Absolutely top notch!! Monarch provides a fantastic educational and nurturing experience. Our daughter has attended Monarch for the past 3 years and it has been such an amazing school. We were looking for a Christian Montessori program and this is, in our opinion _the best_ option in northern Virginia. They not only provide a wonderful Montessori style education, they provide solid Biblical teaching for these young minds. We have been consistently impressed by their care, compassion, professionalism and exceptional teaching. Some examples of the positives, though the list could go on and on: - the fabulous caring and attentive teachers. They care about your children like their own and they pray for your children and your family. Ms. Jacqueline, Ms. Sharon, Ms. Yoon, Ms. Brielle, Ms. Sophia to name a few. - excellent leadership and administration, Ms. Grace is extremely organized, communicative and detail-oriented. This school tries hard to stay open even when Fairfax/Loudoun counties are closed for their countless holidays which is great for working parents. They provide optional extracurricular activities during the school day for pre-K such as soccer, French class and piano lessons. - the teaching! We were so impressed when our daughter started talking about what red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets do in the human body. wow! - Biblical teaching; the kids memorize Bible verses, are taught Bible stories and worship songs. Our 3 year old memorized the Lord's Prayer! - we have made such wonderful friends with the other students and families attending Monarch - all the extra touches - they put on a wonderful Christmas show every year, make special crafts for the holidays that I know we will treasure forever and host things like Mother's Day breakfast. Our daughter has to graduate otherwise I wish we could keep her here forever! This school is such a blessing to us and to the community! We thank God for Ms. Grace and Monarch. read more

It brings me tears to my eyes when I think about how Monarch, Ms. Grace, Mr. Phil and their staff have helped mold our children to who they are today. I can't believe it's been 9 years already with our 3 kids. In 2012, when my daughters were 2 & 3 years old, we've interviewed several pre-schools in the area and this school is the best! Their Christian Montessori education is excellent and provided our kids a firm foundation of learning, growth and character. Even through the COVID-19 pandemic, Monarch maintained the highest level of precaution, safety measures, and made us feel safe during that time with our youngest. I will miss the songs, Christmas programs, Thanksgiving luncheons, the arts/crafts from my kids, parent-teacher conferences, and our kids' stories of what they experienced during school. I was always surprised by what they were able to accomplish at such a young age. My fondest memories will be our kids' birthday parties at the school with the puppet shows, oversized balloons, cupcakes, storytelling, and the walk around the globe song. Monarch is an extension of our family and we will miss them very much! My youngest kid just graduated from Kindergarten last June 5th at Monarch. My daughters who are now 11 & 12 years old are doing very well in school - thanks to the Monarch's education and influence. read more

We consider this school one of the very best in the area and possibly one of the only Christian Montessori programs locally. Our daughter attended for a year before we sadly moved but she still talks about her teachers and her time there. The school is run incredibly efficiently while providing care and support to all the kids and families. We felt that the school provided the perfect blend of Christian values and education that we couldn't have been more pleased with. This school is a gem and we were so very sorry to leave! read more

I'm not sure I can agree with the comment of the reviewer below regarding the computer skills of the staff - Their administration and operation have been EXTREMELY EFFICIENT. Our two kids have been going there for years, and aside the obviously unique curriculum, there are just too many good things that set apart this school from others: 1. Cleanness - They are on top of minimizing the spread of germs. They help kids wash their hands upon arrival and departure and have everyone wear indoor shoes, and someone is always wiping down things there. Our kids have not gotten sick while attending this school, even during the notorious flu season last winter. 2. Care for parents - Our children are obviously well cared for at this school, but we always felt like their administrative/operation decisions are based parents' needs as well. For example, while the school follows Fairfax school calendar on closures (weather, teacher's work days, etc), they open when they can to accommodate working parents. On typical rainy days, you can spot a gentleman busy escorting out parents with kids to their cars with a golf umbrella, and that's Mr. Phil, a co-director at this school. I don't know how many school directors try to personally take care of families this way. 3 Strict - While this school works with each family and tries to be flexible to meet their needs, at the same time they are very strict with a lot of administrative things, in order to comply with state regulations and rules, and I think it's a good things to keep the school a safe place. Overall, this school has our complete trust. Every single morning when we drop off the kids, we do that with confidence that the kids are safe, happy and loved here. read more

Monarch Christian Academy has been very blessed with faithful teachers. I have to admit, they had made few mistakes such as wrong email set up but that was understood by Ms. Jinny and Ms. Grace's apologize. The school had lacked a member who may be experienced in computer. However, most importantly my two children learned the importance of going to school and also had an opportunity to gain a healthy social development. Both my sons showed the difficulty at first because of the changing environment like from being at home to large group settings. But MCA focuses on child's adjustment through changing environment and learning the montessori education. This had been very helpful. With Ms. Grace's principle of rules my two sons came to learn the value of going to school. My younger son had difficulty sitting still in a clsssroom and following the routines such as raising hands before talking. Then, Ms. Jiyoun encouraged me to teach my child to practice learning from home. She gave me tips on how my child can learn through sitting calm for some time. This was not easy for me and my husband but we worked together to teach our child learn from home. So far it had improved! And we are looking forward to see both of my children to grow. My experience at Monarch Christian Academy has been more than grateful. Thank you! We look forward to the rest of wonderful new year and wish the best for new chapter in Ashburn, Virginia. If the computer admin is needed please let us know! read more

My children have been attending the Monarch Christian Academy (MCA) for 5 years, and the experience has been wonderful. When I was looking for a preschool for my oldest child, I visited over 15 schools in my area. From talking to the school directors, teachers and observing the classes, I came to the following deciding factors: - School must value the teaching of Biblical truths - The director should uphold a clear understanding of the teaching methods and principles, and be able to transfer that understanding to all of the school staff - All staffs demonstrate sincere interest and affection for the children - The school is kept clean and organized - The school follows proper procedures for safety - Children are not neglected, (as I have seen in some daycare,) but fully engaged in activities with educational purposes, whether it be during lesson or play time - Fair tuition rate When I was about to give up finding a school that meet my needs, I saw a sign to the newly opened Monarch Christian Academy, and it has been a sweet blessing since. All the teachers are patient and affectionate for my children, and our children love all of their teachers. The teachers truly are great testimonies of the truth! My kids also like the Montessori play works and take pride in their work. All the rooms are clean and neat at all time. The biggest reason for MCA's achievements is Ms. Grace, the school director. She knows each child and their progress. She has some sort of innate authority that kids just come to respect and love. My girls who are attending MCA now tell me that they love to be in school and they probably would love live in MCA if they can! If there is a another star for Over the Top, I would give it MCA :) read more

We cannot say enough good things about MCA. We have three children who have all attended MCA. Our youngest is still there. Our oldest joined MCA from its very first year of establishment. We found the school quite by accident in our desperation to find childcare as we were new to the neighborhood. Our son enjoyed 3 wonderful years where he was nurtured and loved nearly as much as he is at home. Director Cho has a dedication to the children, the quality of their education and building up of their character, that far exceeds any teacher or principal that I have ever met. We have full confidence that our children are in the best of hands. Director Cho has proved this again and again during childhood illnesses, new food allergy diagnoses, potty training and family emergencies. Monarch Christian Academy has felt like an extension of our family that we can always count on. Our oldest son is now thriving in the Advanced Academic Program at our local public school. We have no doubt that our second child will be headed in that direction as well when it is time for his testing. However, even more than their academic readiness, I cannot emphasize enough the value of the character building that Monarch Christian Academy has played in our children's lives. Even though we are happy with the local public school, we are always saddened each time one of our children graduates from Monarch and must leave the culture of mutually encouraging kids and parents that is fostered by the school staff and Director Cho. If you have the opportunity to send your child to Monarch Christian Academy, you would be doing yourself a disservice by not sending your child there. I am family physician and my wife has training in primary education and clinical psychology. In our opinion there is no better option for the pre-K to Kindergarten child. read more

My family is so thankful to have found Monarch Christian Academy in the Summer of 2013. We have experience with home based preschools and corporate sponsored childcare in the area. My husband and I could immediately see the difference when we toured Monarch. The director and owner, Ms. Grace was very kind and thorough when touring the school. She was genuinely understanding of our family situation and the difficulty we experienced transitioning at his previous school. Ms. Grace was very accommodating and helped develop a plan to ensure a successful transition for our son. She also supported us when our family experienced recent adversity and ensured our son continued his stable growth at school. She and the teachers have a kind, gentle and caring nature and truly exemplify the schools mission. This was confirmed when my shy 3 year old came home and declared "Mommy, I think Ms. Jinny (his teacher) loves me." He could even see the difference. I also appreciate that Monarch follows the Montessori philosophy which allows my son to learn at his individual pace. He happens to be strong verbally and is able to explore and learn reading and writing, not bound to a generic curriculum. They also have chapel time every day. My son happily shares the stories and songs he learns about Jesus and Genesis. This is not just a business with teachers constantly changing. This is a small, caring Christian based school led by attentive, understanding, accommodating, generous, and gentle teachers. read more

I can not say enough wonderful things about this school. We have both our children at Monarch right now. It was a true blessing to find this school when we did. We moved from another state and accidentally stumbled on this school and are so glad we did. The teachers were amazing with my daughter who was very shy and needed a little extra help transitioning. She has learned so much over this past year and alot of that we definitely owe to the teachers and the nurturing learning environment that she has been exposed to. The teachers are patient, kind, nurturing and always keep me informed and the director Ms Grace has always been very accommodating and thorough. I don't know when she sleeps. I could not imagine a better place for my kids to both get a great Montessori education and be taught with Christian based values. read more

I could not imagine a better place for my children. We have been here a year. The teachers are loving, kind, and intelligent. The place is immaculate and the children are well behaved. The parents are involved. This is a hidden gem. I love the Christian-based values being taught to my son. I love this school. The director is a true woman of God. They are very organized with announcements. There are many extra activities, including music and art. Simply put, we are very happy here! read more

My family is so glad to have found Monarch. The teachers are wonderful and caring, and our son has benefited so much from attending Monarch. We love how they combine Montessori method with Christian teachings, and the diversity of the student body is a definite plus. You can't go wrong here! read more

We love this school... Our son has learned so much. He's been there for a year only and we have seen a huge difference. Def recommend this school for all little ones to start at. Our little girl will be going there once she turns 2. read more

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Monarch Christian Academy! Our daughter has been attending for the past 1.5 years and the growth we have seen in her---socially, academically, and spiritually---has been astounding. She is learning to be more independent (with self-care tasks, picking up her plate/cup after meals, etc.) and is also much more explorative in playing at home with a longer attention span. She enjoys the variety of individual work available to explore in the classrooms but also cherishes chapel time, morning circle time, snacks, play/recess, etc. In class, she learns Bible stories and scripture, and does crafts related to them as well. She learns songs that she comes home and teaches her younger brother! She loves to pray and even volunteers to do so when we are with family and friends. Her spiritual growth has been the most exciting. She is in the primary class and her teacher works with her a lot on writing and reading simple words to prepare her for kindergarten next year. The curriculum includes geography, science, math, practical life, language, and much more. MCA also offers extra programs including language classes, music, and movement. Parents are very involved in helping with classroom activities and special events. The facility is clean and welcoming; I always enjoy seeing the children's artwork on the classroom walls and windows. The classrooms are open and full of wonderful materials that the children explore at their own pace with the teachers' guidance and encouragement. The teachers are amazing and care about each child, ensuring they are reaching their full potential. They help each child learn at their own pace and are great at providing both regular verbal feedback and thorough biannual report cards. The directors, Phil and Grace Cho, are absolutely wonderful! They go above and beyond for MCA and love each of the kids there so much, dedicating so much time and effort into the students; their passion for the school is evident. We truly could not be happier to have our daughter there and would wholeheartedly recommend MCA to anyone seeking an outstanding school for your child. Our daughter has been impacted eternally and for that we are extremely grateful. read more