I love love love Chantelle's . My babies are eager to get into the door! Every morning we're…read moregreater even holiday we're gifted . The staff and director are amazing. Whenever I want to see my babies each classroom has a camera so I'm seeing when they're up doing activities at circle time to nap time. The center is super close to metro and bus stops as well as cute little eating spots that are kid friendly off of Taylor st. the neighborhood is beautiful and the center is impeccable. I couldn't see my babies at another ! Thanks

Let me start off by saying I really thought that i would like this facility, and this was a great…read moreplace to have my child. I was never able to receive a voucher (for cheaper payment) so I payed out of pocket. At one point, the owner called herself "working with me" and allowing me to pay when i was able to. Around two months ago, my mom complained about my daughter coming home wet from not being changed. SOAKED DIAPERS. So when i addressed it with the owner, of course they TRIED to clean it up and do better. But ever since i reported that, the vibe and conversation from the owner did a 180. There was no communication or anything regarding my child other than a couple of pictures and a couple of texts saying what she was doing. When i told the owner i was removing my child because it was too expensive, again, the professionalism was not there. I stated that my child's last day was the 25th of May. Today, not receiving a text or call, the owner decides to say she has until next Wednesday (the 9th) because she filled her spot and the parent needed it right away. There was NO statement in writing! There was no PROFESSIONAL phone call. NOTHING. Just a text. AFTER she just saw me in person to pick up my child. I have donated toys to the daycare, I've made a shirt for the owner with no charge. The least someone can do when they know their child's parent isn't financially stable is to communicate with them professionally and help with a solution. This lady always wanted my daughter to be in her care, but because you lack professionalism and you're expensive, you decide to hurt me by removing my child before her last date. If you pay out of pocket, I DO NOT recommend this daycare. She prioritizes government voucher parents. The parents who pay out of pocket are harassed because she doesn't get money from the vouchers. My daughter was out sick two days last week. The owner texts to check in on my child, but the next day says "oh umm will you have payment tomorrow I never got it". Obviously not if she wasn't at the daycare. but this is the unprofessional owner who had so much time to want to be around my child. Saying she would drop her off home, or she would take her for the weekend. Don't go the extra mile to "act" like you care, but in the end you're unprofessional because I can't afford the tuition. This was very personal! Period.

My son has been attending Bright Start since he was 5 months old, first in Pooh Nursery and now in…read moreWobblers. We have been very impressed with the place -- the teachers are trained, thoughtful and creative (my son has hugged both teachers unprompted in front of me so I know he is happy to be there!) The school offers enrichment activities like music and yoga that actually do teach skills they take home -- I see him constantly come back with new words and abilities. Bright Start provides diapers, healthy meals, milk, and more. There is a playground and the older kids go on walks. It is flexible around pickup and drop off, and some teachers are open to babysitting as well. Communication with some members of the administration can be slow and a bit disorganized, but honestly, that was really only applicable in the admissions process. The actual school experience is very impressive and (most importantly) my son loves it.

This is what I sent to the founder (Marcia St. Hilaire Finn) :: Hello, this message is directed at…read morethe owner and CEO of BrightstartDC. Since last week, I have been trying to get information about your daycare for my infant son. Unfortunately, to date, I still do not have any information, and all I have experienced is extreme unprofessionalism and nonresponsiveness from your staff members, Lucy and Brittany. For example, I sent Lucy at least 2-3 emails without a reply. I then scheduled a meeting through the online link, but after I waited 15 minutes, no one showed up to the meeting. Then Brittany called to say that Lucy was too busy and needs to reschedule and when I let her know that I moved another important meeting for this and Ive sent multiple emails with no reply, she had the audacity to tell me that I "must not know what the protocol is". Like what?! Where I'm from, professional protocol is replying to emails in a timely manner and when you have agreed to an appointment, you join on time. And, if you're running late, you inform the other party before the meeting start time, not 15 mins after. At this point, I would NEVER send my son to such an unprofessional environment. Whoever owns this place should know how rude and ridiculous their staff is! I will definitely spread the word about my experience.

This is an amazing daycare. We are first time parents and were blown away. The teachers are so…read moreengaged and caring. The center is clean and convenient. They provide diapers and food, which is fantastic. They upload so many amazing photos. Everyone seems to be having so much genuine fun!

I truly can't say enough good things about KinderCare at City Ridge in NW Washington, DC. My son…read morestarted here at 2 years old, having had very little interaction with people outside of close family and friends. From day one, the center made his transition smooth and welcoming. One of my biggest concerns was his speech delay. When he started in October 2024, he was barely verbal. Now, in July 2025, he's using two-word phrases consistently. KinderCare helped us get connected with speech therapy, and the growth I've seen in him is undeniable. The center itself is always clean, organized, and professional. They offer extras like soccer, water play, and music/phonics lessons that keep my son, Euro, engaged and happy. Every staff member is wonderful, but I want to highlight a few: Nimat, the director, has been so helpful and hands-on. Derryl leads phonics and music classes, which Euro loves. His main teacher, Miss Beverly, is amazing--very patient and hands-on. Ms. Lita and Mr. Marcus are also favorites of my son; he really enjoys their energy and support. The center's communication is top-tier. The app they use makes it easy for me to stay updated with pictures, videos, and daily reports. Meals and snacks are provided, along with diapers and wipes, which is super convenient. We're so happy with the care and progress Euro has made that we've decided to keep him enrolled for the next learning level. I definitely recommend KinderCare at City Ridge to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for their little one.

Our family has loved being part of ERCDC and its family. The teachers and administrators truly care…read moreabout teaching our son and helping him grow.

Lots of parents always brag that their daycare is the best, but most parents wouldn't know what a…read moregreat daycare is unless they enrolled their child at this daycare. The attention given by the teachers to the babies/toddlers/children is over the top. Everyday I check the app to see what they do, and no joke - it seems like they had professional photographers take photos of my kids. Everyday the kids do a new and interesting activity that blows my mind. Even better they potty trained my son, helped him give up his pacifier, and turned him into an articulate curious child. The icing on the cake are the strict covid protocols. This place is cleaner than than a hospital, and all the parents take the protocols very seriously as well.

We've been at Small Savers for 2 years and it's been an incredible experience for our daughter…read morewho's been there since she was 7 months old. The staff & admin team are incredibly caring and thoughtful, and the Montessori curriculum & approach is very present -- my daughter thrives in this environment that truly meets her where she is. You get incredible value for your money as well -- it's not just childcare, it's a school environment where you know your child gets hands-on learning + enrichment at a young age.

Since my last review, we've had another kid who is now almost finished with his time at Small…read moreSavers. The center has continued to be a fantastic place for our family. The new director has brought new energy and improvements to the classroom environments and teacher training. We will miss having our kids here!

During the covid lockdown we lost access to our daycare and were scrambling to find a daycare that…read morewas open. A friend recommended curious critters and while we would have taken any port in that storm we have been very happy with the care our son has received here and continued sending him there even once things began to open up. My son genuinely loves his teachers and talks about them all the time at home. He is learning quite a bit and every day comes home with new vocabulary. And I really love that the staff here encourage development across the board, from eating with proper utensils to potty training, and they are happy to work with parents to help the kids succeed. On top of everything we can tell a ton of planning goes into their days there. Every week has a theme that carries over from the books they read and the projects they do to the food that is served for breakfast and lunch.

Curious Critters is an awesome daycare! My daughter started when she was 2 years old and recently…read moreleft in August 2018 at 4 years old to attend a private school nearby. The owner Dominique Walker and her staff are professional and courteous. I was always greeted with a smile and my daughter enjoyed going there. If I had a concern it was addressed and corrected. It takes a village to raise a child and CCELT staff really assisted with that process. I recommend CCELT to all parents who wants their child(ren) to thrive, be loved and cared for with dignity. The cost did not matter to me becuz I always had a peace of mind when dropping off my most precious gift. No price compares to the LOVE and CARING your child(ren) will receive from the CCELT staff. I really hated to leave; however, kids do grow up and they have to move on LOL!!! It was truly a pleasure being able to be apart of a wonderful family environment. We will truly miss CCELT but I know I will definitely use their drop in services from time to time Dionne

My children are still enrolled!! I truly love this place EVERY teacher in the building CARES, they…read moreare respectful, responsive, very nice and my children just love them and so do I! The academics are important and they have my babies on track!! I love it!!!!!

This is a great school! Staff is extremely caring. They always welcome you with an upbeat attitude…read more(I don't know where they find the energy at the end of the day!). They are so well organized and fill the kids days with fun and educational activities. They take the older kids on great field trips. The summer program is more like camp than day care, and my kids absolutely love it - water play or pool every week, a weekly theme, magic show, reptile show, etc. etc. They go out of their way to have family events throughout the year (Thanksgiving feast, Christmas program, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Kick Off to Summer, Fall Festival etc), which make you feel part of the family. They provide all the meals and snacks, usually including a hot and healthy lunch. I always feel confident going to work that my kids are safe and well cared for. It's not easy leaving your little ones all day, but Loving 2 Learn made it so much better! We're really going to miss this school and the staff and other kids now that my little ones are moving on. Recommend highly to anyone looking for child care in the area.

My child has a speech issue, and the daycare recommended a speech development program. The county…read moreset up a bus route for the program, but the daycare told me they cannot take 30 seconds to walk him to the bus."

Do not send your child here. Especially if they have any kind of special needs. The staff were cold…read moreand rude to my family. They treated my son like an untouchable person. Avoid this center at all costs.