Schools near Kingstowne, VA

“My daughter has been attending this daycare since July 2023, since then she has made great improvements with her speech and social development and has connected well with her teachers and the directors at the school. I am very happy with the progress she has making at Kingstowne Kindercare, as well as the excellent customer service the staff has provided. The center is open until 6:30 pm which is a godsend for me because I work into the evening.”

“Shout out to Ms. Ronnique, Mary, Leslie, Becky, and Shantel! Both of my children (3 and 5 y.o.) have had an amazing experience at Goddard. The admin staff are all very friendly and they are extremely organized. BONUS: There are a lot of wonderful family events. 10/10”

“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.”

“A great preschool option for families looking for a co-op experience. Beautiful playground, lots of outdoor time! Kids go to the nature center every other week. Focused on play based learning and gives kids autonomy. Recommended!”

“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.”

“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”

“What a great, unique, and FUN experience!

So, I found this gem on good ole Tik-Tok and I must say, it was E-VER-ry-THING that each reviewer mentioned! Capitol City Circus School’s Flying Trapeze two hour course IS a must try!

If you are seeking a memorable experience, this is indeed it. And the gag is, it is only $80 to determine if you missed out on YOUR calling of being a member of UniverSoul Circus! I kid lol.

This experience is located in a huge tent (captured in this post) with skilled, friendly staff. Upon entry, you are greeted, checked in, and “buckled in” for the experience. After the majority of class has arrived by the committed time, there is brief “hanging” test to determine whether you can hold your body weight along with some explanations of what is in store for you for the upcoming session. Once everyone understands and is ready, it is on to “practice what we learned/tried” while we were firmly on the ground.

Each member took the time to thoroughly explain the steps and provide guidance for improvement.

I would definitely encourage everyone to try this class with Capitol City Circus School.”

“The employees here really care about your children and the level of instruction is fantastic. They have done a great job fostering a love for learning with my child. My child is kindergarten ready and loves going to school. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to share my child with the teachers here.”

“Our son attended the toddler program here for 6 months and we were so pleased with the care the school provided to him! He started attending here at 14 months old and we saw large improvements in his development, speech and social skills. The teachers, staff and managers are all very welcoming and caring. We dropped our son off everyday feeling good about his safety, the care, and the education he was being given. We were sad to have to leave the school, but are moving out of the area and thus had to part ways. Highly recommend this daycare!”

“Big thank you to Officer Kenneth Diaz. He worked on 9 Jan 2024 at Virginia Hospital ER at 11pm. Not only did he provide great security to the staff and patients. He even handed out warm blankets to patients. And at the end of my mom's visit, he wheeled outour car. car.He truly went above and beyond! Thank you, Officer Diaz!”

“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!”

“Great Beginnings Learning Center has been a wonderful experience for my daughter. In just four months, she has learned so much and grown in both confidence and skills. The environment is safe, welcoming, and perfect for young children. The director and teachers are experienced, kind, and truly care about the kids. I highly recommend this center to any parent looking for quality early childhood education.”

“My son loves the school and teachers and has grown so much socially. Dulin is such a supportive and warm community and I am so happy we found such a great school. It is a hidden gem!”

“We've been a Primrose School of Arlington family since they opened their doors in 2021. Over the years, the school has shown so much love and devotion to our son, with great teachers who have been part of our village and taught him so much. The school changed ownership in the spring, but the strong leadership team has largely stayed the same, and we have only positive things to say about the new ownership. The new owners appear to strive to listen to feedback from parents and implement positive changes, like reduced closure days and additional fun events like family picnics and Parents Night Out, in addition to structural changes like offering weekly payment options in response to parent requests. We're very happy with the school and are sending our second child shortly!”

“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.”

“We absolutely love Fingerprints, and we know our toddler does too. He learns so much from the creative and age-tailored activities (we love seeing the cool things he does on the app!), he has so much fun playing with friends and on the courtyard playground, and he simply adores his teachers. From Ms. Tabithia and Ms. Judy and Ms. Kayla in infants, to Ms. Monica, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Gabie, and Ms. Destiny in toddlers, he loves his teachers like family, and so do we! We have the piece of mind that he is with attentive, warm, fun, and energetic teachers and caretakers all day, and bringing home all these new skills and milestones to boot.”

“We absolutely love Busy Bee! When we moved from out of state, I was nervous about how my daughter would adjust to a new daycare environment—she had formed close friendships at her previous school, and I was worried the transition might be difficult. But Busy Bee quickly won both of our hearts.

The teachers are truly incredible—caring, kind, deeply knowledgeable about child development, and impressively organized. From day one, they made my daughter feel welcome and supported, and it's been amazing to watch how much she has grown, both academically and socially, since joining Busy Bee.

One of the things I appreciate most is the peace of mind I have every day knowing she's in such good hands. I never have to worry—she’s safe, happy, and thriving. She genuinely looks forward to going to school, and more often than not, she’s not quite ready to leave when I arrive to pick her up!

We’re so sad to be leaving Busy Bee due to another move. It’s hard to say goodbye to a place that has meant so much to our family. We will always be grateful for the love, care, and learning our daughter received here—it will always hold a special place in our hearts.”

“My daughter still does not speak English, only Spanish, but in this school, thanks to the support of the teachers and sisters, she has been learning, but above all she is very happy, they always have fun activities that make my daughter enjoy school a lot, in addition that the teachers are very sweet and dedicated, I feel very grateful to the school for providing a fun and safe environment for my daughter, I would like more parents to find out about the existence of this WONDERFUL SCHOOL.”

“Our Savior Lutheran School (OSLS) is amazing!!! I cannot say enough great things about the school and entire staff. Many of the staff have been there for a long time and are very experienced. They all have a special way teaching and interacting with the students. The academic rigor prepares them well for higher education. I love the support, respect, and values taught as well. I highly recommend OSLS!”

“My sona has attended the Eisenhower East kindercare since he was 3 years of age, he is now 5 going on 6. I am very proud and confident to say that he is more then prepared for Kindergarten in the fall. This is due to the structured programming and curriculum that they have there. I recommend this center to anyone who is looking for quality child care. 2”

“As a military family, moving frequently means we’re often starting from scratch when it comes to finding trustworthy childcare. It’s one of the most stressful parts of relocating—until we found Braddock Road KinderCare. I can honestly say this center has been an absolute gift to our family.

From the start, we’ve felt welcomed, supported, and truly cared for. The director, Susie, is amazing—she’s engaged, responsive, and really listens to families. Anytime we’ve had questions or concerns (which has been rare), she’s communicated clearly and compassionately, and always worked with us to find the best path forward. She truly leads by example.

Belkys (and Nancy, before she transferred) has also been incredible—warm, professional, and clearly invested in the well-being of every child.

The teachers are phenomenal—Nisha, Uregi, Rose, Taliah, Anita, Melanie, and Shagofa have all played key roles in our kids’ lives. They create classrooms that are safe, fun, and full of learning, and it’s clear how much they care about each child as an individual. They’ve even reached out when our kids were sick or recovering from surgery, which was so touching and thoughtful.

Even staff who haven’t directly taught our children are kind, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do. It’s such a warm, caring environment all around.

I recommend this center to everyone looking for childcare. Our kids are happy, thriving, and well cared for—and as a parent, there’s nothing more valuable. This place is truly something special.”

“My toddler has attended KinderCare and we have been impressed with the teachers and director, Amanda. I would highly recommend this facility. They do a variety of activities, especially a lot of fun summer things like ice cream social and water day.”

“I loved bright start when we lived there. I was really upset when the owner sold.I absolutely love Bright Start. I have zero complaints, they are worth every penny. My daughter lights up when she sees her teachers, and that is such a great feeling. She's in the infant room and has come so far developmentally in the few months that she's been there. I love the app updates with pictures and videos. I love the live video stream. I love that they take them outside everyday when the weather is nice. Everyone is so kind and welcoming. The staff are always smiling genuinely, and they love the kids as much as the kids love them. Bright Start is everything you want in a daycare!”

“We had an amazing experience with kiddie academy, specifically for our son’s time in the Anglefish room from 3-6 months. The caregivers were communicative, loving, and engaged. Iris is particularly amazing always taking time to talk to us and tell us about our son’s day. She is truly part of what made our experience so positive. The other teachers Brenda, Mercedes, and Ruth are also amazing. Drop off is so much easier knowing your kid is in caring hands. Our experience with kiddie academy has been amazing because of these ladies.”

“Our little one has been at Merit School since I returned from maternity leave, almost a year ago. We’ve been so happy there. He’s thriving socially and developmentally, and we can tell he really feels loved by all the staff. His pediatrician is so impressed with how he’s doing on all fronts.The fact that Merit School provides all food for one year olds and older is a huge time saver for us and also means he gets exposed to even more foods than we can expose him to at home.”

“We joined Bright Horizons when our child was 6 months old, and truthfully we only left because we needed to be closer to family out of state. Otherwise, we would’ve stayed here for as long as possible! Everyone at Bright Horizons is so nice and welcoming. We especially loved Ms. Sam and Ms. Jina, who have become like family to us and to our child. These two are the best! We love this center so much and truly will come back with our kiddo to visit!”

“The dedicated staff and administrators at Hopkins House - McNeil Preschool Academy genuinely care for the children and their well-being. They go the extra mile to create a nurturing and supportive environment where every child can thrive. While communication isn't always perfect, they constantly strive to maintain clear lines of dialogue between parents and teachers, keeping you informed and involved in your child's educational journey. They actively encourage parent participation through engaging events and volunteer opportunities, fostering a strong sense of community within the school and beyond. And perhaps most importantly, Hopkins House - McNeil Preschool Academy remains one of the most affordable options in the area, making quality education accessible to all. It's truly a place where children, families, and the community come together to learn, grow, and create something special.”

“I can't say enough good things about Westminster Weekday Preschool. My daughter attended last year and is registered for next year too, and I am an elementary teacher myself. The teachers and administration are so caring and patient, and they helped my daughter when she had a difficult time adjusting. She loves her teachers and her friends. The rates are very reasonable, especially considering the amount of activities and programming WWP offers. The Conscious Discipline approach is a respectful way of teaching children expectations and boundaries while empathizing with their feelings and teaching them to advocate for themselves. We are lucky to be part of the WWP community!”

“I love my 4yr olds pre-school! It's a magical little community of families invested in there children. Because of timing this was his first year in school. I have seen impressive leaps in his understanding of letters, words, art, math and social skills, and all he ever does is "play with his friends". A fun environment with a skilled program, it was a perfect place for his first year!”

“I went here when I was little, it gave me an opportunity to meet new friends and learn a lot. I do miss happy home a lot and I promise you if you send your child to happy home you will have no problems and or regrets??‍♀️.”