Our daughter has done nothing but absolutely thrive here. The entire staff treats the children like…read morefamily, and my daughter simply adores her classmates and teachers. Not only has she learned a TON, but she has so much fun every day. We feel blessed to have found SMLP!

The school and all staff are amazing! My daughter went here the last two years and has grown in…read moreevery way!

We have been so happy with the quality of care at WCCC. Besides the huge bonus of providing healthy…read morebreakfast, lunch, and snack, we have found all of the teachers we've had to be kind, supportive, and patient. The emphasis on play-based learning provides for lots of outdoor time (they even have an outdoor classroom!) and art projects. Also appreciative of all the field trips. Our girls are excited to tell us about the fun things they do every day.

The staff at Westminster are second to none! I am so, so appreciative of the high level of…read morecommunication I get from my child's teachers - I always know what's going on and really trust them to care for my child. In addition, having such experienced teachers + staff means they are ready to make developmentally-appropriate recommendations for my child (e.g. - making suggestions about when to drop a bottle or switch to one nap). As a person with no prior experience with raising a child, I really value their perspective!

Our family initially had a positive experience at Bright Beginnings, which makes writing this…read morereview incredibly painful. Our 5 year old reported that a teacher punched her. Another child independently reported the same thing with a matching account. We immediately brought our concerns to the school, and we were assured that the teacher would not be allowed back while the police investigation was ongoing. Then one day before the investigation had officially concluded, we arrived to pick up our children early and found that teacher back in the building. We were horrified. My husband asked the owner, "If this were your child and you walked in and saw this teacher here, how would you feel?" Her response was, "If I believed my child, I would be furious." That statement has stayed with us ever since. No school can guarantee that every employee will always make good choices. We understand that. The allegation itself, while devastating, is not the primary reason we can no longer recommend this school. It is how the situation was handled. Parents need honesty, transparency, and leadership that puts children's safety first. Instead, we experienced broken assurances and a response that left us feeling our daughter's account was not being taken seriously. The hardest part is that our daughters loved this school. We wanted to continue believing it was a safe, caring place and truthfully could have still sent them back if the school handled the situation appropriately. Instead, we had to pull them out and were left feeling betrayed, unheard, and heartbroken. Unfortunately, our experience revealed a side of Bright Beginnings that we cannot recommend.

This is such an amazing environment to be in here at Crozet Bright Beginnings! the staff is always…read moreso helpful and and appreciative to any and all accommodations for my son! He loves going there!

Both of my kids started at Bright Beginnings when they turned 2, and we've had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The teachers are caring, patient, and truly invested in the kids. The facility is clean and well organized, and the playground is a big hit with both of my children. Most importantly, my kids are genuinely happy here. They have fun every day and have learned so many new things. It's been great to see them grow socially and academically in such a positive environment. We're very grateful to have found this preschool and would highly recommend it to other families.

Both my kids go here. The older one graduated last year and loves to visit when we pick up his…read morebrother. Two years ago we moved from another pre-school that we had bad a experience. Here we immediately noticed the difference. Communication is great. I felt my older got a lot from it and was well prepared to transition to Kindergarten.

Children reported there was practice of corporal punishment, withholding food repeatedly as…read morepunishment, public shaming, and isolation away from sight of adults for extended periods of time. Call CPS/VDOE to check on claims made by children and parents. Ask any parent who had a child there in Spring 2023.

Our son was at the Montessori School of Cville (the location close to UVa) for the 2006/2007 year…read more He was a student in Ms. Donna's class of 2 and 3 year olds. Ms. Donna is excellent and the school was phenomenal. We really didn't realize how fantastic the school (the teachers) was until we left Cville and moved to Chicago and have had experiences with other Montessori Schools. This school does a very good job with parent education and communication in general.

Sweet, caring people that will genuinely want what's best for your child. I've had a long history…read morewith Good Shepherd and would strongly recommend if you are looking for caring Christian people that follow a strong curriculum to prepare your child for grade school. My kids love the people at Good Shepherd. They have consistent teachers that have been there a long time and are trustworthy and kind.

We sent my son here for preschool and kindergarten over the past two years. The school is great, he…read moreloved going. I appreciated the small class sizes as he could get the attention he needed. Unfortunately, I didn't win the battle with his mother of sending him here in the fall. I absolutely love this school though and am grateful for them.

My son, Jadon, had tremendous growth academically from his program. His confidence improved and…read moresome of the behavior issues were lessened. Excellent program to get at the root of attention and behavior issues.

The skills that my daughter developed while working with Francesca Franco are invaluable. My…read moredaughter's improved reading skills alone are life changing; they will affect nearly every class she attends, and will probably affect her career choice. Her improved attention and listening abilities have reduced her frustration with school subjects, and thus make her more compliant. She doesn't panic when she can't immediately decode a word or grasp a concept. She has learned that there are strategies to make these challenges manageable.

I have used Tutor Doctor for a variety of subjects as needs arise for my high school aged son -…read moreEnglish, Math, Chemistry, SAT/ACT Prep, and Time Management. Each of the tutors we have been matched up with has been just right for our needs. Highly recommended!