My son loves Circle of Life Preschool. The teacher, Ms. Sarah, is wonderful and goes above and…read morebeyond for the children and their families. The school is very affordable and the small classroom size is great for COVID safety.

Our preschooler looks forward to attending the Circle of Life COOP everyday, and she especially…read moreloves Miss Sue. She is warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring with children. We've noticed our preschooler has been thriving well since we switched her over to CLC from a local Montessori school. If you are looking to be directly involved in your child's education while working alongside with other like-minded parents while keeping the cost of tuition reasonable, CLC would be perfect for you!

I love Bluebell. My son loved everyone there and if he could have stayed instead of going to…read morekindergarten he would have. I hope they bring there summer program back because I will definitely send my son back!!

This Academy/Pre-School has one of the best curriculums I've ever seen. I was always intrigued by…read morethe montessorie approach to learning, but was hesitant because it lacked the real world aspect. However, BELA combines both the montessorie approach with the traditional approach (best of both worlds). They have some of the most dedicated teachers (who are all certified). And in addition to that, the school sits in a 54 acre campus, so the kids get to hike and do all of the outdoorsy stuff. This pre-school is aimed at those who want the best for their kids without breaking the pocket. The prices are very competitive and the kids get the ultimate experience. I can't wait until my little one is old enough to attend.

Why I love Villa Montessori…read more Villa Montessori has been a wonderful preschool to have my child in. I wish we had put her in sooner! I'm long winded so... The quick review: 10 adjectives I'd use to describe the school: Educational * Fun * Bright * Happy * Welcoming * Caring * Friendly * Helpful * Clean * Responsive The full review: My initial observations and experience with the school: When I first walked into the school for a tour, I was surrounded with lovely low volume classical music playing in the hallway. I came to find out it was music from the composer the children were learning about that month. The front office wall, the first thing you see upon entering, is nearly all glass. It gives a wonderfully open, welcoming feeling, followed by smiling faces. Continuing down the hallway, each classroom has a glass wall and door which maintains that open feeling. The opposite wall of the classrooms are also glass giving a view of the outside, so there is constant daylight everywhere. When the sun gets over exuberant, or it is resting time, they have the perfect shades to dim the classroom without the need to switch to overhead lighting only. Along with the composer of the month, they also have an artist of the month. As you continue down the hall, they have the children's most recent artwork displayed on the wall. These are usually their personal interpretations of the artwork of the artist they are studying, and it is fun to see each of their individual perceptions. Everything from the playground equipment to all that glass, is beautifully clean, and very well maintained. It all looks brand new. The children are part of this, learning how to clean, being taught to respect their learning environment and the classroom as a whole, including their teachers and each other. Moving on to the staff and education: Wow. Everyday I'm impressed by how happy and welcoming they are - yes, even at the end of the day! Always big genuine smiles and greetings. It is clear that they enjoy what they do - this isn't just a job or a paycheck to them, as I've seen at most preschools. I've observed the patients the teachers have and their ability to pull the children's attention back to the group without raising their voices or showing frustration. I've been invited to join in on special events and my youngest was very much welcomed in the classroom, even though it was for the older children. He was even given a lesson on one of the activities which he happily enjoyed for most of the event. He was even welcomed into circle time! My daughter has only been enrolled for 8 months, and I am amazed to see how much she has learned and grown in such a short time. Entering as a 4 year old with no prior group, education or schedule experience, she picked it up right away. Now she is reading level 1 books at home. She is writing so legibly, holding her pencil correctly and phonetically spelling out sentences very well. SENTENCES! Not just words! Thanks to Villa Montessori she now has a great head start going into Kindergarten. I know we chose the best school and I am looking forward to enrolling my other children when the time comes. Without hesitation, I recommend them above all the other preschools I looked into when choosing one for our daughter.

Caution! If your child does not fit the mold for Montessori in Leesburg, VA on Day One, or needs…read moreextra attention to adjust, they will call you to come get your kid and say "not the right environment." Just like the other review here we did our research to find the school and felt like this Montessori was the right choice for our 3 year old son. We went through the entire process of introducing him to the school, the manager, the teachers and the application to have him start preschool at in March 2021. However, less then 3 hours into the first day of school, we get a phone call to come get him because he kept running out of the classroom and not listening to the teachers. Their words were that "they are concerned for his safety and they don't think he's the right fit." As soon as I showed up, my son who was wondering around content and exploring, smiled, and walked to me to be picked up and chilled out. The manager said to me, "we don't have the resources to devote to keeping him still like he is in your arms right now." Excuse me? They did not even "try!" They did not give him1 day to adjust to the new surroundings. Unbelievable and sad! I am giving them two stars, instead of one star, because at least they did not hesitate to give me a full refund.

Our daughter has attended for one year so far and she is thriving. Independent, happy, speaking…read moreFrench, making friends and eating healthily. She loves it and we are very impressed with professionalism and credentials of staff.

Our daughter has been attending L'Enfant since spring 2023, first in the infant and then in the…read moretoddler classrooms. We have absolutely loved our experience with the daycare. The teachers and administration are working hard to make it a special, family-centered place. Kids have weekly music lessons and physical education lessons. School also arranged for artists in residence and monthly field trips. One thing that I particularly appreciate is their dedication to the time children spent outdoors, unlike the case in many other daycares we toured. What is also impressive, in less than a year our daughter fully understands French and can speak well. In other words, we are truly lucky we found this school for our daughter.

We had a great experience at Frederick Country Day! Our oldest Daughter went there as well several…read moreyears ago and our youngest just finished her last year there. We love the Montessori teaching! Thank you to the Teachers and Staff for a great experience - we will miss you!

The management is very disorganized and there is a lack of communication between the employees. One…read moreperson will tell you one thing, and then another person will tell you something else. In the 2 years that my son attended he had 3 different teachers which did not promote a great deal of consistency in his care. Warning: if your child ever has an accident you will promptly be informed that, if they were declared "potty trained", the center staff are not required to assist them. No accidents allowed here!

Finding the right childcare as a first time parent is a daunting task, but we couldn't have been…read morehappier at Little Owlets. So much that my child spent 4 great years at Owlets and we all cried a bit when we moved out of state and had to leave. I can't say enough about the warm, family-like environment. Teachers and classmates became a second family for my child, and families were really encouraged to get to know each other through events and gatherings. It felt like Owlets was a support system even outside of school hours. We loved the balance between structure and free play and really felt like Little Owlets prepared my daughter very well socially and knowledge-wise for kindergarten - the transition to elementary school was a breeze. My child LOVED the Montessori-inspired activity time and still talks about it. And there were so many creative and fun activities - cooking, yoga....We loved that outdoor time was emphasized in all but the worst weather and the kids got in quality outside play and exercise time. Oh, and the food was so good - I found myself envious of my child's lunches.

Where do I start? First of all, what I love about this…read morechildcare is the setting: it's on the main floor (not in the basement) with lots of windows and glass doors. That was the first thing on my list when I was searching for a childcare for my son. CHECK! I personally observed the providers and how they take care of my child and other children. Happy to put another CHECK right here! Aliya and Lola are very patient and nurturing. They have plenty of teaching materials and incorporate lessons into play every day. The 'Little Owlets" is my number one choice in the area! Oh, almost forgot - the food is all homemade and very delicious! I asked to try :)

We had a wonderful experience! Our daughter was happy, nurtured, and challenged in the best ways…read more Communication was excellent between the school and parents. The teachers are experienced and dedicated. The environment is warm. Could not have asked for better! I have an older daughter who went to a local Goddard and I feel bad she didn't get this experience.

Absolutely blown away by the care and support shown at GVMS. My child loves it here and it's been…read moreso wonderful seeing her flourish under the care of professional Montessori trained teachers and grow her independence and interest in academics! I really believe in the Montessori method and what it can do for children. She started at 2 years old and attended until she was 5. All of the staff are very hands on and there's such a community that feels safe and inclusive. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a Montessori experience for their child