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A month ago I reached out to he school and teachers regarding my grandson's (first grade) progress, which isn't good at all. Communication is nonexistent. I was advised to attend a chat and chew. I have been promised assistance for him, to my belief and knowledge, this hasn't been initiated.
I've called, and sent emails requesting a call, but return calls never happen.
The staff is unresponsive and uncooperative. This is new to me from school.

We‘re very happy with the quality of care and professionalism of this Bright Horizons location.

Our twins have been at DC Prep since PK3 and are currently in 2nd grade. We appreciate the commitment to academics and the sense of the community. Having two children at AEC, we've had the opportunity to interact with a good number of teachers and staff. There are no, "good ones" here, they're all great and the passion for education and the kids is apparent. DC Prep does a great job of getting the kids to buy into the culture they have created with The DC Prep Way!

I choose DC Prep out of nostalgia. It was my old Catholic School OLPH. But I am certainly glad that I did choose it. My 2 are very happy with their teachers. The classroom environment is full of love and true support. Every faculty member I have come across have made me feel good about sending my little one there. The emphasis on education and upward movement in life and community allows me to comfortably pat myself on the shoulder for choosing an awesome school.

Great school with awesome teachers. The Walk to Wednesdays that allow us parents to come in, share and have a small classroom role in our day is awesome for me as a dad.
Team DC Prep all day.

I’ve been with DC Prep since I was younger, and now that I have kids im able to put them in the same school I went to.

I think this school work well for my students. The communication is great. And the activity for the kids are different from any school

They take extra pride into helping out kids out more.

Center is child and parent oriented. Our kid loves their teachers and has developed lots of learning and life skills.

Our daughter attended Triangle Tots in the Precious Moments Room (infant room) from 3 months old until her first birthday. The teachers were absolutely wonderful. Our daughter really thrived there and it was solely thanks to the care and effort of her teachers. I was really impressed by their ability to come up with creative ways to engage and entertain the babies, regardless of development stage. They were great with communication, sharing photos and videos throughout the day and being responsive to questions we had. I am just very thankful that my daughter had teachers who really cared about her development and happiness.

Our sons have thrived during their time at Triangle Tots! Our oldest just graduated, and thanks to the love and care that the staff poured into him since he started at 12 weeks old in 2019, he has grown to be a loving and academically curious child. TT offered the perfect balance of the Bright Horizons curriculum with playtime and creative arts. He was read to every single day, until he was the one doing the reading! The teachers and staff were all invested in his progress, and it was such a joy to watch his growth, especially with reading, writing, drawing and simple sciences. He would come home with new facts every day, and it would make our hearts melt to get such enthusiastic reports. We loved getting updates, photos and videos via the app while at work, too. Beyond academics, the teachers and staff were tremendous helps with potty training and getting him to explore new healthy foods - both of which went smoothly for us thanks to them. Being a toddler during Covid was confusing and challenging, but the staff ensured he had a safe place where he could continue to thrive. As two working parents, it was a big help to have him at the same location as his younger brother, who also started in the infant room. We really value the boys being in a guarded, secure building with private outdoor play space and dedicated pick-up/drop-off parking for drivers. It's also directly above the Federal Triangle stop, and couldn't have been easier on the days we Metroed. And while big brother has moved on, we love that we're still part of the community with our younger son. We look forward to the amazing artwork sent home each day and learning what they've explored. We can't wait to watch #2 blossom at TT next!

If I could rate Discover Fun Camp 6 out of 5 stars I would! Raven, Ms. Whitley and her crew of absolutely stellar counselors are a rare blend of loving, flexible, and creative, and their camp experience was an absolute joy for our little man who had just turned 4.
There are many camps throughout DC and many parents would have you believe that one needs to spend an astronomical amount of money in order for your child to have fun and receive loving care, but this is simply not so with Discover Fun. Our son had an absolute blast and we found their rates extremely reasonable.
In addition to a nice facility and thoughtful, caring staff, Discover Fun keeps an excellent program every week including a weekly field trip, weekly field day and weekly wet day at a local splash pad/pool. In addition to making wonderful friends while there, our son had so many new experiences, so much so that he was begging to keep going back to camp and not back to school in the fall!
Thank you so much to Raven and the whole team - we will see you next summer for sure :)

So thankful I discovered this camp!
My son truly enjoyed his summer experience here.
The camp facilitators send a weekly newsletter (email) each week highlighting what fun activities/field trips the campers will participate in for the week.
100% will recommend, and will definitely enroll my son next summer!
Thank you for all that you do and for curating such an amazing summer camp experience for the kids. 😊

We truly appreciate the existence of an affordable and fun childcare program as Discover Fun. Miss Raven is the soul of that place and she is loving and very knowledgeable. We sent our son in the aftercare program and he had a lot of fun. Overall we are more than happy with the experience.

Wonderful staff.

My kids are loving discover fun camp! Raven and her team have been wonderful.

We love DFC, we used them for summer camp and our son enjoys it! The staff are amazing and we love the activities that are planned for the kids. We will be using them during the school year as well.

Ms. Raven’s camp is loads of fun! She sets the tone with a warm relationship with the kids and super creative activities. She has created a true community!

Not a place you want to work, I worked there about 10 years ago. Definitely no diversity. If you were Hispanic they will discriminate. Everything, poor management. No professionalism, a manager is not a dictatorship. As a parent of two mixes kids I would never have my girls here. Paying all the much for a uptight place. Some of the parent were nice, some were very untitled, treated the teachers like less. I hope they revamped lt children are our future they should never be thought in a environment like these.

Raven is such an awesome educator. She is very hands on with the children, and teaches them so many things. My daughter comes homes everyday explaining things that she learned. We would recommend this summer camp, and plan to send her back next year.

Raven has been a godsend to our family for the past two plus years. I trust her implicitly. She loves children and they love her. I am happy she is persisting with childcare and enrichment because this is so needed.

Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School best place to nourish your child…wonderful and caring teacher…my daughter now in PK3 she love the school ,classroom and all teachers ,she love her friends

We love the staff at L street. They made us feel so welcome and our son has so much fun there. We also love getting updates on how his day is going given he’s just 18 months and doesn’t say much :). We appreciate how accessible the staff is and always feel we can be open with them about any concerns with our son. They also have a great outdoor space. Would definitely recommend.

Our three year old started pre-school here about a month ago and honestly, we couldn’t be happier. She was previously in another Bright Horizons inside of a federal building that closed due to the pandemic that has yet to re-open. After nearly a year at home, we were nervous about how our little one would take to a new center, new teachers, routine, etc. We were also nervous about exposure and safety.

To our surprise, our daughter transitioned seamlessly and literally vibrates with excitement when we drop her off every morning. She’s just as happy and excited every day when we pick her up and talks non-stop all the way home about what she learned during the day, how much fun she had, etc. Her new thing is having us pretend that we’re her teachers when we’re at home and “playing school.” Or she’ll be the teacher and teach us things. We thought the excitement might wear off but we’re a month in, and it’s still going strong. It’s clear the teachers and staff here really care about the kids. They take the time to talk to us every day and genuinely seem like they enjoy what they do. So far, we’ve been really impressed with how seriously they are about mask wearing and limiting exposure as much as possible too.

I wouldn’t say I’m a high maintenance parent, but I probably worry a lot more than I should. When our daughter is here though, I feel beyond comfortable which you really can’t put a price on. We’re so grateful to have found this center and appreciate all of the dedicated teachers and staff who go out of their way to provide such a positive, enriching, and safe environment for our daughter - especially in these crazy times.

Our family has been at Triangle Tots since our oldest started in the infant room four years ago. Triangle Tots checks all the boxes in terms of social-emotional development, academic development in the older classrooms, safety, healthy food options etc. More important to us is the amount of love and dedication the teachers show the kids. On our first day in the infant room four years ago, an older baby was just starting to crawl and every teacher in the room was cheering him on like he was their own. That first day experience was definitely representative of the atmosphere at Triangle Tots. The center director is responsive to the needs of individual families and she makes a big effort to invest in the professional development of her staff and make the center feel like one big family.

My family has been a Triangle Tots family for over six years now from infant through the big kids room. I work in the building, was so grateful to get an infant spot, and trusted it would be a great place to be a part of as so many colleagues and other federal families have gone through the center. Six years later, we are so happy with the love, attention, and qualify care and teaching, both from new staff and teachers that have been with our kids since day one.

We love Triangle Tots. They provide a caring, fun and educational environment for kids to develop and socialize. Staff and teachers are organized, accessible and responsive. They have two private outdoor playgrounds so that kids can get out their energy. Parents receive pictures and updates throughout the day from teachers. And the location in the RRB right off the metro is so very convenient.

We love Triangle Tots! Our son has bonded with each teacher he's had. They take great care in developing the curriculum for each child to ensure that each child is learning and having fun. We've been with Triangle Tots since the infant room and have loved each teacher we've met. They have their own enclosed safe playground which was a BIG relief to me in a city. We recommend Triangle Tots to each and every family we've met.

My children currently go to this school and It has been a living hell. The principal Loren Brody does not do hold his staff accountable for their actions. Many things are swept under the rug as if they never occurred . DCPS has overlooked many incidents that has occurred to children in Brodys care! My children will no longer attend TEC after this year! If you are thinking about sending your child/children here please think twice b/c CHILDREN ARE NOT PUT FIRST!

MSCC is a hidden gem! The teachers are wonderful - very warm and so dedicated. The school is organized, flexible and nurturing. They are very true to the Montessori method and offer French Immersion and programming for younger toddlers. Our children have thrived there & we've loved the parents as well!

We had a terrible experience at this school. The building is falling down, the teachers/administration are not supportive, and half of the staff was either fired or quit over the summer. It's an unstable school and to some students can be emotionally dangerous.

This school is amazing!
Our now 4 year old daughter is in her second year of attendance at SSMA. She really loves her teachers, classroom, friends and has been thriving well here. She has made great strides and is learning how to read and write. The school is small but safe. Right in the heart of brookland, we love to walk to Turkey Thicket or to the Franciscan Monastery after school and make a stop at the Yes Organic for a quick bite. I love the convenience of having the school, our home and everything I love about brookland within walking distance.

My daughter goes here for pre-k. We've been pleased with the experience so far. The campus does seem packed, ie car drop off in the morning, walking through the halls at the end of the day and especially in the classroom. There are 25-28 kids per class with one guide (Montessori word for teacher) and one professional teacher's assistant. Crowded but my daughter likes going here, which is what matters most to me. The school also teaches evokes important values around social justice.

We love this school! A true Montessori environment with the most caring teachers, great families, and curious kids. Our daughter loves this school and we couldn't be happier with the parent-teacher engagement and support.

The physical space was excellent. This location has its own playground situated in a courtyard. This is a rare commodity.

The arrangement with the garage next door was also wonderful and it was easy to manage pick up and drop off.

The infant teachers were absolutely wonderful. They worked as a team and I felt good everyday leaving my infant in their care.

Communications could use some improvement at this center. For example, I didn't feel I was given much notice when my child was set to be transferred to the next level and the infant teachers seemed to be unaware too. Very confusing.

The next teacher experience was a mixed one. One teacher was very special, loved the kids and it showed in everything she did and the other teacher didn't seem to be happy in her job and it showed in everything she did.

The excellent teacher left without any word from management. This was also true for the infant teacher team. As gifted as they all were, they all left in a short time period, one after the other, and without any word from management that these staff were moving on.

Once those gifted teachers left, I knew it was time for us to go too.

My child has prospered enormously while enrolled here!

Very convenient location, friendly environment, talented teachers. Best Montessori School in the area. My daughter loves her school.

Wow

I went to school here from kindergarten to 3rd grade. It was wonderful!! Now l am 70 years old and l still treasure the memories! I visited it a few years ago when on business in D C!! It still has a warm feeling even after all these years as does the nearby Stanton park!!!!

experienced, seasoned teachers, hidden jewel, excellent foundation for all children!

I went there when I was young

I went there as a child nice place

It was alright but there is better I got outta here in '08

I use to go here and this is a good school I will be at my new school all year round I also miss all of some of the aides there the special ed cordinator the PBIS cordinator the Assistant principal one of the Lunch Ladies and the school security officer

Words can't express how impressed at the great things this school is doing..The staff of this school are exceptional and so helpful. My daughter has really blossom this year.My husband can see a tremendous change in her since her attendance at Shinning stars. We can't wait to see what the next school year has in store for us at Shinning Stars Montessori Academy. Without a doubt we know we made the right decision when we switched her from her old school to this school. Marie Williams

Shining Stars Montessori Academy is an amazing school! It offers a high quality Montessori education at the primary and elementary levels, great after-school enrichment programs, talented teachers and staff and an awesome environment where children thrive! Shining Stars creates forever-learners who develop curiosity and expand in so many ways! There is also a strong sense of family and circle of trust here. I love, love, love this school!!!

I love this school. My 5yo daughter is finishing her 3rd year here and has developed so much confidence and independence with the help of the staff and students. It is a new school and there were some rocky times in the beginning - location worries and surprising turnover in the leadership- but the school has proven resilient and always headed in a positive direction. I trust the faculty and leadership and am excited for my younger children to join in their due time.

I go there it is a good school The principal is ms James. I went to this school since 2010 I loved this school and all the teachers and all of My Friends and there are 4 autism classes the Baby autism class the primary autism class. The intermediate autism class. And the middle school autism class.

This is the school I currently go too. They had a fire here awhile back but the school looks way better

Kbv

This is a great school the kind that your children will want to be on time too