Our kids (ages 3 and 5) have attended since 2016. Our daughter recently went to kindergarten, but…read moreour son is still there and daughter will go back for the summer. We had a not so good experience at a previous daycare and are so fortunate to have found this school. Every morning, I feel like we're dropping them off at their grandparents'. The teachers are so sweet and kind, yet stern and somehow manage to keep them all in line. Our daughter went to kindergarten being able to read, do simple math problems (even multiplication), and had a good sense of geography. This was all due to what she learned at FCM. All of the teachers in all of the class rooms know both kids and us. It's like a big family. The teachers and owner are very receptive and responsive to any requests we've ever had and always keep us informed. I can't recommend this place enough!!

My first just graduated from FCM and it is unbelievable all that he has learned while being in the…read moreloving care of these fantastic teachers. The teachers love our children as their own and you can feel it. FCM strikes a wonderful balance between learning and playing. Your child learns key life skills all while having so much fun. Lastly, it's great that the school has their own private playground vs other centers in this area that have to take kids on long unsafe walks on main roads to get to an outdoor play area.

I enrolled my daughter into KinderCare off of Buckman Road mid February. Amanda Banks made the…read moreenrollment process a breeze, making sure that my daughter and I felt the love and genuine care from KinderCare. When I first enrolled my daughter, she was in the three-year-old classroom. She was consistently having temper tantrum's at least once a day and she was always upset and sad. Although I tried to speak with my daughters three-year-old old teacher about my daughter's behavior, I was reciprocated with disrespect. This teacher approached me outside of school hours at a cell phone store and spoke about my daughter and her well-being in front of multiple people/employees while also speaking ill about the employees and director at the KinderCare. I try to sit down with her and the Director, Amanda Banks, To speak about the situation and to see how we can come to a resolution. Unfortunately, due to the three-year-old teachers behavior, The meeting was cut short. Miss Amanda knew and could see how upset I was with my daughters teacher. Being a single mom, working and in school, the last thing I should be doing as a parent is worrying about my daughter while she's not in my presence. And I can say that I was TERRIFIED when dropping her off to the Three-year-old teacher and was about to unenroll my daughter. However I didn't want to do this because I really like the Director, Amanda. Amanda Banks made sure that my daughter and I no longer felt like that. After consoling me and assuring me that everything would be OK, the next time I dropped off my daughter at school, Amanda Banks changed my daughter to Ryan Harrison's class (4 year old class). Immediately!!!! My daughters behavior was a complete turnaround. In less than a week, I could see that she was more involved in school. She no longer has had any temper tantrum's. My daughter has learned how to use her words, play nice with friends at school and much more! The change of Teachers was the best thing for my daughter and myself. I no longer worry about my daughter once I drop her off to care because I know in my heart she's in great hands. Jasmine Logan is an exceptional woman. From showing how much she loves and cares about the children to also giving 110% everyday no matter if it rains or shines. My daughter loves Jasmine Logan and Ryan Harrison and it makes me feel great to know that she's comfortable with her teachers she has now. I recommend this place because of the loving and genuine people here. Although the 3-year-old teacher is the COMPLETE opposite, All of the other staff are extraordinary!! Thank you to Amanda Banks for making this a safe, loving and happy environment for my daughter to flourish in. And thank you SO much for Ryan Harrison and Jasmine Logan!!! Amazing teachers!!!

Sent both of my children here for multiple years and always received outstanding care for them. The…read moreteachers and administrators genuinely care for the kids and support them. As a parent I always felt like I was putting my children into a safe and loving environment.

CBA, Clifton is fantastic. Our 2 year old has been enrolled for a little over a year and we've had…read moresuch a great experience. For context, we've got several center-based preschools to compare to as our other child attended a different school before we moved. CBA's communication is excellent. While most businesses and schools really struggled with keeping parents informed during COVID, CBA always contacted us quickly, and most importantly, with clear and CONSISTENT information. We always know what to expect and how things are being handled. Of course, the most important thing is the awesome care for our kiddo. He comes home laughing and sharing about his teachers and friends. He stops to say goodbye to teachers in other classrooms, and knows all of the administrative staff, who all know him, as well! A huge selling point is that they get tons of outdoor time. At other schools, this is not consistent even if the weather isn't a factor; at CBA they get to play outside at least 2x a day and the kids love it. They also have tons of stimulating and creative activities and celebrations that are shared through daily photos. We really appreciate the staff and feel grateful to have found a great place for our son to thrive.

So glad to have found this place. We love it for our ~2 year old, and so does he. Such friendly…read morestaff, and we love getting pictures throughout the day showing what our little guy is up to all day. Highly recommend Chesterbrook.

Tiny Tots is the best!…read more This great in-home daycare center is tucked away in Falls Church. It is a state-licensed operation and Chandu (the owner) is very kind, calm, and has wonderful judgement. Most importantly, she is wonderful with the kids (ages 10 weeks - 2 years) and they love her like family. She cares for the kids as if they were her own and she does a great job of making sure they are happy and comfortable at all times when they are in her care. I can't say enough about how great she is! She also has lots of toys available for the kids to play with and has one assistant that she oversees each day for extra help. She keeps track of feeding and diaper changes for all of the kids and she makes sure that everyone is getting adequate sleep time, play time, etc. My son started going to her daycare when he was 10 weeks old and I never felt concerned or worried about him because I knew he was in good hands. I also know that Chandu would not be shy about calling me or contacting me if she had questions or concerns... which makes me happy and relieved during the day when I am at work. Chandu also gives me a thorough verbal report at the end of each day about his naps and temperament-- which makes it easier for me to spot patterns or make adjustments at home since he's so little. Her hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM and she has a large circular driveway that makes drop-offs and pick-ups easy. I can't recommend her enough! Finding a good daycare is so tough (especially in this area), but finding her was an answer to my prayers!!

Very nice place , and convenient for us Pricing is very good…read morenot too expensive For my friend

We absolutely love APC. The teachers and the environment are top tier. The best people and I'm so…read moregrateful that we found them. My son has found a home away from home.

My kids are in Annandale since she was 2 years old then come my second child was also at Annandale…read moreboth of my girls love it there because the staff are very friendly and nice

I am updating my review as we move on from preschool to reinforce my glowing review of this special…read moreschool! My daughters felt safe and loved and supported by the entire community always! This is a school that values communication and wants to support you and your child in every way they can- they are deeply determined and passionate about creating a positive experience for your child. I will add that I am so grateful that my children became proficient in Spanish from their time here and that I appreciated that lunch and snacks were also provided. I can't emphasize enough how extremely prepared my kids were for Kindergarten. I highly recommend Building Blocks to anyone looking for a preschool!!!

Our son loves Building Blocks, and so do we!…read more The photo updates during our busy work week are such a treat. He's always having a blast, and he comes home bursting to tell us about his day with his classmates and teachers. Just two weeks in, he was already missing his teachers on the weekends! Watching him learn so much Spanish at this age has been amazing. Building Blocks even helped him discover his new favorite hobby: dancing! It's now a daily must, weekends included. We feel comfortable, relaxed, and confident sending our son here, and we're so grateful!

I just wanted to share why I think Bright Horizons at Old Town Alexandria is such a great daycare…read moreoption. They offer both full-time and part, time care, which gives families flexibility depending on their needs. One thing I really liked is that they also have backup care, so you can pay for just a day to try it out and see how your child does before committing. They also do a lot to include families. For example, they held Donuts with Dads for Father's Day and Muffins with Moms for Mother's Day, where parents could come in and share breakfast with their child before drop-off. It's little things like that that make it feel like a real community. Their hours are super convenient, they're open from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The teachers are very engaged, not only with the kids but also with the families. There's also an app they use to send updates and pictures throughout the day, which I love because it helps me stay connected with what my child is doing. Before your child starts, they set up an intake meeting where you get to meet the teachers, learn about the classroom, and ask any questions. It really helped me feel more comfortable and prepared with my two kids.

Make sure to ask current parents what they think of BH after the change in the center's…read moreadministration before joining the waitlist. What once was a truly wonderful and nurturing center has turned into an unsafe, unhappy place to bring my children, and it revolves around the new administration, not the teachers.

We started our son in public school for kindergarten, but halfway through the year, we became…read moreunhappy with the experience and began looking into other options. The lack of communication, heavy screen time, and the way our son was feeling about himself made it clear that we needed a change. He would often come home saying he was a "bad kid" because he kept getting in trouble at school, which was hard to hear as a parent. Switching to Full Circle Montessori has been one of the best decisions we've made for our family. The difference in our son was noticeable within a few weeks. He's much more regulated coming home from school, and we've seen a noticeable boost in his self-confidence. One of the first things he told us after starting at Full Circle was how nice the teachers are he said they actually talk to him instead of yelling. That shift alone was huge for him, and for us. Academically, he was at the top of his class in public school, but that often led to boredom. Since he wasn't being challenged, he would try to socialize, which would get him in trouble. At Full Circle, he learns at his own pace with a hands-on approach that keeps him curious and engaged. If you have a child who isn't thriving in a traditional school setting or struggles with the sit-still-all-day model, we can't recommend Full Circle Montessori enough. It's been a truly positive and empowering experience for our son and for us as parents.

Choosing a preschool for our child was very hard, especially coming from overseas. Today we are…read morevery happy with our choice of Full Circle Montessori School. The teachers and staff have consistently exceeded our expectations in making our child adjust to the new environment and making learning fun and engaging. Adjustment time was needed (very sensitive child)to fit into a new environment. But with a welcoming and comforting environment, our child adjusted to school very well. Also, with the thoughtfully designed curriculum that promotes both academic readiness and essential social-emotional skills, our child is very excited about going to school every day now. Communication with parents is superb; the scheduled updates and photos make us feel connected and informed about her activities. The facility itself is bright, clean, and safe, offering a wonderful space for the children to explore and play. We highly recommend Full Circle Montessori School for families seeking a positive, enriching, and high-quality early childhood education experience.