Schools near Kingstowne, VA

“The kindergarten is very good. My son loves it very much and feels comfortable when he goes there. There is a supervisor maalika at the kindergarten who treats people very well and smiles at them and makes you feel comfortable. I liked her very much. Also, there is a teacher of my son named Helen and cierra. My son tells me that he is comfortable and learns very well with them. Thank you for your efforts.”

“My daughter Soraya loves Ms.chaimae and Ms.Sierra and says they’re her favorite teachers. Ms.Saraih is my personal favorite she is nice to me and talks to me whenever I come in the building.”

“I had such a wonderful time at the trapeze class. The class was a mix of all levels and it was awesome to see what you could work towards. People of all ages showed up and everyone had a wonderful time together and were so encouraging. I will definitely be back with my kids and to bring friends. This is an amazing experience and the staff make you feel at home.”

“We absolutely love West Springfield KinderCare. The staff are so amazing and caring, my son has many favorite teachers! My son loves going to school and doesn’t want to leave when it’s time to go home! The activities are engaging and he’s learning so much! We recommend this center to anyone looking for care!”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“Both of our children attended ESBP from age 2 up until they graduated to the public school system. We cannot say enough about what ESBP mean to our kids and our family. We felt so comfortable dropping of our kids every day knowing they were receiving an outstanding and enriching education while also being wonderfully cared for. The staff at ESBP could not have been more attentive and caring. We looked at many preschools, and never doubted for a second our decision to go with Early Steps.”

“KinderCare has taken great care of our family. Our son loves to be there and always smiles when we arrive and pick him up. The teachers are kind, warm, and welcoming and it’s evident how much they’ve taught him through being in their class. We love that they provide updates on him throughout the day—and get him involved in engaging activities while he’s there.”

“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”

“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!”

“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.”

“We had a great experience at St Gabrielle’s. Our first child attended the school for two years. They had a good curriculum, and our child matured a great deal with an unbeatable tuition rate too. We will miss the staff and school.”

“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!”

“One thing I truly love about The Goddard School is how safe, loving, and welcoming they are. My daughter lights up and smiles every time she sees her teacher, and I appreciate that the other teachers also know and acknowledge her. It makes me feel like she is genuinely cared for and not just another child in the classroom.

The school is always very clean and sanitary, which gives me peace of mind as a parent because tiny humans somehow attract germs like they’re running a scientific experiment sponsored by applesauce and coughs. I also really appreciate how hands-on the directors are. They are always willing to step in and help whenever needed, and you can tell they truly care about the children and the environment they create.

I also love the learning curriculum they provide. I can see how much my daughter is learning and growing every day through hands-on activities, social interaction, and structured lessons that are still fun and engaging for the children. It gives me comfort knowing she is not only being cared for but is also developing important skills and building a strong educational foundation at such a young age.

Another thing I appreciate is the sign-in and sign-out process because it adds an extra layer of security and organization. Communication is also excellent. The app they use keeps parents updated throughout the day, which helps me feel connected and reassured while my daughter is there. Overall, my experience has been amazing, and I’m grateful my daughter is in such a caring environment.”

“My experience with Childtime of Alexandria has been really positive. The staff are friendly and you can tell they genuinely care about the kids. The daycare stays clean and organized, and the teachers do a good job keeping parents updated throughout the day. The children always seem engaged in activities and comfortable around the staff. Overall, it feels like a safe and supportive environment for kids to learn and grow. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND”

“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'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!”

“Springfield Kindercare is an excellent place to trust for taking care of your kid(s). Our two kids absolutely love their teachers and the staff. We love how much our kids have developed cognitively and mentally with the attention and care given to them everyday. We know our oldest will be ready to thrive in kindergarten next year based on her development here.”

“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!”

“My two children have been at Merit School for the past 4 years, and I truly couldn’t be more grateful. My son has now transferred to elementary school, but he still talks about Merit and misses everyone so much. I honestly believe Merit School is the reason he loved going to school every single day with happiness and confidence. Every complicated situation we ever had was handled so professionally, warmly, and with so much patience.

My daughter is still attending Merit, and she started when she was only 5 months old , now she is already 2 years old. I was so worried in the beginning, but her caregiver quickly became like a second mama to her. Sometimes I even get a little jealous watching how much they love each other ??. Her “firsts” all happened here, surrounded by people who truly care.

Merit School has become a part of our family. We trust them completely 100%. They are truly the best of the best day care, and we appreciate every single person on the team. Thank you for loving our babies as your own. ❤️ I wish I could give a 10 star ?”

“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.”

“Thank you to the entire family at FAZ Education of McLean for caring for our son from his pre-kindergarten years through his transition to the public school system.
Your team felt like an extension of our family, and we truly appreciate the steady support and care you gave him during those early years.”

“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 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”

“Our now almost 3-year old son has been going to NES for the last 8 months and has absolutely thrived at this school. The teachers he gets to spend time with everyday are wonderful in every way and are so kind and helpful to both he and us as parents. The activities and curriculum they provide have helped him grow in so many ways and it’s just been awesome to see how excited he is every morning to go see Ms. Wallace, Ms. Jasmine, and Ms. Kayla. I can’t recommend this school enough for anyone considering Montessori for their child. It’s just wonderful.”

“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!”

“It was our son’s last day at Kindercare Franconia Road and to say it was an emotional day is an understatement. My son started at this center 2.5 years ago at only 3 months old. Like every first time mom, I was anxious about leaving my baby with strangers but that was short-lived. The infant teachers, Ms Rozita and Ms Aaliyah, were wonderful, caring, and invested in my son even at such a young age. For example, I remember walking in one day to find Ms Rozita doing a sensory session with feathers with the babies and Ms Aaliyah seemed to always be on the ground working with the infants during tummy time.
When my son was starting to walk, he transitioned to Infant B in Ms Carmen’s room where he learned to be more stable, and learned to eat and nap independently. Ms Carmen always went out of her way to give us an update on his progress for things like learning to eat with utensils, drinking out of an open cup, sign language, first words, etc.
At 18 months, he moved into the Two’s classroom with Ms Mimi where his development accelerated: he learned to talk, play with friends, dance, color, sing, and so much more! Ms Mimi gave our son so much love and attention, especially as he started to navigate the first big emotions as a two year-old. Every morning he would ask to go to school to “see Ms Mimi”. As a working mother, it helps to know your child is so cared for that they wake up excited to go to school to see their teacher.
During our final few months at the school, our son moved up to Ms Tiya’s and Ms Linda’s classroom where he established friendships, learned the foundations of potty training, the ABC’s, counting to 20 in English and Spanish, reading independently, imaginative play, etc. Ms Linda and Ms Tiya have played a huge role in helping our son develop into a sweet and thoughtful little boy.
Lastly, the center had quite a bit of turn over with directors over our tenure but there was very little impact to our son’s learning environment due to the consistency with the teachers and Ms Denise stepping up as assistant Director. More recently, Ms Heidy joined as the director and she has made an immediate impact to how the center was being run day to day. She made improvements and created efficiencies that were desperately needed.
Unfortunately, our military station has come to an end and we are moving to a different state so we had to say our goodbyes to everyone at Kindercare Franconia Road. Thank you to all the teachers who have made an impact to our son’s early childhood development. We will sorely miss you!
Love,
The Bangos Family”

“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.”