We adore MCS! Our daughter just graduated kindergarten there after three years and our son has just…read morestarted his three-year journey. It's the perfect size for starting education, and really feels like a family. After three years, I'm still always shocked by how calm and serene the classroom is, even with 18 kids ages three to five in there! The director is warm and enthusiastic. Our teacher (Mrs. Kashif) is so lovely and we couldn't have asked for a better start to our kids' education.

We've loved our time at MCS. We started in the toddler room and then moved up to the primary…read moreclassroom. The teachers are very thoughtful about transitioning the children and moving at their own pace. The outdoor space is lovely, and allows for planting flowers around earth day, releasing butterflies, raking leaves, and for fun outdoor lessons in addition to playtime. The daytime work consists of practical life, language, math, art, science and geography activities. If your child stays for aftercare there are lots of arts and crafts. There is usually a soccer program you can opt into in both fall and spring, and other special classes as well. I've seen the students become very attached to the teachers, enjoying their days and not wanting to leave early. It's a welcoming and kind environment.

Both of my daughters attended Children's House over the years. My oldest is now in her 3rd year at…read morethe University of Virginia and youngest is in 7th grade. It is a wonderful school with wonderful teachers. I highly recommend this amazing school which really not only offers an excellent education, but amazing art and other skills. It has given both of my daughters the foundation to succeed. Thank you very much CMHS!

My daughter attended Children's House Montessory school in Reston for Pre-k and Kindergarten, it's…read morebeen almost a year since she graduated and we still talk about it with her) We loved it there! Everything and everyone - teachers, their Programm, the playground - I was very picky about finding the school that provides great outdoor activities as well as curriculum, they have it all. Each class has their own garden, they take care of plants, bugs and nature. Math, reading, Art Programm, field trips - amazing! We miss them all! I wish we could stay there for a 1-st Grade too (and it's worth mentioning we have great public schools in the area and we still are very happy that we stayed for Kindergarten)! But first of all - you can trust your child being with caring professionals in a wonderful environment and it just feels like family there.

I've known the school owner/director at CMS for 30 years. My 2 kids went there back when the…read morelocation was in Herndon, and my granddaughter just graduated their preschool program a couple of weeks ago. You will not find a better Montessori preschool for your little ones! Everyone who works at CMS treats the children like they are their own. They have so many engaging and specialty programs and a terrific summer session, too! Multiple staff members have been there for a long time (two decades or more), and every one is highly trained and competent. The school itself is clean and organized, with large classrooms that are set up to encourage learning and exploration. The huge playground is tree-covered and always monitored. There are fun family activities sprinkled in throughout the year like a kid's carnival and spring tea where parents are invited. If you're looking for a place where your children will enjoy learning and be valued as individuals, you will surely find a home at Community Montessori School.

I have two kids at CMS (3 years old and baby is 7 months old) and I couldn't be happier with their…read moredevelopment and learning experience. The staff is very friendly and the teachers are helpful and experienced. My son transferred from a church preschool and within a month, he could hold a pencil correctly and trace letters. I recommend this to any family that is looking for a safe, happy, family-oriented, learning experience for their child.

My two children attended RMS for the 2024-2025 school year and will attend this upcoming school…read moreyear. They are now 2.5 and 7, and were 1.5 and 6 when they started. They both love the school and their teachers. My older child has several health issues and the public school was not able to keep him safe and learning there for kindergarten, and we are so grateful to the RMS staff for their wonderful care and support for him during his 1st grade year. Before we found them, I wasn't sure if I'd have to figure out how to homeschool him (while working) but he's very social and I really hoped to find a school environment for him that would work. I am grateful we did. They have been very flexible to meet his needs and integrate him into the school community. This was the first daycare/school setting for my 2.5yo and she cried the first two weeks but then adjusted and is happy there. She is very attached to her teachers and classmates. She loves going to weekly French class, music class and PE, doing her work and going to recess each day. RMS has many engaging school-wide events for the children, from the International Peace Day celebration to the International Day luncheon, from the Thanksgiving potluck to the Mother's Day and Father's Day events. The upper classes have many activities too, including monthly field trips, ice skating lessons for 8 weeks in the winter, a spring play and spring art show and more. The director is kind, personable, and always makes time to talk. I was so impressed that during the first week of school, she already knew all the children by name and took time to greet them. We are looking forward to another wonderful year at RMS.

Teaching quality at RMS is outstanding. Our children have excelled being a part of the community…read more Unfortunately, however, communication from the administration is poor and consists primarily of solicitations for continuing our "montessori journey". Emails or phone calls to the administration go ignored. Policies, procedures, and school calendars are changed frequently with little warning and no parental input. The school PTA means well, but has no communication with the administration. The owner has provided no contact information and is unreachable. To date during the current COVID-19 crisis, we have only received one email from the administration telling us they are "brainstorming ideas". No information on tuition, virtual learning options, summer plans, etc. FCPS sends out daily emails, by contrast.

The head of the school told us repeatedly that there are 2 kinds of children in the world: those…read morewho belong at the school and those who don't. She told us her own children would not have done well at the school. This is after repeatedly badgering us to withdraw our child from primary care after 1 week because he did not clean up his 'materials' from his 'work' and had trouble sitting still in circle time. Maybe this is some people's idea of a good education but sounds foreign to the Montessori method. We found such a more welcoming and amazing Montessori school just a few minutes down the road where our child prospered and is now excelling in elementary.

We absolutely love SHMS!! Our two children have attended since they were 18 months old (my oldest…read moreis entering Kindergarten at SHMS this fall!). The staff and teachers are warm, caring and kind but also encourage academic growth in a challenging and developmentally appropriate way. It was the perfect way to start their schooling! We love SHMS and highly highly suggest it!! I wish there were more stars to give this special place!!

As a parent who had a kid in this class, concerns around who they hire and the training around the…read moreteachers is a huge problem. They are constantly avoiding communication and not willing to share key details Not the best school to have your kids at!!

Our son started here last April at the age of 2 (a little socially stunted as a pandemic baby)…read more It's been a joy watching him come out of his shell socially and develop at a pace we simply wouldn't get from other options available to two working parents. The staff is lovely and we enjoy the regular community events hosted by the school. Our son now loves school and he was very happy to return this week after being stuck with just Mom and Dad over holiday break

excellent excellency and just excellent! what an amazing…read moreworld for young minds who are our future leaders. the guides in this classroom are amazing, I would definitely put my granddaughter who will be born soon in this classroom. Well done Reston!

We brought my son to Guidepost after spending several years in the traditional day care setting and…read morefeeling like he was falling behind or not getting the teaching support he needed. We were looking for a place that could offer structure, smaller class sizes, and an individualized approach to learning for his Pre-K and Kindergarten years. We could not be happier with making the switch and only wish we had done it sooner. The teachers and leadership at the school are wonderful and you can tell there is genuine care in the teaching and nurturing of each child in their care. Not only has the school and its teachers helped my son grow academically he has also learned so many practical life skills such as teaching others, sharing, celebrating differences, patience, and focus. The tuition includes so many additional benefits such as regularly scheduled fun events for the kids and their families during and outside of school hours (Fall Festival, Foam Party, Splash Days, Petting Zoo, Easter Egg hunt, breakfasts to celebrate holidays, etc..). There are opportunities to get to know the classroom and what your child learns each day as well as monthly coffee chats with the Director Nicole and chances to get to know other parents. The school also does a great job of bringing in other extra optional activities you can sign your child up for like a Lego Robotics Class, Dance Class, Basketball, Art Class, Soccer, Yoga and more)- these cost extra but are a nice way to introduce your child to new experiences throughout the year. All of this to say that Guidepost at Reston is a wonderful school, great community, and top notch value for helping your child grow academically and as a person. I would highly recommend this school!