My kids attended preschool here and now my son is back for elementary school! I truly cannot say…read moreenough positive things about this school. Overall it has a very upbeat and positive vibe. The kids are given age appropriate levels of autonomy, which has really helped my son thrive. They get the kids outside as often as possible and utilize their great outdoor space, including a wooded area behind the school. One example of this is my son and his class have marked out small squares of land in the woods as part of a science project and they go out there with some frequency to monitor how the land changes over the seasons. I've heard very cool reports home about this. They also just go out there to be kids and to play! The school is doing a really outstanding job of meeting each kid where they are along their social/emotional/academic learning process. For a small school they also have an impressive availability of resources to scaffold the kids where they need help. As my son is currently in 5th grade, I was thrilled to learn they will be having a 6th grade next year (2023-2024 school year) and plan to open a full 6th - 8th middle school the following year! The teachers are top notch - very engaged in designing an individualized educational experience for each child and are highly communicative and supportive with both the parents and kids. They have gotten my son from hating school to telling us about all the cool things he's learning when he gets home. Truly an amazing place!

We have LOVED our time at REDS. Student classroom time is enriched by nature study, music and…read moremovement, and chapel. After school offerings include soccer, ballet, and science. The teachers are caring with years of teaching experience. The fact that families send all their children to the program and the lack of teacher turnover speaks to the strength of this program. The small classes and personal attention make this school feel like family. Highly recommend.

I am soooo happy I found this daycare center and we are absolutely in love with our teachers and…read morethe center!!

I can't say enough good things about everyone and everything involved in Midlothian Children's…read moreAcademy. A wonderful and caring staff that always greets you with a smile. Viva la Midlothian Children's Academy!

I can't say enough good things about the Mt. Pisgah Preschool Program. The Director is so wonderful…read moreand well organized. All the teachers are so sweet and loving. The curriculum is excellent and very age appropriate. My son loves to go to school every morning, we cannot get there fast enough. I can see it on the other children's faces as well. I've never seen a child not want to go into school and I think that speaks volumes. He has learned so much and made wonderful friends. Our second child will be attending next year. We just adore Mt. Pisgah Preschool and highly recommend it!

My family could not be more grateful for the staff at Mt. Pisgah Preschool. They are the definition…read moreof love. They welcome everyone with open arms. With every encounter, we have been beyond impressed with the work they all do. Sarah, the director, is involved with each and every student that walks through the door. She helps and cares about each family that attends their school. The teachers are exceptional. Specifically, Miss Terry and Miss Michele take the time to get to know each student as an individual. They take the time to acknowledge strengths and strengthen opportunities. Our daughter knows all the teachers in the building because they all care about all of the students. It is more than a student/teacher relationship... it is a family. We could not have asked for a better school to introduce our little ones to education. Thank you Mt. Pisgah for all you have done and continue to do.

My daughter attended Kiddie Academy for 3 years. First at their Woodlake location then transferred…read moreto their Watkins location once they opened. The staff has always been attentive, caring & knowledgeable in their childcare practices. I cannot express how grateful I am to them in how they nurtured my kiddo and made her feel safe during these developmental years.

From the owner: Kiddie Academy of Midlothian - Watkins, an educational daycare in Midlothian, offers age-specific…read morechild care programs. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment. Our programs can range from infant and toddler to kindergarten and school age. Read our child care reviews, take a virtual tour and learn more about Kiddie Academy to find the best "daycare near me" for you and your child.

Skipwith Academy at Westchester should be ashamed of themselves. They are closed for the third day…read morethis week for a snow event that occurred on 1/24-1/25/26. Although the storm resulted in residual affects including icy conditions, more than 98% of the surrounding businesses (including a Pediatric Physician Office, restaurants, Target, Chick Fi La, Panera Bread, a major Gym, Banks, etc.) are open with access to the high traffic of their parking lot and foot areas clear. So, why is Skipwith not open? Although parents seek Day Care Services for various reasons, they primarily choose it because they have to work and the children are either not of school age or need supervision after school or when school is closed because again, they have to work. Operating a Day Care that is more inclined to mimic the local school closure schedule does not serve the parents of the community very well. In addition, discounts to the ever increasing tuition for these numerous day closures are usually not offered. This is very frustrating. Safety FIRST should always be the focus and the goal. I have worked in operations for 32 years so I know what that is like and that it can be difficult to balance at times. However, I would expect Managers and Leadership to be more "Proactive vs Reactive", to think more "out the box" and come up with a better contingency plan for their clients than to simply "close" for multiple days. Would it be too much to consider maybe late openings and early evening closures for a couple of days in a time like this? That way, parents could still meet work obligations (everyone does not have the luxury or ability to work from home) vs missing the day all together. Children would be safe while still learning/having fun and all participants (teachers, parents, children, etc.,) would be able to arrive and depart to their designations safely. I am not trying to down Skipwith Academy or think that the establishment should never close in inclement weather. With Virginia's weather being as Bipolar as it is, there will certainly be times that option is most appropriate. With that said, for the most part, the staff do a good job. My little one enjoys going there and has excelled greatly under their teaching and supervision. However, you have to do better. Your parents are your clients too and if you are closed often, this defeats the purpose of them patronizing your business.

I just wanna say this place has exceeded my expectations for a daycare facility. Not only do they…read morekeep you updated throughout the day through an app letting you know what your kid eats drinks and uses the bathroom, but they also keep you in the loop with events and stuff. I have absolutely no complaints with this place. this was my sons very first daycare experience as I was a stay at home Mom for over a year so for him to just dive right in and play with the other kids and feel comfortable enough, was a huge sign that he is at the right place. the weekly cost is well worth what you're getting in return!! 10/10

I have had two children go through the program from six months of age on. The teachers are…read morephenomenal. All have masters degrees and years of experience, but also truly care for and love your children. Just the right mix of nurture and education. Lots of flexibility in scheduling also, with early morning and extended day options.

From the owner: Derbyshire Preschool is a Christian-based preschool serving children 6 months through PreK. in…read moreRichmond, Virginia and surrounding areas. Using principles of interactive play that is developmentally appropriate, we provide a loving and welcoming environment to ultimately prepare each child for kindergarten and beyond!

I really cannot say enough great things about the day care. My son has attended since he was 8…read moreweeks old and is now almost a year and a half. The bonds that he has developed with the teachers and management are not like any other I have ever seen with other children in other facilities. The teachers truly care about the children, even checking up on them when they are out sick. If/when behavioral issues arise, they really partner with the parents so the child has uniform expectations and consequences of action. The facility in the West End is top notch. They are regularly inspected by the State and have not had an infraction since I enrolled my son over a year ago.

Children are abused here. They are bitten, pinched, forced to sit in chairs, cursed at and…read moredegraded, they are threatened. The teachers know which kids they can do what to; for instance, they know where the cameras are, and they know the 1-2 year olds won't repeat threats. Management is complicit, and they turn their eyes to the abuse because they are afraid of their family-owned business being under scrutiny. One of the members of management told a one year old girl she needed to lay still so she could get her "pussy" cleaned. Kids are regularly told, "If you were my kid, you wouldn't sit down for a week," things like that. I reported the abuse but they did nothing because I didn't realize how widespread it was; multiple teachers laugh when a teacher is "fed up" and threatens a kid. They all do it. It is terrifying. These kids can't defend themselves, and they can't tell us that it's happening, but it is awful and they need help. ​