We transferred here from another day care and our child went from disliking Mondays to asking if he…read morecould go to school on weekends. It seems to be just what childhood learning should be. Would highly recommend!

My daughter has been at TCS since we moved to the area 6 months ago and I can't speak highly enough…read moreof the supportive, caring, and fun environment she's been welcomed into. The play-based Reggio Emilia inspired approach is perfect for her and she loves the "rain or shine" mentality to outside play. She's often reluctant to leave school at the end of the day as she doesn't want to leave her friends or miss out on any of the excitement!

Our daughter loves Primrose at the Parks. As a early toddler she is learning so much from the…read moreteachers and comes home every day with a new word or number or phrase. The staff is caring and knowledgeable. The facility is clean and well organized. The front office staff is quick to respond and so very pleasant to work with. I know my daughter is well cared for, safe, and happy when she is at Primrose and there is nothing better than that.

I am so pleased to have my child at Primrose at the Parks. He has been there a year and we've…read morereally seen him thrive. He kicks his legs with excitement everytime we pull into the parking lot. The staff are experts. Dr. Noveno the head of school is so loving with the kids and very involved in every classroom. The teachers in the toddler room plan amazing lessons. They treat each kid like a little artist and everything is very project based. The facility is clean with great toys for learning. And the playground is safe and wonderful for the very youngest of learners. They use an app which provides updates including photos and videos. As a new parent, leaving my child at daycare made me very nervous. But the staff has my full trust and their stellar communication has given me great confidence. I see my child being social and exploring at such a great pace. I really think it takes a village to raise a child and I consider Primrose a part of ours. We are very grateful.

My daughter has gone to this daycare for the past 15 months and has learned so much! The head…read moreteacher, Ms. Ana, thinks of wonderful, developmentally appropriate activities and is incredibly caring. It is also an affordable option in a county where there are very few of those. My daughter is always excited to go to school and often pouts if I try to pick her up too early.

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We have had 2 girls attend Goddard and both were very positive experiences. Our girls were overly…read moreprepared for kindergarten and beyond. The school, administration, and especially the top notch teachers have made our experience exceptional. Thank you Goddard!

We've loved Goddard! Both kiddos went there and we would do it again. Teachers are caring and…read moreadministration is responsive.

I am very happy with my daughter's experience at Kiddie Academy. She started attending about two…read moremonths ago, and she truly enjoys going to school every day. It has been wonderful to see her progress she is already beginning to recognize letters and numbers, which makes us very proud. She speaks highly of her teachers and enjoys spending time with her classmates. The school director, Koshila, is very professional, supportive, and clearly dedicated to maintaining a high standard for the school. All the staff members are kind, helpful, and genuinely seem to love what they do. I especially appreciate the regular communication from the school. I receive emails and photos that keep me updated on my daughter's daily activities, which gives me great peace of mind. I had heard many positive things about this kindergarten from friends, but now I have experienced it myself and can confidently say it is very well organized and nurturing. I highly recommend Kiddie Academy to any parent looking for a caring and professional learning environment for their child.

I contemplated writing this review for 2 months now but maybe this will help another parent. My…read moredaughter is a bright 2 year old with a speech delay. I expressed this to the school when touring as well as when enrolling. They ensured me they are equip to handle this and she is in good hands HOWEVER things went from bad to worst! My first red flag was the school calling me on day 4 of enrollment asking can I pick her up because there policy is the first week is half a day. ON DAY 4 AFTER SHE HAS BEEN IN SCHOOL FROM 8AM-5PM MONDAY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY!!! Being the parent I am I went to the school and picked my baby up. I inquired AGAIN is this a good fit for my daughter because Im starting to feel like its not and there all over the place. AGAIN they told me yes there were equipment to handle her. ON DAY 10 I arrived at the school at 9am the teacher was not in the class.. I saw administration and they seemed lost that the teacher was not there but took my daughter and said everything was under control. When I came to pick up my daughter I requested to speak with the owner Rakhi De. In the meeting my first question was what happened to the teacher. She told me the teacher quit because the kids were "BAD" and began to blame my daughter saying that she colored on walls and the other kids followed. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A PROVIDER TO BLAME A CHILD THAT HAS BEEN IN THE SCHOOL 2 WEEKS 10 DAYS FOR A TEACHER QUITTING. THIS WAS NEVER BOUGHT TO MY ATTENTION BEFORE THIS DAY SO I BELIEVED IT WAS A DEFENSE MECHANISM!! I was upset left and got my child. The next day I spoke with the Director Marian White-Hood. I told her everything that happened the previous day. She told me that the school only had been open 1 year ( I was not aware) and the turn over rate is bad with teachers and they are underpaid. She also informed me they pay more for the camera's in the class than the do the teachers ( this shows how much the care about there staff). She also expressed how she was going to ask the parents if they could pay extra to get a better teacher in the classroom. The school is already 2150 a month! With all that being said this school does not care about your child's development there more concerned with the money. This was my child's last day there and I wouldn't recommend any one to send there child here. There were no lesson plans the kids ran wild everyday I watched the camera no discipline no structure. My daughter is in a new private school currently and I must say sometimes you have to go through the rain to get a rainbow.

It's a great space. And I'm sure it's good for many children. On principle I like what they have to…read moreoffer. However, they lack direct and clear communication about their decision making process. I think much of what they communicate is disingenuous or is in coded speak that requires reading between the lines which is fine if you are good at that, but I am not.

Such a wonderful school. I had two children attend, and we still stay incredibly connected even as…read moreAlumni. The teachers are so warm and welcoming. They have a way of making my child and me feel like I'm their absolute #1 priority. The emphasis on outdoor play had a huge positive impact specifically on my daughter who can get a little restless indoors. It was everything we were hoping for and more in a preschool!

As a fellow small business owner, I'm extremely disappointed by my experience working with Green…read moreHill Child Development Center. I provided bubble entertainment services for one of their events and went above and beyond to create a fun experience for the children, including adding extra bubble activities and equipment at no additional charge. One feature involving the giant bubble setup could not be executed due to uneven ground conditions being on a hill, despite multiple attempts on-site and an entire gallon of solution being used trying to reposition and make it work. Even though the remaining stations and added activities were fully operational, I was later asked for a discount. I stayed professional, offered a discount, sent follow-ups, and even mailed a certified notice regarding the remaining balance. Unfortunately, I was ignored by Tiffany Pasipanki Trivers for an extended period and am now being forced to move forward with filing a small claims case over completed services. To other small business owners: please protect yourselves and collect final payment before leaving your events.

Since a change in ownership, the admin side of the house has improved greatly. The budget now is…read moreset to pay the teachers $15/hr, which is important for their livelihoods and there is a line item for building maintenance, which was a problem in the past. I've always liked the teachers and they clearly love the kids. They seem to strike the right balance between creative, free play and kindergarten prep. They do really fun pretend things like farmers' markets or animal hospitals. Music and dancing is part of every day. I love that the different age groups get some interaction. My kids have quickly excelled through all the basics and I have no concern for the shift into elementary school. The summer "camp" also has great local field trips. I really appreciate that they are attuned to individual needs and don't force the kids to conform to certain "milestones". Our old daycare forced us into sippy cups and off sippy cups at certain ages - for example. We also had lovely support when our second child came along in terms of prepping our first to be excited about being an older sibling. It was really beyond expectations and I was so grateful. Yes, the kids sometimes leave pretty dirty at the end of the day because they are outside a lot when the weather is nice. The outdoor space is unmatched in terms of size, shade, and actual nature. None of this rubberized playground nonsense. So I'm washing dirt off the knees in the summer. I think it's healthy. Why not five stars? It's not perfect to me since they don't cater lunch (although there is a pizza Friday option that we love) and they do ask the parents to provide back to school supplies and to support a pretty frequent series of events. Sometimes it's a bit much, but I suppose it does build community among the families.

Spring Knolls has been a wonderful fit for our family. My daughter genuinely lights up on Monday…read moremornings and after holidays, eager to see her teachers and friends. The teachers' passion and genuine care shine through in everything they do--from hosting inclusive family events that welcome siblings to going above and beyond when my daughter started mid-year to help her feel at home. I feel completely at ease dropping her off on my way to the office, knowing she's learning through play and thriving. We were selective about finding the right fit when I returned to work, and Spring Knolls has exceeded our expectations in every way. We're excited to have our son join in the fall when he turns two.

This is my second year of my children attending Spring Knolls, and I've got to say--I love it! The…read moreteachers are really special, and I feel the love they have for my kids. There is also an excellent art specialist, Ms. Kristin, who leads my children in crafts that I actually want to display in my home! I love the cooperative nature of Spring Knolls and the parent community--it truly has been such a blessing for my family to enroll in Spring Knolls. I love it so much that I enrolled my 2 year old the second he was eligible--and he loves it too! SK also offers part-time options--pretty hard to find in the DC area! Love that I don't have pay for more child care than I need! Love this school.

Finding Lowell has been a blessing for our daughter. We transferred in 3rd grade and saw that spark…read morereturn that had been dimmed during the pandemic and in her previous school. Lowell created an individualized learning plan that quickly helped her improve her reading and math skills. She found new confidence thanks to the caring, supportive teachers and staff. We've seen her dance in front of the whole school, perform at piano recitals, speak publicly, tryout for teams, and make many new friends. The family community is wonderful. It's the kind of school we'd been hoping to find for so long.

I am the proud dad of two young boys who are have come up through Lowell's Pre-K and are now in 1st…read moreand 4th grade. This school is incredible. Lowell has done so much to support our kids academically and socially, including during the difficult pandemic years. Our boys love going to school, and they have a vocabulary to express their feelings in amazing ways. The teachers are first-rate and the small classes and first-name basis with everyone has helped our kids feel like they are part of a real community that has a set of progressive, shared values. The campus is awesome, too, from the classroom spaces to the beautiful outdoor front field and playground spaces, plus being across the street from Rock Creek park. I was a public school kid, but my wife sold me on the benefit of a K-8 school, and I'm so glad she did. We are so glad we chose Lowell, and we know our kids will see benefits from the school throughout their lives.