get on her books!! She's your go-to-guru.

I had a baby less than two weeks ago, and I can already say that the most important decision I've…read moremade postpartum is hiring Amy. I found her through a friend who had an amazing experience, and I reached out in a panic on a Sunday when my milk came in and I had no idea what to do. Her insanely fast response time was much needed; I found out the next day that our son had lost more than 10% of his birth weight and to say that I was freaking out is an understatement. Amy came that afternoon and I immediately felt like I was in great hands. She taught me how to breastfeed comfortably, got me set up with my pump, did a weight measurement to see how much he was getting with each feed, and also helped get a plan in place to get my son back to his birth weight. After the appointment she has been incredible over text/Voxer and answers questions so quickly. Feeding a baby is so stressful but with Amy's knowledge and confident demeanor, she demystifies it. I immediately signed up for the luxe package and truly wish I did this before I delivered so I would have had a plan in place and didn't have to play catch up. Still I'm so glad that I reached out to Amy and probably would have stopped breastfeeding if I hadn't. She is truly the best and I'm so grateful to have her guidance for one of the most important pieces of my life!

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.

We joined the AUCP community in 2017 when our daughter was 1 and we're going on our 7th year now…read morewith our second child. The focus on each child's needs and interests, along with low teacher:student ratios have really supported our kids developmentally. The nature exposure (daily in the classroom and in the garden, as well as bi-weekly in the woods) is another big plus for us. Community is by far the best part for the whole family though. Co-oping in class helps parents get to know the other kids and their families, in addition to experiencing what the kids are doing in class. There are also lots of social opportunities informally (the playground after pick-up) and formally (Bike and Book Fest for one) throughout the year. I highly recommend the school to everyone, but especially those new to the area and those wanting to be involved in their child's preschool experience.

Our family will forever be grateful to have had our children attend AUCP. With only a couple of…read moremonths to prep our family of five to move across the country I looked to Yelp to help me find a good preschool within a 10 mile radius of our Falls Church home. It was late April when I reached out and connected with the Membership team and while they had one last spot for my 4 year old daughter, we were on the waitlist for my 1.5 year old son. (It all ended up working out to where my daughter attended 5 days a week and my son was 2 days a week.) From the very first contact, everyone was wonderful. My kids teachers welcomed not only them, but our whole family with open arms and helped us create a sense of community when we didn't know a single soul. The teachers are amazing and the play based opportunities afforded to the children are unparalleled. Some of our favorite things about AUCP are the bi-weekly outdoor program at Long Branch, their commitment to getting the kids outside every day (I wish all schools had this philosophy), the community building events, the garden, ride on toys etc. I can't recommend this school enough. It's been a gem in so many ways.

As a transplant to the area without a traditional family "village" nearby, FBCC CDC has truly…read morebecome part of our village. I can say with complete confidence that the children are deeply loved, well cared for, and genuinely nurtured here. FBCC CDC is a true family environment in every sense of the word. I am constantly (and happily) surprised by how much the kids are learning at such a young age -- from critical developmental skills to social and emotional growth. I especially appreciate the emphasis on outdoor time and nature, the strong focus on community, and the incredible support they provide to us as parents. We are in daily, open communication with both the teachers and administrators. They always have a pulse on exactly what's going on with the kids, and I've personally learned so much from them along the way. The level of care, attention, and partnership with parents is exceptional. I also love that while First Baptist may be in the name, this is a truly inclusive, heart-centered program. The school thoughtfully celebrates many different religious holidays and cultures, creating a warm and welcoming environment for all families. After attending other daycare centers and doing extensive research on childcare costs in the area, I find FBCC CDC's pricing to be very fair -- especially given the quality of care. I also deeply appreciate that this is not a large corporate or private-equity-owned center, but a place genuinely dedicated to serving, loving, and helping children grow until they move on to their next adventure. We feel incredibly grateful to be part of the FBCC CDC family. I highly recommend coming to do a tour and seeing if it's the right place for your family!

Our daughter attended Kidstretch during the last school year, and we can't say enough good things…read moreabout our experience! The staff put her at ease right away, and she was always excited to go to school and share with us all the things she was doing there. The teachers do a fantastic job of finding creative activities to help the kids learn. We love that our daughter was able to explore outside, learn through imaginative play, help plant a garden, try science experiments, create art projects, and more. While doing all this, the teachers help the kids learn other skills like how to be a good friend, do simple jobs in the classroom, clean up after themselves, be a good listener, etc. They are also intentional about identifying enrichment opportunities and ways for the kids to be involved in the community. For example, there were regular engagements with the local library and field trips in Falls Church and nearby areas. Our daughter learned a lot and loved her time at Kidstretch - we'd highly recommend it to anyone!

Let me first off by saying that KidStretch was absolutely amazing at helping my child during a time…read morewhere I was not happy with another child care service that worked with my child previously. Once I started taking my child to KidStretch I noticed a huge difference in my child and also in the people he was with. My son was one of the very first children that was in that program and honestly helped him so much. It made such a difference having compassionate staff members helping him develop good habits and manners. Every time I would take my child to KidStretch I knew that he was in good hands and never had a single complaint. The various activities that they had my child doing went from going outside and playing to doing simple chores such as cleaning up after themselves and much more! I would definitely recommend KidStretch to anyone that is looking for a good child care service around the Falls Church area!

A great place to expose kids to all the Spanish speaking cultures. Conversation, reading, writing,…read moreand arts are all included. They even invite parents to give presentations on their families' cultural heritage, latin or not. The staff really do a fantastic job in handling all types of kids. I can't say enough about how good an experience this has been for our kids. There is a strong emphasis on the arts as well as the language. Programs are adapted to handle your needs. Some kids come once a week while others come daily. When you pick up the kids after class, you need to knock on the door and they'll let you in. The center is on Gallows Road just South of Tysons. Traffic on Gallows is hectic but I've always been able to get in and out easily. We'll keep coming back as long as we're living here.

Our daughter has been attending their preschool program this year. She's a non native Spanish…read morespeaker, so it was new and tough at the beginning. Ms. Ivette has worked great with helping her adapt, and work around the frustrations. Our daughter loves going to preschool everyday now. It's been amazing to see our daughter speak, read and write in Spanish. Her teacher has absolutely amazing, we couldn't be happier.

Amazing welcoming space with great gym, super clean lockers and welcoming staff!…read more There is an indoor pool, pre-school, 4 camps (regular day summer camp, camp for neurodiverse teens and adults, summer camp for kids with cancer, camp for seniors), disability and inclusion services, volunteer programs, language classes, educational and social programs.

A community for Jews and non Jews, that want to feel welcome, enjoy the so many activities they…read moreoffer, day trips, gym sessions, exercise classes, great for children of all ages. Just a wonderful, safe, inspiring environment.

I love The classroom with all my heart! So my child does!…read moreThis is his first and only preschool he's ever been to. His adjusting to daycare went smoothly, better than I expected; teachers was mindful and caring, were able to find an approach to my 2 years old boy, who didn't speak English yet then. Now he is 5 and we never had any problems going there. I really happy to meet Mrs Anastasia, and her wonderful team, who work so hard to grow up my child in the best way! Pros: *long working hours *all year working (few fed day offs) *location *private playground *home style lunch served *education and skill development *friendly environment *sport lessons Cons: none Highly recommend!

I have enrolled my daughter at the Classroom Since she was one year old. The staff and the…read moremanagment are very professional and accommodating, they follow up with the parents on every single detail. Also, my daughter has asthma and they give her the nebulizer every day on time. The owner Ms. Anastasia is very helpful and always listens to us if we have any comment or suggestion with regards to our daughter. Now she is three and half years and she has moved to the class room preschool and we are very happy and satisfied with the program.