Choosing a preschool for our child was very hard, especially coming from overseas. Today we are…read morevery happy with our choice of Full Circle Montessori School. The teachers and staff have consistently exceeded our expectations in making our child adjust to the new environment and making learning fun and engaging. Adjustment time was needed (very sensitive child)to fit into a new environment. But with a welcoming and comforting environment, our child adjusted to school very well. Also, with the thoughtfully designed curriculum that promotes both academic readiness and essential social-emotional skills, our child is very excited about going to school every day now. Communication with parents is superb; the scheduled updates and photos make us feel connected and informed about her activities. The facility itself is bright, clean, and safe, offering a wonderful space for the children to explore and play. We highly recommend Full Circle Montessori School for families seeking a positive, enriching, and high-quality early childhood education experience.

We started our son in public school for kindergarten, but halfway through the year, we became…read moreunhappy with the experience and began looking into other options. The lack of communication, heavy screen time, and the way our son was feeling about himself made it clear that we needed a change. He would often come home saying he was a "bad kid" because he kept getting in trouble at school, which was hard to hear as a parent. Switching to Full Circle Montessori has been one of the best decisions we've made for our family. The difference in our son was noticeable within a few weeks. He's much more regulated coming home from school, and we've seen a noticeable boost in his self-confidence. One of the first things he told us after starting at Full Circle was how nice the teachers are he said they actually talk to him instead of yelling. That shift alone was huge for him, and for us. Academically, he was at the top of his class in public school, but that often led to boredom. Since he wasn't being challenged, he would try to socialize, which would get him in trouble. At Full Circle, he learns at his own pace with a hands-on approach that keeps him curious and engaged. If you have a child who isn't thriving in a traditional school setting or struggles with the sit-still-all-day model, we can't recommend Full Circle Montessori enough. It's been a truly positive and empowering experience for our son and for us as parents.

My child just completed 3 years at Agudas Achim Preschool. Highly experienced teachers and…read moreadministrators have built an excellent curriculum at every grade level. Because there has been continuity among faculty for so long, the progression from age 2 to 3 to 4 is impeccably designed. We are very excited about our child's preparedness for kindergarten! There is a welcoming mix of religious and racial backgrounds on faculty and among preschool families. Anyone looking for a preschool option near Alexandria/Arlington/I-395 corridor should look into Agudas Achim.

My daughter is in her third year at Agudas Achim Preschool and we couldn't be happier. The teachers…read moreand director are warm and caring. Most have been with the program for a decade or more. The curriculum is play-based and high quality. I am confident my daughter will be ready for kindergarten. Outside of the classroom, students engage in weekly specials: music, movement, STEAM lab, and Hebrew. The school also has the most amazing playground I have ever seen, a replica of Jerusalem that looks like a castle. I am always impressed by the creativity of the staff. My favorite annual event is Israel's Independence Day. The children board a pretend plane and take a trip to Israel with the director (Pilot Jen). Once in "Israel," the kids can get their passport stamped, shop at an Israeli market, taste Israeli foods, and put notes in the Western Wall. While this is a Jewish preschool, families from all background are welcome!

My son began going to Full Circle Montessori School (FCMS) as a 2 year old right after the…read morepandemic. He's now finishing his 3rd year with them. We absolutely LOVE the teachers, the approach, the facilities! We regularly confess that FCMS basically potty trained him for us. More than that they've give us a lot of great vocabulary and structure for how to parent, which we needed! It's easy, with a strong approach like theirs, to feel confident that there is consistency between school and home. We are going to keep our son in for his final year of Primary even though he qualifies for public kindergarten. We know that his comfort and confidence and growth is just too important at this age and having the same teacher shepherding him brings us so much peace of mind. Now we are enrolling our youngest this coming fall. The staff is flexible and kind. Any issue we've had they've worked with us through. There are also all kinds of great events and extras for the parents. We're so glad we found FCMS!

Primrose School of Bristow has been an incredible place for my son's growth and development. When…read morehe started in October 2023, adjusting to a school environment was challenging, but the structure, routines, and caring approach helped him build confidence and independence. Over time, he has transformed into a happy, social, and engaged child who loves learning and making his classmates laugh. Though he'll be moving on to Kindergarten, we'll continue using Primrose for before and after care because of the trust and positive experience we've had--highly recommend!

Wonderful school and great staff. My daughter loves the school and I love the curriculum and…read moreeducational opportunities offered to he children. A++.

Both of my kids have come to TCCC (my older one from pre toddler class through graduation last year…read moreand younger one mid-way through) and the staff has been here for a long time, which speaks to the leadership team's effective management. Highly recommended to anyone looking for trustworthy, caring staff, rigorous curriculum, and reasonable pricing.

We've been part of the TCCC community since our first of three was a baby, and they have been our…read moreextended family. It is clear that the teachers love the kids so much, and are so caring and attentive. Our oldest is now in kindergarten and TCCC was a huge part of setting him up to thrive. By the end of his last year he was doing math worksheets and writing short sentences, and that was all due to TCCC. Every day has new lessons and activities and art projects, and we are always surprised at how much they learn. I'm so glad we found TCCC and highly recommend it to everyone!

My son attended Rainbow for 2 years and we were very pleased with the center. The staff and…read moremanagement are caring and patient. They organized a fun Pre-K graduation and over the summer they have special "splash days" which the kiddos really love. I also used them a few times for my older son during teacher work days, and he also had a positive experience and enjoyed those days at Rainbow. I especially like that they provide a lot of play and movement activities. They have several mini recesses outside (weather permitting) and when the weather is bad, they have a large gym where the kids can run around and blow off steam, too. My son also had an IEP from the Fairfax County Public schools which meant that twice per week a speech therapist visited my son at the center to work with him on his articulation. Rainbow was very helpful to the teacher, they would ask her what his goals were and how they could help him. The management would provide a quiet space away from the other kids to work one-on-one with the FCPS teacher. I really appreciate all that Rainbow did to help my son be prepared for Kindergarten next year.

A truly pathetic establishment. The ownership is dillusional and untruthful. They are…read moreunderstaffed and most times they are under state guidelines in teacher to student ratios. They also care very little if you have a complaint. Go elsewhere and get your child some quality care.

I cannot speak highly enough of Ms. Afsaneh. When our daughter started at Evergreen in August 2024…read moreat age 3, she had extreme separation anxiety. Ms. Afsaneh was exceedingly patient, kind, and caring, and worked with us to gradually acclimate our daughter to the school. Now, our child loves her school, teacher, and friends; thrives in the Montessori environment; is learning how to read, write, count, problem-solve, etc.; and is happy! We are so very grateful to have found this school.

Evergreen Montessori and Mrs. Afsaneh have been in our family since the pandemic, when we were…read morelucky to find a spot for my daughter who was immunocompromised and needed a safe and extra clean preschool. It ended up being one of the best decisions we have made for our kids. My son is now at Evergreen and thriving. The school is a wonderful place and Mrs. Afsaneh is our very own Mary Poppins :) The kids are well cared for, they have a large outdoor play area they use anytime weather permits, they are fed home cooked meals daily and are beyond prepared for kindergarten upon graduating. My daughter still asks to go back during summer vacation. We lucked out and are so grateful for Mrs. Afsaneh.

This school was the highlight of living in Herndon! Our son learned every day. Not only did he…read morelearn multiple languages before the age of 2, he learned how to be a kind child. He pushes in his chair, shares, greets people, and is happy. I can't say enough about this daycare, and my only wish is that we could have stayed here longer before moving. They are the nicest people and work very well with everyone. They made our son part of their family, and they became part of ours!

My child has attended the Infant and Toddler 1 programs at Montessori Children's Center-Herndon and…read moreour experience has been phenomenal! This is a nurturing environment where children grow in all aspects of their development. Beginning as infants, children participate in circle time each morning and are exposed to a variety of concepts. As children grow into toddlerhood, they are taught to care for their environment by cleaning their space and pushing in their chair as well as for the people around them by using "please" and "thank you" in their interactions. Gross and fine motor skills are worked on at each developmental stage starting with tummy time to using a writing utensil by toddlerhood. Children develop their language skills through music, offered once a week in English and once a week in Spanish. Classrooms are arranged for materials and activities to be accessed by children independently. Children are provided an opportunity to participate in educational activities of personal choice, following the Montessori approach. Every day my child has been at Montessori Children's Center Herndon, I have been confident they are in excellent hands and they are in an enriched learning environment!