I don't feel like I have the right words to fully capture how incredible this preschool is, but…read moreI'll do my best. We are truly grateful for our time at Centreville Preschool Inc. (CPI). Every detail, from curriculum planning to fundraisers and school events, is thoughtfully planned with so much care and love. The staff genuinely wants to help shape the future of our children, and that meant everything to me when choosing a preschool. As a parent who values being involved and understanding what my child is learning, I can confidently say their communication is exceptional. You truly feel included and informed every step of the way. Having parents as part of the staff and welcomed into the classroom creates a strong sense of community and gave us such peace of mind when sending our child to their first preschool. I cannot thank the CPI staff, teachers, and families enough for the kindness, support, and care they've shown not only to our family, but to all families. This is a wonderful place to send your little one, especially if you value being involved in their education. I highly recommend CPI to anyone looking for a preschool. We look forward to sending our future children to CPI and continuing to be part of the CPI family.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel an obligation to other parents to share our experience…read more My daughter attended this preschool until recently, when she was violently bitten by another child--an incident that was both shocking and heartbreaking. What made this even more distressing was that this child had reportedly shown concerning, aggressive behavior for months. My daughter (like other children in the class) became afraid to go to school because of this child and started to pretend to be sick on schooldays. Multiple parents raised concerns and filed formal complaints, hoping the school would put proper support systems, supervision, and communication in place. Unfortunately, nothing meaningful ever happened. I want to be clear: I don't blame the child. Children who act out physically are almost always struggling in some way and need gentle, consistent support from the adults responsible for their care. My heart truly goes out to this little one. Children show us they need help in the only ways they know how--and it's the school's job to respond appropriately. The problem here was the school's complete lack of action. They did not communicate effectively with parents, including (shockingly) the parents of the child involved in the ongoing behavior. That lack of communication appears to have allowed a difficult situation to escalate unnecessarily, ultimately hurting multiple families. After my daughter was bitten, we made the immediate decision to withdraw her. What stunned me most was what happened next: nothing. No exit interview. No request for feedback. No inquiry about why we were leaving. No apology. Not even a word from her teacher. We simply unenrolled her the next day, and the school never acknowledged it at all. This was an incredibly disappointing and disheartening ending to what we hoped would be a nurturing environment. I sincerely hope the school takes a long, hard look at its communication practices and its responsibility to support all children--both the ones being hurt and the ones doing the hurting. Kids deserve better, and so do parents.

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

Thank you!!!! In just 3 months, I feel that my daughter has learned so much and had plenty more fun…read morethan she did before. Thank you to Mrs Liz and all the teachers, I also love that they include the parents, send daily reports on what the kids did and plenty of events to attend.

My daughters went to Early Steps for 3 years (ages 2 1/2 - 5 1/2) and we absolutely loved it. They…read moreadored their teachers, made great friends, and are now very proficient in Spanish. The kids have fun, they eat well, and the hours are great. Highly, highly recommend!

Avoid the headache and do not consider this school…read more The first week my son went to this school, he had a little meltdown. He wanted to play with the toys and didn't want to transition to the next room without crying. The school complained about him that day in regards to that incident. They seemed to have no empathy towards my son and did not extend any courtesy on allowing him to get comfortable with the teachers, environment or learn their routine. The following week, I was completely caught off guard by receiving an email that states they came to a conclusion that they can't handle his outbursts and feel that he needs extra support that they can't give and that they PRAYED about it with the other staff and felt like God gave them HIS blessing that they should give up on this sweet 4 year old boy. I mean, of course, God doesn't want a child to learn more about Him and the Bible, that makes total sense! I was stunned by this remark and am disgusted how they would weaponize prayer to enhance their personal, inconceivable agenda. They also used an excuse that they are a small school which is nonsense because now my son is at a small school and the teacher there is more than accommodating on giving him time to get to know him, understand his personality and allow him to get familiar with their learning techniques. Almost all schools that I talked to while trying to find a new school agreed with me on that and thought it was absolutely ridiculous for him to be kicked out and judged so quickly. Way of faith has NO FAITH in a child to adapt at their own pace and doesn't seem interested in wanting to bring out the best in your child. If your child doesn't fit their mold they will kick you out and you will be scrambling to figure out what to do next. I'm glad my son is too young to understand this situation because this would have hurt him to know he was not accepted and given up on. I never would have expected a Christian school to do this.

Both of my kids have attended Way of Faith's preschool with great results. By the end of preschool,…read moremy 4 year old was reading simple books, and even learned some words that have less intuitive pronunciations (eg, Pete being pronounced differently from pet)! What stands out to me is that the teachers are here because they care and not because they need the money. The teachers are older which means they have more experience and are not going to leave the second they find a job that pays better (an experience we had at another local preschool). The school is "old school" so unlikely another local preschool we were at that played Paw Patrol and PJ Masks episodes every day, there is almost no screen time (just on rainy days when they can't go to the playground). Finally, the class size is small (about 5 kids). Not only does this mean more one on one attention, but in this era where everyone is worried about getting sick, I value my kids being able to attend school and me getting my work done. (In comparison, the other preschool my kids attended had 20-24 kids per class and I did not have a single week that at least one of my kids was home sick for at least a day.)

I don't know how this school doesn't have reviews yet! I describe this school as a beautiful hidden…read moregem. My son is thriving here after 2 other preschools didn't work out. The teachers here have the skills and patience to work with EVERY child. I have nothing negative to say. This place is 10/10! Safety is the number one priority for the staff. My son is learning so much and I'm thrilled to not see busy work/wasted time at such an important developmental age. As an educator myself, I highly recommend this school!

I would recommend this school 100%! You will never regret sending your child here. We feel so…read moreblessed to have found Heavens Best Montessori. My daughter had the best time during her years here, and we are so grateful for the loving, dedicated, and professional staff. She learned so much, not only academically but also in life skills and manners. Ms. Kim has been truly amazing, and Ms. LaShawn does a wonderful job running the school with such care. We have always felt welcomed and part of the school family. Thank you for everything you've done to help my daughter grow into a confident and happy child. We will definitely keep in touch!

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.

The teachers are very supportive of the students, and they provide great encouragement.read more

We toured many preschools before and even attended another one. My child love this school the best…read more The teachers are truly experienced and wonderful. They really care for the children with their heart and we get wonderful arts each week. We also made friends that we still keep in touch with after preschool from this place. The classes are in a small size so that each child get the attention they deserve. I also love their play based learning because at this age, I think it's more important for them to have fun while learning and my child knows his A B C's and learn to write his name from this school. If you want your child to love school and ask to go on weekends (lol), this is the place!!

My daughter loves going here! she always looks forward going to school (even on the weekends and…read moreit's close) I work here as a teacher and I bring my daughter here too. Mrs.Bears had put all her time and effort building an excellent program to prepare children for Kindergarten, It also helped my daughter learn about making friends,sharing, kindness and independence. The place is nurturing and diverse. They spend a lot of time outside playing, observing and creating! It's a happy place to be! My daughter loves learning and is always curious about all the things around her, Thanks to Early Learning Express. it's a true hidden gem of Mclean!

Mrs. Bears and Ms. Nicole, her assistant teacher, are wonderful with my 3-year-old son. He gets…read morelots of attention and play with his classmates. My son has learned about nature, the alphabet, numbers, phonics, manners, and storytelling from Mrs. Bears, and he comes home with new skills all the time. Mrs. Bears does special activities for different holidays and seasons, such as Mother's Day crafts and water play in the summer. She understands child development and how to effectively engage her students and foster age-appropriate learning. My son adores both Mrs. Bears and Ms. Nicole. No tears on his first day, and he is always happy to go back. Every child has their own individual strengths and challenges, and Mrs. Bears works with them to be ready for Kindergarten classroom learning. I'm so glad my son did not attend a large daycare center, since Mrs. Bears offers a small nurturing environment where he is thriving.