Our two kids both loved Spring-Mar and their teachers. It's such a warm, nurturing environment and…read morewe trusted that our kids were provided with the best care. As a parent, it was great to co-op (help) in their class: it's a great chance to see your kids interacting with other kids, teachers, and helpers. Their play-based learning approach is great--at that age, learning to play with peers, and act out what it would be like in a role, is more helpful than rushing to teach academic skills. It's also nice to join a community of like-minded families. Our kids are in mid-late elementary school and we still use Spring-Mar phrases like "walking feet!" (walk, don't run) with them.

The teachers in the Spring-Mar Cooperative Preschool are wonderful. They create a warm, structured…read moreenvironment where kids feel safe and supported. Communication with parents is consistent and thoughtful, and it's clear they genuinely care about each child. Our daughter talks about her teachers (Ms. Claire, Ms. Alison, Ms. Patti, Ms. Cooper, Ms. Laura, Ms. Liza, and Ms. Mitcho) at home all the time, which says everything.

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.

The new director Aandra is a very nasty person. She sends passive aggressive emails to parents and…read moreis mean to her employees. I had to withdraw my daughter because I couldn't deal with the director for a whole year. On top of that, she changed rules without letting parents know. My daughter was being sent to the office and removed from her classroom and having lunch alone in the office. No one ever communicated this with me. I had to find that out by other parents telling me they saw my child in the office. My daughter later told me she would be sad when she went to the office. My daughter was 3 years old at the time. If my child was acting up, they should have contacted me about it instead of isolating her and having her think she's a bad person. In a conversation with me Aandra used very passive aggressive language and in a super condescending tone. Aandra isn't a good leader, and clearly has trouble regulating her own emotions. There are so many preschools in the area that are far better than this one.

Burke Presbyterian Church Preschool is a hidden gem among preschools in Burke. It has a wonderful…read moreprincipal, excellent teachers, and beautiful facilities, including a playground. My son has been a student for the past 1.5 years. He absolutely loves it, and has grown so much developmentally under the tutelage of his experienced teachers. We are hoping to enroll my younger son here as well. The vibe and culture of the school are simply beautiful and inviting. The tuition is competitive as well.

Love the teachers and staff!! A great first experience for children in the school setting.read more

From the owner: Burke United Methodist Preschool or BUMP as it is lovingly called has been a staple in the…read morecommunity for over 30 years. BUMP offers a safe and loving environment for children to learn through play and have an amazing first schooling experience.

Short version: I had a very bad experience with this center…read more We will look elsewhere. I urge any parent thinking about this center to simply take a tour. See for yourself. Long version: I wouldn't consider myself a helicopter/demanding parent by any means. Like any parent, I just want a safe, loving, enriching environment for our kids (4, 2 and newborn.) This is not the place. Before even seeing how the center was run, we narrowed in on NoVA because it's in walking distance to our house. I called a full year in advance about our 3 kids (one yet unborn) and was told to call 6 months before the baby's start date. "That'll be plenty of time," Miss Ashley told me. But when I did, I was informed that I should've been told to pay a fee months earlier to secure baby's spot, and that the waitlist was already full! It was extremely stressful. The director, Miss Shareese was at first very skeptical of my story, but after finding misplaced paperwork, she offered to do some scrambling for us and found our baby a spot. However, when I toured the center today, it was immediately and abundantly clear I could not send the baby--or our 2 or 4 year old-- there. Here were just a few of the red flags: I was ignored at the front door when I arrived for my long-awaited tour. Several teachers looked me in the eye, turned away, and went another direction. Another parent had to let me in (another flag!), and physically go to the director's office to get her despite several teachers seeing that I was there for a tour. The parent's willingness to jump in made me think there weren't any other competent teachers she could ask to do the job. The director wasn't actually around to escort me, despite promising she would be. (This was not the first time she wasn't around when I called, having left early due to various "emergencies.") The substitute tour guide took me to several classrooms that were the wrong age-group for my kids. Most of the teachers I saw were seated, watching the kids play. They interacted with the kids only when there was a physical fight or loud argument. No one seemed eager to engage with me. I saw a 2-year old or toddler-level teacher speak roughly to some scared-looking kiddos about helping her get something out of a cabinet. At our current school, kids are excited to be the "big helpers." Not here. The facility was old and dark. The baby and 2's rooms are in a basement type area where there is little natural light. Many kids had un-wiped noses that were wiped only when I came in, seemed lethargic, or were just generally uninterested in being there. Teachers made little effort to engage them. Again, most of the teachers were sitting watching the kids at a distance. (Exceptions were the older-4's teacher who seemed with-it and very nice, and the baby room teachers who seemed sweet and loving. Babies weren't crying and 2 were doing painting, which was nice.) I saw at least two 3/4-year olds being dragged literally screaming into the school by stressed-out parents. Other centers I've seen, the kids are excited to be there, absent perhaps when they transition to a new classroom or are having an especially bad day. This seemed to be status quo. All in all, I was downright disturbed by what I saw this morning. Granted, it was during morning free play, so perhaps structure was lacking purposely. And I didn't see any kids in physical danger, but I would not trust the teachers I saw to enrich my kids lives, teach them a love of learning, or god-forbid, react quickly in an emergency. Again, I urge you to take a tour if you're considering this center.

LOVE THIS PLACE! my daughter is in the infant program here , i was on the waiting list for the…read moreAlexandria location and moved to Burke. The staff is loving of my child as if it was there own, same as the reviewer under me. One the first day i dropped her off they called me every 2 hours with updates. I called as much as i wanted and bottom line i dont worry about my child while she is there. They will even tell you what they observe while your child is there (if a product you use isnt working - for example a cream for formula) LOVE THIS PLACE!

The voting station at Cherry Run Elementary is well organized with friendly staff. The gym is used…read moreas the voting main stage. Voter ID check-in is easily seen upon walking in. The voting tables are separated with plenty of space to fill out the voting paper. Best of all, I received the immaculate "I VOTED" sticker when submitting my vote into the machine! The only minor negative are the political parties last ditch effort to provide "sample vote" brochures displaying their candidates marked. I could see how a voter, who's new to voting or not familiar with English, would become easily confused and accidentally vote the incorrect candidate. There is a decent amount of parking. For overflow purposes street parking is available.

Bad Im a kid that goes to this school and i think its a terible idea to do construction during…read moreschool hours there are sometimes days that there are such bad smelling days that we cant go outside to switch classes but we have to because we get taught in trailers otherwise its a okay school

This preschool is warm and inviting for toddlers and preschoolers. The curriculum is balanced with…read moreacademics, values teaching and learning through play. The director is warm and communicative with families about their child's activities and interactions in the preschool. They host several seasonal events in addition to their weekly program.

This is a great preschool. The staff and the teachers are passionate about the first years of your…read morechild's education journey. It is a warm and inviting environment for the children and their families.

My son was constantly complaining about having a "boo boo" on his diaper area. This made me very…read moreconcern so I went to the center and spoke to director about this. She told me that she would express my concerns to the teachers and a possibility could be that maybe the teachers don't change him as much and he gets sore and irritated because of that. I picked up my son earlier than usual two times and yes, he wasn't changed at all. I know it because we have different diaper brands at daycare and at home. the diaper was so full that the blue line disappeared and his skin had rashes and was very irritated. no wonder why he kept complaining about having a "boo boo"? this also means that they send fake updates through the app. don't trust this place.

I recently moved back to the area - with a 2.5 year old in tow this time - during the midst of the…read morepandemic. To say I was nervous about safe childcare was an understatement! Thankfully the team at KinderCare provided a smooth and supportive transition for my son. I love the app that provides updates and pictures throughout the day and direct communications with the center staff for any questions. The teachers and center directors are always very warm and friendly. As I am working from home - I love that my son has a place to go social interaction, structured play and learning activities far more than I could provide at home! Thank you KinderCare!

The teachers are very supportive of the students, and they provide great encouragement.read more

We toured many preschools before and even attended another one. My child love this school the best…read more The teachers are truly experienced and wonderful. They really care for the children with their heart and we get wonderful arts each week. We also made friends that we still keep in touch with after preschool from this place. The classes are in a small size so that each child get the attention they deserve. I also love their play based learning because at this age, I think it's more important for them to have fun while learning and my child knows his A B C's and learn to write his name from this school. If you want your child to love school and ask to go on weekends (lol), this is the place!!

Great preschool with teachers who really care about their students. Both my children attended Good…read moreShepherd Preschool and I believe their success can be attributed to the good start they received at the school. The playground has been redone and updated. Recently they have added an exploration station to their daily activities at the school. You could actually call this a STEAM room with activities that engage and stimulate the students' minds through science, math and technology. The preschool director and teachers not only care about the students educational life but they are very dedicated to the safety of their students as well. If I could give the school more than two thumbs up I would!

Good Shepherd is a top notch preschool. I am a former teacher and an assistant principal and can…read moreattest that I know a great learning environment when I see it. The staff is friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. The lesson plans reflect thoughtful planning and build on essential skills. The curriculum reinforces STEM and the field trips that are provided wonderfully enrich the students. I would encourage anyone with a preschool aged child to send them to this school. Many families in my neighborhood have sent their children here. I am now sending my second child after my first was so wonderfully prepared and enjoyed her experience so much.