Nurturing environment that expects every child to rise to excellence, but appreciates every child…read moreas unique. Emphasizes character, sports, & STEM learning. Great parent community. Students from many different backgrounds and countries. I feel that every adult in that building knows and loves every child in that building.

I have 4 kids two of which are attending Green Hedges. Also, I have attended both private and…read morepublic schools growing up. From my personal experience, this school's attention and love for the kids is as good as it gets. The experience and education these kids get is amazing. I feel so lucky every time I think about having such an amazing school for my kids to attend. Both of our kids just love the program and it has felt amazing to see how much they have grown from attending the school and interacting with the other kids. The staff is amazing and the families that we have met clearly have core values and a focus that we want our kids to be around.

This is a fabulous program. We are not a Spanish-speaking household but my child attended the…read morepreschool program and has continued in the after-school program and has become fluent in Spanish. She actually started to read in Spanish before English! The program is fully immersive and includes lots of fun, creative extras like art, cooking, and drama that keep kids engaged. I'm so glad I found this program and was able to give my child the gift of a second language!

I have two granddaughters who are the light of my life! In exploring learning opportunities for…read morethem with my daughter, we were Blessed to have found this school! I feel that it is important for them to be in a nurturing environment that promotes not only exposure to another language, but supports them as individuals. The small class sizes offer them the opportunity to participate and to be heard; it is indeed a school, not a daycare. The staff is supportive and keep parents updated on the children's progress. The children use their language skills and often try to test some of us in the family that speak Spanish, as well as correct us. "Si", I would encourage all parents who are interested in an immersion program for your children to explore this school! "Abuelita"

We love Epiphany Preschool and are about to enroll our third child. I highly recommend Epiphany…read morefor all kids because of the expertise and passion of the teachers. I love nature based education for my kids and our family. I love the way my son's imagination and capabilities skyrocket from his time at epiphany. When the giant snow storm came and the kids in the neighborhood all went inside, my son played for hours. Epiphany had taught him to put on the right gear and how to stay warm. But I recommend it to anyone, because I am so impressed by the staff. Jason and Amanda have built a community that really cares about the children, families, and staff. They go above and beyond other schools in the area ensuring safety inside and outside for this community. They are creating a space most higher level schools and even employers haven't mastered to help our natural environment help give us tools to be more resilient and adaptive and even find more joy in life. They have created a team with incredible credentials and experience paired with passionate energetic newer teachers. I realized a few month after sending my two oldest, that every teacher knew who my kids were. The whole campus really cares about each other and helps each other's passions grow. I thought our son found the perfect teachers for him as a Sparrow with Ms Araz and Ms Nancy matching his energy and enthusiasm. And then he became a Cardinal and Ms Melanie and Ms Shannon have matched him perfectly where he is developmentally and now he is making up songs every day. Our daughter became more confident in her own strengths in the Hawks class with Ms Wendy's support and Ms Heathers ability to match each child's individual entry points and the best method to take the next steps. Due to moving from Atlanta, this is our third preschool experience and Epiphany has the spark of magic I want for my kids. The community events help me reflect on the changes in nature and the joy of friendship. The staff have this ability to remember all that each young child holds most precious, while also having the patience to get them dressed in the right gear for all the different weather. (The gear is important, but they give great lists to help parents be prepared and we've been able to get almost everything on Buy Nothing from our Neighborhood group so it hasn't added extra cost.) My kids are both more practical and more imaginative from the time at Epiphany. I am grateful for the space for kids to really get to be who they are and fully seen. I have loved getting to know other families and finding support as we all figure this out together.

Epiphany Preschool has been an integral part of our family's early education journey, with our…read morefirst child graduating as a hawk last year and our second currently attending as a sparrow, while our third eagerly awaits enrollment as a chickadee next year. The environment sets the tone when first walking in - with its lush green spaces you are immediately transported to a child's dream come true. Surrounded by a forest with trails where everyone gathers and plays music, a garden where my kids have grown fruits and vegetables in the summers, an awesome mud kitchen where my child's inner chef comes to life, and a very special climbing tree that my oldest particularly loves. The space has a way of naturally encouraging creativity and exploration. The staff feel like a family -- and they have a knack for nurturing social skills, problem-solving, and have a contagious deep appreciation for nature. Watching our children thrive at Epiphany has been a joyous experience, affirming our wholehearted recommendation to others. Epiphany Preschool is truly a gem.

Appletree II was very responsive--almost pushy--when it came to collecting payment, but when an…read moreunforeseen issue forced us to request a refund they went silent. I sent five follow-up emails over several months and never received even a courtesy reply. The lack of communication and apparent focus on revenue over families' needs leaves me unwilling to trust this practice with my children again.

This is a GREAT school!! The principal and the teachers at the school are not only very caring, but…read morealso full of passion for their work! I sent my two children to this school. My eldest daughter spent two years of happy time here. My younger daughter is now studying at this school. I want to share a touching experience and explain how this school handled this challenging issue. When my eldest daughter was in the Pre-K class of Appletree II, she told me an incident between she and a girl who was a little older than her. At the outdoor playground, that girl talked to her and another Asian-looking child, "You guys are so ugly! I don't like you, so I don't want to play with you." After listening to her words, I am very sad. Why did such small child say such hurtful words? I reported this to the management of the school. The principal made a very wise arrangement. They incorporated world music and culture in the music curriculum of the school. Through music, young children could understand that there are many people in the world who are different from themselves. They speak different languages ​​and sing different songs. At the end-of-semester performance (Apple Tree Show), children sang a lot of beautiful folk songs in different languages. It was unforgettable. Apple Tree II is a wonderful school. I am very blessed and happy to send my children there.

I wish I could give ELP more than 5 stars. They have been a wonderful preschool. The coordinator,…read moreMs. Morgan is so passionate about the kids and has a true gifting of working with them. She is enthusiastic, encouraging and approachable. She observed my daughter over the last couple of years and noticed some gross motor red flags and set a meeting with me and my daughter's teacher to address what she was seeing. We ended up getting her assessed and there was a need for physical therapy that I didn't even pick up on. Same for OT. Ms. Morgan and my daughters teacher this year picked up on some fine motor concerns and we had her assessed and there was a need there as well. Ms. Morgan and all of the teachers are such big advocates to seeing the kids learn and flourish. The big reason I initially picked ELP was location and the fact that drop off is so easy. I had a newborn at the time and wanted drop off to be quick and easy. The walk from the car to the door is very short. The check-in process is simply scanning the barcode outside the classroom using the brightwheel app and putting in your code to check in your child then at 9 the teachers open the class doors and the kids run in. Check out is the same way. Scan barcode, use code, check child out on app then teachers send kids out to parents. Class is from 9-12 but for the 3s and 4s classes there is something called lunch bunch that is optional that you can sign up for on a month to month basis. Certain days of the week they offer lunch for the kids and extra play time. Pick up those days, if you sign up, is 115 or 130 pm I believe. You do have to pay a little extra for that program. Overall the school is excellent and priced more affordably than pretty much any of the schools I've compared it to. Your kids will be in good hands here!

Staff were nice. but I had unpleasent experience years ago with director's impolite attitude…read moretowards me regarding my child.

I cannot speak highly enough of Ms. Afsaneh. When our daughter started at Evergreen in August 2024…read moreat age 3, she had extreme separation anxiety. Ms. Afsaneh was exceedingly patient, kind, and caring, and worked with us to gradually acclimate our daughter to the school. Now, our child loves her school, teacher, and friends; thrives in the Montessori environment; is learning how to read, write, count, problem-solve, etc.; and is happy! We are so very grateful to have found this school.

Evergreen Montessori and Mrs. Afsaneh have been in our family since the pandemic, when we were…read morelucky to find a spot for my daughter who was immunocompromised and needed a safe and extra clean preschool. It ended up being one of the best decisions we have made for our kids. My son is now at Evergreen and thriving. The school is a wonderful place and Mrs. Afsaneh is our very own Mary Poppins :) The kids are well cared for, they have a large outdoor play area they use anytime weather permits, they are fed home cooked meals daily and are beyond prepared for kindergarten upon graduating. My daughter still asks to go back during summer vacation. We lucked out and are so grateful for Mrs. Afsaneh.

Thank you!!!! In just 3 months, I feel that my daughter has learned so much and had plenty more fun…read morethan she did before. Thank you to Mrs Liz and all the teachers, I also love that they include the parents, send daily reports on what the kids did and plenty of events to attend.

My daughters went to Early Steps for 3 years (ages 2 1/2 - 5 1/2) and we absolutely loved it. They…read moreadored their teachers, made great friends, and are now very proficient in Spanish. The kids have fun, they eat well, and the hours are great. Highly, highly recommend!

I've had the opportunity to have my kids at HMCDS for years and have always had a wonderful…read moreexperience. From the staff greeting you with a smiling face as you walk in to the joy of seeing the kids at pickup and them telling me they are having too much fun and want to stay. I would recommend this place for any parent looking for a safe and homey place for their kids!

A complaint was received by the licensing office on April 11, 2024, regarding allegations in the…read moreareas of program leader qualifications, staffing and supervision, building maintenance, and preventing the spread of disease. An investigation was initiated on April 15, 2024, and concluded on April 29, 2024. Observations were made, interviews were completed, and documentation was reviewed. The preponderance of evidence gathered supports violations of the standards. Areas of noncompliance can be found in the violation notice. Please submit your plan of correction within five business days in order for it to be included on the public website. Violations:Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that tables were sanitized after each use for feeding. Evidence: 1) In the Penguins classroom, the tables where children sat and ate snack were not sanitized after snack was finished 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1) On the Toddler playground, the wooden play structure had a sharp protruding nail pointing downward on the back of a plank of wood on the play structure facing outward. 2) On the Toddler playground, the wooden play structure had a broken and splintering plank of wood on the walking bridge facing outward. 3) On the Toddler playground, the wooden deck had two planks of wood that were unlevel. 4) On the Preschool playground, the wooden stage structure had splintering planks of wood on the handrail surface and a wooden beam that was not secured to the structure. 5) On the Preschool playground, one foot pedal was missing from the circular tricycle bike. 6) On the Preschool playground, the green slide in the middle of the playground had three protruding screws on the sides connecting the slide to the wooden structure. 7) On the wooden fence near the hill, two sharp protruding nails pointing sideways were exposed on a plank of wood. 8) On the outside play area near the barn, two out of Seven Cozy Coup cars had broken pieces exposing sharp pieces of plastic. 9) In the Polly Wog classroom, the play kitchen was missing a knob on the oven, exposing sharp plastic.