This is an amazing daycare. We are first time parents and were blown away. The teachers are so…read moreengaged and caring. The center is clean and convenient. They provide diapers and food, which is fantastic. They upload so many amazing photos. Everyone seems to be having so much genuine fun!

I truly can't say enough good things about KinderCare at City Ridge in NW Washington, DC. My son…read morestarted here at 2 years old, having had very little interaction with people outside of close family and friends. From day one, the center made his transition smooth and welcoming. One of my biggest concerns was his speech delay. When he started in October 2024, he was barely verbal. Now, in July 2025, he's using two-word phrases consistently. KinderCare helped us get connected with speech therapy, and the growth I've seen in him is undeniable. The center itself is always clean, organized, and professional. They offer extras like soccer, water play, and music/phonics lessons that keep my son, Euro, engaged and happy. Every staff member is wonderful, but I want to highlight a few: Nimat, the director, has been so helpful and hands-on. Derryl leads phonics and music classes, which Euro loves. His main teacher, Miss Beverly, is amazing--very patient and hands-on. Ms. Lita and Mr. Marcus are also favorites of my son; he really enjoys their energy and support. The center's communication is top-tier. The app they use makes it easy for me to stay updated with pictures, videos, and daily reports. Meals and snacks are provided, along with diapers and wipes, which is super convenient. We're so happy with the care and progress Euro has made that we've decided to keep him enrolled for the next learning level. I definitely recommend KinderCare at City Ridge to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for their little one.

Our family has loved being part of ERCDC and its family. The teachers and administrators truly care…read moreabout teaching our son and helping him grow.

Lots of parents always brag that their daycare is the best, but most parents wouldn't know what a…read moregreat daycare is unless they enrolled their child at this daycare. The attention given by the teachers to the babies/toddlers/children is over the top. Everyday I check the app to see what they do, and no joke - it seems like they had professional photographers take photos of my kids. Everyday the kids do a new and interesting activity that blows my mind. Even better they potty trained my son, helped him give up his pacifier, and turned him into an articulate curious child. The icing on the cake are the strict covid protocols. This place is cleaner than than a hospital, and all the parents take the protocols very seriously as well.

This has been such a wonderful treasure of a school. The teachers are wonderful and loving. Our…read moredaughters have thrived. The teachers are very experienced and the class sizes are small and welcoming. I highly recommend it!

From the owner: St. Paul's Nursery School has been operating for over 45 years, has two classes and a total of 25…read morechildren. Both classes have two highly qualified teachers, providing a rich, loving experience for young children.

As first time parents, we feel so fortunate to never have to worry whether our son is safe and…read morehappy at daycare. We thought the transition from nanny to daycare would be challenging for us all, but it was seamless. Starting on his second day of school, he runs to his classroom who have thoughtfully planned stations and activities ready for his arrival. The center provides food, is well organized, and includes stroller storage, which are all such a help for busy parents.

Our twins attended BCDC and we absolutely loved it. Great teachers, a fantastic executive director…read moreand a brand new space. And great hours! We highly recommend it.

We sent two of our kids there and had an excellent experience. The teachers provide warm and…read moreaffectionate care and they provided a great preparation for receiving bilingual instruction at Bancroft after they graduated. Highly recommended.

Wonderful and warm staff, beautiful site, integral part of the neighborhood for decades.read more

We had a wonderful experience with Wee World during their Parent Night Out. The space is spacious,…read moreclean, and so thoughtfully designed for children--bright, calming, and inviting. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, making our daughter feel right at home from the moment we walked in. She had a blast with crafts, playtime, and dinner--and didn't want to leave! Highly recommend to any family looking for a safe, warm, and fun environment for their child.

I can't say enough good things about this CommuniKids location. My kid attended Pre-K 3 and many…read moresummer camp sessions here. We experienced a place that had such kind, skillful, and thoughtful educators. They provided enriching activities and a welcoming atmosphere. The staff always did a great job communicating and sharing what was happening in the classroom. The center director Audy is wonderful. I loved the summer camp had a different country's theme each week and matching lessons. The staff made this school feel like a community. The other parents I talked to felt the same gratitude and appreciation I did for the teachers and staff at CommuniKids. We swap stories of different ways this staff at this school went above and beyond for our kids. I always felt my child was safe, loved, and learning from highly capable educators. I have written a lot of Yelp reviews over the last ten years, but this is one of the most special and important ones to me.

We have been at communikids for 1 year; for my 18 month old and 3 yr old…read more As a mulitilingual family, I first sought out Communikids because of the language immersion and the location. However, now that we have been at Communikids for 1 year, my favorite aspects of this school are 1- the affection/attention from teachers and staff and 2- how orderly and well-organized they are. (I still love the language immersion and location though!). We will also do summer camp, my 3 yr old is in the PKEEP free pre K3 program, and all these different elements are well-coordinated. Thanks, Communikids!

I used Philia on May 10, 2024 through my employer's back up care provider. I used the nanny…read moreservices for my 2 & 4 year old. For most of the day just the 2 year old was home / with her. Danielle S was very nice, and I would be happy for her to come again. It sounds like she has good experience for the role. We had one incident where she took out 3 colors of play dough and was making shapes with the stamps......... ON THE CARPET. She didn't realize she was creating the marks (leaving play dough stuck in the carpet) and didn't realize it was a carpet (she said she thought it was a play mat). I think we all make mistakes. She apologized. She didn't blame my son. He has never done play dough anywhere on the floor or carpet, and never used more than one color. I read on the internet that one needs to wait for it to dry before trying to remove it. I contacted the company later that day and very politely asked "what are we going to do about it if it doesn't come off?" The admin lady blamed my child knowing nothing about the situation. She said the kid probably told her to do it... and more blaming things, which were completely not true. She said she would speak to a supervisor and get back to me. She, nor anyone did get back with me. That's very unprofessional with not covering for your employee's mistake, and getting back to me.

Finding Philia was the best thing that could have happened to our day care/nanny search. My husband…read moreand I were completely overwhelmed by the Washington, DC day care machine and really wanted a nanny once our child starts needing care. We found a neighbor to start a nanny share with and then dove head first into scouring the internet/care.com to find a nanny. What an overwhelming process! Then we found Philia and it just seemed too good to be a true - an organization that finds the nanny for you? That does all the pre-check work (background checks, interviews)? That handles all the administrative end of nannying (workers comp, insurance, payroll taxes)? How could it get better? Well it does. After a few emails with owner Kira, and then our initial in-person meeting, my husband and I were thrilled. Kira is passionate about her company and the services Philia offers and her response time & customer service are top notch. We have already met with and secured a nanny for our soon-to-be-arriving first child all thanks to Kira & Philia. Kira listens to your needs and wants and then she provides you with nannies that fit the bill. She takes SO MUCH of the time & stress out of nanny searching and we really couldn't be happier that we have started working with them for our childcare. Philia really, truly is DC's best kept secret right now!

On the campus of a private elementary school connected to the Washington National Cathedral is one…read moreof the city's best playgrounds. If you're a parent of a child between the ages of 2-8, this is the place to be...when it's open to the public. Here are all the details: 1) Hours: It's open when school is not in session. That means on weekends and during school breaks. (Check their website for their break schedule. For example, Winter Break 2021 ran from December 18th through January 2nd.) A few neighbors report it's open during the week in the evening. 2) Space: It's one large, tiered open area completely fenced in. There's a large turf area perfect for running around or soccer. There are different levels with plenty of areas to sit for parents. 3) Equipment: The most popular items are the zip line, a two-level fast slide and a rope tunnel course. They also have swings, lots of climbing equipment, a wooden bear, gargoyles art, a bear cave, two sand pits and so much more. My four-year-old daughter spends hours here without ever getting bored. 4) Parking: There's a small parking lot at the school. If it's full, easy street parking nearby can be found. One thing I didn't see while there are bathrooms. If you really need to go, walk north along nearby Wisconsin Avenue to local restaurants.

This elementary school is the best, there are so many activities for kids to do and they will have…read moreso much fun at beauvoir!!!