Nurturing environment that expects every child to rise to excellence, but appreciates every child…read moreas unique. Emphasizes character, sports, & STEM learning. Great parent community. Students from many different backgrounds and countries. I feel that every adult in that building knows and loves every child in that building.

I have 4 kids two of which are attending Green Hedges. Also, I have attended both private and…read morepublic schools growing up. From my personal experience, this school's attention and love for the kids is as good as it gets. The experience and education these kids get is amazing. I feel so lucky every time I think about having such an amazing school for my kids to attend. Both of our kids just love the program and it has felt amazing to see how much they have grown from attending the school and interacting with the other kids. The staff is amazing and the families that we have met clearly have core values and a focus that we want our kids to be around.

All three of my kids have attended here and what is really awesome is the sense of community and…read moresupport among families and parents. We have coffee dates, moms' nights out, family fun nights, etc. Some families do it all and some do none, and no matter what your level of involvement, everyone is okay with it. They are NAEYC accredited which means the teachers actually have education degrees, the curriculum is reviewed and updated, and they have to abide by NAEYC regulations that go above and beyond regular licensing. Every classroom opens to the playground! When it is raining or too windy/cold, they have a large rec room to play in complete with balls, scooters, etc. so that they still have a space to really run around. On top of all of this, the church is now offering before and after school care for next year! I'm a little bummed we are going to miss out on that as my youngest are moving on to kindergarten.

Such a wonderful preschool- feel so lucky to have found it for my daughter. Teachers care so much…read moreand my daughter came away more than ready to take on kindergarten. Can not say enough wonderful things about this school, the community of families, administrators and staff. An absolute gem- would highly-recommend to anyone!

Our grandson was painfully shy around adults and other children even after 2 years of preschool…read more  His parents were afraid distance learning kindergarten would be a disaster for him.  They enrolled him in kindergarten at Dominion and what a difference in a year!  Now he helps add up the scores when we play UNO and writes them down.  He reads the road signs to us when we travel.  But what really amazed us was the kindergarten graduation, when he was able to stand up in front of the assembly and read.  It wasn't the reading--all of the children had a chance to show off what they had learned.  It was the fact that he could speak in front of strangers, and afterward it warmed my heart to see him running around the playground with a pack of little boys.  He has gained so much confidence and I know that my son and daughter-in-law are very happy with the care and education our grandson received at Dominion.

THIS is THE best kept secret in NOVA education. They've been quietly building a tremendous…read moreeducation platform. There are 2 separate campuses-- one on Vale Rd for the lower school and one in Isaac Newton Square in Reston for mid/hi school. (If you have kids in both they run a shuttle.) GREAT bang for your buck-- particularly in mid and high school!!! (And there is plenty of assistance money to go around.) This is a CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN education. (Google classical education model for the pedagogy explanation.) The MIDDLE and HIGH school should be considered by any family who wants their kid to be a problem solver with strong reasoning, logic, writing, data synthesizing, presentation, morality-based skills. It certainly teaches from a Christian world view but the method allows kids to learn why they think what they think and to question and understand. It is still pretty small-- but it is Up and Coming. Check out the web site for the list of schools their kids get into and without all the hours of homework and drudgery you see in the traditional model schools-- The Ivies, UVA, Tech, Bucknell, --the list goes on. WHY are these kids getting in when others do not? -- The Classical Education model coupled with the Harkness instructional model (think Socratic/Phillips Exeter.) Don't miss out on their information sessions and take the tour and put your kid there for the shadow day. Your student will notice the difference in the quality of education and caliber of instructors. The instructors really are key in making kids take responsibility and own their own work product, habits etc. Engage a high schooler in a conversation. They will knock off your socks: eye contact, ease of conversation, graceful self-assurance, interest in and ability to discuss the world. (And that all comes through in those college applications and interviews!) Moreover, they are compassionate, aware of others, fun loving, accepting of others and dedicated to integrating the values of their faith into their lives and work. It really is a great combination. The lower school provides a good education. Small classes, conservative Christian ethos, very involved parents (some a little over the top but all seem to care about every kid there and you don't see the competition between parents you see so many places). Principal and teachers know every single kid and family and truly are knit into the families. Seems to work really well for kids who don't mind a fairly traditional classroom environment and homework. Instead of American Idol, these kids learn the basics through study of the ancient world and church history from a staff who cares about and prays with and for them. It has a throwback feel to it that is nice in today's world of shoving kids into too much too soon. Are there problems? Of course! Helicopter parents? Welcome to NOVA! I do think the administration here does a better job than most of hand holding those parents and taking their issues in stride. Lots of volunteer opportunities? You betcha! But the ethos is changing to better accommodate dual working families. The community overall is very accepting and is genuinely caring and supportive. Pretty much everybody in the community takes their walk with The Lord very seriously and incorporates that true essence in their dealings with their kids, the school and other parents. Does my child go there? Yes- and is quick to point out how strongly he feels about the quality of education he receives. Why only 4 stars? Because they haven't completed their metamorphosis to the level of excellence that I know they can achieve. They have new, strong, capable leadership to get them there. Make no mistake, they have already achieved excellence well worth considering for your student.

I see people write this frequently where I wish I can give no stars. We are no longer at this…read morelocation but I would delete my previous review when was nearly 4 years ago. They were amazing then and now with a new head for a year all students have left for harassment issues, poor care of children, and confrontation with parents. Most of the guides have left too.

This is such a wonderful Montessori school! We highly recommend it…read more Our daughter previously attended a large Montessori school in bustling NYC for two years. Being used to the eclectic and energetic vibes of city life, we had inhibitions in how she would take to attending such a small and quiet school. Along with her previous classmates and guides, she was used to walking the streets of Brooklyn, taking the ferry to Manhattan, and walking to various public parks. When we arrived to see Guidepost Montessori at Fairfax, we were struck by its quaintness. The children have their own play area in the back of the schoolhouse, surrounded by a picket fence. It is intimate, yet spacious enough for all of the children to enjoy. The school is very clean and organized. The classrooms are set up in typical Montessori fashion, with the added charm of displayed artwork made by the pupils. The faculty takes the time to decorate for the seasons and holidays. The most charming and wonderful aspect of this school is the faculty. From the Head of School, the Administrative Director, to the Lead Guides, Assistant Guides and After School guides, everyone is kind, caring, patient and gentle, and respectful. They immediately treated our family as one of their own. They are the reason our daughter loves going to school each day. She has flourished under their care and guidance and we cannot thank them enough.

Daniels Run is a K-6 elementary school located in the city of Fairfax. They are a part of Fairfax…read moreCounty Public Schools. At this school they also have special education services. Some of these classrooms include Preschool Autism Classroom (PAC), Enhanced Autism Classroom (EAC), Early Childhood Class Based (ECCB).

1,000% recommend! Truro is an incredible preschool. I have two kids there and we love it so much…read more The staff, teachers and community is more than we could have asked for. They really care about your children and their development not just academically but spiritually. I toured half a dozen Christian preschools in the area found them to be the most impressive and I have not been disappointed. This is our second year at Truro and we will have our youngest enrolled for another two. We are so grateful to have a top-tier preschool for our precious kids.

We have been sending our son to TPK for two years now. We have sent our oldest to other preschools…read moreand this place can't be beat. They have the very best teachers and staff who are passionate about loving and leading the children who spend their days here. They are very organized and kind in their parent interactions and go above and beyond what is expected by having monthly parenting classes, with childcare, for the parents of their students. They use play and experiences to teach children, while also helping add structured experiences so kids are ready to transition to kindergarten in a different and more structured environment. Their chapel leaders are also quite amazing and my son has learned so much about Jesus through their teaching each week.

Submitted application back in November. School promised to reach out to me in January for a child…read moreassessment. Didn't hear anything from them until March so I reached out to them. The answer was my child application was still incomplete. At that point, their admission process was pointless, and I was no longer interested sending my child there. However, they already withdrew my $75 back in November. Why would they take my money when application was incomplete, and they didn't perform child assessment yet. Long story short, they gave out absurd excuses and the whole process was just a mess. Big waste of time and money. Out of multiple schools I applied to, this school was by far the most disorganized, money-driven school. I highly doubt quality of education from this school. I'm glad my child will be attending other school.

Warning to parents - my 18m old daughter's teacher at Merritt DISLOCATED her elbow in what was…read moresupposedly an age appropriate disciplinary action! Dept of Social Services has investigated and cited Merritt for multiple violations (please view the report linked below). Our daughter's teacher lifted her by the forearm from a seated position to a standing position, immediately dislocating her elbow and causing her agonizing pain. We had to take her to the ER to have her elbow reset, which is an extremely painful process. I know exactly what happened because there is video surveillance of the incident. You do not have to trust my word - the Department of Social Services investigated, cited Merritt for 3 violations, and detailed the incident themselves. Their findings against Merritt are public info: https://dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/cc2.cgi?rm=Inspection;Inspection=135089;ID=9599;search_keywords_name=Merritt%20academy;#Violations Look at the Dept of Social Service's findings (based on their review of the classroom video surveillance) - my daughter TOOK A BOOK from another child, and for that the teacher said "really girl!", yanked her angrily from a seated position to a standing position (immediately dislocating her elbow) and then LEFT HER TO CRY after she was injured. Thank GOD for cameras or we would never have known what happened that day.

We hired Roman's Robots for my son's 5th birthday. Will (co-founder) was lovely to work with and…read morehelped me book and plan for this party. We ended up having a lot of children (approx 30) ages 3 to 7 and when I suggested that we needed 3 people to lead the kids, he was kind enough to oblige. On the day of the party, Nick, Jeff and Anna were our instructors and from the get-go they were polite, professional and patient. I was so busy during the party --but didn't have to worry for a second about the kids participating in the lego activity. It was a sight to see -- all these 4 - 7 year olds quietly and attentively working with computers and legos! Nick, Jeff and Anna cleaned up everything and were just such a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Roman's Robots for any lego-loving child's birthday!

We hired Roman's Robots team for our son's 6th birthday party and they were nothing but pleasant…read moreand professional. Some highlights: 1. Will (the founder) was extremely clear in his emails and promptly addressed my questions. He suggested tailoring the theme of the party to better meet my son's wishes and age (without me asking for it) even though it would mean more work for them. Will also emailed me two days before the party to confirm that they are coming which I appreciated. 2. On the day of the event, Will and Lucy arrived on time and were very personable and engaging. They made sure the birthday boy felt special and happy. And he did:) along with the guests who clearly enjoyed the program Roman's Robots have put together. 3. Will and Lucy gave my son a very cool and thoughtful gift (I won't spoil) which was very sweet of them and he loved the toy. 4. Finally, I appreciated that the payment procedures were straightforward: no hidden charges, no complicated rules, multiple ways to pay. Very convenient. I highly recommend Roman's Robots!