My children (twin boy & girl) completed the Pre-K program (9/2013 - 6/2014) at this KinderCare…read morelocation after moving to Centreville from Alexandria. As a parent you are always nervous about changing routines for your children at the 3.5-4 year old age. We sat and spoke to the director, Kara and she couldn't have been any better putting my wife and I's nervousness/hesitation to rest. To this day I still talk to her and we plan on using the after school care program when my children start going to the public school in 9/2015. I appreciate people who don't handle me with kiddie gloves or sugarcoat things. If you ask Kara a question, she will be honest with you and that is all I ask. My kids were slightly younger than the other children in the Pre-K class but that program was absolutely perfect for them. At their previous daycare, they weren't being challenged and as a result they were acting out at home. Within 2 weeks of being there, my kids were able to write their name and started behaving better at home, something the previous place in Springfield wasn't teaching them. They were always learning something new and it was shocking how fast they were catching on to things. When my kids went there, the teachers for the Pre-K program were Ms. Alma & Ms. Ereen. They were fantastic. Another great thing about this place is that they make their own decisions with regards to snowstorms and "cold" weather. As Kara told me, they do their best to always open on time since they understand parents have to work. I sometimes didn't bring my kids to school when it snowed when every other entity closes but they were open. I learned that with the bigger centers like this one and the one my kids currently go to (My kids graduated from the Pre-K program and moved on) is that they are always open in the snow and makes it easier to manage "life" when bad weather hits. I would recommend this daycare, Pre-K to anyone looking for something new in the Centreville area or moving to the area. As I said we plan on going back there in the Fall for after school care.

Do not enroll your children at this center. I had my son (4) and daughter (2) enrolled here, and am…read moreimmediately taking them out due to the following: 1) September 2022: My son was left outside with another 4-year-old and the teachers were all unaware. I found him when I went to pick him up. They claimed they would be investigating the incident, but then never followed up. They never formally documented this via incident report for my signature. Had I not shown up when I did, I don't know if they would have informed me of this incident. 2) December 2022: My son was exposed to sexually inappropriate behavior from an older student enrolled at KinderCare. The staff apologized and said that they would "setup a program that talks about keeping hands to yourself". Again, this was never formally documented via incident report for my signature. Had my son not told me this happened, I would not have known. 3) December 2022: My daughter has a life-threatening food allergy to sesame, and I provided the center with epinephrine, Benedryl, and specific instructions provided by her allergist. On her last day, I asked to have these items back, to which they responded that there "must have been a loss of communication" because the items expired in October (it's now December) and thrown out. I was never notified, which means that my daughter has been attending school for 2+ months without access to life-saving medication. Not only is this absolutely negligent, THIS IS ILLEGAL (look up Elijah's Law in Virginia). To say that I am furious is an understatement, and I hope that NO ONE'S child ever suffers because their system for keeping medication properly stored is severely flawed. If you have children enrolled here that need access to medication, go ahead and ask them to show you where it's stored and see if it's accessible. It's likely that they threw it away and never told you, and your child is in danger. My top priority is always and WILL always be the safety of my children. The above incidents are not a result of "accidents" that happen due to watching toddlers. These are preventable safety issues that could be avoided if the staff here properly cared for these children. If your children aren't enrolled here and you're exploring options, look somewhere else.

They taught my son that you can have two dads or two moms because he told me that he learned it…read morethere. Now he keeps bringing it up and is asking me who he's going to marry. THANKS. I had enjoyed everything up until I found this out, now my trust in them has completely changed.

My daughter has been going to school here for almost a year. It has done wonders for her social…read moreskills, academic skills, and behavior! The owners, staff members, and teachers are amazing and I love the tadpoles app where they post pictures and videos of her throughout the day to keep me connected. I can ask her about specific activities she did to help start a discussion about her day! The daily report is also incredibly detailed and they have a thorough curriculum which they follow. She just missed the county's cut off to start kindergarten this Fall but I believe she is kindergarten ready because of this school! She will attend their kindergarten program instead. The quality of the work I have seen from kids in that class is far above and beyond what I have seen in a typical kindergarten classroom. I did a lot of research before I selected this school for her and we could not be happier with our choice!

My little mini went here for a year or two and we had a great experience here . Ms.Sigi is very…read morehonest , forthcoming , easy to talk to and genuinely cares for all the families that attend . This daycare is always around when needed. The daily rates and part time rates are super pricey so it's way more worth it to go full time but if ur ever in a pinch and really need to have care this place is super dependable and trustworthy !

Ms. Sigi, Ms. Anna, Ms. Melissa, Ms. Kitty, Ms. Sosan, Ms. Nadia, and the entire Stringfellow -…read moreKinderCare Staff know how grateful and very pleased we are on their dedication and loving care they all provided our daughter at this daycare facility. The hours of operation were perfect for work schedules. We cannot THANK YOU ALL enough for providing the best care possible for our daughter just knowing how happy she was every day was important to us especially when you see her smiling at the end of the day. A wonderful facility for the care they provide each child is worth the 5 Star Thank you all again! Sincerely, J & J Brown

Appletree II was very responsive--almost pushy--when it came to collecting payment, but when an…read moreunforeseen issue forced us to request a refund they went silent. I sent five follow-up emails over several months and never received even a courtesy reply. The lack of communication and apparent focus on revenue over families' needs leaves me unwilling to trust this practice with my children again.

This is a GREAT school!! The principal and the teachers at the school are not only very caring, but…read morealso full of passion for their work! I sent my two children to this school. My eldest daughter spent two years of happy time here. My younger daughter is now studying at this school. I want to share a touching experience and explain how this school handled this challenging issue. When my eldest daughter was in the Pre-K class of Appletree II, she told me an incident between she and a girl who was a little older than her. At the outdoor playground, that girl talked to her and another Asian-looking child, "You guys are so ugly! I don't like you, so I don't want to play with you." After listening to her words, I am very sad. Why did such small child say such hurtful words? I reported this to the management of the school. The principal made a very wise arrangement. They incorporated world music and culture in the music curriculum of the school. Through music, young children could understand that there are many people in the world who are different from themselves. They speak different languages ​​and sing different songs. At the end-of-semester performance (Apple Tree Show), children sang a lot of beautiful folk songs in different languages. It was unforgettable. Apple Tree II is a wonderful school. I am very blessed and happy to send my children there.

Best preschool ever! My now 12 yrs old attended and now my 3 yrs old attended as well. They are…read moreextremely loving and caring staff. Teachers work there for years, and the curriculum is very good. Kiddos get ready for private schools. It's very clean as well. Your kiddos will love it!

St. Timothy's Pre-School is the best bang for your buck in the area. Easily a third the price of…read moreother preschools, St. Tim's still delivers quality education in a loving and fun environment. We are enrolling our son for his second year, and he just finished Summer Camp here. We also plan to enroll our younger son when he is old enough. We love the teachers. They communicate well and work hard to prepare the students for kindergarten. The classes are structured, so that the students have a main teacher with her assistant, but they get to interact with all the teachers and students as they spend time in all the classrooms at some point in the day. My son really took to this. Also, being able to drop off and pick up using their "carpool" technique is super convenient. I love not having to get out and drag out my sleeping baby in order to pick up or drop off my preschooler. It is a real luxury at times. St. Timothy's preschool sits on a large landscaped campus and is very conveniently located close to Fairfax County Parkway which makes it fast enough that we get there from Great Falls in 15 minutes. It's perfect for families in Reston, Sterling and even parts of Ashburn or Vienna. Definitely check it out.

Policy and payment warning! If you're considering Clifton Children's Academy, please pay very close…read moreattention to all paperwork. While you'll not find all of the payment information in one place, you'll soon find that you're doling out a lot of money up front that will be returned to you under NO circumstances. First, you'll pay a "registration fee." Then, you'll pay "reserve tuition," which is equivalent to a full month's payment, for which you will receive NO services. And if you later decide to use a fewer number of days, this fee will NOT be reduced. THEN, also up front, you will pay 20-60% of the full year's tuition. Now, you may think that that payment is not an additional fee because the 20% supposedly covers the last two months of the 10-month school year. HOWEVER, in the fine print, there is the stipulation that these funds will be forfeited if the school determines that there are "behavioral" issues with your child. I have not met many behaviorally perfect 3-5 year old children! While I am not saying that this school will expel your child and keep your money on false pretenses, the payment policies are a perfect setup for that sort of thing to happen. It could happen that you pay over 70% of a full YEAR'S tuition (not a small amount, in my world) and forfeit it with very little service given. If you have that kind of money to spare, are confident that your child will have no "behavioral" problems, and feel that this school will be able to provide a competent educational experience for your child, then proceed with enrollment! Otherwise, caveat emptor! I have never encountered this sort of payment policy trap anywhere else, but I have learned the expensive lesson to watch for it in the future.

Clifton Children's Academy is the perfect fit for our family. They offer the flexibility of a…read morechild care program, but with the atmosphere of a small, homey preschool. The gorgeous campus, excellent staff and enriching program are what attracted us to CCA... so much so, that not only are we enrolling our son in the preschool, but I will also be joining the staff!

The teachers are very caring and professional siempre estan…read moreatentas a las necesidades de los niños mi hijo esta en toddler b

The only reason I kept my son here is because he truly enjoys it and it seems to be cheaper than…read moreother daycares. He likes his teachers, he does well and is happy going and coming. I also like the teachers and like how the program is for the kids. What I do not like is the administration. Maybe when you pay more at other places it is for better administration as well. This place is not organized at all. When signing up, I had signed up both my sons in the summer and was told I would receive a week free for both. So when I put in my deposit I did not pay the second payment because it should have been covered by the "free week". I get a call saying you have to pay and when I asked about my free week they said that is for after they have been there for 3 months. Ok well then why didn't anyone tell me that?! Fine, so over 3 months go by and I was the one that had to remind them of it and at this time summer was over so one of my kids went back to his the elementary school and never go his free week. After a month or so I find out they have an app that I can use that a teacher told me about not the admin staff. Then they never told me about online payment either, I am the one that asked if they had one. Their online system sucks as well, it does not show how much needs to be paid or any balance information. I was told to pay a certain amount last October on the online system and have been since then. And now I was told that I have an overdue balance. How does that make sense and where is this overdue balance coming from? I decided to finally pull my son out and did not want to deal with them. So, I paid whatever they wanted me to and just left. I had many other issues with the admin staff on money and etc and I just got tired of it. I love the teachers there and the program especially since my son loved it too. But enough was enough, I would not recommend this place to anyone.

We could not be happier with Learning Paths Academy at Sully Station! The providers here are…read moreconsistent, deeply caring, and truly invested in every child's growth. They don't just "watch kids" -- they provide actionable feedback that helps children improve academically, socially, and emotionally. Every child is seen as an individual, and the teachers give each one the attention they need to thrive. Our son comes home every day excited to talk about the library, the game room, and the block room. The classroom routines are so well designed that we've been able to carry them over at home, making family life smoother and more consistent. We also love receiving the daily pictures that show exactly what the kids are working on -- it makes us feel connected and reassured while we're apart. Meal times are another highlight. The no-pressure approach has been such a gift for our picky eaters, helping them feel comfortable while still encouraging healthy habits. Add in the incredibly low (almost no) staff turnover and the fact that the same director has provided excellent guidance and support for families for almost 3 years -- and you get a level of continuity and stability that's hard to find anywhere else. We now have both our children enrolled -- our 3-year-old and our 1-year-old -- and the difference is remarkable. We honestly wish our older child had started here from the beginning, because we've seen how quickly and confidently our younger one is developing at Learning Paths compared to our previous daycare. There are no hidden fees, no application fees, and tuition is beyond reasonable for the area. It's also clear that every dollar goes right back into the center -- you can see it in the environment, the materials, and the care provided. This is truly an all-star program run by people who love what they do. If you're looking for a daycare where your children will be nurtured, challenged, and cared for like family, Learning Paths Academy at Sully Station is the place.