This school is good. But mostly if you have a very easy going compliant child. They handle tantrums…read moreby taking your child in a walk in a circle around the school..and almost never get down on the child's eye level and talk to the child. (I never once saw that). They also make a habit of telling you all your child did that was bad while the child listens and they almost never say anything positive. This happens daily-- the child feels shamed. It's a bad cycle... Pros- they are clean and really care about cleanliness. They help teach your child important things like sitting on potty ext.

My daughter has been attending for a year now. She absolutely loves it! The teachers that she has…read morehad have been excellent. She is well taken care of there and we couldn't be happier! There are lesson plans and a lot of hands on activities that keep them engaged and learning and they have fun visitors that come as well, most recently a petting zoo.

Both of my daughters came up through Kindercare. The staff at Oakton was fantastic and we truly…read morefeel lucky to have found such caring people at a center so close to our home. Highly recommend Oakton Kindercare to anyone considering their services.

We have been attending KinderCare in Oakton since June 2020. My now 2.5 year and 4 month old attend…read moreand have had the best experience with the teachers. in the wake of COVID, KinderCare staff and teachers have been incredible communicators even though in-person interaction is limited. Our son's teachers do a great job of adding photos, videos, and updates (meals and activities) throughout the day. My 2.5 year old's social interactions have improved over the last year and it's been thanks to the wonderful teachers and staff here. Thank you for taking care of our little boys and showing them love, empathy, and caring for them day in and out. Special thanks to Ms. Hanneli, Ms. Mina, Ms. Tawos, Ms. Alice, and the fantastic staff, Ms. Wendy, Ms. Kaitlin, and Ms. Betsy.

I'm not sure if my daughter would have excelled to her current level if it was not for the awesome…read morestaff at the Montessori School of Chantilly. Her reading comprehension is strong and her attention is much improved. The thing that I really appreciate about the teachers is the fact that they want to learn more about the respective cultures of the student body so that they can prepare them for the diverse world that exists outside of the school. My daughter is part of such a warm and welcoming environment, so much so that they even invited parents to come in and contribute towards a special event yesterday to better understand and appreciate the importance of Lunar New Year to my family and the other families that celebrate. As a dad, I will always be thankful for that. Highly recommend.

As our daughter finishes up her time here, I feel compelled to echo all the other praises for the…read moreMontessori School of Chantilly. This is absolutely a wonderful place with dedicated educators and caregivers. Our daughter was excited for every day of school and we saw the incredible growth and development every week. There was clear communication from the staff and teachers, we were given updates nearly every day (via photos and videos through the Procare app), and enjoyed multiple events throughout the year. The best place for your young one to start their journey!

We've been at PNS for 1.5 years now, and we could not be happier! I am so grateful we found this…read morecommunity for our children to thrive and prepare for school. I was unfamiliar with the co-op approach, but I am glad I found this school and this atmosphere allowing parents to have real impact on the school and maintain affordability in NoVa. I also really appreciate the secular curriculum which is often hard to find as an affordable option. I just signed my youngest up for the next school year! we will be sad when our children leave PNS because how much it has become important to our family.

We love Providence Nursery School! My two oldest children have very different personalities and it…read morehas been a fantastic experience for both of them. We can't wait for our youngest to start there soon! We love the wonderful community and having the opportunity to be more involved in our children's early childhood education. All of the teachers are wonderful and staff turnover is super low (many of the teachers and aides were parents at the school before they became teachers and loved the school so much they couldn't stay away!). All of my children love going to school and have so much fun learning through play at PNS! My oldest was definitely prepared for kindergarten (she's thriving) and I have no doubt my younger two will be ready when they graduate, but I will be so sad to leave this wonderful school!

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!

This was our first year of preschool and we've had the best experience. Before school even started…read moreMrs Florence came to our house to meet our son and get to know our family! This made me feel so much more at ease when he started school this year! Knollwood has a great balance between education and play time. I feel like my son has become a more confident since starting school. Mrs Florence has been been nothing short of wonderful and the rest of the staff is outstanding, too. I highly recommend sending your son/daughter to Knollwood!

Knollwood is the perfect place for kids! The hands-on, play-first approach is exactly what I want…read moremy children to experience. The passion of the staff and teachers shows that they love being there and want to watch children grow and experience all the fun things that pre-school can offer. The downstairs discovery area is a favorite spot that my children frequently talk about on the car ride home of their new creations or creative areas to make-believe play in. By the time all my children are done, I will have spent almost a decade at Knollwood and I couldn't imagine a more perfect and happy way to start my children's educational journey.

*****EDIT**** Nope…read more According to a few of the mothers who I still talk to and have their children attend there, it's honestly not as great... especially for POC . Ps- Audrey O is a faculty member so it's hard to take that review seriously. I appreciate her effort to improve the school's rating, however. *****EDIT***** Apparently the school got a total faculty makeover. Thank god. They caught on to the fact that there were some issues. So I moved my stars up slightly only because my children no longer attend there so I don't know what the environment is like there currently. I am still scarred from what I had to endure there for the few years my son did attend. However, I don't want to take away from the possibility that the school has improved. ************* It got to a point where I sent my child to a private school because I couldn't let my child go another year in this disaster of a school. Before, this school had raving reviews, but in the past few years- it has just been miserable. Many of the teachers here are pleasant but it's the administrative staff that I worry about. They do not seem engaged with their students nor truly care for their academic success. My child tended to have trouble in school and much of it had to do with his struggle with impulse. The teacher has been kind enough to "allow" an evaluation to take place but I have had so much push-back from the staff. I understand that it costs the school a great deal of money when doing an IEP, but it's for the benefit of the child! I just want to ensure that my child is getting the specialized instruction he needs in order to be confident in school. The year prior, he came home comfortable with the idea that he is just "not smart".That shouldn't ever be the case. My husband and I do our best to try and have him tutured at home, help him with reading, and occasionally see a specialist to assist with impulse control. Despite our efforts at home, my child still struggles at school. During my conference with the school however, I was informed by their assistant principle, Mrs. McNamee, that his issues were stemmed from the fact that he gets too much attention at home. What? Then they proceeded to still push back with getting my child any help until they FINALLY settled on having a 504 plan done. I want to give them the benefit of a doubt- but they have left me with the impression that that if your child has any type of disorder, language barrier, or disability- you're in for a world of grief here. Oh and heaven forbid you're a step parent. According to Mrs. McNamee, step parents dont have an opinion.

Braddock Elementary School is definitely a shining gem in Fairfax County. I am in and out of the…read moreschool every day and I can confidently say that the students are happy to be there. As a member of the PTA, I see teachers who go over and beyond for our kids. Parents, including me, are extremely engaged and volunteer countless hours. We are blessed that the administration allows our students the opportunity to participate in a wide range of after school activities that really enrich my kids. The staff and and administration genuinely live what they do and it truly shows. When your kids come home and all they can talk about is school you know you have them in a winning school! I swear that the principal must live there because she is there every single time I am in the school no matter what time of day! I really enjoy getting to talk to the parent liaison who always has time to listen when I need to talk! When my kids are challenged in such a warm, safe, and meaningful way they are on the path to becoming lifelong learners. This school is amazing and serves its widely diverse population well!

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.