Our Kindergarten experience was really good, Ms. Perash is the best! If you are looking in the five…read moremile radius, don't think, just go here.

Lots of red flags with this daycare. Owner has an attitude…read morewith people if she gets a whiff that you won't give her your money. I saw other posts on Google reviews about them not giving kids snacks. That's illegal, per Virginia state licensing regulations.

My family toured many of the private schools in the area before landing on Nysmith for our child…read more The whole family, including our child, couldn't be happier with our choice. I am a Nysmith alum and know firsthand the value of the education they provide. It's been amazing to see how they've preserved and built upon the core experience and vision that founder Carol Nysmith built. To be clear, I have no incentive to post this review other than to help other families in the area consider Nysmith as a choice for their children. Before we chose Nysmith, e considered and toured a number of schools, including Basis Independent, Flint Hill, Ideaventions, Pinecrest, and Edlin. Most of these are among the top ranked schools in Northern Virginia. We felt that Nysmith had the best blend of factors for our child. - Academics: Nysmith has incredible academics, highly personalized to meet each individual child's needs. Nysmith's roots are in nurturing gifted/talented children, and with that approach comes the understanding that not every child is equally advanced in every subject. Some other schools will assign lots of homework to kids, which isn't really our vision for academic success. We like Nysmith's approach, which is to cultivate and nurture a love of learning rather than to put kids on a treadmill of endless homework. We also like that Nysmith integrates subject matter expertise into their curriculum from kindergarten onward: math experts teach math, science teachers teach science, rather than one teacher teaching all or most subjects - Size: Nysmith is bigger and more established than some of the younger "startup" schools. The classes are big enough that your child will have multiple sections of students to be friends with, they won't be siloed with only 5 or 10 classmates. Teacher ratios are still great - Teachers and Staff: Nysmith's teachers are qualified and smart, which you'll get at most private schools. But there's a key difference: they seem happier and more engaged than at any other school in the area. Retention is incredible: some of the Nysmith teachers have been there for over 25 years - since I was a student in the 90s! - Facilities and resources: Nysmith has a great facility that still has the DNA of a school rather than a country club. The facility is big, the playground is great, everything feels new, bright, and spacious - Community - We're still early in our experience with Nysmith but the PTO seems very engaged with many events scheduled. By reputation, Nysmith has one of the strongest communities of any school in the area

They tout coding and robotics, but their approach is likely to produce robots that code, not…read morecritical thinkers who can innovate. Beneath Ken Nysmith's slick salesmanship and the forced smiles that greet you, lies a far more sinister reality that belies the promise of "joy-filled, personalized learning". If you're seeking a school that truly nurtures your child's heart and mind, look elsewhere! Wellbeing and emotional support are woefully neglected at Nysmith. This place sees no problem in breaking spirits, crushing individuality and forcing students into a rigid mold that stifles their unique potential and confines them to narrow expectations. Question the status quo, and you'll be met with contempt. Conformity is the sole currency valued here! Think The Bible, Torah, or Quran -- immutable and infallible. . . I have met a few great teachers but admin pressure seems to leave them little bandwidth to connect, coach, or inspire students (despite the low student-to-teacher ratios). Humans are wired to thrive in safe, supportive spaces where even mistakes become stepping stones to learning. Nysmith is NOT that space. You've been warned!

Excellent! We have been at St Veronica's for four years now…read moreand I couldn't imagine going any where else. So happy with every aspect of the school.

Don't even bother unless you are a big donor. My child got assaulted by another kid in her class…read moreand they did nothing. I brought this to the attention of the teacher and she got back to me days later. I emailed the principal expressing my concerns and he never had the decency to care enough and write back to me. This is totally unacceptable, their communication was terrible and they acted like they did not care. I may not be a big donor but I am still paying $900 a month for this school. Unbelievable.

I could not recommend Rising Star enough! My son started when he was 6 months old and is now he is…read morealmost three. Everyone at Rising Stars has cared for and love him, as their own. The front staff is positive and communicative and the teachers are loving and warm. His development has soared! We are so grateful for his teacher who has a wonderfully special bond with him. Our second son started last month and he loves it as well! They also have fantastic tech resources which provides a clear insight into their days! We highly recommend!!

We've been so fortunate to meet Val (new owner and Director of Rising Stars) and have our 2.5 year…read moreold join the toddler classroom at Rising Stars starting the 2022-2023 school year. Val has taken over and totally revamped the daycare center that for many years was named The Kay School. We interviewed at The Kay School before Covid-19 shut everything down and were impressed by the facility, which is large enough for four classrooms (although Rising Stars only has three class rooms open as of now) but not so big that it felt impersonal. The building is actually an old barn that has been retrofitted as a school, which creates a charming/welcoming environment for the kids. There is a great playground area in the back with a pavilion, multiple swing sets, raised stage and blacktop. We met Val when we re-interviewed in the Summer of 2022 and were very impressed by what she was doing with the facility and curriculum under her new ownership/management. Val has run her own in-home daycare for several years and has a loyal following of families who followed her over to Rising Stars which was telling for us since she was previously in Sterling (not that far away, but the fact all of her families stayed on at the new location gave us a lot of comfort!). We are so happy to have locked in a spot with Rising Stars toddler class and have been very happy with the staff (dedicated teacher) and the technology-forward communication Val has implemented (all communications, photos of your kids - if you opt in, and billing is all handled through a central app/website). We receive updates daily on our son's activities and have been impressed with the variety of outside and inside curriculum that he has been exposed to at Rising Stars. We are excited for our son to spend the next few years here and would highly recommend Rising Stars if you're in the Herndon/Reston/Fairfax area looking for childcare.

My older son just finished his first year of preschool at Beginning Bridges, and I can only say it…read moreis an absolutely perfect amazing place, with teachers and an administrative staff that made me secure that my little son was being loved and nurtured in his first year of school. I'm actually getting little weepy writing this review. And he learned so much too, my baby would come home and say the most hilarious things, like explaining bird migration to me. And he is on track with all the things he needs to be learning, so he'll be ready for kindergarten in a year. Beginning Bridges gave my son the exact experience I had hoped for in his start into school. And his teachers Mrs Skopowski and Mrs Dolezal always kept me well informed of his progress, activities... They passed on techniques to me to help me continue what he's learning in school, at home, like how to help him listen and process whatever I'm asking him to do. They even made it special for my younger son, who didn't understand why he had to return home with boring mommy everyday. They created a sign in clothespin for my little one, so he could find his name every morning on his clothespin and check in just like the big kids. And Tricia, who manages the school couldn't have been sweeter or more understanding of whatever my shortcomings were as a frazzled parent. We're moving to a different community and I'm so sad my kids won't be able to come back. Their new school has some big shoes to fill!

Have my youngest child here currently. Love the school and have only great things to say about…read moreBeginning Bridges. My daughter who is currently in 5th grade went here as well and had a fantastic experience. All the teachers we've had have been so caring and fun for the kids. My daughter has fond memories and my son is having a great time as well. The front office is excellent as well! Would definitely recommend Beginning Bridges to friends and family!

We enrolled our son in this school during the pademic when his first year of public school went…read morevirtual. Since he loved attending his old Montessori school up to kindergarten, we wanted to find a Montessori school that offers an elementary program. Among the three options that we had in the area, we ended up choosing MSoFx, which turned out to be a wise choice. Above all else, my son simply loves his school and friends. The school offers the specials, including conversational Spanish, PE, and music lessons twice a week. My son started playing violin last fall from his music class, and I cannot believe how advanced he is in just one year. We also love the fact that they have a full-time chef who prepares lunch daily for children. The best part of his first year at MSoFx was the end-of-the year concert and play! It was also unique that they offered NNAT and CogAT assessments administered by George Mason University. All his teachers and staff have been amazingly kind and understanding throughout the year. Although we had looked for a temporary school to attend through the pandemic, we did not hesitate to enroll our son again this year. We are grateful that my son is thriving and happy in this school and much look forward to another great year.

Good school with great involved director. It is a very diverse environment with multitude of…read morecultures & backgrounds & that makes for a tolerant unique learning setting. Unlike many Montessoris in the area, their hours are great with before-care and extended after-care for working parents. It is a very clean school & they cook the food onsite. They have some fruit & veggie options for kids. As is the case with every school, some teachers are better than others. But they do adhere to The Montessori standards & encourage that style of learning which promotes independence & individual growth. The director Ms. Amiri is patient & kind. She is beloved by many students & willing to troubleshoot problems as they come up. They offer some extracurricular activities at an additional cost. The best part about this school is that they're not pushy, if it's not the right fit for your child, they will work with you to switch out.

Our 4.5 year-old daughter has attended TPL since last summer and she's flourishing in their Pre-K…read moreProgram. At dinner daily, she'll share with us books they're reading, art projects and science experiments they've done and songs & Spanish words they're learning! Even during spring break recently, she asked repeatedly to return to school because she missed her teachers & classmates. We're grateful as parents that she loves TPL so much!

We have been attending TPLRMS summer camp - it's been a great experience. The children are fully…read moreengaged, the activities are diverse and explorative, and they have a surprising amount of outdoor activities given the location (mud kitchen, gardening, playground, water day)! Our daughter is thrilled to go to camp and we are excited to continue through the school year.

OHP has been a blessing for our family! We learned the hard way the difference between preschool…read moreand daycare and had a hard time finding a preschool nearby that fit our needs. Thankfully we stumbled upon OHP and have been so happy for the last 2 years. The teachers have been wonderful and so communicative. They offer classes as young as 2 years old which is rare for this area, as well as week long summer camps. My kids have thrived here compared to the daycares because it's an actual school. My selling point was even though it's inside a church, there is zero church affiliation, another hard thing to find in the area. We tell everyone we meet to check them out. I would love to see them be able to add a kiss & ride, the parking lot is perfectly laid out for it and it can get crowded, but that's my only suggestion! We love OHP!!

Honestly just okay. The strong point on the program was the flex scheduling. The curriculum for…read morethe regular day was fine (standard, age-appropriate, they said they purchase it. The extended care is pure daycare.) The teachers were generally good, with one notable exception all parents and students seemed to have an issue with. We have since moved, maybe she is retired, but what kind of principal/director keeps on a teacher who every family seems to have had an issue with? They also have multiple substitutes that the parents never meet. The management also lacked transparency, moving kids around mid-school year as convenient for them and with no warning, and then making up about why their change was a good for your child when they were upset by it. Then after I got them used to the change, they undid it. My sense was that it probably had to do with state regulatory codes on class size, but both the process and the way it was handled felt careless and indifferent.

I've written many reviews, but this is my first negative review for the following reason. Let me…read morefirst start off that the teachers at the classrooms are great! However, the management staff and financial staff has been the opposite. Time and time again, they have erroneously over charged us, and when we point it out to them, it seems like they ignore us and don't care to reimburse our over charges. Even after over a year of pointing out overcharges, they continue to assure us it will get done, but they still have not paid. All I can say is, just be aware of financial mismanagement that can happen. I hope it's not the experience for everyone else.

My daughter has been at the Franklin Farm KinderCare since she was about 9 months old. She has now…read morebeen in two different classrooms, and I can confidently say all the teachers genuinely care for all the children in the center. We came from another center where there was a lot of teacher turnover, but we have yet to experience that at Franklin Farm KinderCare. The primary teachers for my daughter have been with KinderCare for 10+ years each. Most importantly, my daughter is thriving! She is constantly engaged, and no two days ever seem to be the same. I also love that the teachers and leadership team give frequent updates and send tons of pictures of my daughter throughout the day. This is an incredible center, and I know that my daughter is in wonderful care here. I highly recommend it!

Wonderful, caring teachers and staff and excellent communication with parents! Extremely clean…read morefacility and fun learning environment. Love the spacious rooms, natural sunlight throughout the building, and playgrounds galore. My child has thrived here for ~2 years now. I'm always amazed by the creative activities and crafts that the teachers come up with - from fun character days (Bluey day was a recent hit!) to regular sensory learning activities. Highly recommend!

We absolutely love Centerpointe Academy!…read more Dr Wendy, and the entire staff are absolutely amazing! The teachers are very attentive, caring, and nurturing. They go above and beyond everyday. This is a Christian-based daycare/school, has 5 different playgrounds, and is the cleanest facility I've seen. We are happy to be apart of the Centerpointe Academy Family :)