Our family has had the incredible fortune of having both our kids attend Falls Church Preschool &…read morePre-k (Falls Church Location) over the past 5-6 years, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Both my children have attended for the past 5-6 years, and every single year has reinforced why we chose this school in the first place. From the moment you walk in, you can feel that this is a place built around genuine care for children -- not just a place that watches them, but one that truly loves and nurtures them. The teachers are, without exaggeration, incredible. They are patient, warm, endlessly encouraging, and clearly love what they do. Our kids have always come home excited to talk about their day, which says a lot about how engaged and happy they feel in the classroom. Every teacher we've encountered over the years has treated our children as individuals, celebrating their personalities and helping them grow at their own pace. Academically and developmentally, the program is exceptionally well-rounded. The kids are exposed to a wonderful mix of cultural activities, practical life skills, and physical education, all woven into a curriculum that keeps them engaged and constantly learning. They even take French lessons, which has been such a lovely bonus and has sparked genuine curiosity in our kids about language and other cultures. The school also puts on the most adorable productions -- dance recitals, music performances -- and you can tell real time and heart goes into preparing the kids for these events. It's clear the staff wants every child to feel proud and included, regardless of skill level. It has been fun to see my children during the first one to the last one and see how they come out of their shell more too. Physical activity and outdoor time are also a big priority. The kids get to play outside frequently, including daily time outside to the nearby park, which gives them plenty of fresh air, movement, and unstructured play time -- something we really value. One thing that stands out most to us also is how seriously the school takes safety and security. Every policy and procedure feels thoughtfully designed with the children's well-being in mind, from secure drop-off and pick-up protocols to how the classrooms and outdoor spaces are supervised. As a parent, it's reassuring to know that safety isn't an afterthought here -- it's built into everything they do. This has been especially meaningful for us because our son has a food allergy. The school has been outstanding in how they manage it -- from clear communication with staff, to careful attention during snack and lunch times, to making sure substitute teachers and staff are all aware and prepared. We've never once felt anxious dropping him off, which is not something we can say about every environment he's been in. On top of all of this, communication from Mrs. Elena has been excellent throughout our entire experience. Whether it's daily updates, event reminders, or larger updates about policies or schedules, we've always felt informed and included as parents. Overall, this school has played such a meaningful role in our children's early years. I felt compelled to write this review, which I don't do often, given how awesome this school and teachers are! We are endlessly grateful for the teachers and Mrs. Elena (and Ken) for an incredible school they've built, and we would recommend this school without hesitation to any family looking for a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment for their children. My son graduates to Kindergarten at the end of August and I very sad to leave as we have grown so close!

My son has loved his time in daycare here. It's a warm and welcoming environment with attention to…read moreroutine, playtime, and enrichment through daily activities as well as imaginative play. I've never seen him adapt so quickly to a childcare center - or be so proud of his budding skills (putting shoes on, packing his book bag). We especially love the great use of the local park for their outdoor time. All the teachers are professionals and form great bonds with their students.

Very nice place , and convenient for us Pricing is very good…read morenot too expensive For my friend

My daughter attended Tiny Tots since the age of 3 months. We recently moved out of the area and…read moremiss Chandu and her team. They gave my baby outstanding care and they are great people. I HIGHLY recommend!

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!

We trusted our daughter in the infants classroom at Ladybug Academy 2 and it was the best decision…read morewe could've made! This daycare shines and the teachers are the best I have seen in a daycare. We had to move and saying goodbye to this daycare was one of the hardest parts. All staff are accommodating and very communicative, I never had to guess what my daughter did that day. Definitely recommend!

We have enjoyed our experience at Lady Bug! They take great care of our baby, and we all love Miss…read moreLemlem in the infant room. The price is pretty comparable to other daycare centers in the area, and the hours are great for working parents. Any minor issues have been quickly addressed by the administration and teachers. We look forward to continuing to send our baby to Lady Bug Academy!

My child has a wonderful time with Amparo and her team. They are professional, loving, and I know…read morethey truly care for my daughter. Every day when I pick her up, I receive a thorough report of how her day went, so I know what to expect when I get her home. They even make special arrangements for her dietary needs. I always feel confident that she is happy when she is there. She has such a good time that sometimes she cries when she has to leave! I know that means she spent the day playing and feeling safe and loved. It is my pleasure to recommend My First Steps Daycare to anyone looking for a quality daycare center!

We enrolled our 6mo old son with MFS because they came HIGHLY recommended by several families we…read moreknew and we were looking for infant care that offered the perfect combo of age-appropriate engagement and caring snuggles. We had enrolled our older child at a Bright Horizons downtown and, while we had a good experience, we always felt like it was too corporate and rehearsed...just missing that authentic feeling. That's where MFS stands out. From our first visit to the facility, we knew MFS had what we were looking for. The caretakers are genuinely loving with the infants and toddlers and we feel confident our son is getting the developmentally appropriate engagement he needs. Also, they have good hours, come in at a good price point, and the owner, Amparo, is AMAZING with helping the infants transition to solids.

Our daughter attended Kidstretch during the last school year, and we can't say enough good things…read moreabout our experience! The staff put her at ease right away, and she was always excited to go to school and share with us all the things she was doing there. The teachers do a fantastic job of finding creative activities to help the kids learn. We love that our daughter was able to explore outside, learn through imaginative play, help plant a garden, try science experiments, create art projects, and more. While doing all this, the teachers help the kids learn other skills like how to be a good friend, do simple jobs in the classroom, clean up after themselves, be a good listener, etc. They are also intentional about identifying enrichment opportunities and ways for the kids to be involved in the community. For example, there were regular engagements with the local library and field trips in Falls Church and nearby areas. Our daughter learned a lot and loved her time at Kidstretch - we'd highly recommend it to anyone!

Let me first off by saying that KidStretch was absolutely amazing at helping my child during a time…read morewhere I was not happy with another child care service that worked with my child previously. Once I started taking my child to KidStretch I noticed a huge difference in my child and also in the people he was with. My son was one of the very first children that was in that program and honestly helped him so much. It made such a difference having compassionate staff members helping him develop good habits and manners. Every time I would take my child to KidStretch I knew that he was in good hands and never had a single complaint. The various activities that they had my child doing went from going outside and playing to doing simple chores such as cleaning up after themselves and much more! I would definitely recommend KidStretch to anyone that is looking for a good child care service around the Falls Church area!

Kids World has amazing teachers and a wonderful Montessori program. The director and teachers…read morecommunicate well, which is greatly appreciated! I highly recommend to any parent looking for a great Montessori program for their child.

Kids World Multicultural Daycare is true to it's mission of creating an exciting and enlightening…read morelearning opportunity for children. The staff is extremely dedicated, experienced, friendly and knowledgeable. I had the privilege of spending some time observing and learning a lot from them, and I could see that the kids knew the routine of everything and they were having a great time while learning. The place is clean, organized and runs like clockwork. I have been working with kids for the past 14 years and Maria is one of the best I've worked with in this field, I highly recommend her daycare if you are looking for affordable and reliable childcare.

Our daughter has been attending Kaye Kare for three years now. We found Kaye Kare after several…read morefriends recommended we look at their center when we were searching for a new center for our daughter when she was two years old. We have been absolutely blown away with the professionalism and the amount of care and attention the staff give to each and every child in their care. Our daughter is a type one diabetic. Caring for her can be tricky at times. The staff was so welcoming and open to having our daughter start just a few days after we came for a tour of the facility and did not hesitate to have her teachers and administrators trained in caring for our daughter before she started. The staff has gone above and beyond for our daughter ever since the first day she was in their care. We have always felt very at ease and comfortable with her in their care as they look after her as one of their own, as they do with all children in their care. We can not say enough good things about the staff at Kaye Kare!

Our daughter has attended Kaye Kare since she was 2. Now she is 4 and in the preschool program. The…read morestaff is like one big family and they work hard to maintain a safe, fun, and creative environment. Ms. Marsha, the director, is very involved and so caring. Our child is very happy there:)

Our son has been going to Falls Church Merrifield Preschool for over a year now. He has had a great…read moreexperience learning and playing. My wife and I work full time, therefore, knowing that the preschool's teachers are taking good care of our child gives us a peace of mind. The facility provides very safe and secure environment for children. We very much appreciate the director's proactive and personal approach, as she keeps us informed about all school events and updates us in the methodology and learning routines. It has been a great experience for our child and our family, overall. Definitely recommend this preschool to anyone who wants their children to have a meaningful and stress free environment on the daily basis.

Absolutely the #1 preschool in NOVA. We've been very lucky to be part of this beautiful, clean and…read moreabsolutely loving and caring school for our children. miss Elena is the owner/ director and is incredibly involved, which shows each and every day. I am dressing the day of when my kids will leave.

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!