This was our first year of preschool and we've had the best experience. Before school even started…read moreMrs Florence came to our house to meet our son and get to know our family! This made me feel so much more at ease when he started school this year! Knollwood has a great balance between education and play time. I feel like my son has become a more confident since starting school. Mrs Florence has been been nothing short of wonderful and the rest of the staff is outstanding, too. I highly recommend sending your son/daughter to Knollwood!

Knollwood is the perfect place for kids! The hands-on, play-first approach is exactly what I want…read moremy children to experience. The passion of the staff and teachers shows that they love being there and want to watch children grow and experience all the fun things that pre-school can offer. The downstairs discovery area is a favorite spot that my children frequently talk about on the car ride home of their new creations or creative areas to make-believe play in. By the time all my children are done, I will have spent almost a decade at Knollwood and I couldn't imagine a more perfect and happy way to start my children's educational journey.

The new director Aandra is a very nasty person. She sends passive aggressive emails to parents and…read moreis mean to her employees. I had to withdraw my daughter because I couldn't deal with the director for a whole year. On top of that, she changed rules without letting parents know. My daughter was being sent to the office and removed from her classroom and having lunch alone in the office. No one ever communicated this with me. I had to find that out by other parents telling me they saw my child in the office. My daughter later told me she would be sad when she went to the office. My daughter was 3 years old at the time. If my child was acting up, they should have contacted me about it instead of isolating her and having her think she's a bad person. In a conversation with me Aandra used very passive aggressive language and in a super condescending tone. Aandra isn't a good leader, and clearly has trouble regulating her own emotions. There are so many preschools in the area that are far better than this one.

Burke Presbyterian Church Preschool is a hidden gem among preschools in Burke. It has a wonderful…read moreprincipal, excellent teachers, and beautiful facilities, including a playground. My son has been a student for the past 1.5 years. He absolutely loves it, and has grown so much developmentally under the tutelage of his experienced teachers. We are hoping to enroll my younger son here as well. The vibe and culture of the school are simply beautiful and inviting. The tuition is competitive as well.

The teachers in the Spring-Mar Cooperative Preschool are wonderful. They create a warm, structured…read moreenvironment where kids feel safe and supported. Communication with parents is consistent and thoughtful, and it's clear they genuinely care about each child. Our daughter talks about her teachers (Ms. Claire, Ms. Alison, Ms. Patti, Ms. Cooper, Ms. Laura, Ms. Liza, and Ms. Mitcho) at home all the time, which says everything.

I can not say enough amazing things about our experience at Spring Mar. We first joined the Spring…read moreMar community in 2018 with our oldest daughter and quickly found a "home" within the amazing preschool community. The school itself had small class sizes, dedicated and loving teachers, and implements developmentally appropriate play-based instruction. Parents are involved as classroom helpers on designated "co-op" days, and we love being able to see our child learn and grow with our own eyes. We have also really enjoyed getting to know other families and have made lifelong friends through our time at Spring Mar. This is not your ordinary "drop-off" preschool - this is a community of teachers, parents, and children who are working, playing, and learning together. You will NOT regret choosing Spring Mar as your preschool home.

Love the teachers and staff!! A great first experience for children in the school setting.read more

From the owner: Burke United Methodist Preschool or BUMP as it is lovingly called has been a staple in the…read morecommunity for over 30 years. BUMP offers a safe and loving environment for children to learn through play and have an amazing first schooling experience.

We have absolutely loved having my daughter Penny attend La Petite Academy for the past 18 months…read more-- the staff is all so wonderful, the director, Melissa, is lovely and so accommodating, they use the Brightwheel app to give you updates and photos of your kiddo throughout the day, they maintain all the appropriate caretaker/child ratios, are super communicative, and the facility is always clean and cheerful. My daughter started at LPA in the infant room with Jennifer, who was just wonderful. I love that they make bringing bottles and baby food for your babe so easy, and then once your kiddo is big enough to eat real food, they provide it all! I've totally gotten spoiled not having to pack diapers and food for Penny every day. Once Penny was older, she transferred to the toddler room and has developed in leaps and bounds! We lovelovelove her teachers Laylan, Jovani, Senait, Nicole, and all the rest who pop in to help out regularly. They have daily outside play (weather permitting), do fun activities, crafts, have music class, sometimes outside vendors are brought in to do things like a science show or an animal show-and-tell, etc. Penny has blossomed here and loves going to "school" to see all her friends and teachers. Leaving your kids in the hands of others can be a bit heart wrenching, but it's a wonderful feeling knowing that they are in safe, loving hands like I know is the case with every child at LPA. Everyone always seems happy to see us when we arrive, I genuinely feel the love and care that Penny's teachers have for her, and I truly feel like we've become part of the family here. I heartily recommend LPA of Fairfax Station to anyone looking for daycare or preschool needs in the Burke, Fairfax Station, West Springfied, or Mason-adjacent Fairfax area!

Our kids went to La Petite Fairfax Station for almost a year. I thought they did a great job caring…read morefor our boys! The toddler classroom teachers Laylan, Jovani and the others kept our son safe and happy. Ms Jennifer in the infant room helped calm our son during sometimes rough drop offs. Miss Peggy does a great job teaching the 4 year olds! My son learned so much and was more than prepared for kindergarten. Melissa the director is really helpful and responsive. Overall I recommend this center and think it is a great place for your kids to learn and play. We miss it!

This preschool is warm and inviting for toddlers and preschoolers. The curriculum is balanced with…read moreacademics, values teaching and learning through play. The director is warm and communicative with families about their child's activities and interactions in the preschool. They host several seasonal events in addition to their weekly program.

This is a great preschool. The staff and the teachers are passionate about the first years of your…read morechild's education journey. It is a warm and inviting environment for the children and their families.

Short version: I had a very bad experience with this center…read more We will look elsewhere. I urge any parent thinking about this center to simply take a tour. See for yourself. Long version: I wouldn't consider myself a helicopter/demanding parent by any means. Like any parent, I just want a safe, loving, enriching environment for our kids (4, 2 and newborn.) This is not the place. Before even seeing how the center was run, we narrowed in on NoVA because it's in walking distance to our house. I called a full year in advance about our 3 kids (one yet unborn) and was told to call 6 months before the baby's start date. "That'll be plenty of time," Miss Ashley told me. But when I did, I was informed that I should've been told to pay a fee months earlier to secure baby's spot, and that the waitlist was already full! It was extremely stressful. The director, Miss Shareese was at first very skeptical of my story, but after finding misplaced paperwork, she offered to do some scrambling for us and found our baby a spot. However, when I toured the center today, it was immediately and abundantly clear I could not send the baby--or our 2 or 4 year old-- there. Here were just a few of the red flags: I was ignored at the front door when I arrived for my long-awaited tour. Several teachers looked me in the eye, turned away, and went another direction. Another parent had to let me in (another flag!), and physically go to the director's office to get her despite several teachers seeing that I was there for a tour. The parent's willingness to jump in made me think there weren't any other competent teachers she could ask to do the job. The director wasn't actually around to escort me, despite promising she would be. (This was not the first time she wasn't around when I called, having left early due to various "emergencies.") The substitute tour guide took me to several classrooms that were the wrong age-group for my kids. Most of the teachers I saw were seated, watching the kids play. They interacted with the kids only when there was a physical fight or loud argument. No one seemed eager to engage with me. I saw a 2-year old or toddler-level teacher speak roughly to some scared-looking kiddos about helping her get something out of a cabinet. At our current school, kids are excited to be the "big helpers." Not here. The facility was old and dark. The baby and 2's rooms are in a basement type area where there is little natural light. Many kids had un-wiped noses that were wiped only when I came in, seemed lethargic, or were just generally uninterested in being there. Teachers made little effort to engage them. Again, most of the teachers were sitting watching the kids at a distance. (Exceptions were the older-4's teacher who seemed with-it and very nice, and the baby room teachers who seemed sweet and loving. Babies weren't crying and 2 were doing painting, which was nice.) I saw at least two 3/4-year olds being dragged literally screaming into the school by stressed-out parents. Other centers I've seen, the kids are excited to be there, absent perhaps when they transition to a new classroom or are having an especially bad day. This seemed to be status quo. All in all, I was downright disturbed by what I saw this morning. Granted, it was during morning free play, so perhaps structure was lacking purposely. And I didn't see any kids in physical danger, but I would not trust the teachers I saw to enrich my kids lives, teach them a love of learning, or god-forbid, react quickly in an emergency. Again, I urge you to take a tour if you're considering this center.

LOVE THIS PLACE! my daughter is in the infant program here , i was on the waiting list for the…read moreAlexandria location and moved to Burke. The staff is loving of my child as if it was there own, same as the reviewer under me. One the first day i dropped her off they called me every 2 hours with updates. I called as much as i wanted and bottom line i dont worry about my child while she is there. They will even tell you what they observe while your child is there (if a product you use isnt working - for example a cream for formula) LOVE THIS PLACE!

I highly recommend this preschool. The director and all of the teachers are wonderful and they…read morereally do a great job getting kids acclimated to a school environment with a focus on learning through play. The classrooms and outdoor playground and play spaces are really nice and the whole environment is welcoming and great for parents putting their kids in school for the first time. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!

From the owner: We started with 1 classroom and have expanded with the needs of the community. We are now…read moreoffering preschool and daycare options for the 2020-21 school year.

A wonderful pre school environment for young families! The teachers truly care about the kids.read more

I contacted the preschool while the director, Gail, was on vacation. Within 24 hrs, Gail contacted…read moreme from vacation & gave me detailed information about the school. The preschool has a small class size- 1 teacher & an assistant teacher for 6 kids which is perfect for my shy 2 year old. Gail has a great positive energy & you can tell the teachers adopt that attitude as well. Everyone is genuinely happy to be there & there is a warm atmosphere to the school. We do not have a Jewish background, but Adat Reyim does a great job educating the children & including all cultures in their curriculum. I am truly happy with the preschool, and my once shy 2 year old has really blossomed!!!

My son was constantly complaining about having a "boo boo" on his diaper area. This made me very…read moreconcern so I went to the center and spoke to director about this. She told me that she would express my concerns to the teachers and a possibility could be that maybe the teachers don't change him as much and he gets sore and irritated because of that. I picked up my son earlier than usual two times and yes, he wasn't changed at all. I know it because we have different diaper brands at daycare and at home. the diaper was so full that the blue line disappeared and his skin had rashes and was very irritated. no wonder why he kept complaining about having a "boo boo"? this also means that they send fake updates through the app. don't trust this place.

I recently moved back to the area - with a 2.5 year old in tow this time - during the midst of the…read morepandemic. To say I was nervous about safe childcare was an understatement! Thankfully the team at KinderCare provided a smooth and supportive transition for my son. I love the app that provides updates and pictures throughout the day and direct communications with the center staff for any questions. The teachers and center directors are always very warm and friendly. As I am working from home - I love that my son has a place to go social interaction, structured play and learning activities far more than I could provide at home! Thank you KinderCare!