My son began going to Full Circle Montessori School (FCMS) as a 2 year old right after the…read morepandemic. He's now finishing his 3rd year with them. We absolutely LOVE the teachers, the approach, the facilities! We regularly confess that FCMS basically potty trained him for us. More than that they've give us a lot of great vocabulary and structure for how to parent, which we needed! It's easy, with a strong approach like theirs, to feel confident that there is consistency between school and home. We are going to keep our son in for his final year of Primary even though he qualifies for public kindergarten. We know that his comfort and confidence and growth is just too important at this age and having the same teacher shepherding him brings us so much peace of mind. Now we are enrolling our youngest this coming fall. The staff is flexible and kind. Any issue we've had they've worked with us through. There are also all kinds of great events and extras for the parents. We're so glad we found FCMS!

We joined the AUCP community in 2017 when our daughter was 1 and we're going on our 7th year now…read morewith our second child. The focus on each child's needs and interests, along with low teacher:student ratios have really supported our kids developmentally. The nature exposure (daily in the classroom and in the garden, as well as bi-weekly in the woods) is another big plus for us. Community is by far the best part for the whole family though. Co-oping in class helps parents get to know the other kids and their families, in addition to experiencing what the kids are doing in class. There are also lots of social opportunities informally (the playground after pick-up) and formally (Bike and Book Fest for one) throughout the year. I highly recommend the school to everyone, but especially those new to the area and those wanting to be involved in their child's preschool experience.

Our family will forever be grateful to have had our children attend AUCP. With only a couple of…read moremonths to prep our family of five to move across the country I looked to Yelp to help me find a good preschool within a 10 mile radius of our Falls Church home. It was late April when I reached out and connected with the Membership team and while they had one last spot for my 4 year old daughter, we were on the waitlist for my 1.5 year old son. (It all ended up working out to where my daughter attended 5 days a week and my son was 2 days a week.) From the very first contact, everyone was wonderful. My kids teachers welcomed not only them, but our whole family with open arms and helped us create a sense of community when we didn't know a single soul. The teachers are amazing and the play based opportunities afforded to the children are unparalleled. Some of our favorite things about AUCP are the bi-weekly outdoor program at Long Branch, their commitment to getting the kids outside every day (I wish all schools had this philosophy), the community building events, the garden, ride on toys etc. I can't recommend this school enough. It's been a gem in so many ways.

Primrose School of Bristow has been an incredible place for my son's growth and development. When…read morehe started in October 2023, adjusting to a school environment was challenging, but the structure, routines, and caring approach helped him build confidence and independence. Over time, he has transformed into a happy, social, and engaged child who loves learning and making his classmates laugh. Though he'll be moving on to Kindergarten, we'll continue using Primrose for before and after care because of the trust and positive experience we've had--highly recommend!

Wonderful school and great staff. My daughter loves the school and I love the curriculum and…read moreeducational opportunities offered to he children. A++.

Wonderfully expansive playground and great teachers. My son only attended the summer camp but said…read morehe wished this was preschool too x3

Truly the best preschool in DC. The staff and teachers are exceptional. Totally worth it.read more

We absolutely love Peaceful Play. Our son has been there since it opened and looks forward to…read moredaycare everyday. He started in the infant class at 6 months and is now in the toddler class (now 15 mths). The teachers take great care of the kids, they do lots of fun activities, and are always learning something new. They are super responsive whenever we have questions and make an effort to get to know the parents and families. We couldn't be happier with their care and teaching.

We have had our daughter at Peaceful Play since she was 8 months old and will be starting her…read moreyounger sister there soon. We cannot speak highly enough of the care she has received. Her Spanish skills have progressed on par with her English language acquisition and more than that, she has learned to be gentle and caring with all of her friends. Edna and her staff have helped us through so many transitions that come with having an infant and then a toddler and I feel personally connected to her and her staff. She is always flexible and keeps the children's interest at heart. We've developed such a sweet community with other parents at PP that has made us feel even more at home in our community.

I'm a current freshman at Ideaventions Academy and I LOVE it here. This school is unique because of…read moreall the hands-on projects. We get to build things such as Battlebots and working electric go-karts. The teachers are really helpful and make the classes interesting. I also like that every teacher has office hours where they dedicate time to help improve your understanding. The students at Ideaventions are also very kind and make everyone feel included. I would definitely recommend Ideaventions Academy!

Ideaventions operates more like a very small homeschool or micro-school than a traditional private…read moreschool. While this type of environment may work well for some families seeking a highly informal, hands-off setting, it was not a good fit for our family. At the elementary level, we observed wide variation in academic readiness within classrooms, with students at very different skill levels learning together. In our experience, students' academic strengths appeared to reflect individual ability or outside enrichment rather than outcomes consistently supported by the instructional program. Enrollment size is extremely small, particularly in the upper grades. We were told that recent graduating classes consisted of only one or two students, which raised concerns for us about long-term sustainability, peer learning opportunities, and social development. Families seeking sports, group activities, or broader peer interaction may find this limiting. When we asked basic, reasonable questions about curriculum and placement, communication with administration felt strained rather than collaborative. We were frequently told "we are a family here," which in practice seemed to function as a way to discourage questions or parent input. Over time, this created discomfort around advocacy rather than partnership. The school structure concentrates multiple roles within a single leader (administrator, teacher, coach, and primary decision-maker). This consolidation made the environment feel insular and, at times, uncomfortable when raising concerns. Families who value clear professional boundaries, transparency, and shared problem-solving may find this challenging. While the school promotes STEM accreditation and innovation, our experience did not reflect consistent alignment with basic public-school academic benchmarks. Families considering enrollment should ask detailed questions about curriculum standards, differentiation, and how parent feedback is handled. The school is very small, has no PTA, and limited avenues for parent collaboration. This school may be appropriate for families seeking a more affordable, informal, and highly hands-off educational setting. For families who expect academic rigor, openness to questions, and a collaborative relationship with school leadership, expectations should be managed carefully. Some families may have had different experiences, but ours was ultimately disappointing.

I have been a subsitute at many schools now and I think ASFES is the best elementary school in the…read morearea. + The teachers are all super organized and experienced in teaching their grade levels. They make sure to have all the materials ready for subs and for themselves for the day. + The schools feels safe. It has a nice playground, it has amazing artwork from kids in the hallways. + The office staff is professional and helpful. + The school does great activities with the kids such as Field day and field trips and plays. + The kids are great. + I have not had a bad experience at this school. You can just feel it when a school is great when you step inside.

Great school! Teachers are very nice, great books in the library, great food in the cafeteria, PE…read moreteachers make fun games. My favorite teacher is Ms. Freeman. There is a cool science room. At recess there is soccer balls and basketballs there fun to play with .I would highly recommend this school. (Atlas)

Our family LOVES this center. My daughter starting going here when the center first opened in…read morespring 2018; she was about 5 months old. I was very nervous as she is my first child, and I was sad to go back to work and leave her every day. Every member of the staff has been welcoming and warm to us -- not just when we first started, but every single day since. The facility is clean and well-organized. They take security very seriously and have a two-lock system to get inside. They also regularly update me throughout the day, from pictures of my baby playing to notices about menu changes or when they have a fire drill. My daughter has learned so much more from the teachers here than she ever could have learned at home with me. I also think socializing with the other babies and the teachers' constant support and encouragement gave her the confidence to learn to crawl and walk in her first year. More importantly, they genuinely care for her and she clearly loves them and feels comfortable with them -- she'll even reach for them when I drop her off and is excited to see them every morning. Every day when I pick her up, she's happy to see me but also quick to blow kisses and wave goodbye to her teachers with a big smile on her face. I cannot rave about this center enough -- it's pricey (as all DC daycare centers are) but it is worth every penny.

I wanted to give no stars! Very hostile working environment and Admin is not professional. Why take…read moreyour child to a center where staff are harassed and retaliated daily for speaking up regarding practices. The CEO of Kindercare needs to really delve in to this childcare center's daily run practices instead of Covering it up and blaming the staff. GET QUALIFIED ADMIN!! Go observe the center! YOUR STAFF ARE LEAVING AND THE GOOD ONES AT THAT. The director is unprofessional and runs the center like she's a Warden. This center WILL NOT BE ACREDITED for from NAEYC, the center has leaks, mold and other damages in the center. What happens in the dark will come to light. Be fair and run the center fair.