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 consider myself so lucky to have stumbled upon this wonderful Montessori school! We enrolled my…read moreson in the school about a year ago and he quickly felt at home there. At first we were nervous because he had a nanny before (who he loved), but they made the transition so easy for us. He comes home with new knowledge each day and I can tell that the teacher truly care about him. My son is the type of child who really likes when everything is in order, and the classroom is always calm and under control. He also loves the outside playground! I am so happy we made the decision to go with Falls Church Montessori!

Our daughter has been attending Kaye Kare for three years now. We found Kaye Kare after several…read morefriends recommended we look at their center when we were searching for a new center for our daughter when she was two years old. We have been absolutely blown away with the professionalism and the amount of care and attention the staff give to each and every child in their care. Our daughter is a type one diabetic. Caring for her can be tricky at times. The staff was so welcoming and open to having our daughter start just a few days after we came for a tour of the facility and did not hesitate to have her teachers and administrators trained in caring for our daughter before she started. The staff has gone above and beyond for our daughter ever since the first day she was in their care. We have always felt very at ease and comfortable with her in their care as they look after her as one of their own, as they do with all children in their care. We can not say enough good things about the staff at Kaye Kare!

Our daughter has attended Kaye Kare since she was 2. Now she is 4 and in the preschool program. The…read morestaff is like one big family and they work hard to maintain a safe, fun, and creative environment. Ms. Marsha, the director, is very involved and so caring. Our child is very happy there:)

This location of Bright Horizons is one of two Bright Horizons locations my wife and I feel decent…read moreabout leaving our daughter at (the other is in Georgetown). At the risk of sounding like complete snobs, we have a nanny during the week, but use Bright Horizons back up care through our work in case our nanny is sick or on vacation. Here are the pros and cons of this location: Pros: - It's cleaner than other locations and much more organized in each classroom. Both times we've used it, the front desk experience has been odd, but once you're in the classroom, they are organized. - The staff are more engaged, friendly, and competent. They are the type of people you'd want to take care of your child. -The classes are capped so there isn't a flood of children allowing more attention to be given to your loved one. Cons: - If your child is quieter, it's easier to get lost in the pack. This isn't a Bright Horizons issue, but a daycare issues. It may socialize your kid, but for newborn babies, it's easy to get lost. If you're in a bind, this is a great option for back up daycare.

Our family, unfortunately, had a very poor experience at Bright Horizons Rosslyn early this year…read more(February-March). Our son was ~6 months old. Among the many issues were these major ones: - There was little to no consistency in caregivers and poor communication between the caregivers coming in and out of our son's classroom, so there was no predictability for him in his day and he had a hard time adjusting. We often found front desk administrative staff filling in for trained caregivers. - There was no separate napping area in our son's first classroom, and in fact his crib was right next to the area where circle time happened so he had a hard time settling (his morning nap happened to fall during circle time). In our son's second classroom, his crib was next to a boom box playing loud music and a disco ball projecting colored lights onto the wall. Needless to day, he had a hard time sleeping. The directors were surprised when we suggested white noise versus music and said "he will adjust in time." We saw no improvement over 6 months and our son was sleeping ~1-1.5 hours/day, on a good day, when he should have been sleeping ~3-4 hours/day. - I observed some caregivers being physically and verbally rough with infants. - There was poor adherence to the cleanliness standards that BH advertises. I raised these issues with the director and while she made many commitments to improve the napping environment, caregiver consistency, and other things, we did not see any changes and moved our son to another day care center. I do not recommend.

Both of my kids have come to TCCC (my older one from pre toddler class through graduation last year…read moreand younger one mid-way through) and the staff has been here for a long time, which speaks to the leadership team's effective management. Highly recommended to anyone looking for trustworthy, caring staff, rigorous curriculum, and reasonable pricing.

We've been part of the TCCC community since our first of three was a baby, and they have been our…read moreextended family. It is clear that the teachers love the kids so much, and are so caring and attentive. Our oldest is now in kindergarten and TCCC was a huge part of setting him up to thrive. By the end of his last year he was doing math worksheets and writing short sentences, and that was all due to TCCC. Every day has new lessons and activities and art projects, and we are always surprised at how much they learn. I'm so glad we found TCCC and highly recommend it to everyone!

Register NOW for the waitlist if you are having kids. Enrollment starts at 2 years and the 2 year…read moreold class waitlist is long...so the earlier you enroll the better. Enrollment fee apply, but are fair to keep out those who are not serious. FCMCC Is diligent about teaching strong principles and habits. Washing hands, sharing, helping set the lunch table, helping to cleanup, and more. They engage in redirecting behavior that can be distracting to other children. As a parent, this is a technique I was not aware of and I'm glad to have learned. I now use redirecting instead of timeout. The classrooms are designed for each age group. There are plenty of learning activities as well as fun toys, such as Legos. Every day my son participates in circle time, where his teachers provide instruction on the topics that they are reviewing. There is also plenty of outdoor playtime and one nap a day. Naptime/Quiet time is around 130 and is for two hours. The teachers are fantastic! They are not daycare workers they are certified teachers. Each classroom has a headteacher with two or more assistants. They are very organized and have activities planned for each day. I'm surprise my son doesn't come home with homework at 3years old :) Every day I am happy to take my son to Falls Church McLean Children Center because I know he's going to have excellent care and education. There are other programs parents can take advantage of through Fairfax County, I don't participate in those however they are available if I need them. Speech therapy is one of them. The office staff is very helpful! Miss Kathy, the director has a lot of experience in her field and it reflects in her management of the center. If you're looking for a place to take your son or daughter highly recommend FCMCC is your go to!

Our daughter went here and it was one of the best places. As a teacher myself I'm picky about where…read moreto send my child. This place not only taught her important skills but exposed her to many experiences. I would highly recommend!

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.

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.

We have had both of our kids enrolled at the Merit School since 2018 and have been extremely happy…read more-- particularly since last Fall (of 2019) when the new (and current) director joined. We have experienced the infant room through the Montessori classrooms and have seen our children thrive with high-quality and caring teachers, lots of educational activities, and most importantly (to us), plenty of outside time -- about 2 hours a day when the weather is good. Over the last 6 months, we have noticed improved teacher retention, which always seems to be a challenge with childcare, as well as fun, organized events for families. Overall, we are thankful to be part of the Merit School family!

I have nothing but great things to say about this School. Before I begin, let me give you a little…read morebackground of our child care situation. - We moved here approximately 6 months ago and enrolled our (at the time) 2 1/2 yr old at Hopkins House-Helen Day Preschool Academy, Alexandria, Va. We pulled our son out after 10 business days due to safety concerns. In short, on two occasions my son smelled of bleach when I picked him up. I am sure that most parents will agree that this not acceptable for any day care facility. - We then put him in Nova KinderCare, Arlington, Va. This is a good day care facility. We had our son enrolled at a previous KinderCare in another state. We loved his primary teacher (Mrs. Rabia). However, the director neglected to tell us, upon admitting our son that the school was closing at the end of 2016. In addition, they could not articulate any plan for the future move (i.e. Where was the new location, when will it occur). For two parents that work full-time, we need to ensure that our day care plans or solid. Since KinderCare was unable to do so, we found another location which brings us to.... The Merritt School - Since the school opened in 2014, the facility is relatively new (which we like). His current teacher (Mrs. Sheena) is very experienced, patient and knowledgeable. She constantly updates us via phone and email on his daily progress. This is our son's second week and he is having a blast. His transition has been easier than I anticipated. He met friends quickly and easily. As a 3 year old, he likes to test the waters but, the teachers handle him great; discipline with a lot of love :). The Principal and Assistant Principal (Mr. Edward & Mrs.Katie) are very responsive to our questions and they seem to have a great rapport with the other teachers. Right now I cannot say enough great things about the school. I am so glad we made the decision to enroll our son.

We've been officially attending Best Brains for 6 weeks and noticed a difference in the first two…read moreweeks, hence, why our son Chance is still a member! I love how vocal Silky is with our son and us! She gives Chance a progress report almost every visit so we can work with him on things at home that needs improvement! Chance loves going and he is a very smart kid that loves to learn! If you are looking for a place with great teachers, director and a great system, look NO FURTHER!!!!!!! You will NOT be disappointed in any way & your son and/or daughter will excel!!!!

Great location! Wonderful administrator and teachers who know what they're doing. The curriculum is…read morecommon core aligned (to the schools). Start kids as young as 3. The center is clean and inviting