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.

We enjoy Bright Beginnings for our child. She has fun daily and we like the reports they send each…read moreday. It has been a positive environment.

My daughter started here a couple months ago, after staying home with me and constantly being since…read moreshe was born, she's now 18 months. Right away you could tell how much she loved it. She is so happy to go every morning and runs and hugs her teachers. The only time I've seen any crying is when her teacher has left before I pick her up. She was sick and out for several days (daycare ick after never being around kids plus being a quarantine baby) and she was extremely excited to go back. She brought me her shoes several times while she was out, indicating she was ready to go, the first day she went back her excitement started as soon as we got in the car to leave and once we pulled up she was overjoyed. They're great about updates, keeping you in the know and have been so patient with me even what I'm sure it wasn't always easy. It's given me a huge piece of mind knowing that she's happy and being taken care of, even if I sometimes I do get just a liiiiitle jealous.

This center will intentionally give your child the one food they are allergic too, knowingly, and…read moreknew of the allergy since enrollment and then Sara Parkins will tell you "well at least they did not die this time" If you want to keep your child safe do not send them here.

Our second child to go through Foundations is about to head to kindergarten, but before we leave…read morethis wonderful school wanted to share with others looking for daycare what a great experience we've had over the past 6-plus years. Beyond the obvious (they do a great job taking care of the kids all day) our kids had such caring teachers and came away from Foundations "loving school." Their learning, development and social skills were definitely enhanced by the experience. They also formed some really great friendships with classmates. We're very sad to be moving on but extremely grateful for an excellent experience.

Staff are outstanding -- super thoughtful about what each individual child needs. I am so glad we…read morefound this place!

Our Neighborhood has been a wonderful center for our younger son. He's been there since he was…read morefour months old, and he has really thrived. The classrooms are spacious and comfortable and well-tended and filled with items appropriate to the age groups, mostly eco-friendly and natural objects. The teachers are incredibly creative in coming up with new objects and collections and themes for the children to learn and experience at every age, and the low caregiver-child ratios ensure plenty of focused attention through the day. The teachers carry through on a philosophy of respect and trust in the children, helping them learn to manage their emotions, to understand their world, and to work together with peers and teachers confidently and with empathy. Our son has had the same main teacher for two years, moving from classroom to classroom together with his cohort of similarly-aged friends, and she has been a true partner for us in his growth and development, with lots of feedback and observations for us to treasure. And the center hosts a private parents-only Shutterfly site where they post TONS of photos of the children every week. Priceless. He is loved, safe, happy, confident and learning so much, and he loves going to see his friends every day at school. He amazes me every day with what he has learned and who he is becoming as an Our Neighborhood kid. Far beyond a typical daycare, and totally worth it.

We absolutely loved our visit to the Virginia Discovery Museum!…read more It looks a bit small and dinky from the outside, but my children and their cousins, ages 4 - 9, played non-stop for three hours. While most children's museums are multi levels, this is more like a giant long maze, making exploring each room feel like a treasure hunt. Favorite spots included the authentic log cabin complete with life size baby crib and a little play town with cafe, post office, and nature playground. There were lot of places for parents to sit and the whole museum felt relatively low key. The front desk was super nice and reminded us many times that we could come and go as we pleased throughout the day. Since we are American Children's Museum members we got free admission which was a huge added perk. Love being able to learn, explore, and play with my littles all around the US.

Great hands on play for your kids!…read more We were in the area and since it was hot we wanted an indoor activity for our kids. The museum recommends 8 and under. Our kids are 8, 7 and 5. The website does a great job of explaining where to park. We followed our gps and it took us the emergency exit entrance. The entrance is right on the main brick road. The museum will also validate your pass so parking is free. Entering was easy and we let the kids loose. We spent about 2 hours but they could have easily stayed longer. They do not allow food in the museum but you can come and go as you please. Great experience to let your kids explore.

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!

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!

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.

My son has been at Cambridge Learning Center for less than a month and I regret not sending him…read morethere sooner. He has turned into a completely different child! He has always been a quiet baby, but, since coming to CLC, he babbles all day long and is even starting to throw a few words into the mix. He went from not holding his bottle at all to physically taking it from me to feed himself. He gets so much play during the day that he is finally sleeping through the night. He eats and naps well at this facility. The staff is wonderful. They are so respectful, loving and they communicate with me so well. I never have to wonder if we are on the same page or not. Not only does my son go right to the staff, the older children at drop off seem SO happy walking in. I am truly thankful for this daycare and all of the wonderful staff who work here.

If you are ok with a tv being the main curriculum for your child, then feel free to pay them to set…read moreyour child in front of a tv. Children are not disciplined age appropriately and using common sense. If your child acts out at 9am they will not only be sat in "think time" for the act but then will continue to have privileges taken away until the end of the day for the one act in the morning. Watch your bill closely as they attempt to over bill for services. There is no consistency in discipline among the children in the room. 3 children can act up at the same time and only one will get "think time" for the act. My child was there and made out to be a monster. The new place they are at, my child is thriving with no issues and is showing higher achievement in knowledge.