After applying and being accepted but wait-pooled for 2 years, I decided to try one more time for…read moremy daughter going into Kindergarten. The process is tedious. Instead of making it easier for prior accepted applicants to enroll, they treat you like a brand new applicant. Needless to say, my daughter was once again waitlisted along with "50 others". If they are THIS full, they should stop accepting applications. But I guess they don't want to lose the application fee revenue they're getting ($50 per application...) Their readiness visits are also not Montessori based. They clearly "test" your child, I saw it with my own eyes and ears last year during my daughters readiness visit. The teacher asked her explicitly "what letter is this?" And when I mentioned it to the organizer (Makayla) she said "oh, no we don't test" basically telling me what I saw and heard was wrong. It's also clear that they only enroll kids who are already incredibly advanced so that the school staff can take credit for their excellence. My daughter is clearly very on track for her age, can make out the sounds of most letters, and already knows basic math at the age of 5. (Her readiness visit she was 4 going on 5) But they want 5 year olds to be advanced kindergartners and first graders before even entering kindergarten. I'm also guessing there is some other discrimination going on. Because being "accepted" but waitlisted more than once, but thrice, should not happen in any school. Why even take applicants at that point? Hire more teachers, or stop taking applications every year. This is not what Montessori is about and they need to research what Maria Montessori's mission was. Because this is not it. Also, during Christmas they sent out the most vague "holiday greeting", so that was also pretty strange. I hope this feedback reaches the right people. I will not be applying again.

We are in our third year with RMS and have two children attending the school. We have been thrilled…read morewith our RMS experience. Specifically, there is a great community of engaged parents and educators working together to achieve outstanding educational outcomes. We feel that we are getting something unique and differentiated from the more standard approach to education that a lot of other independent schools offer. Moreover, our kids absolutely love going to school here! My children's enthusiasm for their school, passion for learning, and solid academic advancement will keep us coming back to RMS year after year. I encourage anyone interested in the Montessori approach to visit the website and school for more information and resources.

This is a terrific place for your child to grow! Their exceptional care and educational services…read morehave been instrumental in our son's development. It's one of the area's best-kept secrets in preschool and early elementary child care. Wholeheartedly recommend!!

My son started going to Greenwood when he was two years old. He moved from Cedar House, which was…read moregreat but very costly. This small, intimate place feels like you walked back in time to the 80s-90s with a TV on a rolling cart, which only comes out if the kids can't spend all day outside (which I love). They have all types of older games that encourage creativity and are not the norm toys they see at home. It does not have all the bells and whistles of a new building, but it feels like a home or grandma's house. My Son is 10 years old and stopped going because of Covid. He often asks to stop by with donuts or a card to say hello to all of his old teachers, and he cares deeply for the owner, Mrs. Day!

What a school! Warm, welcoming community, strong academics that challenge and inspire students,…read moreteachers that go above and beyond every day, and all on a gorgeous, unique 70 acre campus. The small size means that your child will be known, nurtured, and loved, and you'll be surprised by the volume of sports and activities the school has to engage children. You must check out this school! Highly recommend!

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 just wanna say this place has exceeded my expectations for a daycare facility. Not only do they…read morekeep you updated throughout the day through an app letting you know what your kid eats drinks and uses the bathroom, but they also keep you in the loop with events and stuff. I have absolutely no complaints with this place. this was my sons very first daycare experience as I was a stay at home Mom for over a year so for him to just dive right in and play with the other kids and feel comfortable enough, was a huge sign that he is at the right place. the weekly cost is well worth what you're getting in return!! 10/10

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.

Overpriced. Teachers are terrible, and the cellular service around the area is terrible. For the…read moreamount of money I pay for my kid, it should be flawless. I would recommend you go to public school, or a better private school.

Pretty good. Some people there are poopyheads and stipid. Overall pretty good tho. Campus is nic,…read moreteachers are nice, i loved it. Some kids there are bad tho.

We have two kids at sabot and unlike the review below didn't have to do any testing for them. Our…read moregirls are thriving with the small class sizes, focus on their gifts and curiosities, time spent in outdoors and immersed in nature, and because of the wonderful teachers and staff. We love sabot!

We have 2 children at Sabot School, and this will be our 7th year at the school. My children love…read moregoing to school, and most importantly they love learning. Sabot has nurtured their curiosity and their identity as readers, writers and researchers. Each year they have unfailingly been supported in developing their own theories and furthering their academic inquiry. This has resulted in such ownership over their learning, and confidence in their place in the classroom community. The social constructionist approach in the classroom has fostered an environment where their social-emotional growth has been stretched and supported. Not only are my children learning to be students, they are learning to be good citizens. While no school is perfect, the dedication of the faculty and staff to the students and to this approach to learning has been evident in every interaction.

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.

Phenomenal preschool with a focused attention to staying at the forefront of education, learning…read morestrategies, and tools. Amazing teachers who love teaching and love the children. Two of our littles have attempted New Life and in each case there was great attention to the specific needs of the child. Our youngest currently attends and loves his 4 year old class. He began his journey at New Life in the 2 year old class superglued to my body screaming. As a Covid isolated toddler he had not been away from his immediate family. A plan was developed and put in place to help him adjust and that same child now cries if he's sick and unable to go to school. What a beautiful transformation birthed from love and genuine care for our child. We drive over 30 minutes each way to drop off and pick up passing many preschools along the way. New Life is truly the best preschool around. Ask any parent or grandparent whose child is currently attending or has attended and you will have your ears filled with affirmations. ABP

Best preschool in town! Loving Administrator, loving teachers, wonderful environment focused on fun…read moreand learning. Faith based with lots of play time. My son begs to go to school because he absolutely loves it there! Cannot say enough wonderful things about New Life Preschool.