VMA is the premier Montessori daycare in the area. My two year old daughter attends the school full…read moretime and in just a few weeks I've noticed a great change in her behavior and temperament. My daughter can now adhere to a routine, she is more relaxed and is more comfortable being around other children than before. VMA brings a level of world class care by providing catered meals to children, a large, secure and clean facility right in the heart of Purcellville Peace of mind in conjunction with the Procare app helps parents keep track of their child's day with status updates and photos of how your little one is doing. Small classroom sizes really allow caretakers to focus individually on each child and the Montessori approach to education is fully utilized. This is not just daycare, this is a mindful well executed approach to looking after the most precious little one in your life. I highly recommend Virginia Montessori Academy.

We moved our 4 year old here after having a bad experience with another Montessori school nearby…read more From the moment we walked in, we knew this was the perfect place for our 4 year old. First: it's safe. It feels clean, visually appealing, door locks and cameras everywhere. There is an easy app check in check out. Plus!!! They have healthy got lunch - no more packing lunch! Everyone who works here has a big smile on their faces - something that felt really important to us. The two teacher in the preschool: Miss Kim and Miss Rudy are amazing. Thet care so much about our kiddo, his learning and well being. We get regular photos, updates on what our kiddo is doing, information about his strengths and lots of suggestions about what to do with growing edges. Even though the outside play area is small, the teachers find great ways to use the space. Our son comes home from school happy, talking about all the things he has learned - completely different from the 7 weeks we spent at the other school. I don't know much about the toddler or infant care program, yet I can say all the people who work with the babies seems really dedicated, kind and present. We are beyond thankful for the faculty, staff and this overall school. It's worth every penny! Oh, and if you're a working parent, they are open (for and extra fee) and many of the typical holidays traditional schools take off.

This place is genuinely interested in helping kids. My son is currently taking a 3D printing class…read moreand a public speaking class, and we've also tried some art lessons there. It seems like one of those things you'd have to drive to Ashburn to get, so I'm grateful to have something like it right in Purcellville. We don't do the full after school program as my son is pretty entrenched at Dragon Yong (his friends are there...) but it seems like it's pretty awesome, as you get a different class (piano lessons, science, art) each day.

From the owner: We are a unique STEM based learning institution in Purcellville, VA offering a variety of learning…read moreopportunities. Our fully licensed after school program for elementary/middle school students coupled with an award winning curriculum and STEM programs prepares students for college and the jobs of the future right from an early age. We provide transportation from all the local elementary and middle schools. At Nextide Academy, we offer over 26 STEM, business and arts programs for elementary, middle and high school students. High school students can even earn credit while working of our selective list of courses like Robotics, Entrepreneurship, New Media Art, etc. Nextide Academy is also an accredited online middle school and high school with full-time and part-time programs. We also offer a blended learning experience for students who can visit our learning center in Purcellville, VA. Check our website periodically for summer camp offerings and special events.

My 7th grader has been with Purcellville Mathnasium since March of this year. We needed support for…read moremy daughter. We love the owner Jing and her staff, they are professional, patient, and the teachers are very knowledgeable My daughter struggled at the beginning of 6th grade, checked parentview yesterday and what a pleasant surprise, she received 3 straight As+ in math for the first time because of mathnasium! I asked her how that happened and she said:" because now I understand!, I got this mom. We will continue to stay with Mathnasium in Purcellville until my daughter graduates from high school. Highly recommend Mathnasium of Purcellville.

From the owner: Mathnasium of Purcellville is your neighborhood math-only learning center. We help kids in grades…read moreK-12 understand math by teaching the way that makes sense to them.

I came to Camp Sarraka a while ago, and it was okay. They wouldn't let my brother get water while…read morewe were playing sports. This was a year ago, so I don't know if they changed their policy. However, I broke my wrist there. All they gave me was a pat on the back. Not even a free session? Shouldn't they be liable, as the counselor threw a dodge ball at me, causing me to fall and break my wrist? I'm not going back. No thanks.

Our three kids (8, 8 and 6) just finished their first week at Camp Sarraka and were begging…read more(crying!) to go back. When I asked what they loved about it they said "The games, the challenges and the counselors never once yelled at us." I marvel at the activities the counselors come up with to keep the kids engaged and laughing all day, even in sweltering heat. I also love that you can see highlights every day on Instagram. It's all about the counselors, they are kind, patient, inclusive and so positive, even in the face of rowdy behavior. I like what our kids are learning and we promised them they can go there all summer next year :)

More pleasant communication to the boarders. Signs…read moreindicating the numericals of the various pastures would be helpful and ways to request certain actions for the horse's wellbeing such as masking and mask removal at evening.

Both Todd and Barbara Johnson , owners of JBit Ranch are wonderful. Todd is an enthusiastic…read moreequestrian that shares his knowledge of natural horsemanship with his students. He goes above and beyond to make sure you understand the natural horsemanship ways to communicate to the horse!!

Thank you to Camp Crowell for turning my indoor-kid (think the Celestial tea sleepytime bear but in…read morechild form) into an outdoor kid for two whole weeks! This was my family's first experience with a Girl Scout camp and I was really impressed with the program. I found it hard to find reviews online about the camp so wanted to give some insight to prospective campers. Here is what you need to know: + This camp is entirely volunteer-led but many of the counselors are repeat volunteers and have even attended as children. Daily communication with counselors is mostly done via text and email. + There are several indoor areas but a majority of the programming takes place outdoors. My daughter just happened to come in during the weeks we were dreaming with an extreme heat wave + intense afternoon storms and the camp took lots of precaution to keep the girls happy, safe, and comfortable. + For allergy moms, they take allergies very seriously! I was so impressed. + Activities include: Obstacle courses, arts and crafts, drama, archery, and planning and executing a cookout. + My favorite part about the camp was their focus on inclusivity and that "every girl is a friend." There was such a wide range of children and adults to meet and the camp did a really great job to meet each child where they were. + Bus transportation is provided and it was the favorite part of my daughter's day. I had half expected for my daughter to quit on the first or second day of camp due to the extreme heat .. and her just not being used to the outdoors but each day she came home she was bubbling with stories of the people she met and the activities she did. They truly took her out of her comfort zone and has come back a more confident person. Thank you Camp Crowell and GSNC!

My 10 yr old daughter just returned from her first "Camp Highroads" sleepaway camp... and she had a…read moreblast. She'd been there before, with a YMCA day camp; and also on a field trip with school. But this year she and 3 friends decided to all do the sleep away camp together... and it sounds like it was the experience of a lifetime. I could tell when I picked her up that she really loved it - she was hugging the counselors and genuinely sorry to be leaving. She chattered the whole way home about the experiences... horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, creek hiking (which, she emphasizes, is very different), sleep outs (which is sleeping outside under the stars), swimming (in a pool), playing games, fishing, ziplining, archery and more. Whoa! And with 3 of her best friends. What could be better. The typical sleeping arrangements (when you're not doing a sleep out) were 6 girls in a cabin with one female chaperone. (It is a co-ed camp, but boys have separate sleeping quarters). Apparently the exact arrangements vary by groups/ages. And yes, they had a rat one night and a mouse a few times, in the cabin. There are separate bath houses. It's rustic. No AC. There's a great story about a mouse in the bathhouse and her sitting on the toilet screaming.... (I am probably not supposed to share that story, but it's funny.) It's definitely camping. It is a Christian based camp, and there are some Bible lessons. While she did confirm that, it didn't really hit the "highlights" reel. Overall, it sounds to me like a classic sleep away summer camp with all the elements of adventure you'd hope for, only better. She can not wait to go back next year.

I am deeply disturbed by how Camp Highroad handled a serious health and safety incident involving…read moremy seven-year-old daughter. My daughter attended Pioneer Camp during the July heat. When I picked her up after approximately eight hours at camp, she was visibly lethargic, looked unwell, and repeatedly begged me for water. She immediately drank an entire 24-ounce bottle and was later taken to the emergency room for dehydration and heat-related symptoms. My daughter told me that she did not have her water bottle that day, repeatedly asked her counselor for water, and was told there were no cups available. Camp leadership later gave me a completely different account, stating that staff repeatedly offered her extra water bottles and that she refused every one of them. I was not present during the camp day, so I cannot personally say which account camp leadership believes is accurate. What I know firsthand is the condition in which my seven-year-old child was returned to me. Even accepting the camp's version, I cannot understand how staff responsible for supervising a young child during outdoor summer activities could allegedly watch her repeatedly refuse water throughout an entire day and take no further action. No one contacted me. No one reported a hydration concern at pickup. No one sought medical assistance. My child was simply returned to me lethargic, desperately thirsty, and sick enough to require an emergency room visit. I initially approached the camp privately because our family had loved Camp Highroad, my daughter cared for her counselor, and I genuinely wanted to understand what had gone wrong and how the camp would prevent it from happening again. Instead, camp leadership repeatedly stated that every safety protocol had been followed, relied on a liability waiver, refused responsibility for the hospital bill, and would not acknowledge that any breakdown had occurred. The camp did refund the week's tuition. This is not about attacking an individual counselor or damaging anyone's reputation. It is about whether the adults entrusted with a seven-year-old child took appropriate steps to ensure she remained hydrated and medically safe during a long day of outdoor activities in extreme summer heat. Parents should know how this incident occurred, the condition in which my child was returned to me, and how leadership responded when I raised the concern. Based on our experience, I no longer trust Camp Highroad to protect my daughter's basic health and safety.

My wife and I signed up our son for two summer camp classes. One for minecraft and one for Roblox…read more My son loved it sooooo much. Everyday he would talk about what he did at camp and what he planned to do tomorrow at camp (it was a coding/design camp). My son loved how the counselors were teenagers who shared the same passion as him and coached him on how to develop maps better. Very nice faculty too where adults can sit in a hallway with a huge glass window and can see what the kids are all doing without disturbing them. Great faculty and staff!

We are so happy to have found Cadence! It is an English-style barn and the perfect mix of skilled…read moretraining, great horse care, and a easy going and fun group of riders! Diane is an accomplished equestrian herself and an excellent instructor. I have ridden at amateur barns throughout the country and really appreciate her skill. She has tips about technique that I have not seen before and really work for me. She is a good instructor for everything from pure pleasure riding to competing in rated shows. The focus is on eventing at this barn but there are opportunities for pure dressage to combined training to eventing at every level. Hunters and jumpers are also welcomed. As important as the instructor are the horses. The horses are happy here. There is plenty of space for them to graze and they are cared for by loving people. Finally, and most importantly, the social vibe is fun and supportive. There is a vibrant group of adult amateurs, and ages span from just under 16 to over 60. Even when competing, the focus is on fun rather than on ribbons. Cadence stables is an all-around-great place to ride. We considered more than 20 barns before landing here.

Cadence is one of those special stables that truly values what's important - top notch horse care,…read morecultivating a positive and welcoming community, and providing great coaching. Diane is an accomplished rider and trainer and very collaborative. She not only helps me progress with my riding, but is also generous with her time providing knowledge and advice on horse care. I've become a more informed and educated rider and horse caretaker under her guidance. The people at this barn are dedicated and friendly, and ultimately the horses come first. There's an indoor, and outdoor, and ample outdoor space and grass to ride on. I also used to be intimidated by shows to the point where they weren't fun for me, and Diane and the community here have provided the encouragement I needed to make competing fun. Whether you're just starting out or taking your horse to the next level; looking to enjoy the outdoors or want to compete; want a lesson horse or are looking to board your own; Cadence is a wonderful place to ride.