The world of daycares is daunting, Phase provided a bright light at the end of my search…read more Having a child during a pandemic and finally deciding to send her to a daycare meant that I had to be sure she would be safe, that Covid protocols would be in place and that the staff would be considerate as she integrated outside our bubble. Phase is one of the few daycares that offers: Part time full day program Meals included (with no additional cost) And a dedicated outdoor playground. The price point is also great in comparison to other competitors in the area. The Capital Turnaround building itself is gorgeous, the classrooms are spacious. There is also a STEM/Digital playroom and a soft play room with part of a trolley and pneumatic tubes and balls inside the building. There is a dedicated parking lot across the street and there is usually a spot out front. Beginning Oct. 1st they will be open until 5:30pm which will be great!!! The teachers and administration are loving, caring and the children know all the teachers and greet them all. The food looks delicious and there is a wide variety of menu items which I appreciate because introducing new foods can be quite a struggle, as all parents know. I've sent my daughter with "nice clothes" and even jewelry and everything is always returned home. Ml So now for the cons, as mentioned by the previous poster, there are some communication issues, let me clarify. The communication issues, have ranged from not being notified that my child needed more diapers until the morning of school, not getting update/activity pictures until the end of the day (a working parent's tragedy) and not receiving accurate eating updates. All of which I attribute to the staff being too preoccupied with attending and caring for the children to update the app and that is understandable. None of the communication issues were detrimental or health or safety related. The administration was also apologetic and proactive about implementing better communication once the issues were raised. As a new business that is really all I ask for and all I think any reasonable person can ask for. My daughter's speech delay has improved and if she is having a bad morning mentioning her teacher's names and the administration staff's names gets her motivated quickly. Ultimately every child is different as is every family, but I am thankful that we found such a wonderful school, with a beautiful facility and loving and caring staff. If you'd like to know more or need a referral feel free to message me.

As a former employee of Phase Family Learning Center, I had a wonderful experience!!! I had a great…read morerelationship with my co-workers. The support from the administration was open and available whenever I needed! Communication between parents and staff was constant as we documented and reported everything via the ProCare system. I would return to work at Phase anytime, if I could! The job culture is amazing!! Students are happy, thriving, and always well cared for! The food for the children is well prepared, tasty and nutritious! I loved my job!!

Templeton Academy ignited my child's learning. The local public high school of thousands of…read morestudents was overwhelming for her and she was failing her classes. She and her education came alive under the expert teaching and supportive environment at Templeton. Now she is headed to the district competition for National History Day. The experiential, project-based learning approach that Templeton uses is providing my student with an outstanding education that she is excited about. The routine field work trips around DC are exposing her to the larger world and preparing her to be an engaged citizen.

My child started middle school at Templeton this year, and it's precisely what you would want for…read moremiddle school. It's small, so your child is seen, gets the attention they need, and the work can be tailored to them. The teachers and staff know the kids - and they really seem to like them too. This is a place where every kid can find themselves and be themselves. It is academically rigorous, and project-based learning helps students apply what they learn to the real world. The students receive support while gaining the growing independence they need. Templeton's motto is "Stay Curious," and they live by it. Everything about this school is centered on creating curious learners who feel supported and confident.

SMYAL is one of my favorite DC non-profits. You can tell how much the leadership, donors, team, and…read moresupporters care about the work & mission of the organization. I wish something like SMYAL was around when I was a young gay teenager, however I'm glad future generations have it now.

I am late reviewing this place, but this organization came up in conversation today with a friend…read moreand it got me upset all over again. I will not be sending my child here again (not that he even wants to go). My son, who just so happens to be transgender, kept getting misgendered by the executive director (Sultan) and it was very unsettling. Sultan also seemed very uninterested in anything other than his phone even when being spoken to directly. The other staff (Elijah and Mia) were great! I actually tried to see if I could get my child in contact with one of them recently and come to find out neither of them work there anymore. I can't say I am surprised.