Update 8/2018: My daughter loves this place still even after 2 years! The staff is still amazing…read moreand she's now been in three different rooms (currently in the two's). I can't rave about this place enough! I absolutely adore Daniel, Bella and the entire staff! Every morning when I drop off, everyone says hello to Ellie and shower her with affection. Even teachers that haven't been in her class before make it a point to say "Good Morning" and complement her or give her a hug. Ellie usually walks through and waves to everyone like she owns the place. She's been learning so much from them too! She sings a ton of different songs and every day she comes home with something new to say or sing. We just had another baby and can't wait for him to start there too. We have been considering moving to a different county but this day care is what is holding us back for now. That's how much we adore this place! If you're on the fence about choosing a day care center, let me tell you, you won't be disappointed with Kiddie Academy of Centreville! Original 2016: We have been enrolled at Kiddie Academy for 3 months now. At first visit, we loved this place because the smaller classrooms and the video streaming capability. But the hours and the prices weren't comparable to the area. So we went with a different daycare initially. After a horrific ordeal with that other place, we decided as parents that we would make this decision for our infant, not because of money or convenience and I am so glad that we did. Somehow, we are able to make it work scheduling wise and it's about more expensive than other places but we were able to make that work too. The staff is absolutely amazing! The kids love their teachers, the parents love the staff and the communication I get from Kiddie Academy is more than I could have imagined. I get pictures and updates through the app and able to log on and see my kid anytime of the day. I can't believe there aren't ANY reviews out here for them because this place is amazing!

We are so happy to be at Kiddie. We were at another center and wish we hadn't waited so long to…read moreswitch. My sons learning increased significantly within weeks of our switch. The Jr. K teacher is great. Daniel and all of the staff at Kiddie are pleasant and communication is outstanding. I can't count the amount of times my husband and I have said we are so happy to be there.

I don't know how this school doesn't have reviews yet! I describe this school as a beautiful hidden…read moregem. My son is thriving here after 2 other preschools didn't work out. The teachers here have the skills and patience to work with EVERY child. I have nothing negative to say. This place is 10/10! Safety is the number one priority for the staff. My son is learning so much and I'm thrilled to not see busy work/wasted time at such an important developmental age. As an educator myself, I highly recommend this school!

I would recommend this school 100%! You will never regret sending your child here. We feel so…read moreblessed to have found Heavens Best Montessori. My daughter had the best time during her years here, and we are so grateful for the loving, dedicated, and professional staff. She learned so much, not only academically but also in life skills and manners. Ms. Kim has been truly amazing, and Ms. LaShawn does a wonderful job running the school with such care. We have always felt welcomed and part of the school family. Thank you for everything you've done to help my daughter grow into a confident and happy child. We will definitely keep in touch!

My daughter started out in this school in K4 and I took her out for a year and put her in the…read moreFairfax County Public school AAP program (no comparison at all!). I love Edlin, here are the reasons why: 1. Student to teacher ratio is 12:1 2. They teach a language plus latin 3. The teachers are warm, caring and professional 4. Uniforms!!!! 5. The students are taught that they are lucky to be in the position to attend a private school and should help those who are not lucky-this runs counter to Nysmith, I found when I went on the school tour that the director felt the students were "special and elite" and she actually felt the need to tell me that "these are the children of lawyers and doctors" (Dear Nysmith, I am neither a Doctor or a lawyer-are your kids really smart or can they just afford your high tuition?) 6. The students are taught respect for themselves and other people. When the director comes in the room, the kids stand up and address her. In addition, diversity is CELEBRATED, there is no pretence that we are all the same like in Public School. The kids celebrate holidays like Dewali and (thank God!) dress up for Halloween if they choose to. They learn about other cultures which I think is extremely important in our increasingly global society. 7. The lessons arent dumbed down, kids are expected to do well and given the tools to succeed. 8. If a concern of yours, the student body is pretty diverse, though not as diverse as the Reston public schools, but I think this is one of the most racially diverse private schools in Fairfax county. 9. Children are challenged! I found in the AAP program that my daughter was handed a math book but not really taught what to do. She was always told to do her best but not really expected to learn anything, which brings me to number 10... 10. NO TOTAL CONCENTRATION ALL YEAR ROUND ON THE SOLs!!!!!!!!!!! I have always been very pleased with Edlin. This year my daughter is returning after her hiatus.

Edlin School has been a wonderful experience for our family. I truly appreciate how the school…read morechallenges students to learn at an advanced level, encouraging them to think deeply and grow beyond the standard curriculum. The teachers are excellent, attentive, and committed to each child's success. It's clear they genuinely care about both the academic and personal development of their students. I also love how the administration works seamlessly as a team. They are approachable and proactive in creating a supportive learning environment. The combination of strong academics and dedicated teachers make Edlin a great school. I'm so glad we chose Edlin for our child. This school sets the bar high and delivers! It's also a great school for events and community that we have not seen in other private school in the area.

My 4 year old daughter has been at Friendship Preschool since she turned 2 years old and it was one…read moreof the best decisions I have ever made! Carrie, the director and the rest of the teachers are very kind and great with the kids! I highly recommend this school!!!!

We had a wonderful experience at Friendship Preschool. The teachers are top notch and the director…read moreis one of the best people I've ever met! I always felt a sense of ease when dropping my twins off at preschool knowing they were well taken care of and learning so much.

My son completed 2 and half years in this daycare. We had the best experience with the teachers and…read morestaff. Plus my son learned the alphabets and numbers by the time he left. The principal is really on top of everything in the school. My sons teachers where so loving and caring and it felt like everyday I was dropping him off to his other home. When my son graduated form the school my son and I where so sad to leave because we got so attached to everyone. When he started kindergarten he told me I wish I could go back to my old school FAZ. I highly recommend anyone that is looking for a caring facility for their kids this is the place.

I love this school I am so happy I put my son here. The principal is on top of everything and the…read moreteachers and staff know what they are doing. My son is very happy here and comfortable. It's very easy to talk to the teachers they listen to anything I tell them and well accommodating. The school also is very clean and fresh which is very important. I would recommend this daycare for anyone that is looking for one.

I don't feel like I have the right words to fully capture how incredible this preschool is, but…read moreI'll do my best. We are truly grateful for our time at Centreville Preschool Inc. (CPI). Every detail, from curriculum planning to fundraisers and school events, is thoughtfully planned with so much care and love. The staff genuinely wants to help shape the future of our children, and that meant everything to me when choosing a preschool. As a parent who values being involved and understanding what my child is learning, I can confidently say their communication is exceptional. You truly feel included and informed every step of the way. Having parents as part of the staff and welcomed into the classroom creates a strong sense of community and gave us such peace of mind when sending our child to their first preschool. I cannot thank the CPI staff, teachers, and families enough for the kindness, support, and care they've shown not only to our family, but to all families. This is a wonderful place to send your little one, especially if you value being involved in their education. I highly recommend CPI to anyone looking for a preschool. We look forward to sending our future children to CPI and continuing to be part of the CPI family.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel an obligation to other parents to share our experience…read more My daughter attended this preschool until recently, when she was violently bitten by another child--an incident that was both shocking and heartbreaking. What made this even more distressing was that this child had reportedly shown concerning, aggressive behavior for months. My daughter (like other children in the class) became afraid to go to school because of this child and started to pretend to be sick on schooldays. Multiple parents raised concerns and filed formal complaints, hoping the school would put proper support systems, supervision, and communication in place. Unfortunately, nothing meaningful ever happened. I want to be clear: I don't blame the child. Children who act out physically are almost always struggling in some way and need gentle, consistent support from the adults responsible for their care. My heart truly goes out to this little one. Children show us they need help in the only ways they know how--and it's the school's job to respond appropriately. The problem here was the school's complete lack of action. They did not communicate effectively with parents, including (shockingly) the parents of the child involved in the ongoing behavior. That lack of communication appears to have allowed a difficult situation to escalate unnecessarily, ultimately hurting multiple families. After my daughter was bitten, we made the immediate decision to withdraw her. What stunned me most was what happened next: nothing. No exit interview. No request for feedback. No inquiry about why we were leaving. No apology. Not even a word from her teacher. We simply unenrolled her the next day, and the school never acknowledged it at all. This was an incredibly disappointing and disheartening ending to what we hoped would be a nurturing environment. I sincerely hope the school takes a long, hard look at its communication practices and its responsibility to support all children--both the ones being hurt and the ones doing the hurting. Kids deserve better, and so do parents.

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.

Avoid the headache and do not consider this school…read more The first week my son went to this school, he had a little meltdown. He wanted to play with the toys and didn't want to transition to the next room without crying. The school complained about him that day in regards to that incident. They seemed to have no empathy towards my son and did not extend any courtesy on allowing him to get comfortable with the teachers, environment or learn their routine. The following week, I was completely caught off guard by receiving an email that states they came to a conclusion that they can't handle his outbursts and feel that he needs extra support that they can't give and that they PRAYED about it with the other staff and felt like God gave them HIS blessing that they should give up on this sweet 4 year old boy. I mean, of course, God doesn't want a child to learn more about Him and the Bible, that makes total sense! I was stunned by this remark and am disgusted how they would weaponize prayer to enhance their personal, inconceivable agenda. They also used an excuse that they are a small school which is nonsense because now my son is at a small school and the teacher there is more than accommodating on giving him time to get to know him, understand his personality and allow him to get familiar with their learning techniques. Almost all schools that I talked to while trying to find a new school agreed with me on that and thought it was absolutely ridiculous for him to be kicked out and judged so quickly. Way of faith has NO FAITH in a child to adapt at their own pace and doesn't seem interested in wanting to bring out the best in your child. If your child doesn't fit their mold they will kick you out and you will be scrambling to figure out what to do next. I'm glad my son is too young to understand this situation because this would have hurt him to know he was not accepted and given up on. I never would have expected a Christian school to do this.

Both of my kids have attended Way of Faith's preschool with great results. By the end of preschool,…read moremy 4 year old was reading simple books, and even learned some words that have less intuitive pronunciations (eg, Pete being pronounced differently from pet)! What stands out to me is that the teachers are here because they care and not because they need the money. The teachers are older which means they have more experience and are not going to leave the second they find a job that pays better (an experience we had at another local preschool). The school is "old school" so unlikely another local preschool we were at that played Paw Patrol and PJ Masks episodes every day, there is almost no screen time (just on rainy days when they can't go to the playground). Finally, the class size is small (about 5 kids). Not only does this mean more one on one attention, but in this era where everyone is worried about getting sick, I value my kids being able to attend school and me getting my work done. (In comparison, the other preschool my kids attended had 20-24 kids per class and I did not have a single week that at least one of my kids was home sick for at least a day.)