I see people write this frequently where I wish I can give no stars. We are no longer at this…read morelocation but I would delete my previous review when was nearly 4 years ago. They were amazing then and now with a new head for a year all students have left for harassment issues, poor care of children, and confrontation with parents. Most of the guides have left too.

This is such a wonderful Montessori school! We highly recommend it…read more Our daughter previously attended a large Montessori school in bustling NYC for two years. Being used to the eclectic and energetic vibes of city life, we had inhibitions in how she would take to attending such a small and quiet school. Along with her previous classmates and guides, she was used to walking the streets of Brooklyn, taking the ferry to Manhattan, and walking to various public parks. When we arrived to see Guidepost Montessori at Fairfax, we were struck by its quaintness. The children have their own play area in the back of the schoolhouse, surrounded by a picket fence. It is intimate, yet spacious enough for all of the children to enjoy. The school is very clean and organized. The classrooms are set up in typical Montessori fashion, with the added charm of displayed artwork made by the pupils. The faculty takes the time to decorate for the seasons and holidays. The most charming and wonderful aspect of this school is the faculty. From the Head of School, the Administrative Director, to the Lead Guides, Assistant Guides and After School guides, everyone is kind, caring, patient and gentle, and respectful. They immediately treated our family as one of their own. They are the reason our daughter loves going to school each day. She has flourished under their care and guidance and we cannot thank them enough.

All three of my kids have attended here and what is really awesome is the sense of community and…read moresupport among families and parents. We have coffee dates, moms' nights out, family fun nights, etc. Some families do it all and some do none, and no matter what your level of involvement, everyone is okay with it. They are NAEYC accredited which means the teachers actually have education degrees, the curriculum is reviewed and updated, and they have to abide by NAEYC regulations that go above and beyond regular licensing. Every classroom opens to the playground! When it is raining or too windy/cold, they have a large rec room to play in complete with balls, scooters, etc. so that they still have a space to really run around. On top of all of this, the church is now offering before and after school care for next year! I'm a little bummed we are going to miss out on that as my youngest are moving on to kindergarten.

Such a wonderful preschool- feel so lucky to have found it for my daughter. Teachers care so much…read moreand my daughter came away more than ready to take on kindergarten. Can not say enough wonderful things about this school, the community of families, administrators and staff. An absolute gem- would highly-recommend to anyone!

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!

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.

MSO was my son's first school, where he attended from age 3 until kindergarten for three years…read more All the staff are so lovely and caring toward each child. We had such a wonderful experience here, my son felt so loved that he still misses this school! They focus a lot on hands which really helped my son develop his sensory skills and fine motor muscles. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a true Montessori education for their child.

I have been a part of MSO for 30+ years, as a parent, school staff, and as a grandparent. I have…read moreseen many children and families and can attest to the wonderful outcomes. The children truly bloom and grow, academically, socially, and emotionally. The staff is knowledgeable, caring, kind, and dedicated.

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!!

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.

Our baby was there April-August 2020…read more We did visits at 4 other places. This place was the only one that would let us do 2 days a week, so we chose to go forward with them. Of note: this is also the cheapest daycare, per day. When our baby started, they weren't prepared for him. He didn't have a nametag for his cubby for the diaper bag, or for his diapers, or for his milk. It probably took them 2 weeks to get a label. I will say there is inattention to detail. When my baby switched from a 2 to a 3 for his bottle, he was spitting up a lot, so he'd need outfit changes. For some reason, they wouldn't check the diaper bag for outfits and our baby would come home in random outfits. My baby has eczema and our entire family uses Dreft soap, so I didn't really appreciate him wearing random clothes from Lost and Found, or where ever. We had multiple billing issues as well. During the start of COVID, my husband was telecommuting, so we were stopping and starting because we didn't need the daycare some weeks. They basically held us hostage billing-wise every single time. We're talking about over $1500+ in daycare we didn't need, or even use. Lastly, you will never see April, the owner, wearing a mask, during pick up. When I picked up my baby, their staff was never wearing a mask for me, even though I, myself, always showed up wearing a mask. There are a lot of kids at this daycare, meaning a lot of parents. I think it is irresponsible for their staff not to wear masks for the other adults they are interacting with. EDIT: Also, my baby was definitely at this daycare and the above happened. I have receipts. I think it's really shady they're being so aggressive just because they don't want my 1 star review public. My review got flagged for "politics" which is so bizarre. So I added specific non-political details about inattention to detail, billing, and public safety.

If you are considering Teddy Bear, know your child will be in a safe, clean, and loving…read moreenvironment. Over the summer, we found ourselves in need of a flexible daycare quickly for our child. Thankfully there was an opening in the age group (toddlers) and we were enrolled within the week. While there was a bit of a transition time, the staff did an amazing job at making our child feel welcome from day one. The staff took time to get to know what our child needed and after a short while, our child ran to hug Ms. Jennifer and Mr. David regularly. We also really enjoyed observing the other kids sharing stuffies and offering hugs, a sign that kind and caring and thoughtful behavior is something they all see and practice. I was surprised to see some of the other reviews on here as we had a very good experience. The staff, especially Ms. Jennifer and Mr. David, really have a way with children AND parents. Throughout our time with Teddy Bear, communications were clear, concise, and timely. We appreciated the app to keep tabs on attendance and daily activities. As a household with two full-time working parents the flexibility with the hours, the ease of having prepared meals managed by the center, and knowing our child was in a safe, clean, positive, well-mannered, and engaging environment was a huge weight off our shoulders. We had a very good experience with Teddy Bear Day Care and found it to be a wonderful, professional, and caring organization and we were so pleased to have been a part of the community. Mr. David was also a great resource in explaining what to look for in a day care as far as licensing, requirements, and posted reviews required by the county. I found the transparency very refreshing and helpful. If there were issues in the past, they are working to resolve them.