Great caregiver. I would recommend to anyone with any age child. She has watched my grandchildren…read moreand several other family members and she does an excellent job.

As a single mom with long workdays, finding quality childcare for my son was one of the hardest…read morechallenges I faced. When he was just one year old, the daily struggle of getting him ready and dealing with the rigid schedules of mainstream daycare centers like KinderCare was exhausting for both of us. He was unhappy, and so was I--until I found Rainbow Children's Center In-Home. From the moment we joined, Taran created an amazing, nurturing home environment. She understood the realities of being a working parent and allowed me to bring my son in his pajamas when he was too sleepy in the mornings. The extra love, patience, and dedication she provided were more than just childcare--they were family. To this day, I still call her my "baby daddy" because of the incredible role she played in our lives. Now, my son is 13, and our families have grown together. Taran continues to be a part of his life, always providing a safe and loving space. Any parent would be truly lucky to have their child in her care. Unlike mainstream daycare centers, which often feel impersonal and unreliable, Rainbow Children's Center In-Home ensures that every child feels secure, happy, and cared for. My best advice to any parent searching for childcare: Pay attention to how your child feels when you pick them up. If they are smiling and relaxed, you know you've found the right place. Without a doubt, Rainbow Children's Center In-Home is the best childcare in Lake Ridge, Virginia. We love Tay Tay and will always be grateful for the love and support she has given our family!

FANTASTIC!! Great staff who really do care about the welfare of your children. Since both my…read morehusband I have full time jobs our boys have spent more time at Discovery then with either one of us, this includes summer camp. I wouldn't have trusted our babies at any other establishment. Ms. Sandra (the owner) is fantastic as is ALL her staff. We have been a part of the Discovery Learning Center's extended family for over 8 years. The centers hours are a true asset. You can't find too many centers that open up at 6AM and for most families this is a deal breaker. They also close at 6:30 PM. Breakfast is also provided for the kids who arrive before school. Super stars in my book :)

Very well managed Daycare! Professional staff providing a neat & clean environment for the kidsread more

I can't say enough about Chesterbrook. If you are looking for a loving, caring and safe place for…read moreyour child, Chesterbrook on Troupe St is the place for you. I have never felt more comfortable and at ease than I was at Chesterbrook. The staffs are super caring, comforting, loving and KIND. They really care for your child and your family. The families attending are friendly. The classes are the perfect size and all the kids seem to Love being there. Not once have I ever seen a child sad or unhappy there. My son was in Ms. Melanie's class. All I have to say is that not only was he happy to see her face every day - I also felt happy to see her smile! She is a wonderful, kind, loving, nurturing mother/teacher. My son adored her and LOVED being in her class. Ms. Melanie makes all her students feel like her own child. We moved to Alexandria and transferred to another Chesterbrook. If the commute wasn't so long - we would have stayed with Ms. Melanie and asked her to "move up" with my son every 6 months! All the staff are beautiful people. They all made me feel super confident about leaving my son there. This was my first day care and experience with leaving my child anywhere. They helped me though it! I was/ am going through a divorce and the whole school has been supportive and caring. They give wonderful advice and comfort to new moms like me. Again, I can't say enough about how wonderful the staff at Chesterbrook are. They care about everyone who walks through that door and treat everyone like family.

I cannot recommend more highly. My daughter has been at Chesterbrook for 1.5 years since our move…read morefrom North Carolina. My husband and I were not only worried about the transition to a new state, but also transitioning our little one from a new daycare program. Luckily, those worries were quickly remedied when we saw the love and compassion the Chesterbrook leadership and staff have for the children. My daughter absolutely loves her teachers and the leaders there - Kristen, Lina, Venice, Nai'Kaila and Abhi have made her feel loved, special and safe every single day. Even more, she has come so far from an education and social standpoint. At 3 yrs old she is funny and confident, knows her ABCs, can count from 1-30 in English and Spanish, her shapes and so much more. I will never be able to thank these wonderful people enough!!!

I highly recommend Early Bird. My nephew is only two but already learning his #s, reading and…read moredeveloping his social skills while also having fun. The daycare provides a unique program of learning you wouldn't see at other daycare centers. The staff are attentive and caring. The environment at the center is very warm and welcoming. Best place for kids to go!

Early Bird has been a great place for my son who's now 3. The teachers and staff are passionate and…read morepatient. The school uses the brightwheel app where I can view photos and videos of him throughout the day or if I need to send a quick message to his teacher/staff. The drop off and pick up process is very smooth. I can see the changes in my son since starting Early Bird and he's very happy there with his teachers/classmates. I know he's in good hands there.

My daughter missed the cut off for kindergarten due to her birthday but she was ready to be social…read morewith kids and learn. I decided to have her attend the learning experience for the year. I can't say enough good things about this place. Ashley the assistant director always answered any questions I had and my daughter absolutely loves her. Ms Fatana and Ms. Belsie were amazing teachers. They truly love all the kids and always made my daughter feel safe and welcome. The school does little events throughout the year for the kids and they had a nice pre k graduation at the end of the year. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a step up from a traditional daycare. They have a curriculum that they follow so your kids are learning throughout the year. The only thing I think that could be improved is a little more heads up for events etc. sometimes I felt like things were sprung on you last minute like pj day etc. maybe sending out a monthly calendar etc

Amazing staff, a phenomenal and attentive Director, and a warm, welcoming Assistant Director! The…read moreentire team is caring, professional, and truly dedicated to providing children with a nurturing and enriching learning experience. I highly recommend this remarkable school to any family in the Woodbridge area looking for quality childcare and an exceptional early education for their child.

Ms Jeannine is awesome! She takes great care of our son!! Ms May is his primary teacher and she is…read morealso wonderful!

My wife always looks for the best place whenever we move to a new location. We are military if you…read moredidn't guess. Needless to say even though we have closer daycares to the house this one was the best in cleanliness, be able to monitor you kids while at work, and the staff is always so wonderful!

Kiddie Academy of Woodbridge-North has been such a blessing and life-saver for me and my daughter…read more First- let's talk about the facility. It is brand new and gorgeous. With COVID, it was important to know that everything in there was less than a year old and that their staff is constantly cleaning. Second- let's talk about the staff. EVERY ONE that works there is amazing. They are not just nice and friendly, which is important, but they are inviting. I feel that they truly care about my child and that they care about my needs. Ms Roxanna is always working with my daughter, on reading, which is what I had asked. She is so patient and kind but strict enough to get what I request done. They are also always doing fun and educational stuff, even in the summer. Third- I mentioned they have been a blessing. Christin, the director, has truly been our guardian angel. Even when we first didn't sign up since we decided to enroll her in Kindergarten vs pre-k, she still kept tabs on us, just to see how we were doing. When my daughter's nanny could no longer work, Christin made sure that not only could they watch my child but they were able to pick her up from Kindergarten. No matter how crazy my schedule is, Christin and Kiddie Academy have been and are there for me, completely flexible and willing to work with me and my needs. My child has been to other daycares and I felt that at times, I was just a dollar sign. At Kiddie Academy, I feel like we are friends and family and they do truly care about my child.

I was very optimistic and excited when kiddie Academy opened in the area. It started out pretty…read moregreat but the high staff retention has caused this place to go down hill very quickly. If you are looking for a place of baby sitting this is the right place for you. If you are looking for a legitimate curriculum and education to prepare your kid, do yourself and your pockets a favor and look somewhere else. I'll start with the pro: -Location is convenient -New building/classroom -Cameras in the classroom(it's not common everywhere else) Cons: -Director is a joke. Terrible customer service, I wonder if the owners realizes she is tanking their business. -Pre-K teacher Jocelyn is rude and unprofessional. She will not help your kid; she will let them play all day and good Luck when they get to kindergarten. The way she speaks to the kids is VERY concerning. ...Stay away -There is a new teacher every week, and those they hire are not qualified. The good teachers left long time ago when they realized this daycare is not a good place for them to work or teach. -Just a place for kids to play and not learn anything. I can go on and on but I think you get the picture.

Taking my baby to a daycare had been one of the hardest decisions I've made as a mom because you…read morenever know who's going to be there taking care of her how she will be treated I'm so grateful for the new Director Zaraider she's a amazing leader she cares about the happiness and safety of our children's she's very professional and caring person My child is under care of a amazing teacher Ms Kamala who's very lovely and kind

Not for me. My first impression was waiting in the wait area and listening to the teacher yell at…read morethe toddlers in the toddler room. It didn't occur to her that perhaps parents are in the lobby waiting for a tour. It turned me off. I wasn't impressed. It didn't seem organized or well run. The staff didn't seem trained or equipped to adequately deal with children. I had already made up my mind before the end of the tour.

Alicia's Bees is without a doubt a safe and loving environment for my child. I highly…read more recommend this place because I know my child is in good hands and I don't have to worry about his care

Alicia's Bee's was an amazing find when we were looking for a day care for our then 7 month old…read moreback in January 2020. Then COVID hit, we really thought about keeping our daughter home. But Alicia and her staff did an amazing job adapting. We never once felt our child was in danger. Our daughter has thrived at this daycare. I wish our son was able to go to Alicia's Bees in his earlier years. They are caring, personable, organized, and clean! Our daughter jumps out of the car every time we drop her off. Not to mention the many accolades the daycare has won. The Spanish emersion part is also an unexpected benefit! Agua was one of our daughter's first words. Highly recommend!!!

They came highly recommended. I really love their attitude…read moretoward teaching and learning. I will recommend them to anyone.

WEEK 1: So far so good! I just enrolled my son in the part time preschool class. It is by far the…read moremost affordable facility program in our area which to me shows that it isn't all about the bottom line. Going into this I probably have semi high expectations since I run my own daycare in home & I know what to look for. I am satisfied so far. This was also my son's very first time leaving home & in case you're wondering why I am paying a daycare when I run one at home the answer is that my son should have started kindergarten this year but missed the cut-off due to his birthday. I felt like he was ready to start but since he can't, I wanted to at least start the transition slowly into this next phase of his life. Even tho it was his first time leaving home he has not cried or asked to stay home or anything like that. He really seems to enjoy it and he really loves Ms. Smita, one of the pre-k teachers. I've been teaching him how to read & write for a while now but he doesn't always perform for me because I am his mom. UPDATE: A few weeks have passed & they put a new teacher in the pre-k room. Ms. Gwen has a no nonsense attitude which is okay w/ me because I feel my kid needs a strict environment in order to be attentive & get the most out of the class. However the downside to that is she can come off somewhat cold & my son doesn't really enjoy his time there as much, again not the end of the world to me since I'm not paying for them to entertain his every whim rather to teach him age appropriate materials & "gradually" ease him into a school-aged routine. My only problem I am running into is their emphasis on "prepping" for kindergarten leaves me feeling like they sometimes forget that they're NOT YET in kindergarten. They will still need some help in area's like shoe lace tying etc. At the end of the day they're still "PRE-schoolers" which is a step PRIOR to school. Having said all of this I would like to feel a bit more warmth from the teachers & staff. I went out the other evening and let my son help me pick out a gift for his whole class, to keep there. We picked out a big wooden puzzle to present to the teacher the next day. Being a teacher myself I was trying to think of something that would be practical & educational as well. I wrote a little note on the puzzle "To: WVA Preschool Class" I was a bit thrown off when it was sent back home with my son that evening. I guess I may be just cut from a different cloth but when it comes to caring for other people's children I want them to feel just as "welcome," "warm" & "at home" as they would in their own homes. I put as much, sometimes more time, patience & effort into their overall development as I do with my own children. I try to treat them how I would want my own child(ren) being treated. With love and compassion. The one thing I feel is lacking here is people who truly have a passion for working with our future generation.