I would not recommend this pre-K school to any parent whose child needs a little extra time or…read moresupport in their first year of learning. The staff here show a serious lack of professional morality, patience, and genuine care for young children. Rather than nurturing and encouraging each child at their own pace, they seem quick to judge and dismiss those who don't immediately meet expectations. Every child deserves teachers who show kindness, understanding, and love--especially at such an early, formative stage. Unfortunately, this school fails to provide that kind of supportive environment. If your child needs a little more guidance or reassurance as they adjust to learning, this is not the right place for them.

The teachers are very supportive of the students, and they provide great encouragement.read more

We toured many preschools before and even attended another one. My child love this school the best…read more The teachers are truly experienced and wonderful. They really care for the children with their heart and we get wonderful arts each week. We also made friends that we still keep in touch with after preschool from this place. The classes are in a small size so that each child get the attention they deserve. I also love their play based learning because at this age, I think it's more important for them to have fun while learning and my child knows his A B C's and learn to write his name from this school. If you want your child to love school and ask to go on weekends (lol), this is the place!!

1,000% recommend! Truro is an incredible preschool. I have two kids there and we love it so much…read more The staff, teachers and community is more than we could have asked for. They really care about your children and their development not just academically but spiritually. I toured half a dozen Christian preschools in the area found them to be the most impressive and I have not been disappointed. This is our second year at Truro and we will have our youngest enrolled for another two. We are so grateful to have a top-tier preschool for our precious kids.

We have been sending our son to TPK for two years now. We have sent our oldest to other preschools…read moreand this place can't be beat. They have the very best teachers and staff who are passionate about loving and leading the children who spend their days here. They are very organized and kind in their parent interactions and go above and beyond what is expected by having monthly parenting classes, with childcare, for the parents of their students. They use play and experiences to teach children, while also helping add structured experiences so kids are ready to transition to kindergarten in a different and more structured environment. Their chapel leaders are also quite amazing and my son has learned so much about Jesus through their teaching each week.

The new director Aandra is a very nasty person. She sends passive aggressive emails to parents and…read moreis mean to her employees. I had to withdraw my daughter because I couldn't deal with the director for a whole year. On top of that, she changed rules without letting parents know. My daughter was being sent to the office and removed from her classroom and having lunch alone in the office. No one ever communicated this with me. I had to find that out by other parents telling me they saw my child in the office. My daughter later told me she would be sad when she went to the office. My daughter was 3 years old at the time. If my child was acting up, they should have contacted me about it instead of isolating her and having her think she's a bad person. In a conversation with me Aandra used very passive aggressive language and in a super condescending tone. Aandra isn't a good leader, and clearly has trouble regulating her own emotions. There are so many preschools in the area that are far better than this one.

Burke Presbyterian Church Preschool is a hidden gem among preschools in Burke. It has a wonderful…read moreprincipal, excellent teachers, and beautiful facilities, including a playground. My son has been a student for the past 1.5 years. He absolutely loves it, and has grown so much developmentally under the tutelage of his experienced teachers. We are hoping to enroll my younger son here as well. The vibe and culture of the school are simply beautiful and inviting. The tuition is competitive as well.

Great preschool with teachers who really care about their students. Both my children attended Good…read moreShepherd Preschool and I believe their success can be attributed to the good start they received at the school. The playground has been redone and updated. Recently they have added an exploration station to their daily activities at the school. You could actually call this a STEAM room with activities that engage and stimulate the students' minds through science, math and technology. The preschool director and teachers not only care about the students educational life but they are very dedicated to the safety of their students as well. If I could give the school more than two thumbs up I would!

Good Shepherd is a top notch preschool. I am a former teacher and an assistant principal and can…read moreattest that I know a great learning environment when I see it. The staff is friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. The lesson plans reflect thoughtful planning and build on essential skills. The curriculum reinforces STEM and the field trips that are provided wonderfully enrich the students. I would encourage anyone with a preschool aged child to send them to this school. Many families in my neighborhood have sent their children here. I am now sending my second child after my first was so wonderfully prepared and enjoyed her experience so much.

This was our first year of preschool and we've had the best experience. Before school even started…read moreMrs Florence came to our house to meet our son and get to know our family! This made me feel so much more at ease when he started school this year! Knollwood has a great balance between education and play time. I feel like my son has become a more confident since starting school. Mrs Florence has been been nothing short of wonderful and the rest of the staff is outstanding, too. I highly recommend sending your son/daughter to Knollwood!

Knollwood is the perfect place for kids! The hands-on, play-first approach is exactly what I want…read moremy children to experience. The passion of the staff and teachers shows that they love being there and want to watch children grow and experience all the fun things that pre-school can offer. The downstairs discovery area is a favorite spot that my children frequently talk about on the car ride home of their new creations or creative areas to make-believe play in. By the time all my children are done, I will have spent almost a decade at Knollwood and I couldn't imagine a more perfect and happy way to start my children's educational journey.

My first child went here for 3.5 years and has just started kindergarten so well prepared! My…read moresecond child is going there now and loves it. The Director is fabulous, very responsive and enthusiastic. The teachers are lovely, committed and professional. I love their flexible options witj 2, 3, and 5 day options, 4 hours a day with extended day options. Take a tour and see for yourself!

Excellent preschool! They offer so much more than your "typical" preschool. They have Spanish,…read moremusic & movement, speech therapist, indoor & outdoor play areas, extended pre-k program, drama, etc. In regards to security - I've never feared for my child's safety. The teachers keep tabs on the kids all day - classroom doors are shut during instruction. Teacher ratio is amazing - they have 2 teachers in every class (& not teacher with aide - 2 teachers!). IMHO - It's unfortunate our public schools have to be like prison with locked doors and metal detectors - this is the way school should be - parents able to come and go freely w/o going through security. I also feel communication is just fine. They post outside the classroom all the lessons they learned each day and have conferences with the parents twice a year. You can stop in the front office ANY time - they are happy to help! We were overseas during registration, and they were extremely helpful by email and kept us "in the loop" for months! Amazing customer service! Would recommend in a heartbeat!!!

If you are searching for the best opportunity in care for your infant or toddler, I can tell you…read morewith conviction that Ms. Muditha's Stepping Stone Montessori is it. As first-time parents while I worked from home, we were initially considering a nanny share, and I am so glad we found Ms. Muditha instead. Her warmth and professionalism along with her expertise in childhood development and Montessori education will instantly put you at ease. Her influence on your child will be evident as they demonstrate the incredible knowledge and habits they've learned through routine, instructional play, mealtime, potty training, naptime (read: sleep training), and so much more. She takes every opportunity to teach your child. I witnessed my son learn and develop so many practical life skills, motor skills, language, music, yoga, outdoor play, manners and more than you could imagine. At first I was anxious about my infant's safety with toddlers around but quickly understood Stepping Stone had that under control, and it didn't take long to realize my son was learning from the older children's example. Our son loved going to see his friends at Stepping Stone every day - from infancy until Ms. Muditha told us he was ready to move on to preschool. I cherish my time in knowing her, her staff and her family. While my son has been fortunate to have had wonderful caregivers and educators since, some of their names have been forgotten and their influence less noticeably impactful. Our family is eternally grateful and blessed that our son's formative early years were in Ms. Muditha's loving care.

Bottom line: if you're looking for an amazing,affordable daycare where your child's needs are met…read moreby a nurturing, loving caregiver look no further! My wife and I spent countless hours searching within a 10 mile radius of Burke for the best daycare. We couldn't find a single place, with availability, that checked all of our boxes until we found Stepping Stone Childcare. When our daughter started she was nine months old and not crawling efficiently (yet). Now Maddie is 14 months and running nonstop! Everyday she comes home with new signs or words and it's fascinating to see her grow; I know this is due to the care she's receiving by Ms. Muditha! Ms. Muditha has turned her entire basement into a baby/toddler paradise with a section for older children in her Montessori program. Now there's also an awesome play area setup outside where kids can enjoy outdoor activities. On top of our list of perks is communication and Ms. Muditha sets the standard for amazing communication; we get daily updates with what Maddie did and photos.

We have absolutely loved having my daughter Penny attend La Petite Academy for the past 18 months…read more-- the staff is all so wonderful, the director, Melissa, is lovely and so accommodating, they use the Brightwheel app to give you updates and photos of your kiddo throughout the day, they maintain all the appropriate caretaker/child ratios, are super communicative, and the facility is always clean and cheerful. My daughter started at LPA in the infant room with Jennifer, who was just wonderful. I love that they make bringing bottles and baby food for your babe so easy, and then once your kiddo is big enough to eat real food, they provide it all! I've totally gotten spoiled not having to pack diapers and food for Penny every day. Once Penny was older, she transferred to the toddler room and has developed in leaps and bounds! We lovelovelove her teachers Laylan, Jovani, Senait, Nicole, and all the rest who pop in to help out regularly. They have daily outside play (weather permitting), do fun activities, crafts, have music class, sometimes outside vendors are brought in to do things like a science show or an animal show-and-tell, etc. Penny has blossomed here and loves going to "school" to see all her friends and teachers. Leaving your kids in the hands of others can be a bit heart wrenching, but it's a wonderful feeling knowing that they are in safe, loving hands like I know is the case with every child at LPA. Everyone always seems happy to see us when we arrive, I genuinely feel the love and care that Penny's teachers have for her, and I truly feel like we've become part of the family here. I heartily recommend LPA of Fairfax Station to anyone looking for daycare or preschool needs in the Burke, Fairfax Station, West Springfied, or Mason-adjacent Fairfax area!

Our kids went to La Petite Fairfax Station for almost a year. I thought they did a great job caring…read morefor our boys! The toddler classroom teachers Laylan, Jovani and the others kept our son safe and happy. Ms Jennifer in the infant room helped calm our son during sometimes rough drop offs. Miss Peggy does a great job teaching the 4 year olds! My son learned so much and was more than prepared for kindergarten. Melissa the director is really helpful and responsive. Overall I recommend this center and think it is a great place for your kids to learn and play. We miss it!

We had two children in Rise & Shine for a few years. The staff is amazing and so friendly! Our kids…read moreloved going! The teachers are so caring and prepare students for Kindergarten and all that Littles need to know! Ms. Destiny, Ms. Synthia, Ms. Vanessa and more were so sweet and caring for our Littles. We couldn't get enough of the Disney party Ms. Destiny planned and other fun activities for the kids!

We have been sending our boys to Rise and Shine at 10185 Main St (the church location) for over…read morethree years and have loved it. The school is the perfect size - large enough that there are plenty of teachers and friends, but small enough that all the kids and teachers know each other well. I also really like that the church location is set back from the road and more discreet for safety purposes. My kids have always loved the outdoor spaces as well - even when they were in-between playgrounds. The staff is incredibly loving and positive. They contact us whenever there is any issue, but when they have had to deal with things that could have been frustrating (potty training accidents, unexpected illness) they have never made me feel bad or embarrassed. One other aspect of Rise and Shine that we love is that our boys have had the opportunity to learn from teachers from other countries and some who speak different languages. I love that their teachers contribute to their learning and growth in ways that I haven't even thought of. Highly recommend!