We decided to enroll our son at Montessori of Chantilly because after going through a long list of…read morepreschools in the area, I really did not find a place that "felt right and safe" specially during COVID except for this one. I communicated with Ms. Kaltun, the director and I must say, after speaking to her once, I was "sold" at putting my son at her school. She is very personable, very kind and understanding, genuine and just listened to my questions, concerns and answered them confidently which gave me peace of mind sending my son over to a school during the pandemic. We then went to the school for a tour and met Ms. Komala, our son's primary teacher. At first meeting, our son felt very comfortable with her and he never forgot her name even tho it took us about 4 months before starting in class- she sure gave him a good impression and really showed us how much she cared for the children. I have so much good things to say about the school. I have recommended them to my friends and coworkers who also had good experience with them. Overall, this is a place that cares about our children, they do not look at them as numbers like all the others. If you want quality education and a safe place for your children, this is it.

I'm not sure if my daughter would have excelled to her current level if it was not for the awesome…read morestaff at the Montessori School of Chantilly. Her reading comprehension is strong and her attention is much improved. The thing that I really appreciate about the teachers is the fact that they want to learn more about the respective cultures of the student body so that they can prepare them for the diverse world that exists outside of the school. My daughter is part of such a warm and welcoming environment, so much so that they even invited parents to come in and contribute towards a special event yesterday to better understand and appreciate the importance of Lunar New Year to my family and the other families that celebrate. As a dad, I will always be thankful for that. Highly recommend.

I cannot say enough great things about MSH. My son has truly blossomed over the last year. He has…read moregained so much confidence and has learned so much. It it clear the teachers and administrators really see and value each student and foster a safe and nurturing environment.

5 Stars speak for itself how happy I am as a parent with this school…read more I have 2 boys who attended this school. One will be graduating this year and older son graduated about 5 years back. I cannot thank enough to all the teachers who work so hard to create confidence and desire to learn in a fun way. The school values the importance of many aspect of learning and growing at young age. The teachers understand the needs, personality and style of each student. They will work according to that child needs and wants. Biggest thing that attracted us as a parent to this school in 2003 was low turn over of teachers. And it still stays true after almost of decade knowing the teachers and Mrs. Khan at the school. The facility is not a fancy place that will try to sell parents but a happy place to bring out the best of your child.

We were excited to tour this school with the hopes of enrolling our child, but unfortunately, our…read moreexperience was far from welcoming. During our visit, we felt completely overlooked, with little acknowledgment of our interest in enrolling. It became apparent that we were treated differently than other families, with a noticeable lack of engagement or interest in our questions and concerns. This behavior raised serious doubts about the school's commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. If the staff members in charge of admissions and tours are displaying such disregard for prospective families, it makes us question how they will treat the children and foster an environment of respect and care. Additionally, it was concerning that only positive reviews were highlighted, and negative feedback seemed to be ignored or filtered out, which raises concerns about the transparency of the school's practices. We strongly believe that all children deserve to be in an environment where they are accepted, valued, and treated equally--regardless of their background or appearance. Unfortunately, our experience left us feeling excluded and uncomfortable. We hope the school takes these concerns seriously and works toward fostering a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all families. We have also heard similar stories from others especially non immigrant families, and the review by Deepak Raj aligns with our experience. #karterschool #misleadinggooglereviews #southridingKarterschool

Our son has been attending Karter's for 4 years and our youngest recently started 9 months, and we…read moreare beyond please with how they treat the children. The small school community really foster's child growth and development, and I have never felt that the children are overlooked or neglected. The teachers and the administration really cares about the child well being and know each child on an individual level, even the administration staff. The teachers create a safe environment for the children to foster and grow in so many ways, educational, socially, emotionally. I want to highlight the primary teachers pour all their love and energy into the children! When you see the teachers interact with the children you can really see the passion the teachers have for education and caring for the students. We are proud to say that our children attend Karters at South Riding

I am very Happy that My Son Loves this School !!! This…read moreschool effectively covers all aspects we care about, including: organization skills, personal accountability, excellent academics, and strong curriculum. The kids are proud of their efforts, and feel like they are a part of a strong team of students, and kids are motivated to continue to work even harder.And The School and Staff are very warm and inviting, and for me, I felt that from the very first time I toured the school,attentive, understanding, accommodating, generous, and gentle teachers !!!!

My children have attended SRMC for several years we will be sending our oldest to the kinder…read moreprogram they offer. I have been very impressed with the academics and loving teachers. I feel the prepares my children well for first grade.

My older kid has been there for 4 years now and will be going to their kindergarten program soon…read more The teachers and staffs are excellent, and the place is very well managed and sparkly clean! My kid excels academically beyond her peers who went to different schools, and she even learn Spanish! They also have extra curricular activities like ballet, hip-hop, yoga and soccer. So far, I'm very happy. We will definitely sign up our younger one at SRMC when she is ready.

UPDATE: My daughter has been enrolled at The Goddard…read moreSchool of Leesburg for over three years. When we first enrolled our daughter at one year old we were focused on the nurturing and loving environment, and we found just that and more at the Goddard School. As our daughter moved to the preschool and pre-k we realized our need for private kindergarten. We discovered that the Goddard School is the only accredited school in the area. This adds to all the amazing academics that made us continue to choose Goddard Schools over daycares in the area. We love that we have seen the consistency in the staff, many of them have been here since before we started three years ago. We highly recommend the Goddard School of Leesburg.

NEW OWNERS, NEW DIRECTOR & ASSISTANT DIRECTOR…read more I can't sing enough praises for Hasna and Kaitlin. When Kiddie Academy closed due to landlord issues, we followed Hasna and her team without any hesitation. During the transition, I met with Madhu (owner) a few times and she was welcoming, understanding, and compassionate about the abrupt changes. My daughter is in the Panda class with Shannon and Gana. Shannon is one of the warmest souls I've met. Gana, who was part of the KA staff, cares for my daughter in such a way that my L recognizes it, and always goes to her at drop off, and is sitting on her lap at pick up! There is a strong emphasis on learning- but learning through play. Physical movement, art skills, sharing, books, dramatic play. I'm at such great peace leaving my daughter in the care of this wonderful staff!

Policy and payment warning! If you're considering Clifton Children's Academy, please pay very close…read moreattention to all paperwork. While you'll not find all of the payment information in one place, you'll soon find that you're doling out a lot of money up front that will be returned to you under NO circumstances. First, you'll pay a "registration fee." Then, you'll pay "reserve tuition," which is equivalent to a full month's payment, for which you will receive NO services. And if you later decide to use a fewer number of days, this fee will NOT be reduced. THEN, also up front, you will pay 20-60% of the full year's tuition. Now, you may think that that payment is not an additional fee because the 20% supposedly covers the last two months of the 10-month school year. HOWEVER, in the fine print, there is the stipulation that these funds will be forfeited if the school determines that there are "behavioral" issues with your child. I have not met many behaviorally perfect 3-5 year old children! While I am not saying that this school will expel your child and keep your money on false pretenses, the payment policies are a perfect setup for that sort of thing to happen. It could happen that you pay over 70% of a full YEAR'S tuition (not a small amount, in my world) and forfeit it with very little service given. If you have that kind of money to spare, are confident that your child will have no "behavioral" problems, and feel that this school will be able to provide a competent educational experience for your child, then proceed with enrollment! Otherwise, caveat emptor! I have never encountered this sort of payment policy trap anywhere else, but I have learned the expensive lesson to watch for it in the future.

Clifton Children's Academy is the perfect fit for our family. They offer the flexibility of a…read morechild care program, but with the atmosphere of a small, homey preschool. The gorgeous campus, excellent staff and enriching program are what attracted us to CCA... so much so, that not only are we enrolling our son in the preschool, but I will also be joining the staff!

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.