Schools near Clifton, VA

“Amazing school, amazing teachers and staff. We loved our experience there. Our son has been with godard since six months until graduating, would recommend it to any parent that wants to enroll their kid in a school”

“Our daughter recently started at The Goddard School, and it’s been such a wonderful experience! This is her first time in a preschool environment, and she absolutely loves it. She adores both of her teachers, Ms. Darcy and Mr. Kelly — they’ve been so kind, patient, and nurturing.

We’ve seen her learning and growing so much already, and it truly makes us happy to see how excited she is to go to school each day. I especially appreciate how the teachers share photos and updates — it’s such a joy to see her smiling, learning, and having fun throughout the day.

The environment at Goddard is warm, caring, and perfectly suited to help her feel loved and supported. We couldn’t be happier with our experience so far and are so grateful for the amazing team who makes it all possible!”

“Our son has been going here for a little over two years now and it has been a wonderful experience for him and us. He started at 4 months and has now progressed through three classrooms. All of the teachers he has had are so loving and caring, and he has learned so much. He knows his ABCs, how to count, the words to songs. We receive a calendar each month of what activities and learning objectives they have for each day (things like animals, fruits and vegetables and safety, etc.) and every summer they have an awesome summer program with splash days, petting zoo, making their own stuffed animals, and just really awesome activities. Their director is on top of everything and is great at communication and making sure everyone is in the loop and is always quick to respond with any questions I have. This has also been great for his social skills. He learns how to respectfully interact with other children and play well and share. When I go to pick him up I usually have to cajole him to leave with me because he wants to stay and play longer.

We only toured this one place when we were looking for daycares and felt like maybe we should see more because the recommendation is always to evaluate multiple daycares but we felt so at easy after our tour and that this would a great environment for him and we haven't regretted that once. We feel very grateful to have this high-quality care center so close to us.”

“My granddaughter has been at Kiddie Academy since she was born and it has been a good experience for her. She has had some very loving and caring teachers. Her current teacher, Miss Valerie, has been particularly amazing. Getting her students ready for kindergarten, she taught them how to write their first and last names in upper and lowercase letters. She taught them about the continents, the planets, the state bird, important holidays and famous Americans. She’s done science projects with them and teaches them to read a few words. She greets them when they come in the room with a positive message every morning. The children in her class are well-behaved. Most importantly, my granddaughter loves Miss Valerie and she loves to go to school.”

“As a parent, nothing is more important than knowing your child is safe and loved while you're away. CBA provides that peace of mind and more. The staff's attentiveness to every child is truly remarkable, and they genuinely care about their well-being and development. Ms Nikki and Ms Kenya have been a big part of our daughter's positive experience along with many others. We feel so fortunate to be a part of this community.”

“My husband and I are extremely happy with our decision of choosing the Goddard school for our 3 year old daughter. The facility is very modern, clean and safe. Teachers are caring and have gotten to know our daughter well, and they have been great at communicating. My daughter in particular loves Nature class, which is once a week, the children get to explore different things in the community garden. And of course she loves her time in the playground in the park every day.

The owner, Sanjeev, is very knowledgeable with child development and is committed to make families feel like they belong to a community. The school is very diverse, which was something we were looking for. My daughter talks with so much joy about her school, her new friends and teachers, and is always excited at drop off and runs to hug her teacher every morning!”

“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Ms. Lara Daneen at KinderCare. From the moment we met her, it was clear she genuinely cares about every child in her care. She creates a warm, nurturing, and structured environment that makes children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.

Ms. Lara has a special gift for connecting with kids and bringing out the best in them. Her communication with parents is thoughtful and consistent, always keeping us informed while showing how much she values our input. My child has grown so much under her guidance—not just academically, but emotionally and socially too.

It’s rare to find someone who is both passionate and professional, and Ms. Lara embodies both perfectly. We’re so grateful to have her as part of our child’s early education journey. KinderCare is lucky to have her!”

“This has been our first experience with daycare of any sort and we're very happy with the entire team at Fairfax KinderCare. The staff has been very welcoming, friendly and supportive in all aspects. The Director and Assistant Director provide rapid communications and are very helpful with all billing and enrollment questions. The Teachers are very friendly and attentive to my infant son who always has a smile on his face. We love the app which provides real-time feedback for naps, diapers and feeding, as well as pictures, throughout the day.”

“Our son has been going here for two years now. The admin and teachers are wonderful. He is now in JK class and almost graduating! We noticed how he grew up for the past couple years. He is now thriving and learning academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you to his teacher, Ms. Mary, who is always warm, loving, and welcoming. Our son loves her so much. She is the best and amazing!! We couldn’t be happier in this school!!”

“Our child started at Lake Ridge KinderCare at 6 months old. As first time parents, we were very nervous at first to leave her in the care of others, but our worries literally disappeared on day 1. She has grown and learned SO much since then, and it’s very evident that she also LOVES spending time at her school. Huge shoutout to all the infant/toddler room teachers, and especially to Ms Ana and Ms Maria who have been there since the very beginning.

We also enjoyed viewing pictures/videos through the app so we could check in on how she’s doing throughout the day. This place treated us so well that we immediately searched for a KinderCare facility in our new state for our upcoming move. Highly highly recommend this place.”

“The best daycare ever, the best staff and the best directors, I love you all, my child strat talking, color names, animal names, Abc's and a lot more. Thank you all, specially Miss Tina, Courtney, Layla, Mariah, Miss Jessica and Miss Mary Anna.

I love school and staff. I also recommend others, Everyone is awesome specially the management Miss Jessica and Miss Mary Anna.”

“Kids ‘R’ Kids South Riding has been an excellent experience for our Pre-K child. The teachers are caring, attentive, and dedicated to helping each child succeed. We’ve seen significant growth in our child’s confidence, learning, and social skills. The staff communicates well with parents and creates a safe, positive, and engaging environment. We highly recommend this school to any family looking for quality early childhood education.”

“We have absolutely loved Winwood—the teachers, the staff, and especially Katy (Director) and Jenn (Assistant Director) are amazing. Both of our children have thrived here thanks to the incredible care, warmth, and support they’ve received.

From the moment we joined, we felt welcomed and confident that our kids were in the best hands. The teachers are not only skilled and attentive but also truly loving. Katy and Jenn go above and beyond to make the school a special, nurturing place. I can't recommend this place more!!”

“This Kindercare is AMAZING! The director and all of the teachers and helpers are wonderful and so kind. They provide great activities for the kids year round. The summer times are filled with fun events like “water day” or having different vendors come in to do petting zoo or magic shows. The app they have is so nice to get picture and video updates through out the day. We were moving away at the end of the summer and felt very sad to be leaving this Kindercare family. Our daughter had started there in the infant classroom (now almost 5) and we really felt very lucky to have found this place. Highly highly recommend!!!”

“I am absolutely thrilled to share my heartfelt recommendation for Oakton KinderCare, which has been an happy, and great experience for our child (2yr) and our entire family.

From the very first day, we were welcomed with warmth, professionalism, and a genuine love for children that is evident in everything the staff does. The caregivers and teachers at Oakton KinderCare go above and beyond every day to create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment. Our child has blossomed socially, emotionally, and intellectually under their care, and we’ve been amazed by the growth we’ve seen.

We especially appreciate the frequent updates, photos, and open communication, which give us peace of mind and keep us involved in our child’s day-to-day experiences.

Most importantly, our child looks forward to going to daycare each day and comes home happy, excited, and full of stories to tell. That joy and comfort speak volumes.

We are so grateful for the love and dedication the team at the Oakton KinderCare has shown our family.”

“What really sets Spring-Mar apart is the cooperative model. As a parent, I've loved being able to play an active role in my child's early education. It's helped my child feel more confident in the school setting.
The outdoor play area is fantastic, and I love how much time the kids spend outside exploring and learning through hands-on activities.”

“I would like to thank Miss Kim Rucker for all the love and care she shows all the children at Minnieland Academy at Occoquan. I personally feel she is the heart of the academy. She always takes the time to listen to any concerns I might have and passes on the compliments so that they are acknowledged.
Thank you
Michelle Barnes
Grandma of Luca and Aviana”

“We have had a FANTASTIC experience with Vienna KinderCare. The teachers here genuinely seem to love our 7 month old baby boy. They get excited to see him and he gets excited to see them. They are very on top of things with the app so we always know how he’s doing during the day and get multiple photo or video updates every day. As first time parents, they have helped us navigate things like when to introduce new foods and what diaper creams work best. They do so many enrichment activities that our baby would not be getting at home and he is developing skills so much faster now that he is around the other kiddos. My husband and I enjoy the center so much that we go out of our way to both be there for pick up and drop off any chance we get. As an added perk, they provide their own wipes and diapers free of charge which is a HUGE plus compared to other centers. I would highly recommend Vienna KinderCare if you are looking for a daycare!”

“In the beginning of 2024, I was searching for a daycare after having two not-so-great experiences elsewhere. From the very first visit at Ms. Gina’s, I could tell this place was completely different. Ms. Gina and her entire staff are simply the best — so friendly, caring, and personal. You can see that this is truly Ms. Gina’s passion.

I feel my son is loved, cared for, and in the best hands every single day. We were so happy with our experience that this year we enrolled our second child without even considering another option. Ms. Gina and her amazing team have been the perfect choice for our family, and we feel so blessed to have found them!”

“The whole team at COA Prince William is fantastic! The front desk staff and Ms. Gaby are always so friendly and welcoming when we arrive and leave. This warmth is reflected in the classroom, where my daughter's teacher has a wonderful, calm demeanor. My daughter is so happy here and always has great things to say about her teacher when she gets home.”

“I’ve lived in Burke my entire life and I’m actually a Kiddie Country alum myself, so we were extra excited for our son to start there this year. The staff is warm, welcoming, and so communicative with us about how he’s doing. The facility is clean, organized, and all-around amazing. You can tell everyone genuinely cares and takes the time to answer any questions I have. We know our son is going to thrive here, and I couldn’t recommend Kiddie Country enough!”

“We are going to the Goddard School since 2022. It has been an amazing experience for us and our daughter, and she has received so much love here from everyone. She is growing up as a happy kid because of the environment she got in this school. Her class teacher Ms. LaShawn is an excellent teacher and also a very caring person. She goes above and beyond to make sure that the kids enjoy their daily activities together. Our daughter loves her teacher so much that she misses her when the school is closed.

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“My son attended Curie for TJ and Academies admissions preparation, and the experience was extremely helpful. He was able to secure admission into all three programs, which speaks to the effectiveness of their coaching.

Curie provides strong support in developing analytical thinking and writing skills. The essay reviews and detailed feedback were particularly valuable in helping him refine his essay writing skills. The practice tests were also well-structured and closely aligned with the actual admission process.

Overall, I highly recommend Curie for its structured training, skill development, and focused preparation for competitive STEM school admissions.”

“I’m not the one that’s writes to many reviews, but have to for them. My daughter finished her first week here and loves it! From the moment me and my husband toured it was smooth and we knew this was the place for her. She had fun every time I come pick her up and the amount of things they offer just blows my mind. My daughter comes home ready for bed and tired, due to there fun Jam Pack day. Being able to see pictures off her and updates makes me feel I’m there with her and Essie’s all my worries that’s I had. Her teachers are so sweet, and can tell they care about the littles in their classroom. The whole staff is great and I see why people can’t stop talking
About them. Me and my husband can’t wait to see how she grows here and learns. Thank you KinderCare for welcoming my little girl to the family.”

“This is a wonderful option for daycare. From the teachers, the environment and food choices, to the administrators, all of it gets a perfect score. It’s clean, my daughter loves going there and they’re easy to work with.”

“We absolutely love Miss Monica for our son in Kindergarten. We were both happy for her promotion to move on to Head of School at the South Riding campus in January and also sad to lose her. She worked so closely with us and had amazing insight about our son. However, after speaking with Miss Ananya, we were very pleased with her report on him and the way that she and Ms. Flor are guiding him as a person and in academics. We appreciate all that the teachers at Guidepost do and see a maturity in our son. We can tell that he is learning and working with the work that comes home. He writes “mom and dad” on all his papers. He is proud of his work. He has made many friends and all the staff know him by name at Guidepost Chantilly. We are planning on keeping him at Guidepost for first grade.”

“We have loved Goddard!! Both our kids have so much fun with their teachers and their friends at school. Our son loves Ms. Madhavi and Ms. Allison and I feel so good having him in Chipmunks knowing the feeling is mutual! Same for our daughter. She comes home happy and most days having had her hair redone into a new style by Ms. Mai or Ms. Claudia at some point in the day.”

“ELP has been such a special place for our family. Both the staff and teachers truly cared about my son and created a warm, nurturing environment where he felt safe, happy, and excited to learn! The program does a wonderful job balancing learning with play, helping children build confidence, curiosity, and social skills in a way that feels natural and joyful.

The classrooms are always clean, organized, and welcoming, and the overall atmosphere feels like a true community. As a parent, there’s nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is spending their day surrounded by teachers who genuinely love what they do.

I wholeheartedly recommend ELP because it’s not just a preschool—it’s a place where children are cared for, supported, and encouraged to grow.”

“We had a wonderful experience at Compton. We made a very quick change from a different school where the administration was not up to standard. Compton able to accommodate us immediately, processing everything on the spot so we had no gap in child care. All of the teachers and administrators are friendly and personable, we developed long term relationships with many who continue to check in on our daughter even after we've departed. From the live stream cameras to the direct cell phone access to teachers and admins, there is no comparison at any other school in terms of access to your child during the day. We were so sad to leave the area and CCA! An amazing option for those seeking quality care and community in the Centreville area.”