My son has been here for about a year and a half and has transitioned to two rooms so far, as he…read moregrows. All the teachers and staff are so kind! His first main teacher was Ms. Makayla and she is phenomenal (1-year-old room) now his teacher in the young 2-year-old room Ms Charlotte and Ms. Caitlin among many other teachers as well as the Director, Ms. Diane and Deputy Director, Ms. Krisiti are also are also just as extraordinary!!!! Hats off! I absolutely LOVE getting the pictures of my little one on a daily basis so I can see him and updates throughout the day about his meals - how much he ate, diaper/potty updates, activities, etc. They use an app called KidReports (they used to use PreciouStatus which I liked better but this is still fairly new) this is used to report out updates and information which I think is very helpful and adds some peace of mind to our days while away from him. This Minnieland is incredibly organized with a curriculum for each age group, menu and communications sent out on a weekly or recurring as needed basis. Of course when little kiddos start they are more reserved about getting dropped off but the staff opens their arms and hearts to the kids and we feel so happy knowing they are taken care of while we are at work. Included are various activities as well such as Ice Cream truck days (truck pulls up and you grab your ice creams upon leaving, or sundae making upon parent pickup on occasion, holiday activities and Trunk or Treat (decorate vehicles at Halloween and the kids get to trick/treat in the parking lot) among other events too that are fun for the kids and families. My Son really enjoys it here and I rate them with 5 Stars!

This school is wonderful. The teachers and staff at this school care about the children and provide…read morea loving environment, and children get both outdoor time and lesson plans for indoor activities. Communication to the parents has been consistent, including emails and the use of an app to communicate updates throughout the day. They have periodic events which my child loves attending and they have good hours. I think this is a valuable experience for my child as their language and academic skills have really improved since joining this daycare. I highly recommend at least touring here if you are looking!

We have been so thrilled we found ILC. Our daughter LOVES attending school daily. She is always…read moreexcited to go to see her friends, teachers, and to learn. We absolutely adore her teachers and know she is in good hands. The directors are fabulous at keeping the center running smoothly. We highly recommend!

I'm astounded by how incredible our experience has been with ILC. I was new to the area and this…read morewas recommended by multiple other parents. They're organized, communicative, go the extra mile even planning virtual events for the kids to connect outside of school times. The staff is loving & patient- whatever they're going through personally I could never guess because they've always got a warm smile / have the entire place under control & at peace. Their Covid measures have been exceptional with wide open communication and precaution, the place looks spotless, the classrooms as well as the outdoor play area are spacious. My son is always in such a good mood when I pick him up and I love getting hourly updates / pictures on what he's up to during the day. I love their theory toward learning- that kids learn through play- so keeping everything fun has been the best for my insanely active 4 year old. I could write way more but hopefully that's enough to give you 1,000% confidence that your child will be in the best hands here.

Our daughter loves going to daycare here. She is always so excited when she gets dropped off to…read moreErin's and loves all of her assistants. As a first time mom, I was very nervous to start my child in daycare; but Erin gave us updates and has been wonderful throughout our whole experience there. She has thrived there; learning, playing with others, crawling. We will always be so grateful for the wonderful care we have received at Acorns to Oaks.

We love Erin and all of her very sweet, long-term assistants! Our little one started at 3 months…read moreold and has absolutely thrived in their care. We can tell he is safe, having fun and getting a lot of tummy time action everyday! I feel very blessed we found them close to home and most importantly, that he loves going there.

After touring this primrose location, my husband and I loved the atmosphere and decided to enroll…read moreour 14 month old daughter and went back on Tuesday January 20th to complete enrollment paperwork. While my husband was filling out docs, I walked my daughter through the school hallway to keep her busy and when I looked into the 16M+ classroom (the classroom she would be joining), I witnessed the teacher yank a little boy by his arm. She pulled him from above the elbow and his legs were not touching the ground. Not only that we heard her yell at a child in the classroom to "SIT DOWN" very aggressively before this. It was loud enough that we heard it from the sitting room in the front. The directors assistant went into the classroom to check what was going on. Needless to say, we did not enroll our daughter into this school and left shortly after. I let the director know what I had seen and we left. I later got a phone call from the director explaining what I had seen was redirection from the teacher and that she had been at "this school for 4 years" and said words like "appeared" and "perceived". There is no excuse for a teacher to yell at babies in this way. There is no excuse for someone to pull a child in the way that she did. She could have caused an injury and dislocated his shoulder. I did not get another phone call and I don't know if this incident was reported but | feel like it is my responsibility to let anyone looking into this school know what I saw. I still think about that poor child and what his parents might not know. Please do not enroll your children into this school especially if your babies cannot speak to you and let you know what kind of treatment they are getting. What I saw has affected me and we are lucky enough to be able to keep our girl at home with us and delay day care.

I absolutely love this school! I highly recommend it! The families, students, and teachers are so…read morewelcoming!

I cannot recommend St. Micheal's for preschool. I was very excited to have my youngest attend as…read moreit was close to home and the curriculum looked great. We toured the school and talked with the principle that our youngest has been having some tantrums, but we are actively working on them. We were reassured that this was not an issue, and in fact, her own child had the same issue. Stated that it a great environment. We took the jump and paid for the entire year (11k!). The first day was very rough. My youngest was having tantrums and not doing well. She was sent home early which I agree with. We were then "un-invited" to return to pre and post care due to the tantrums. Fine. My husband and I worked with our schedules to ensure that we would A. be at the school in a moments notice if anything needed to be corrected and B. was willing to work with school to ensure no issues arise. We have MD appts lined up to assist as well. Within 2 hours of school on Tuesday, she was sent home due to 2 tantrums. Again, I understand it is disruptive, however we were doing our best to help. THEY COULD NOT GET US OUT OF THE SCHOOL FAST ENOUGH. We were told again, to come in on Wednesday and we would try again. I took off the entire day to be ready to sit at the school and assist with behaviors and find out what was causing this. Tuesday afternoon, less than 4 hours after being sent home, being told that we could come back on Wednesday, we were no longer welcomed back at the school. 7 hours was all it took for them to reject us. Of the 11k that we spent, they returned all but $1400. That's $200 an hour for this child. We attempted to talk with them and ask for them to return all but $600 (a month tuition and pre/post care for that Monday). They declined and charged the entire month of pre, post, 1 month tuition, and 3%. $1400 for 7 hours of care. They acted like they were doing us a favor for not charging us 3 months tuition despite them not wanting us back. Ridiculous. And for those wondering, the youngest started at Everbrook Academy. They worked with her for 2 days (Wednesday and Thursday) and by Friday she had ZERO tantrums. You are telling me that St. Micheal's is not able to work with us and a 3 year old on self calming? But Everbrook was able to come in with loving arms to assist. Just ridiculous. TL;DR: Don't send your small kiddos here.

This place is awesome. My daughter started here about 6 months ago and within a week she could…read morewrite her own name. She loves it there. Mrs Bonner is also a fabulous photographer and her school pictures turned out great. Very clean and great teachers.

From the owner: Little Lambs Village Preschool (and Kindergarten) is a ministry of St. Thomas Anglican Church and…read morehas been serving families in the Gainesville area for over 30 years. We love seeing young children grow in their love for God and learning. Check out why we're a superb place for your young child to attend preschool and kindergarten. Qualified ECE Teachers: Our teachers are passionate about educating young children. But passion alone doesn't make a good educator--that's why all our lead teachers posses degrees/certifications in Early Childhood Education (ECE). In addition, our teachers and assistants are assessed twice annually using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS) to ensure your child receives a quality education. All our staff are CPR/First-Aid certified. Play-Centered, Holistic Approach: We use Virginia DOE-approved curriculum (Pocket of Preschool for preschool classes and The Creative Curriculum for Kindergarten). We follow a play-centered, transversal learning approach in our classrooms. Learning through play ensures your child develops holistically—across the physical, social, educational, and spiritual spectrum. Family Support: When you come to Little Lambs, you get not only an outstanding preschool, but you get a church thrown in. Our church comes alongside you to support you as you raise your children. We’re a family at Little Lambs.

So far, so good! My daughter and son in law toured MANY day care facilities in the…read moreGainesville/Haymarket area and after much thought decided on this one. It's a new facility but the staff was warm and welcoming when we attended an open house event. They remembered the baby's name and had not even met her yet. As a new grandma I was not looking forward to the granddaughter going to day care but I don't live here and her parents need to work. This place eased my worries and I enjoyed learning more about where she'll be while she's away from her mom and dad. Very clean, secure and it seems like they have a great routine. I'm looking forward to seeing how it goes. They also have a playground out back but I didn't get photos of it. It's a nice new building with plenty of parking! They also had sign up specials going on and they offered a military discount which other facilities did not offer!! That's a win in my book since they're both USMC.

From the owner: Kiddie Academy of Haymarket is an educational child care center for children six weeks and up. Our…read moreproprietary Life Essentials® curriculum focuses on producing six outcomes: Character, Confidence, Curiosity, Connection, Critical Thinking, and Creative Expression. Each is intended to support your child through stages of cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, creating a foundation for successful, long-term growth and preparing them for life. Visit our website to request information or schedule a tour.

I highly recommend this school for your children. We have no complains: the school is clean and…read morewell maintained. The teachers are all engaged and reputable. The children's food is well made with good ingredients. I have zero complaints about the school for the 3.5 years my child attended. If we were able, we would continue to use this school exclusively.

My children have attended HCA since 1/2022. We decided to the move to the Prince William County…read morearea after living in Loudoun County for approx 8 years. We were looking for a school in the area that was not only rich in their curriculum, but a school that was diverse in its culture and one that embraced children of all ethnicities. I noticed that during Black Histoy Month (2/2023), there were no initiatives highlighted in the February Monthly newsletter to recognize the contributions of the many African-Americans that have contributed to American History. I decided to email the staff with ideas in which Black History Month could be incorporated into the curriculum, considering that there were a number of African-American students enrolled at HCA. I received a phone call immediately from one of the Administrators (Mrs. Juliana) stating that this was an oversight and that they would be sure to highlight Black History Month. I had a follow-up conversation with the Curriculum Specialist (Mrs. Giovanna)...and to my surprise, she had incorporated many of the items that I highlighted in my email! Not to mention, how swiftly she acted upon this. I would like to extend my SINCEREST gratitude for all that HCA has done for Black History Month and everything that they are instilling in my children daily. I was thoroughly impressed with the various learning activities the students participated in throughout the month. They exceeded my expectations on highlighting African-American culture and the many great achievements of some of the well-known Black pioneers that have contributed to AMERICAN HISTORY. Efforts such as these make my husband and I confident that we have selected the right school for our children. We look forward to our children thriving in a school environment that promotes diversity and inclusion, as well as high educational standards. Job well done HCA!!