UPDATE: My daughter has been enrolled at The Goddard…read moreSchool of Leesburg for over three years. When we first enrolled our daughter at one year old we were focused on the nurturing and loving environment, and we found just that and more at the Goddard School. As our daughter moved to the preschool and pre-k we realized our need for private kindergarten. We discovered that the Goddard School is the only accredited school in the area. This adds to all the amazing academics that made us continue to choose Goddard Schools over daycares in the area. We love that we have seen the consistency in the staff, many of them have been here since before we started three years ago. We highly recommend the Goddard School of Leesburg.

NEW OWNERS, NEW DIRECTOR & ASSISTANT DIRECTOR…read more I can't sing enough praises for Hasna and Kaitlin. When Kiddie Academy closed due to landlord issues, we followed Hasna and her team without any hesitation. During the transition, I met with Madhu (owner) a few times and she was welcoming, understanding, and compassionate about the abrupt changes. My daughter is in the Panda class with Shannon and Gana. Shannon is one of the warmest souls I've met. Gana, who was part of the KA staff, cares for my daughter in such a way that my L recognizes it, and always goes to her at drop off, and is sitting on her lap at pick up! There is a strong emphasis on learning- but learning through play. Physical movement, art skills, sharing, books, dramatic play. I'm at such great peace leaving my daughter in the care of this wonderful staff!

Beyond the excellent care my child is receiving, as a parent/client, I am SO appreciative that the…read morecommunication highway is wide open. There is never a time that I make an inquiry or voice a concern when it is not addressed promptly! I feel heard, never just dismissed. That is crucial. I sent the following note to management 2 months ago. And I like to wait to post reviews because all too often, you do that and folks start slacking. But no, everything has remained the same excellence! "I just want someone up the line to know that I am overflowing with happiness this week! I have watched [my child] in the app and my heart is filled with warm fuzzies. Ms. Helen and Ms. Wei are rocking the classroom! The children are so engaged! And they are doing so many things! What I am seeing in the app, without even exchanging words, is evidence that [my child] is receiving exactly the care and learning opportunities and adventures that I anticipated when I toured with Ms. Sabrina and opted to switch to this school! The main factors that drew me to Karter was the opportunity for [my child] to move around, not be stuck in one classroom all day and the varying enrichments to keep engaged. THIS is THAT and I LOVE it!! (Lots of exclamation marks, people!) I am very pleased with the situation; Ms. Stephanie is incredible and firm and loving; I have no complaints whatsoever! Maybe it's the candid photography this week that's peaking the good vibes, I just could not stay silent, I'm so glad [my child] is there! Yay Karter School!"

We unfortunately had a disappointing experience with Karter School's summer camp (One Loudoun) that…read moreI think is important for other parents to be aware of. During camp, our six-year-old was involved in an incident with another child that resulted in him hitting his head against a window. We completely understand that incidents between children can happen, and our concern was never simply that the incident occurred. Our concern was how it was handled afterward. We were not contacted by phone when the head injury occurred and instead received a brief app message much later in the day, shortly before pickup. Given his age and the fact that it involved his head, we felt strongly that we should have been notified promptly so we could understand what happened, how he was assessed, and make decisions about his care. After we raised our concerns, Karter Schools conducted an investigation and acknowledged that aspects of the situation and communication could have been handled better. But because our son no longer felt comfortable returning for the final day of camp, they also agreed to refund us for that day. Unfortunately, more than a month later, we still have not received the promised refund. We have followed up three separate times and have not received a response or update. This is extremely frustrating given our original complaint was about lack of communication and now they are continuing to display that again. I'm sharing this not because we expect children's programs to prevent every incident, but because communication and follow-through matter tremendously when parents are trusting an organization with their children. We appreciated that our initial concerns were investigated and acknowledged (after pushing back on it), but the lack of follow-through since then has added to what was already a disappointing experience.

We absolutely love everything about Primrose School of Ashburn! The staff is so amazing with our…read moreson. As new parents, we were concerned about leaving him and returning to work. From day one they were supportive, understanding, and made it an easy transition. Two years later, it is obvious that the entire staff cares deeply for each and every student. It feels like they are family!! I really can't say enough good things about the staff. Our son's teachers have been amazing and I feel as though they truly care about my child, continually encouraging his learning and development. Even as we have moved up in classrooms, his former teachers still check in with him and want to see how he is doing. They clearly love what they do and being with the children. I don't know how they do it, but Sharon and Monica at the front desk know the names of every single parent and child. It is seriously impressive, and shows their dedication and love of working with the children. The entire staff is wonderful!! The building is very secure, and the classrooms are kept immaculately clean on a daily basis. The hours are great for those with long work days. They provide food and a weekly menu that looks very nutritious and diversified. They have a chef on staff that cooks the meals right in the building. Not only does this save us time, it reduces food envy among the kids, and makes our days a ton easier. They also adapt easily for kids with allergies. What I love most is that they have a curriculum for every classroom. I have heard many parents say that infants don't need a curriculum, but at 2 we can see a clear difference in our son's learning vs. others his age. He learned sign language, English, and Spanish simultaneously! And without prompting he surprised us and counted to 10...he isn't even 2 years old yet!!! We are continuously amazed at how much he learns every day. It is clear that they have done thorough research into academic learning theories and methodologies and have combined the best of all of them into one great curriculum that works!!! I have no doubt that we are setting our son up for a lifetime of learning because of how they approach childhood cognitive development. Primrose uses Tadpoles to send photos and daily reports, which keeps us very in tune with his daily lessons. We get weekly reports on what they are learning and tips of how parents can integrate the lesson plans at home to continue the learning. We love the photos and videos that we get every day. He is always so happy to be there and enjoying the many activities. I highly recommend Primrose of Ashburn! You will be amazed at how much your child learns on a daily basis and how caring the entire staff is with the children!!

The wonderful teachers have encouraged my girl to learn and feel confident as she progresses in her…read moreschool journey. She is making great progress and in less then a year she is excited to identify letters and numbers everywhere she goes now. The staff is very friendly and caring. They always listen and I feel they do their best with all of the children. I'm very happy we are at primrose of Ashburn.

We LOVE Chesterbrook Academy! We have been sending our son to their summer camp program for a few…read moreyears and every single year he is the happiest kid going to Chesterbrook every day. The teachers are great! Amanda Hollingsworth, the school's Principal, is an amazing force of nature whose high energy and quick-thinking style keep the program fun, seamless, and packed with incredible activities for the kids. I highly recommend!

Our son has been attending Chesterbrook Academy since he was 1.5. He, and we, absolutely love it…read more Everyone at the school has always been so warm and welcoming. Ms. Amanda, the principal, knows everyone that walks through the door, both the kids and the family. Our son has some food allergies and Ms Amanda, Ms Paula and all the teachers have been excellent at working with us and keeping our son safe. The staff truly gets to know the kids and takes care of them well. They are careful with big transitions and try to ensure the children feel as supported as possible. The staff plans and executes lots of fun and engaging activities, like a Touch a Truck, a reptile show, splash days in the summer, soccer and music opportunities and celebrates all cultures exposing the kids and to a world of celebrations. Our son has blossomed during his time at Chesterbrook and we would highly recommend the school.

Windwood is the best preschool that my wife and I have found, after going through several. The…read morestaff is extremely professional and friendly. They speak to your children in a way that allows them to rise to their full potential. My kids love their teachers and I can tell the teachers love my kids too. I like how they have a teacher that specializes in each subject that the kids rotate to just like they will do in middle and high school. So they've got experts in each subject area teaching the kids. The playground is also fantastic. All in all my kids love going to Winwood and we wouldn't have them be anywhere else.

We have 4 children in this program and this Winwood is unique and truly a gem. All 4 kiddos are…read morethriving and cared for by extremely competent and caring staff. They have a rotation of classrooms just like the real deal, so I'm confident my children are being prepared for Kindergarten!

We've had such a wonderful experience at Chesterbrook Academy Herndon! From the very beginning, the…read morePrincipal has been warm, communicative, and truly invested in creating a safe and supportive environment for the kids. She takes the time to get to know each family, which really makes the school feel like a community. The teachers are incredible--patient, caring, and full of energy. You can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do. Our child looks forward to going each day, and we've seen so much growth in confidence, learning, and social skills. The curriculum strikes a great balance between academics and play, and the updates we receive throughout the day give us real peace of mind. It's clear the staff here go above and beyond to make sure every child is engaged, nurtured, and celebrated. We couldn't be happier with our decision to enroll at Chesterbrook Academy Herndon and highly recommend it to other families.

Love taking my grand daughter here. Very nice teachers and facility. Classrooms for all preschool…read morechildren.

Our son has blossomed at Winwood (Reston). Ms. Ruth, Mr. Wayne, and Ms. Pushpa (Pre-K) introduce…read moretopics and concepts in an interesting manner, while teaching important social skills. Our son embraces the fun and engaging curriculum and applies what he's learned outside the classroom with excitement. The Director/Assistant Director invest in each child, becoming part of the daily experience. I also love that the children are exposed to all cultures, celebrating holidays and traditions of their classmates and learning to appreciate difference and celebrate who they are.

Since my daughter Luna has started Winwood she has thrived. She loves Every morning she is so…read moreexcited to come to school. I love the daily reports and super cute pictures and videos I receive of her and I highly recommend Winwood Children's Center for the care of your children :)

We've been to 4 different daycares and PLC is by far the best experience we've ever had. The…read moreteachers are so caring and you can tell all of the administration/staff truly love what they do. They have fantastic communication and it really feels like a community the second you walk through the doors. My daughter used to scream and cry before going to her old daycares and now she literally asks to go every day. I could not be more thankful we found PLC!

After moving to the area, we contacted several preschools to find the best fit for our boys…read more Preschool Learning Center quickly stood out thanks to their caring director, Miss Kimby, and the warm, welcoming teachers. They've created a truly wonderful learning environment for all children. We're so grateful to have found this special school!