I had my child here for one whole year but unfortunately we had to move why I couldn't have my…read moredaughter there twice. I loved the unique learning method that worked best for her. She has been ahead of fellow classmates. The playground in the spacious backyard is perfect for little kids to run up their energy. Ms. Thea has been a very understanding and attentive to our child. Her space is very warm & inviting to children. Her decorations around the room changes with the learning theme they are on at the time. It's different from most aces that are boring and business office environment. Since I have moved out of the area i have recommended many friends to go to Appletree. Thank you for all your hard work Ms. Thea!!!

We started our 3 year old there a few weeks ago and are super impressed with Ms. Thea and her…read morestaff, and the entire operation there. Our son was previously at (arguably) the best pre-k school in Indianapolis and we were concerned we'd be able to find a similar quality school here in NoVA, or at least one that had a reasonable wait list. We feel like we found a real gem at Appletree Montessori, which currently has a few more openings for kids aged 3-5 years old. You can find out more about the school here: https://www.appletreemontessoriva.com/

Wonderful and caring teachers and staff. We have loved our experience here and would recommend them…read moreto anyone looking for childcare. The teachers are so friendly and experienced. I feel confident leaving my child in their care and I know my child has a fun and happy time here!

The environment is amazing and the families are enjoyable. One of my friends worked with the…read morecompany best place

The management doesn't have effectively communicated with people. They don't have empathy in…read morecertain situations. Ms Sabina is fantastic management.

We have enjoyed our experience at Lady Bug! They take great care of our baby, and we all love Miss…read moreLemlem in the infant room. The price is pretty comparable to other daycare centers in the area, and the hours are great for working parents. Any minor issues have been quickly addressed by the administration and teachers. We look forward to continuing to send our baby to Lady Bug Academy!

I see people write this frequently where I wish I can give no stars. We are no longer at this…read morelocation but I would delete my previous review when was nearly 4 years ago. They were amazing then and now with a new head for a year all students have left for harassment issues, poor care of children, and confrontation with parents. Most of the guides have left too.

This is such a wonderful Montessori school! We highly recommend it…read more Our daughter previously attended a large Montessori school in bustling NYC for two years. Being used to the eclectic and energetic vibes of city life, we had inhibitions in how she would take to attending such a small and quiet school. Along with her previous classmates and guides, she was used to walking the streets of Brooklyn, taking the ferry to Manhattan, and walking to various public parks. When we arrived to see Guidepost Montessori at Fairfax, we were struck by its quaintness. The children have their own play area in the back of the schoolhouse, surrounded by a picket fence. It is intimate, yet spacious enough for all of the children to enjoy. The school is very clean and organized. The classrooms are set up in typical Montessori fashion, with the added charm of displayed artwork made by the pupils. The faculty takes the time to decorate for the seasons and holidays. The most charming and wonderful aspect of this school is the faculty. From the Head of School, the Administrative Director, to the Lead Guides, Assistant Guides and After School guides, everyone is kind, caring, patient and gentle, and respectful. They immediately treated our family as one of their own. They are the reason our daughter loves going to school each day. She has flourished under their care and guidance and we cannot thank them enough.

Submitted application back in November. School promised to reach out to me in January for a child…read moreassessment. Didn't hear anything from them until March so I reached out to them. The answer was my child application was still incomplete. At that point, their admission process was pointless, and I was no longer interested sending my child there. However, they already withdrew my $75 back in November. Why would they take my money when application was incomplete, and they didn't perform child assessment yet. Long story short, they gave out absurd excuses and the whole process was just a mess. Big waste of time and money. Out of multiple schools I applied to, this school was by far the most disorganized, money-driven school. I highly doubt quality of education from this school. I'm glad my child will be attending other school.

Warning to parents - my 18m old daughter's teacher at Merritt DISLOCATED her elbow in what was…read moresupposedly an age appropriate disciplinary action! Dept of Social Services has investigated and cited Merritt for multiple violations (please view the report linked below). Our daughter's teacher lifted her by the forearm from a seated position to a standing position, immediately dislocating her elbow and causing her agonizing pain. We had to take her to the ER to have her elbow reset, which is an extremely painful process. I know exactly what happened because there is video surveillance of the incident. You do not have to trust my word - the Department of Social Services investigated, cited Merritt for 3 violations, and detailed the incident themselves. Their findings against Merritt are public info: https://dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/cc2.cgi?rm=Inspection;Inspection=135089;ID=9599;search_keywords_name=Merritt%20academy;#Violations Look at the Dept of Social Service's findings (based on their review of the classroom video surveillance) - my daughter TOOK A BOOK from another child, and for that the teacher said "really girl!", yanked her angrily from a seated position to a standing position (immediately dislocating her elbow) and then LEFT HER TO CRY after she was injured. Thank GOD for cameras or we would never have known what happened that day.

We had two children in Rise & Shine for a few years. The staff is amazing and so friendly! Our kids…read moreloved going! The teachers are so caring and prepare students for Kindergarten and all that Littles need to know! Ms. Destiny, Ms. Synthia, Ms. Vanessa and more were so sweet and caring for our Littles. We couldn't get enough of the Disney party Ms. Destiny planned and other fun activities for the kids!

We have been sending our boys to Rise and Shine at 10185 Main St (the church location) for over…read morethree years and have loved it. The school is the perfect size - large enough that there are plenty of teachers and friends, but small enough that all the kids and teachers know each other well. I also really like that the church location is set back from the road and more discreet for safety purposes. My kids have always loved the outdoor spaces as well - even when they were in-between playgrounds. The staff is incredibly loving and positive. They contact us whenever there is any issue, but when they have had to deal with things that could have been frustrating (potty training accidents, unexpected illness) they have never made me feel bad or embarrassed. One other aspect of Rise and Shine that we love is that our boys have had the opportunity to learn from teachers from other countries and some who speak different languages. I love that their teachers contribute to their learning and growth in ways that I haven't even thought of. Highly recommend!

Our son has been with Roshini since he was 6 months old, and we've been so happy that we plan to…read moresend our second child there too. The entire team truly cares for the kids like their own, and our son loves spending time with his teachers and Duminda. Even more importantly, he's excited to go to school every day. What's most impressive is how much he's learned at such a young age. He's already doing addition and subtraction and is using phonics and sight words to read "I Can Read: Biscuit" books at home. A warm, nurturing environment that builds a genuine love of learning, we couldn't ask for more.

This home daycare has been a nightmare for our son and for us…read more We all know that is hard to find a daycare to move the child right away if something is wrong. Well, they take advantage of that and they don't deliver what they promise. Our son was so happy he did not go anymore and feeling safe again, he told us that he was repeatedly hit over the head, his hair was pulled and yelled at by Duminda, Roshini, the mother in law and Angie, the teacher. After telling us, it confirmed what we suspected. There was lack of transparency; multiple times there was only one 20 years some old girl taking care of 12 children. Roshini was never there and busy opening a different daycare location. Duminda was seen driving around town for personal business, leaving at home only the mother in law to take care of 12 kids, which she was seen always seating because of her age. Very frustrated regarding these people that are pathological liars and physically and verbally abused our son. Our son mentions everyday about being abused; it breaks our heart !

We've been at PNS for 1.5 years now, and we could not be happier! I am so grateful we found this…read morecommunity for our children to thrive and prepare for school. I was unfamiliar with the co-op approach, but I am glad I found this school and this atmosphere allowing parents to have real impact on the school and maintain affordability in NoVa. I also really appreciate the secular curriculum which is often hard to find as an affordable option. I just signed my youngest up for the next school year! we will be sad when our children leave PNS because how much it has become important to our family.

We love Providence Nursery School! My two oldest children have very different personalities and it…read morehas been a fantastic experience for both of them. We can't wait for our youngest to start there soon! We love the wonderful community and having the opportunity to be more involved in our children's early childhood education. All of the teachers are wonderful and staff turnover is super low (many of the teachers and aides were parents at the school before they became teachers and loved the school so much they couldn't stay away!). All of my children love going to school and have so much fun learning through play at PNS! My oldest was definitely prepared for kindergarten (she's thriving) and I have no doubt my younger two will be ready when they graduate, but I will be so sad to leave this wonderful school!

Amazing welcoming space with great gym, super clean lockers and welcoming staff!…read more There is an indoor pool, pre-school, 4 camps (regular day summer camp, camp for neurodiverse teens and adults, summer camp for kids with cancer, camp for seniors), disability and inclusion services, volunteer programs, language classes, educational and social programs.

A community for Jews and non Jews, that want to feel welcome, enjoy the so many activities they…read moreoffer, day trips, gym sessions, exercise classes, great for children of all ages. Just a wonderful, safe, inspiring environment.

The Appletree School is very well managed. Management team is very professional with real love and…read morecare of the kids and their families in the school. Teachers and staffs are super warm and patient. Communications with teachers are very easy and pleasant. There is daily report to summarize a kid's day in the school from academic activities to special classes, like Spanish, PE, etc. There are also optional classes, such as ballet, martial arts, soccer, etc. It's very convenient for busy parents so they don't need to drive kids around for activities during weekends. Spatial main playground has slides, soccer area, swings, etc. The other small playground has slides, small house, etc, which are perfect for younger kids. Unless the weather is too bad, there is always outside time for kids to play safely and happily. Summer time is even more fun in the Appletree School: many field trips to all those exciting places, Circus Day with a lot of outdoor and indoor games, etc. I would recommend the Appletree School to anyone looking for a great place for their kids!

Our Daughter did the Kindergarten program this past year and from the very beginning we had a great…read moreexperience! This little school is so homy and everyone in the staff is very friendly and approachable. We were very sad when the year was over and that meant no more Appletree for us. We felt at home so quickly with everyone here. The communications with the teachers were always quick, professional and helpful for both us parents and for our kid. They have great after school extra curriculum activities like ballet, karate, soccer, drawing. The kids are never bored and always interacting, socializing, learning, playing and growing healthy here at Appletree. Both Ms. Heather and Ms. Katy are so loving and approachable. We will always remember our Appletree family with much love and fondness!