We've been at the school for over 2 years, and my kid is transitioning out of this school and going…read moreinto first grade in our neighborhood public school. Thought it's time for an update! During the past two years, lots has changed--Our lead guide (teacher), the school admin team, guides in other classrooms, etc. While all changes are hard, I think the school does a pretty good job keeping kids and parents informed, and minimizing any transition challenges. Overall, I stand by my impressions from 2 years ago--Ms. Christine (our previous lead guide, now the head of school), Ms. Freshta (our previous assistant guide, now a lead guide in a different classroom and a lead guide in the kindergarten program), Ms. Vinita (our current lead guide who was previously our assistant guide), Ms. Dawn (float guide), and other guides/staff, are all amazing. They continue to be my daughter's anchor during many of the school administrative changes. Because of the high teacher quality, I would highly recommend this school to any families wanting to go with a Montessori education. Now, the school is not perfect--there are some things that were inconvenient and/or different from our expectations, but as someone who used to work in schools, the most important things is that the staff are qualified and truly care. We can deal with some hiccups here and there: - The biggest friction I had with the school is that I noticed not all staff are well-trained in the Montessori methods. For example, even when I observed briefly at a recent school event, I noticed one of the (newer) guides VERY QUICKLY took over what my daughter was working on when she struggled (for like 10 seconds). When I asked my daughter about this guide, she told me that this happens a lot. I get that the guides come from different background and learn at different speeds...and so we practiced how to push back respectfully instead of us talking to the guides. This is an easily missable detail for busy parents, however. - The guides do a great job not using technology or screens for the most part, and when they do (which is extremely rare), they are intentional and thoughtful. HOWEVER, my daughter and her classmates brought to our attention of a fairly inappropriate song in a foreign language--and they claimed that a guide had shown them the song. The song is not our guide's native language, it is catchy, and I can see it accidentally/automatically come up on Spotify or other music platforms. It is also entirely possible that the song didn't originate from the guides, but from another student. - We stayed with guidepost for 5 years (3 at another guidepost location, 2 at the south riding location), and my favorite thing about it was the holiday hours--They used to only close on MAJOR holidays such as thanksgiving and christmas, but not smaller holidays such as president's day or Juneteenth. They now close on a lot more holidays, which is harder for us who don't get these days off. But their calendar is still better than many daycares following public school schedules. - Some admin transitions (such as a company buying out the school, leaving the staff with very limited notice and preparation) was ROCKY, although I think Ms. Christine and the staff dealt with it the best that they can. - There were quite a lot of staff turnover this past year, especially in the younger kids' classrooms. Overall, we find that the pros significantly outweighs the cons for our family at this school. I would still recommend it to anyone without hesitance, and we are so, so grateful to all the amazing staff--Our heroes without capes!

we enrolled our son here back in 2024 after shopping around for a Montessori in the South Riding…read morearea. I enjoyed our initial visit and Monica (the previous head of the school) was great to work with. our son quickly adapted to his classroom & became very close with his teacher who is no longer there (Ms. Aya). he has since moved up to Children's House with Ms. Freshta and Ms. Priyanka! they know how to work with each children as they are all different in their way of learning. they have been nothing but patient and they love challenging my son to help him reach new heights. in his time there, he has learned a lot. they took potty training very seriously and he started just about as soon as he joined the school. he loves going to school & as a Montessori, they are very "children based". the students do everything themselves in the classroom to help them gain independence at an early age. when we first signed up, we were told our son would know his multiplication table by 4 and fractions by 5 so I'm excited to watch him progress. the new director, Ms. Desirae, has been a pleasure to work with. she has quickly immersed herself in the school and learned every child in all the classrooms. Ms. Cady at the front desk is very helpful and greets everyone as they come in. the after school teacher assistants like Ms. Dawn are super helpful and the children love her! my only gripe is that lunch is not provided. my daughter went to a school nearby growing up that did provide lunch, but it seems a lot of the daycares in the area no longer provide lunch. but different times I guess.

My daughter goes to Junior Kindergarten class at Minnieland Academy.She really enjoys going to…read moreschool and has learnt a lot within the last few months. Her teachers(Ms Rathi and Ms Vidya) are really nice and are doing a fantastic job with the kids. The school environment is very friendly and engaging. Big kudos to the management and all the staff members for doing their jobs so well.

My kids have been going here for a year now. I appreciate how accommodating they have been. My boys…read moreare well taken care of.

We've had such a wonderful experience at this daycare. The teachers are kind, loving, and genuinely…read morecare about each child--but they also know how to gently but firmly hold boundaries, which creates a safe and respectful environment for everyone. It's clear they've worked hard to cultivate a warm, open space for learning and growing. One of the things that stands out most is how every teacher, not just the ones in my daughter's classroom, takes the time to greet us and learn our names. It really makes you feel like part of a community--like family. Since starting here, my daughter has learned so much. We're constantly impressed with her growth, both socially and academically. I couldn't recommend this place more highly.

My kids have been here since they were little and are always happy to go. They have amazing events…read morefor the kids and are really like a family!

Our family selected Curious Minds out of a wide option of various montessori schools available in…read moreour market and they have definitely exceeded our expectations. We have two daughters attending this school with our oldest who started in fall of 2016 and our younger daughter who started in fall of 2017. From the professionalism of the entire organization, to the curriculum developed for each classroom, and the healthy diet program options available, Curious Minds has assisted in developing our children the way we had imagined them to spend their first couple years of life. The leadership has extensive experience in the montessori program which we can validate by the development our children have adapted over the years.

From the owner: We are a Montessori School with Infant, Toddler and Primary Montessori programs. A year-round…read moreschool with Montessori certified Teachers, experienced Assistants and one-of-a-kind natural playground. We have an established Montessori school with an elementary Montessori school in NY.

I would like to sincerely thank Ms. Zohra for the outstanding care she provided to my son over the…read morepast two years. During this time, she took excellent care of him, always ensuring that he was well fed and safe. She patiently taught him how to share, play, and interact positively with his classmates. Because of her guidance, he has grown into a polite, kind, and confident child with strong values of respect and kindness. In addition to this, Ms. Zohra went above and beyond by teaching him another language alongside English, which has been incredibly valuable for his development. Ms. Zohra is kind, talented, and knowledgeable, with a truly motherly approach to caring for children. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for exceptional care for infants and toddlers. Any family would be fortunate to have her.

Ms. Zhora is an amazing childcare provider, she took great care of my son from a very early age as…read morewell as my school-age children. She communicated throughout the day and provided photo/video updates routinely. She worked with my schedule and accommodated my requests. I recommend Mrs. Zee's daycare!

Took a certification exam to renew here recently and passed it. This was the closest one to me and…read morewas totally worth it. I don't like however the testing center being too small.

From the owner: A Few Words About Our Center…read more Xcel, where we aspire higher, provides after school programs for elementary, middle and high school students. Our very talented instructors focus on systematically assisting students in completing their homework as well as preparing for specialty exams into High Schools and Colleges At Xcel, we coach students preparing for a specialty high-school entrance exams, such as, Loudoun Academy of Science and the Academy of Engineering & Technology as well as Thomas Jefferson High School Admissions Test. Xcel provides an after-school program, that is second to none, for elementary and middle-school students after their regular school hours. Our instructors will assist all students with their school assignments and spend quality time on enrichment and fun-filled activities. During the 2017/18 academic year, Xcel will be enrolling students from area schools. Xcel currently provides complimentary transportation from Cardinal Ridge ES, Hutchinson Farm ES, Little River ES, and Lunsford Middle School. We specialize in quality educational coaching to students of all age groups and in all subjects. Through interesting activities and exercises our instructors can help students to form a very strong foundation in the basic skills of analytical thinking and written communication. Xcel, where we aspire higher, provides after school homework help for elementary, middle and high school students...

Wonderful place for competitive soccer! My little boy loved it here and wants to transfer here but…read morethe chicken nuggets were raw. The jello wiggled and could not be nailed to the wall. He is an honor student and thinks the buses should have better cameras.

I finally found my uncle Jorge's long lost nail in my chicken nugget it tasted like cheese but the…read morefood is cold and disgusting. if you want an another star warm up your food