Busy Bee is one of Northern Virginia's best early education centers, masked as a cozy, inviting…read morecommunity school. The director is phenomenal, with an engaging curriculum for each age level and a teaching staff that has been with the school for many years. Each teacher is also exceedingly kind. Beyond kindergarten readiness metrics, where Busy Bee excels, it is a fun place to go to school! Over decades, Ms. Rocio has built a strong, inclusive sense of community. With both top marks in parent and child endorsements, we couldn't recommend Busy Bee more highly.

Excellent school with very caring, attentive and loving staff. This place is truly special. The…read moreonly drawback and reason they get 4 stars and not 5 is because an entire Hispanic staff, speaks no Spanish to the kids. I begged them for years and they never did it. Still good people but deprived my child of learning another language.

I have had the worst experiences when it comes to childcare in the DMV. When I first applied to…read moreCelebree, I could not believe how open, transparent, and informed they were. There was a little bit of a waiting period because the school wasn't open just yet. But during that wait period, my son and I still had a chance to interact with both the teachers and the parents. Every question I had was answered with meaningful intention. They truly and honestly made it feel like a second home for my toddler. The time and attention given to each parent, child, and staff member shows how much effort is put into upholding the Celebree Values. * Communication: 10/10 They use the "HiMama" app where everything from the fire drills to the daily report is consistently uploaded daily. Recently my toddler was sick and had to stay home for a week. If I didn't reach out to the team someone from the team would reach out to check on him. * Culture: 10/10 They focus a lot on the kids and parents comfortability. If my son isn't feeling well or is just having a bad day they go above and beyond to understand what's going rather than just brush it off as an off day. They have parent events to have the parents connect with not only the teachers but other parents as well. * Curriculum: 10/10 I love the structure the curriculum because it's geared more towards comprehension and not solely memorization. For example: He knows how to count to 20 but does he know what the quantity actually looks like. * Procedures and Policies: 10/10 Safety is a number one priority for me so I spent a lot of time interviewing them about the safety procedures and policies. They have a policy in place for every and any issue you could possible think of. They have an open door policy and I can't count the amount of time I have dropped in to say hi or ask questions. * Facility: 10/10 I love that everything is always clean and childproof. The playground is on top of the roof which I know sounds like the most dangerous thing but the security around the playground is very reassuring. The structure of the multiple fences does not allow any devastating accidents. They do not leave the building outside of fire drills. The toys and books are up-to-date and well kept. Everything is very aesthetically pleasing. * Staff: 10/10 Each and every teacher has been amazing! My son is extremely excited each day to go to school so that he can see his teachers and friends. Life happens and sometimes teachers have to rotate out but the quality of care does not change. The staff makes sure know each student whether they are in their class or not. The Admin team really is the DREAM TEAM! The work like a well oiled machine the way the support each other, the staff, the kids, and the parents. * Ms. Shawn has to be one of the best support manager. She takes her time to connect with every student and parent. When I have a problem she has already began working on the solution! One moment she will bring doing Admin duties and the next she is in the classes teaching the kids. She does a lot of work to make sure the needs of everyone in the Celebree Family is met. * Ms. Jana is AH-MAY-ZING! She is the conductor of this train. Although she has worked in childcare for many years she is not jaded and somehow is able to give each child and parent consistent love and care. She brought us in and made sure we felt like family. She has even improved my parenting with all types of advice, tips, and tricks. * Mr. Mohammad and Mrs. Ayesha have been welcoming and open from the very beginning. I was hesitant because you never really get to form a bond with the owners of a daycare but they make sure to not just "show face" but actively be inside of the classrooms assisting the teachers with anything they need. I really wanted to make sure that this team of amazing people received their praises! I really appreciate each and every person that is apart of the Celebree Family.

Our experience at Celebree School was profoundly disappointing, and I feel it is my responsibility…read moreto warn other families before they enroll. While the individual classroom teachers are wonderful, kind, and clearly doing their best, the management and operational practices are completely unacceptable. From an administrative standpoint, management consistently put enrollment numbers and profit over the well-being of the children: Constant Shuffling & Neglected Basic Needs: Our boys were constantly shuffled between classrooms all morning to make room for new infant enrollments. Because of this, they were pushed into older classrooms before they had even learned to feed themselves. On multiple occasions, our children were sent home having barely been fed all day because the teachers in the older rooms were overwhelmed and unable to assist them. Health & Safety: The facility environment led to our children getting continuously sick with severe illnesses for an entire year straight--while, of course, full tuition was strictly charged every single time. Questionable Financial Practices: Management solicited funds from parents for teacher holiday and appreciation gifts, claiming it was for a group fund, only to withhold or refuse to disburse the money when the time came. The teachers who actually care for our kids are being shortchanged. It breaks my heart because the frontline teachers are wonderful people, but upper management is completely mismanaged and untrustworthy. Save your money, your peace of mind, and most importantly, your children's health and well-being, and look elsewhere for childcare.

Everywhere you go, there are brochures and promises, from preschools to colleges to nursing homes…read moreand spas. It's the usual relentless and carefully parsed blah-blah-blah, intended to lure you in. We were made to believe that my child would be treated with empathy, kindness, fairness and integrity. That wasn't our experience. Perhaps we misunderstood what we experienced, but that wasn't our impression. Make careful evaluations, and trust your nose.

We have been a part of the DRMS community for two years now and have been so pleased with our…read morechoice in preschool. The Young Children's Classroom (YCC) will always have a special place in my heart as such a loving and caring environment for our child's first school experience. The primary classroom has also been an amazing experience to watch our child grow in knowledge, curiosity and independence. DRMS is the real deal when it comes to having AMI certified lead guides (teachers) in all classrooms. We've appreciated the parent nights that help us transfer Montessori principles and positive discipline into home life. An added bonus of this school is the local community you build with other families and parents. We are so grateful to the friendships we have built and to the other parents who equally support this school and invest in building up the teachers and administration.

It's Easter and Cherry Blossom season. The school hosted an Easter Egg hunt today for the children…read moreand, Omg... the egg hunt turned out super cute. The children surely enjoyed themselves! ( Earlier this morning I informed the staff that I was going to keep my son home today to give him a long weekend. They reminded me that today would be the egg hunt so I brought him in specifically to participate in the egg hunt, I'm so glad I do he loved it. I

I highly recommend this place. They have caring staff. The tuition pricing is reasonable (not…read moreaffordable) compared to other locations. They offer cameras through the app so you can watch your child. It really gives a peace of mind.

St Charles is the perfect place to send your PreK children. There are not many options for 2-year…read moreolds and this has been a blessing for our daughter. After just a few weeks, we noticed an improvement in her social and motor skills. The school is also nestled next to a bunch of cafes so if we show up early for pick-up, there are plenty of places to wait while enjoying a lovely croissant and latte. Unfortunately, the rumor is that the school will be closing after next year. :(

My husband and I are continuously impressed by the quality of the teachers at St. charles; our kids…read morelearn a lot and very much enjoy school. We wanted to share some stories that highlight why we appreciate the school and it's wonderful teachers ... Today our son, Michael, recited the entire Lords Prayer and was so proud of himself :) We very much appreciate the wealth of religious knowledge they gain at school whether it's saying grace or learning biblical stories ... Michael often requests that we take a trip to China. When he asked again today, our daughter, Brianne, started singing "Ni Hao Parker". We couldn't believe it!! We are so appreciative of the education on diversity they receive from their teachers who do an excellent job discussing different countries, cultures and languages with them!! There are countless similar stories ranging from their teachers working with them on motor skills or learning basic skills/concepts or exploring various topics. The school is also very flexible and supportive of our family given that both my husband and I work full time! I would highly recommend this school!

I don't know whose child I just saw get aggressively snatched on the way back from a walk with a…read moregroup of young kids, but as someone who has worked in childcare, it looked completely wrong. I had to do some research to make sure it was this school, and the uniforms matched up. It stopped me completely in my tracks as I was driving by. There is no reason to act this aggressively with a young child. Hope that gets resolved.

I have two kids ages 2-5 at Early Steps, and I can't say enough good things. It is a loving and…read morenurturing environment with a strong curriculum. There are many pros: - Long hours of operation for working parents - Very dedicated, caring teachers - Bilingual! We do not speak Spanish at home and love hearing our kids speaking the language - Pre-K and K program are advanced and kids leave the school way ahead of their peers in math, reading, writing - Friendly community of parents - Close help with improving behavioral issues common in this age group in a nurturing way - No need to bring food. Kids are served all their meals, and a very nutritious lunch - Performances a few times a year, allowing kids to be comfortable on a stage, singing and dancing - Optional extracurriculars like karate, Ukelele, gymnastics - Summer program with water activities The list is longer. I highly recommend ESPS!

We have been very pleased with our daughter's experience at St. Joseph's over the last two years…read more She loves her teachers, has made great friends, and enjoys going to school. We have also found the teachers to be very communicative and the school to be well run. It's a nice community, and we feel lucky to have the school close by.

My daughter is in Pre-K at Saint Joseph's and she has loved every minute of it--we are counting…read moredown the days until my son is old enough to go there too! The teachers, staff, Director, etc. are all wonderful. I looked at several preschool/daycares when my daughter was first entering and I loved this one the most because it was the coziest and felt like a home. They have great playgrounds for the kids and my daughter loves the food they serve. I highly recommend St. Joseph's!

I have had multiple children attend throughout several years and would recommend it to everyone! We…read morelove the serene, short walk to Rock Spring from our house and my children have had exceptionally patient and dedicated teachers during our years here. It seems like every weekend at an Arlington family festival or local library storytime, we are always running into other Rock Spring kids and parents. It is truly a small neighborhood school where you can make lifelong friendships and feel connected to other nearby parents in the same stage of life! Incredibly compassionate and qualified staff.

This is a Cooperative Preschool, if you are like myself, when I started working at this school last…read moreschool year, I was amazed to find that my assistant teacher would be the parents of the children in my classes. What a wonderful learning experience. The children who are 1.5 through Pre-Kindergarten have their parents interacting and being very involved in the early learning years. I have worked in various types of preschools and school environments and can really appreciate and love the way this school teaches its children. The teaching staff works together and loves the children. I stopped working at the school because of personal reasons, which if they had not come up, would have stayed at the school for many years. Each family is giving, friendly, and wants not only the best learning environment for their children but experiences to remember throughout their life.