My son has been attending Kinhaven for two years. The school emphasizes social-emotional growth and…read moredevelopment, and the teachers are outstanding, showing kindness and patience with all of the children. I highly recommend this school.

I highly recommend Kinhaven. This is my son's second year at the school and it's been wonderful…read moreseeing him grow and thrive. The teachers and staff are wonderful and provide a thoughtful and kind environment with a focus on play. We've also enjoyed getting to know the broader community through play dates, the 5K and other events.

Our kiddo has thrived at Primrose - both academically and emotionally. The teachers are…read morecompassionate and patient, and my kiddo is genuinely excited to be dropped off in the mornings. We have been with the school for three years and would recommend it to others. Other things to note: there are new owners as of this year (they seem great). The open hours (7:30 am to 6 pm) are some of the longest as compared to other daycares in the area which has been especially helpful with the return-to-office traffic and the struggle to get out of DC. The school is receptive to feedback and problem solving when specific issues arise. They were able to accommodate my kiddo's allergies (the school offers breakfast, lunch, and snacks a few times a day). And the curriculum has a great mix of activities, including science projects, gardening, other play-based learning, and intro to very basic reading and writing skills for the older classes.

If you are looking for a daycare where your child is not just watched, but genuinely known, taught,…read moreand loved, Primrose is it. My daughter, Kathani, has been here for about 15 months and the growth has been incredible. Ms. Shakia is truly a baby whisperer. I'm not kidding -- she has taught my kid things I couldn't get her to do at home, and then all of a sudden Kathani comes back like she's been practicing choreography in secret. She is also the ONLY person on this planet who got my child to wear her Trolls headband. Miracles happen in that classroom. Ms. B, Ms. Kyra and Ms. Shanica have been so kind, supportive, and patient with her. Drop-offs used to be emotional in those early months... and now my child literally runs to them and gives everyone hugs. That kind of trust is earned. And they earned it. The front desk team, Ms. Dorsa and Ms. Abby, are the kind of people you actually want to see before you've had your coffee. Warm, friendly, never rushed. And Ms. Megan gets the big high fives at pickup -- a whole routine at this point. And the admin leadership, Cidney and Celia, deserve a real shoutout. The communication, the consistency, the tone of the whole school -- that comes from the top. They have built a culture that feels safe, joyful, and intentional. As a first-time mom, I needed somewhere that would support my daughter and make this whole working-mom-life possible. Primrose has done that and more. I'm so grateful we found this place. They have become part of our village -- the good, dependable, loving part. Highly, highly recommend.

St Charles is the perfect place to send your PreK children. There are not many options for 2-year…read moreolds and this has been a blessing for our daughter. After just a few weeks, we noticed an improvement in her social and motor skills. The school is also nestled next to a bunch of cafes so if we show up early for pick-up, there are plenty of places to wait while enjoying a lovely croissant and latte. Unfortunately, the rumor is that the school will be closing after next year. :(

My husband and I are continuously impressed by the quality of the teachers at St. charles; our kids…read morelearn a lot and very much enjoy school. We wanted to share some stories that highlight why we appreciate the school and it's wonderful teachers ... Today our son, Michael, recited the entire Lords Prayer and was so proud of himself :) We very much appreciate the wealth of religious knowledge they gain at school whether it's saying grace or learning biblical stories ... Michael often requests that we take a trip to China. When he asked again today, our daughter, Brianne, started singing "Ni Hao Parker". We couldn't believe it!! We are so appreciative of the education on diversity they receive from their teachers who do an excellent job discussing different countries, cultures and languages with them!! There are countless similar stories ranging from their teachers working with them on motor skills or learning basic skills/concepts or exploring various topics. The school is also very flexible and supportive of our family given that both my husband and I work full time! I would highly recommend this school!

This location of Bright Horizons is one of two Bright Horizons locations my wife and I feel decent…read moreabout leaving our daughter at (the other is in Georgetown). At the risk of sounding like complete snobs, we have a nanny during the week, but use Bright Horizons back up care through our work in case our nanny is sick or on vacation. Here are the pros and cons of this location: Pros: - It's cleaner than other locations and much more organized in each classroom. Both times we've used it, the front desk experience has been odd, but once you're in the classroom, they are organized. - The staff are more engaged, friendly, and competent. They are the type of people you'd want to take care of your child. -The classes are capped so there isn't a flood of children allowing more attention to be given to your loved one. Cons: - If your child is quieter, it's easier to get lost in the pack. This isn't a Bright Horizons issue, but a daycare issues. It may socialize your kid, but for newborn babies, it's easy to get lost. If you're in a bind, this is a great option for back up daycare.

Our family, unfortunately, had a very poor experience at Bright Horizons Rosslyn early this year…read more(February-March). Our son was ~6 months old. Among the many issues were these major ones: - There was little to no consistency in caregivers and poor communication between the caregivers coming in and out of our son's classroom, so there was no predictability for him in his day and he had a hard time adjusting. We often found front desk administrative staff filling in for trained caregivers. - There was no separate napping area in our son's first classroom, and in fact his crib was right next to the area where circle time happened so he had a hard time settling (his morning nap happened to fall during circle time). In our son's second classroom, his crib was next to a boom box playing loud music and a disco ball projecting colored lights onto the wall. Needless to day, he had a hard time sleeping. The directors were surprised when we suggested white noise versus music and said "he will adjust in time." We saw no improvement over 6 months and our son was sleeping ~1-1.5 hours/day, on a good day, when he should have been sleeping ~3-4 hours/day. - I observed some caregivers being physically and verbally rough with infants. - There was poor adherence to the cleanliness standards that BH advertises. I raised these issues with the director and while she made many commitments to improve the napping environment, caregiver consistency, and other things, we did not see any changes and moved our son to another day care center. I do not recommend.

It's Easter and Cherry Blossom season. The school hosted an Easter Egg hunt today for the children…read moreand, Omg... the egg hunt turned out super cute. The children surely enjoyed themselves! ( Earlier this morning I informed the staff that I was going to keep my son home today to give him a long weekend. They reminded me that today would be the egg hunt so I brought him in specifically to participate in the egg hunt, I'm so glad I do he loved it. I

I highly recommend this place. They have caring staff. The tuition pricing is reasonable (not…read moreaffordable) compared to other locations. They offer cameras through the app so you can watch your child. It really gives a peace of mind.

Our son has attended Early Steps for the past year, and we couldn't be happier with our experience…read more Ms. Maria Ferrufino has been an amazing teacher who truly cares about her students. Ms Maria has taught him writing, math and early phases of reading- we truly believe he is well prepared for kindergarten this fall. Also, she has been great about communicating our son's strengths and areas that we can help improve upon on home. Another thing we've loved about the school are the freshly cooked meals daily, and the various events/recitals hosted to help grow community among the families whose children attend the school. We've seen so much growth in his confidence, learning, and love of school. Knowing he's in such a caring and welcoming environment gives us so much peace of mind. We're so thankful for the wonderful foundation Early Steps has given our son and highly recommend it to any family looking for a caring bilingual preschool.

We had a phenomenal experience at ESBP with Ms. Maria Ferrufino! Ms. Maria was an exceptional…read moreteacher. She showed such love and support to all the kids and created a wonderful classroom environment. The staff are supportive and work so hard to have each day be enjoyable and fun for students. My child learned so much while there, including becoming a proficient Spanish speaker. They plan fun activities, song and dance performances, music class, karate, festivals. Highly recommend and we love Ms. Maria!

Our daughter has thrived since commencing attending the Westover Baptist Preschool. She has gone…read morefrom being shy of other kids and unable to share to being vivacious, adventurous and loves to engage with her new friends. Thank you to the staff for displaying such engaged enthusiasm with the kids; which is obvious by how excited our daughter is to attend, and how tired she is at the end of her school day!! The school is clean, well equipped and there is frequent exposures to enriching activities, including indoor and outdoor activities. The music program is a special favourite of our daughters and the staff are very caring. Highly recommended due to the staff's connectiveness with the children, their enthusiastic approach to activities, and the caring environment they establish every time. Very much appreciate having such a supportive environment for our daughter to grow.

Both my daughters love school because of Westover Baptist Preschool. This preschool provides a…read moresafe, loving and play-based learning environment for children to grow. They develop all of the skills they need to enter Kindergarten (letters, math and science seed) along with plenty of outside playtime, creative art and music. I highly recommend this sweet, loving preschool.

We sent our son to Camp Columbia for summer camp for multiple weeks and had a wonderful experience…read more The staff is friendly, helpful, and their pricing is awesome (much cheaper than the other camp we sent our son to). Our friends also send their kids here and had recommended it to us. Ivonne was very communicative and my son really liked the counselors here. The class sizes were not overly big and their programming kept him entertained/happy. We look forward to returning next year and will be enrolling our younger son here when he's old enough. Their policies are fair and you won't get a better value. We plan to sign up for all the weeks we can next year! Would absolutely recommend Camp Columbia for summer camp needs.

Great program with emphasis on outdoor time, and emotional development and learning through play…read more Extremely caring & creative staff!