If you're new to the area and curious about Stafford Elementary, this school has exceeded my…read moreexpectations. My children are valued citizens and not just a number or "another student." I am beyond pleased with the staff and parents I've encountered. I've always struggled between public and private education for my children, but as long as they're in SES. I'm comfortable with the level of care and education they're receiving.

So we just moved to Stafford & both my children were coming from Hollin Meadows Elementary but my…read moredaughter is in 2nd grade & my son is in 6th grade! That means he's going to middle school and she stays in elementary... So I actually visited back in January, I was greeted & treated with respect (which was really nice) everyone was kind, happy and actually had us excited for my daughter to start! So last week I dropped off all the paperwork to enroll my daughter except for a lease or deed & 2 bills in my name @ my address & I was actually in & out pretty quickly! (It definitely didn't take as long as it did to enroll my son!) Only thing that bothered me really, was when we were coming out of the bathroom there was a teacher in the hallway with a male student, about 5th grade or so I believe, with a teacher & there was obviously a problem that happened in the class which the teacher had removed the students because of! What bothered me was while the teacher was talking or going over the disciplinary action that was going to be taken she had her hands on the student sort of grabbing his upper arms & the kid was yelling @ the teacher! When we got back into the office there were 2 other students who I assumed were part of or the cause of the disruption because one boy had tears steadily running down his face & the other boy was yelling at the office lady trying to tell her what happened! It was at this point I thought to myself that it must have been really bad & after whatever happened the teacher did the right thing by separating the kids & they obviously don't know how to act because my children would NEVER yell at a staff member at their school none the less disrespect an adult or a class mate! So I immediately felt differently after seeing the bigger picture! Once that was over we were given the rest of information on what to expect with the enrollment & then we were good to go! I went back the next day to drop off the deed & even though it was the end of the day on a Friday we were helped pretty quickly to get the copies made & was given a 30 day extension on getting the 2 bills in my name @ my new address! All in all my daughter hasn't even started the school yet & I already love it! I just hope there are no bullies here but honestly I've heard nothing but good things about this school so I really hope that we didn't get our hopes up for nothing! Once she's been there for a month or so I can update my review!

Great school. Amazing teachers that stay connected with the parents. Love it !read more

Our experience at Charlottesville Waldorf School has been an absolutely wonderful introduction to…read morelearning for our child. The teachers create such a peaceful, loving environment where children feel safe, seen, and truly cared for. We've been especially impressed by how thoughtfully the teachers nurture imagination and creativity through play and storytelling. The seasonal celebrations and daily rhythm bring a sense of magic and consistency that our child looks forward to. The extensive time spent outdoors each day is a huge bonus. We heartily recommend the early childhood program to Central Virginia families.

The Waldorf School has been an incredible experience for our family. What stands out most is the…read moregenuine care for each child--not just in terms of schedule and directed learning, but as a whole person. There is a strong emphasis on human connection, creativity, and meaningful interaction, which feels increasingly rare in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world. I deeply appreciate how the school encourages children to step away from "machine life" and instead develop a true sense of self. Rather than focusing solely on productivity or outcomes, the approach nurtures curiosity, imagination, and emotional growth. While inspired by Waldorf principles, the school does not promote any specific ideology of Steiner, but instead captures the essence of holistic childhood development in a thoughtful and inclusive way. Equally wonderful is the sense of community and support among teachers, students, and families. It's a warm, thoughtful environment where children are truly seen and valued. We couldn't be happier.

Amazing school with an amazing team of leadership, teachers, and support staff. The school…read morepersonnel are all very caring and work creatively to quickly address any changes or opportunities needed to support students and families.

Conway is a great school my grandson love. And here was his teacher Miss Smith. He had loads of fun…read moreat trunk or treating and the dance

Alvey Elementary School is the location for voting in this part of Prince William County/Haymarket…read more Nice little school - ample parking - was able to get in, get in line, vote, and get out! No fuss, no muss!

What is represented in the tour is NOT what we experienced. Our experiences over 3 years included:…read moreHigh teacher turn over year to year and sometimes mid-year, to include 5 different heads of School in 4 years plus a rotation of office staff and other admin support... Rude and defensive responses when problems arise or questions are asked Low opportunity for meaningful parent involvement which decreased over years. "We know best" attitude toward parent (handbook touts "partnership"...this is NOT a partnership) One grade per class is typical. In lieu of hiring 2nd teacher they will create a big class. Curriculum is Abeka. The teachers do not use all components. Extracurricular offerings vary year to year and also mid-year - seem to struggle with staffing. Sports are limited and begin in middle school. No science labs. No library. Teachers rely on youtube videos for "brain breaks", "down-time" and "enrichment". The admin has no real concept of how often this is happening.

I love this place!!! Great structure for the kids. My older daughter goes there and my son will…read morestart in the fall. Great place and growing

Leslie Fox Keyser elementary school is the best elementary school ever. All 4 of my children have…read moreattended here and I have never walked away from the school without something resolved. The staff is very nice, considerate and respectful. I am very happy that I have had a number of years to spend at LFK. Great Warren County school.

Not bad, Just you know some teachers once in a while Are a tad rude but that was only couple out of…read morethe staff i have been here almost 7 years so it's so much fun recommended of course but just note rarely there are teachers who are a tad rude or interns I love this school thank you CES IS THE BEST 3.4-4 out of 5