Our daughter loves Primrose at the Parks. As a early toddler she is learning so much from the…read moreteachers and comes home every day with a new word or number or phrase. The staff is caring and knowledgeable. The facility is clean and well organized. The front office staff is quick to respond and so very pleasant to work with. I know my daughter is well cared for, safe, and happy when she is at Primrose and there is nothing better than that.

I am so pleased to have my child at Primrose at the Parks. He has been there a year and we've…read morereally seen him thrive. He kicks his legs with excitement everytime we pull into the parking lot. The staff are experts. Dr. Noveno the head of school is so loving with the kids and very involved in every classroom. The teachers in the toddler room plan amazing lessons. They treat each kid like a little artist and everything is very project based. The facility is clean with great toys for learning. And the playground is safe and wonderful for the very youngest of learners. They use an app which provides updates including photos and videos. As a new parent, leaving my child at daycare made me very nervous. But the staff has my full trust and their stellar communication has given me great confidence. I see my child being social and exploring at such a great pace. I really think it takes a village to raise a child and I consider Primrose a part of ours. We are very grateful.

We are very Happy with our son's first Kindergarten! In a…read morecaring and professional atmosphere, our son loved going there and felt at home form the first day! The facilities are new, clean and very welcoming. Mrs. Mattingly and her staff made sure all our needs are met and questions answered. Highly recommended!

This review is based on a tour. I met with Carolina this morning, who was very nice and…read moreprofessional. My bottom line is that they are doing the best with what they have. It's a small space without natural light, but it does feel bright. It's clean and the children seem happy and well cared for. We are likely not pursuing a spot for two main reasons: the lack of natural light and the lack of a dedicated playground, or playground nearby. We feel strongly that we want our daughter to have outdoor education incorporated into her day, and I wasn't thrilled with the idea that she would have to walk on busy DC streets to get to a park without playground equipment meant for her age. In short, I think it seems like a perfectly nice place, but I don't think it's the right fit for us.

I usually do not provide online reviews for anything, but since it is something that involves our…read morechildren, I've decided to write this post. HPS is a lovely school and our son was happy there. Unfortunately, the school ended up leaving us with a very bad impression. We initially enrolled him two days per week, half time. When we enrolled, they told us that if he was happy, we could move from two to three days and eventually to full time three or five days. One month in, when we saw how happy he was, we moved him from two days half time to three days half time. It went great. One month later, we wanted to move him full time three days a week. Then the problems began. The school manager gave us conflicting and sometimes false excuses for refusing our request. Finally, after we insisted about half a dozen times she summoned us to her office. In essence, she said that if we wanted to have our son spend more time in the school we would need to hire an occupational therapist to spend all day with him at school. Our son has a speech delay (started speaking at three) and he does not follow instructions or adjust to routines as easily as fully verbal three year olds. HPS ended up using the challenges associated with his spech delay to demand that we basically hire another teacher exclusively for our son. We found this request innapropriate. I have doubts as to whether it is even legal. All told, they simply did not want our son there and were unwilling to work with us to navigate his speech delay and related challenges. This is all very sad to us. We have now enrolled him at another school, five days a week, full time. Many people are very happy at HPS and they may never encounter any similar issues. I just want to leave this review out there for parents to carefully consider HPS before enrolling, especially if you are thinking of increasing throughout the year the number of days your child is there or if your child has a speech delay or any other developmental delay.

We could not be happier with the care given to my child at The Hill Preschool as it far exceeded…read moreany expectations I had. The teachers and administrators are all loving, attentive, and passionate about the care and education of young children. This passion is apparent with the significant high level of engagement every single day. The Hill Preschool is a positive and enriching environment for children, and my child is healthy and happy every single day, gaining confidence and knowledge that has set a foundation for the rest of his life. The teachers are selfless, kind, and dedicated. The facility is clean and full of enriching activities. The teachers are also great at communicating with parents daily both in person and online with a portal that outlines the activities for the week and pictures so you can keep up with what your little ones are doing. Not only do I feel comfort in knowing my child is cared for and safe, I also know my child is receiving a holistic approach to early childhood education. The children have routine and stay active, and the teachers build a curriculum for the children where they learn about their community, art, science, architecture, biology, music, and more. The teachers take the children on several field trips that coincide with their curriculum visiting the Botanic Gardens, the Natural History Museum, National Gallery of Art, and local businesses to enhance what they are learning every day. I could not recommend the Hill Preschool enough, and I only wish I had found it sooner.

18th St. ELC has been an excellent choice for our son and I highly recommend it to other families…read more The teachers are caring, communicative, and fun. He has gained so many skills earlier than I expected, from the ABCs to counting to 20 in two languages, to crossing streets safely. Most importantly, he is happy, grounded, and curious about the world around him. Also, as a working parent, the 7 am - 6 pm hours are incredibly helpful.

From the owner: The 18th Street Early Learning Center is a licensed and special place; the center is small enough…read morefor your child to receive the individualized care and attention they need. We have teachers who have received their CDA, associate's, or bachelor's degree, along with years of experience, to help your child excel academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our center hours are from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm; we are closed on holidays and for staff training. We provide nutritious meals, including breakfast, lunch, and a snack. We are a part of Capital Quality, which is part of an accreditation system. We care for infants from six weeks to almost four years of age in Pre-kindergarten. Children participate in hands-on activities within a nurturing and supportive environment. We provide learning areas such as dramatic play, construction and blocks, art, science, music, STEM activities, manipulatives, letter recognition and sounds, counting and number recognition, color recognition, and shape recognition. Children learn to speak Spanish and communicate through Sign Language, among other things. For more information, contact the school at 202-921-9525.

Ms. Kesha and the FMOTG team are exceptional! Ms. Kesha had a play date with my son and I have…read morenever felt so secure, safe, and excited for a date as such. She came prepared with age-appropriate activities that my DS adored! She updated me throughout their time with photos, she arrived on time and was dressed for the occasion! Ready to have fun with my DS. She took safety precautions and wore her mask. She answered all questions I had and provided great suggestions and feedback on some engaging activities I could do with him on our own. What I really appreciated was also action report she provided thoroughly explaining their time together, what Kenin ate and what we enjoyed! Ineill definitely procure FMOTG services again. In fact, the very next day, my DS attended. Event hosted by Ms. Kesha and team which was also exceptional! Thank you!!

I honestly can't say enough amazing things about Ms. Kiesha and how amazing she was with my 4 month…read moreold son. My family was visiting DC for a convention, and I called SEVERAL companies as we needed someone to come to our hotel room to watch out son. And all of them had hidden fees, etc. However, once I found FMOTG, it was easy and straight forward with extremely fair/competitive pricing. I didn't have to pay an agency and then pay the nanny. Ms. Kiesha ubered to the hotel (so we didn't have to worry about paying for her parking). She arrived early, and as soon as I met her, I felt as though I have known her forever. She asked us several questions about our son, his needs and schedule, while immediately tending to him. I was able to witness her singing to him, reading to him, teaching him, and loving him. He was so happy to be with her. My husband and I felt so comfortable leaving our son with her. Throughout the night, she sent us several updates and pictures. We didn't even have to ask for those - which is comforting. Once we got back, she actually wrote out a full update/report about our son's night and when his last diaper change and bottle were. If Kiesha lived in my city, I would want to work with her EVERYDAY!! (And she does travel, so we will consider that in the future for family vacations). I'm so thankful for people like Ms. Kiesha and FMOTG. They help making parenting (especially working parents) a bit easier. I can't wait to get back to DC and call her up again!!

Really impressed with the quality of teachers here. You can tell they don't hire just anyone. I…read moreused to teach Montessori when I was in college and I can testify that not all preschools are as high quality as you would hope, but I have been extremely pleased with our experience at Family Academy of Bethesda in both the younger and older classrooms. They take care of things for you and are completely child-centered, and they somehow manage to be laid back and provide a stronger academic program than most schools. The kids are all lively and sweet and engaged-- I was a little worried about preschool crushing my son's spirit but Family Academy really seems to follow the Montessori idea for real and created a real curiosity and love of learning in my 2 year old. It is so fun to watch him color and wash dishes and it's clear he enjoys it. The school buildings are a little dilapidated, but I think that's because the staff is focused on quality teaching for the kids rather than expanding and looking fancy to attract more parents. Anyway they are totally clean and each classroom is it's own house, which is really cute. Definitely would recommend it if you can get a spot.

I give my highest and most heartfelt recommendation to the Family Academy of Bethesda. My son has…read morebeen here since he was just three months old and stayed until almost three years old, when unfortunately we had to move away due to work relocation. If it weren't for that, we would have loved for him to stay here as long as possible. It's hard to put into words how incredible this place has been for our family. From the days when he could barely lift his head, to learning to walk, talk, sing, and share stories about his day, we've watched him grow into a happy, curious, and confident little boy--all thanks to the loving care and nurturing environment of Family Academy. He not only learned language and knowledge, but also good manners and a true love of learning.The teachers are absolutely amazing--kind, patient, and so easy to communicate with. My son is a slow and picky eater, yet they always gave him extra time and gentle encouragement. They care for each child as if they were their own. The administration team is just as wonderful; they know every child by name and engage with them warmly every single day.What makes Family Academy so special is not only the quality of education but the genuine love and attention they give to every child. The environment encourages exploration, creativity, and curiosity about everything in the world. I could see every day how happy my son was here.I am deeply grateful for everything the Family Academy has given to our son and to our family. This school is truly a treasure in the community, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly to any parent.

The children here benefit from every person who walks through those doors. Bright Beginnings…read morechanges lives and I can't recommend a better place to volunteer/get involved with in the DC area. They're also expanding and creating a new location - every but helps and these are some of the most caring people that you'll ever come across.

I rarely write reviews, but I felt compelled to share how wonderful Elonda's Day Care is. Our…read morelittle boy started with daycare here when he was about 4 months old. Since then, Elonda and her staff have been like an extension of our family. Our son is excited to see them every day and has thrived under their care. It's stressful enough to be a new parent and leave your baby to go back to work. Elonda's staff made that transition easier because we knew he was in great hands. We are so grateful to them.

I am so grateful to have found Elonda's Day Care. The staff is so caring and my daughter truly…read moreenjoys her time there - she giggles and wiggles every time I drop her off. Elonda and the staff take time to have little projects and programs for the kids (paintings, spirit weeks, etc). And they use the Brightwheel app, loading tons of pictures and information to the app giving you peace of mind and access into your little one's day. A thoughtful, loving, and creative daycare - it's a true gem to have on the Hill/in Noma.

The teachers and administrators at Creative Minds are the best we've encountered. Our son was in…read morethe toddler room this past year and his teachers were so caring and so lovely to work with. Our son has learned so much during his time at Creative Minds. I'll add that the community of parents has been wonderful to know as well. Our kids play together at the same playgrounds and know each other as good friends. I'd recommend this school one million times over.

Our 9mo old daughter has been going to CMCC for 6 months now and she is excited to go to 'school'…read moreevery day of the week. She just loves all the teachers in her class and has learned so much, including Spanish and sign language. We love CMCC and are grateful they're a part of our lives!

This summer my daughter went to Magic Ground summer camp. We have always loved visiting with her…read moreduring the year, so we thought summer would be a great idea. My daughter came home everyday happy and tired (every parent's dream). During the day she played in the play structure, learned games, and did an amazing amount of art crafts. Our daughter loves the ocean, so they helped her make starfish/octopus/squid sea crafts. The activities catered to what the children attending were interested in. The staff were attentive and kind. They greeted Estela everyday with a smile and made her feel comfortable. I highly recommend Magic Ground!

$12 per kid for an hour on weekdays -- good value to burn off some energy on a cold or rainy day…read morewithout befouling your home! Staff are nice, and there is an impressive variety of things to climb, slide, draw, and play with. Climbing wall, trampoline, toddler areas, drawing station, and even some video games. Minus one star because there is at most one working marker for the whiteboards, and half the Wii U stations were out of order. Also, if you are planning to rely on their food, you might want to call first to see the upstairs snack bar is open. On Presidents' Day no food or snacks were being served. Nonetheless, this seems to be the best indoor playground in DC.