Our daughter loves Primrose at the Parks. As a early toddler she is learning so much from the…read moreteachers and comes home every day with a new word or number or phrase. The staff is caring and knowledgeable. The facility is clean and well organized. The front office staff is quick to respond and so very pleasant to work with. I know my daughter is well cared for, safe, and happy when she is at Primrose and there is nothing better than that.

I am so pleased to have my child at Primrose at the Parks. He has been there a year and we've…read morereally seen him thrive. He kicks his legs with excitement everytime we pull into the parking lot. The staff are experts. Dr. Noveno the head of school is so loving with the kids and very involved in every classroom. The teachers in the toddler room plan amazing lessons. They treat each kid like a little artist and everything is very project based. The facility is clean with great toys for learning. And the playground is safe and wonderful for the very youngest of learners. They use an app which provides updates including photos and videos. As a new parent, leaving my child at daycare made me very nervous. But the staff has my full trust and their stellar communication has given me great confidence. I see my child being social and exploring at such a great pace. I really think it takes a village to raise a child and I consider Primrose a part of ours. We are very grateful.

Amazing daycare with the most loving caregivers ever! Ms. Maria teaches the kids Spanish (even when…read morethey don't speak it at home), and fosters a family-like environment with a small group of kids. A great high-quality environment for littles. :)

I truly cannot say enough good things about our experience at Love of Learning. We have had both of…read moreour little ones there with Maria and her expert and loving group of caretakers. Both have thrived and loved coming there and both have left/are leaving ready for Pre-K 3. It is a small, bilingual Spanish daycare setting with a tight knit community of parents. The kids do lots of learning, playtime, singing, arts and crafts, etc. Maria helped both of our kids potty train and she always struck the right balance of being invested but also keeping things low pressure for anxious parents. Many families were on their second to even fourth child at the daycare and the kids always run to go inside when we arrive. When the kids are so small and cannot always voice how they feel, this was a good sign for me of the great care they were receiving. Would whole heartedly recommend to anyone looking for care in the area.

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.

We feel so lucky to have found Talentos. Our son started at 6 months in 2022 and now our daughter…read moreattends. The Director has been there for over 13 years and provides a loving, stable and nurturing environment. In our almost 4 years at Talentos, there has been minimal staff turnover which can be hard to find at childcare centers. My daughter runs to the door to put her shoes on each morning because she is so excited to go and even though my son is now in DCPS schools, he loves to go back and visit is his old teachers. Could not recommend them more!

We've had the joy of sending both of our children to Talentos, and we'll always be deeply grateful…read morefor the warm, nurturing staff who helped shape their early years. Every morning, our kids were excited to go--greeted with big smiles and eager to see their beloved teachers. The Director and the entire Talentos team have been incredibly supportive, flexible, and kind throughout our time there. We cannot recommend Talentos enough!

My daughter has been going to Casa Lala since the beginning of the 2022 school year for aftercare…read more At the time, I was just looking for a convenient option and wasn't really picky other than "Don't make me pay you to put my kids in front of a TV because I can do that at home for free". I heard from other parents that they loved the Casa Lala summer camp program so we enrolled the kid there for aftercare since the Taylor street location was a closer pickup for us. Casa Lala has two other locations which are actually home based daycares but the Taylor street location is a school-like space that used to house Breakthrough Montessori. Casa Lala is also montessori based and the director, Lala, is well loved by parents and kids. When I did a tour of Casa Lala, Lala was intent on showing me every classroom and room (even storage and offices!) and every classroom we went to, kids would run to hug her and yell "Lala!" Some of these kids are 10+ and she watched them when they were babies. She's been running a daycare from her home for over 10 years and I believe helped set up the program at LAMB. She is SO passionate about montessori style education and all the teachers are intentional about the environment and what the kids are exposed to and how they are learning. It's already a great space but Lala is still working on renovating it to feel more like a home/cozy environment. She was telling me she's trying to design one of the spaces to be a plaza where the older kids can meet and roam in. And there's a cute outdoor scooter space. I would ask them for a tour if you are interested, I learned a lot about early childhood philosophy from Lala in just 20 mins. She just exudes excitement and passion. And I can tell from the way the staff greet her and interact that she's a great boss whose passion is infectious. Every staff person I've met is friendly and welcomes my kid by name. And the kid loves going there she talks about it all the time. I would check out their website but I believe they offer day camps, school break camps, before/aftercare, and daycare as well.

I'm utterly shocked and disappointed to be writing this review. We used to love Casa Lala, and were…read moreadvocates of their after-school program and summer camps, which both of our kids attended. However, the manner in which they handled the case of our 6-year old being physically abused by one of their teacher is absolutely SHOCKING. The apathy, and eventual attempt to turn the case (of physical abuse against a child) into a case of parent-teacher conflict is appalling. I have attached pictures of my email exchanges with the Casa Lala team, and their poor handling of this case. Going by their Google Reviews, this is not an isolated incident. Another parent who reported abuse against their child was treated unfairly too.

We couldn't be happier with the program overall!…read more We have three kids: one has graduated out of Family Academy, and two are still attending. We started our oldest at home with a nanny, but moved him to Family Academy when he was three. We started our second at Family Academy then, too (he was 10m). Our third baby started at Family Academy when he was 5m. So between them, we have worked through all of the classrooms. We have been thrilled with Family Academy and, even though our nanny was fantastic, I don't doubt for a second that our boys (and us parents) were better off with them in the program. The teachers at Family Academy are incredibly nurturing, patient, and communicative, and the student body itself has been great and diverse, too. The teachers helped us navigate many issues, as first time parents, in a way that was child-first and also encouraging for us. This spanned everything from wondering if our kids were hitting speech milestones, to navigating potty training woes, and inevitable illnesses. We've found Ms. Rima and all the teachers to be great allies, understanding, and helpful. The boys are also constantly doing arts and crafts (even when we would've thought they were otherwise too young) and the Montessori classroom has been wonderful, too. No doubt our oldest was beyond kindergarten ready when the time came! I really only have one less than perfect score to give and, even then, it has been absolutely fine. I don't love that there's no field or big open area. I used to worry that our boys would feel cooped up. But I've seen over the years that they're all perfectly happy and fine with the schoolyard set up. So this was me worrying about something, but it hasn't been a problem. 10/10 I recommend Family Academy to everyone in our orbit!

I give my highest and most heartfelt recommendation to the Family Academy of Bethesda. My son has…read morebeen here since he was just three months old and stayed until almost three years old, when unfortunately we had to move away due to work relocation. If it weren't for that, we would have loved for him to stay here as long as possible. It's hard to put into words how incredible this place has been for our family. From the days when he could barely lift his head, to learning to walk, talk, sing, and share stories about his day, we've watched him grow into a happy, curious, and confident little boy--all thanks to the loving care and nurturing environment of Family Academy. He not only learned language and knowledge, but also good manners and a true love of learning.The teachers are absolutely amazing--kind, patient, and so easy to communicate with. My son is a slow and picky eater, yet they always gave him extra time and gentle encouragement. They care for each child as if they were their own. The administration team is just as wonderful; they know every child by name and engage with them warmly every single day.What makes Family Academy so special is not only the quality of education but the genuine love and attention they give to every child. The environment encourages exploration, creativity, and curiosity about everything in the world. I could see every day how happy my son was here.I am deeply grateful for everything the Family Academy has given to our son and to our family. This school is truly a treasure in the community, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly to any parent.

PLEASE NOTE--the address above is listed incorrectly--this daycare is at 504 Kennedy st NW--not NE…read more I visited Blandi's at the recommendation of a neighbor whose daughter has been attending for the past year, and I'm so happy we gave it a try. My son has been there since he was 4.5 months old, and it has been such a relief leaving him with people in whom I feel confident to provide excellent, attentive care. This is a family run business and the owners are truly invested in its success, and it shows. The teachers are sweet and caring, and the curriculum--even for babies--gives kids lots of opportunities to explore. I like that teachers and students alike come from diverse backgrounds--black, white, Filipino, Ethiopian, Japanese--and speak different languages during class. The teachers also provide me highly-detailed notes of my baby's daily activities, which is really helpful and something important to me in choosing a childcare provider. They also make it EASY--washing bottles and feeding utensils onsite and giving heads up when you need new supplies. Overall very happy with my childcare experience--and I also feel good about supporting a neighborhood business in Petworth/Brightwood.

I am so grateful to have found Blandis. They are fantastic - the teachers and the staff are superb…read moreand so responsive and caring. They are so creative and have great parent involvement as well. Cannot recommend them highly enough.

My son has been at GAP for 2 years--during which he was loved and nurtured. I find this daycare to…read morebe a real gem in the neighborhood, with some real amazing women and teachers. I am grateful to them for all the care and attention they gave to my son: it's a pleasure to see his emotional development as a result of it.

We have had 2 girls attend Goddard and both were very positive experiences. Our girls were overly…read moreprepared for kindergarten and beyond. The school, administration, and especially the top notch teachers have made our experience exceptional. Thank you Goddard!

We've loved Goddard! Both kiddos went there and we would do it again. Teachers are caring and…read moreadministration is responsive.

We had a wonderful experience with Wee World during their Parent Night Out. The space is spacious,…read moreclean, and so thoughtfully designed for children--bright, calming, and inviting. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, making our daughter feel right at home from the moment we walked in. She had a blast with crafts, playtime, and dinner--and didn't want to leave! Highly recommend to any family looking for a safe, warm, and fun environment for their child.