Schools near Lorton, VA

“La Petite is a wonderful choice for daycare! We enrolled our daughter when she was just 3 months old, and from day one, the staff has made us feel completely confident in the care she receives. Their dedication, attentiveness, and genuine love for the children are evident every day.

One feature we especially appreciate is the camera access, which allows us to check in throughout the day and gives us extra peace of mind.

A special shoutout to Ms. Mounia, who is absolutely amazing with the infants. Today, she spent nearly an hour holding two babies at once just to help them get the rest they needed. Her patience, compassion, and commitment to the children truly go above and beyond. We are so grateful for the care and support our family has received at La Petite!”

“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.”

“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!”

“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 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.”

“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”

“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.”

“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!”

“The KinderCare on Telegraph Road is exceptional!
My husband and I are glad we trusted our 2-year-old son with them. My son really thrived when he was at KinderCare. The staff is top tier! The teachers are loving, attentive to the children needs, caring, understanding and passionate. The Telegraph Road KinderCare is more than a daycare; they become family and there is a sense of community here.”

“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.”

“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.

Note: Please send me another survey link as I think I may have done a mistake in the previous survey.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Kristen is the most phenomenal director. Her silly, witty, fun personality is what makes her the ray of sunshine that she is. She truly cares for your kids, she loves her families and goes above and beyond for her teachers. If you are looking for a learning center for your kids, enroll them at Montclair. Kristen makes sure that everyone who comes into her center are treated like family, they are warmly welcomed and accepted.”

“A very positive experience for our family. The space is very welcoming and clean. We really appreciate how the app enhances communication with teachers and staff. We also love the variety of enrichment activities offered throughout the year.”

“This a really good place to have your children, everybody it's so nice and welcoming. The teachers and lady's at front are so helpful and kind. My child it's so happy here.”

“I can’t express to you the appreciation I have for this school! They take amazing care of our kids and our boys have never been more at ease or happier. We see progress in their development DAILY and the teachers communicate with us very well. The registration was easy and straightforward. The app with our kids provides us direct access to their teacher and the center director. The facility is clean and updated. I highly encourage you to come here. You won’t regret it.”

“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.”

“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”

“Our children have attended Rise & Shine from 4 months old through preschool. We’ve seen the daycare grow from its first year to celebrate 10 years and we’ve always received wonderful care. The teachers are caring and nurturing; the curriculum is engaging, while also allowing kids to be kids. The family events are fun too! From the start, we knew we had made the right choice. We’ve also been glad to know our kids have been well prepared to enter kindergarten.”

“Happy Home is an all-around excellent private pre-school experience in a warm and nurturing environment with people who truly care. We were fortunate that there was a spot available mid-year for our daughter after a terrible first school experience at a local home-based Montessori pre-school. We weren’t specifically looking for a Christian school, but it was such a blessing that Happy Home popped up in our search. After an exhaustive search, we were at the point of resigning ourselves to having our daughter be back at home vs. getting to be with other kids her age in pre-school. Our daughter attended Happy Home for 1.5 years and graduated in June 2024, two months before she turned 5. By the time she graduated, she knew how to write her name, say and write words, do beginner math, and start to read. Upon entering kindergarten, she is already well ahead of the public school kindergarten curriculum. Aside from the academic excellence, Happy Home offered her an opportunity to learn about different cultures and build even better communication and social skills in a diverse community of people. I commend Dr. Tillman and all of the teachers on continuously doing such a wonderful job!”

“We have been so happy to have our son at Prestige. He loves to learn and this environment has been excellent for him. He has a great mix of learning and social interaction with other kids. From day one the entire staff has been amazing. Ms. Anna is a great director. Ms. Lilly is just as amazing as the assistant director. We can not say enough about our son’s absolutely dynamic lead teacher Ms. Ashley. She is so full of energy. She is very patient and kind. She is focused on doing different and amazingly stimulating activities in our son’s class. Mr. Terrance is also loved by us and our son. He is an enthusiastic, and amazingly positive male role model for our son everyday. We can’t say enough about Prestige and the amazing leadership and teachers. We are so blessed to have found our son’s home away from home.”

““My son started in September and he really enjoys his time at school. He especially loves his teachers. The classrooms are clean. There are different activities every week. Whenever I have a question, they always get back to me. The principal is constantly around the students, which is great. My son’s native language is Turkish, but he improved his English in a very short time thanks to the school. I recommend it with peace of mind.””

“I’m truly grateful to have found such a wonderful daycare close to home. The teachers are very dedicated, caring, and attentive. They share daily photos of my child, and there is also a camera system that allows parents to check in anytime. Overall, it has been a great experience, and I highly recommend this daycare!”

“My son went to Merit School at Glen from a tiny tot to three yo. We had an amazing time there and felt super safe and comfortable with the staff.

The teachers kept us in the loop about how our son was doing and what fun activities they had planned for the day. They were always super professional and flexible with our requests. And it was clear that they made sure everyone learned together in a really supportive environment.

Ms. Nancy was one of the best school directors we’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. She was always willing to help us out and made everything so simple. She was always there if we needed anything and always greeted us with a warm smile.

This is an incredible school, and we miss it dearly.”

“My second time with this center, they all are very nice and they all do an awesome job taking care of the children. I trust them so much and know my children and grandchild are safe and loved at this wonderful center. Thank you Discovery team”