What First Steps Parents Are Saying
As a first-time mom, I was nervous leaving my daughter anywhere for too long. Not only has First Steps soothed that anxiety, but they have helped my daughter thrive. I am so appreciative of their warm support and care and for the socialization and enrichment my daughter has experienced. We LOVE First Steps Academy. 11/10 recommend. – Lauren M.
We have been a “First Steps Family” since 2015, and we feel so lucky as a family to have found such a loving and inclusive environment. The parents, teachers, and administrators are always so friendly, and our kids have made amazing friends in the years we’ve been there. Our five-year-old is more than prepared for kindergarten in the fall with the focus on academics at all levels. Most of all, our kids have loved every teacher, so they feel comfortable going to school and being ready to learn every day. – Lauren D.
My daughter and several of my coworkers’ children go here and we all love it. This daycare is 5 stars. Any other reviews do not match what I have experienced which is nothing but the best. Best daycare/preschool in Tysons hands down. Those wonderful teachers work hard and are extremely nice and good at what they do which is not an easy task as we all know. Thank you, First Steps, :) – Maria C.
Wonderful school – my husband and I were thrilled to have our children at First Steps from infancy through kindergarten/K3. The teachers are experienced, caring, and focused on developing children as well as helping families balance the challenges of working life. Our children learned values, kindness, and academics on equal levels while the school provided parent-focused hours and communication about our kids’ days. We will always be grateful for the years our children were able to attend First Steps. – Christine E.
We have a 6-month-old and a 2-year-old at this school and my husband and I have been very impressed with the teachers and staff during our experience. The staff is engaged, they have wonderful student of the month character education programs, the teachers often bring in prizes for the kids once they meet a milestone (e.g. mastering the potty, spelling their name, getting a “blue stick” etc.) and the bi-annual parent teacher conferences provide great feedback. There is good communication between the teachers and parents and the director is very responsive (she even knows almost all the kids by name.). We love the field trips, the First Steps pets, music classes, Spanish classes, and all the fantastic educational art work. It’s expensive, but you get what you pay for, and those dollars translate into high quality childcare. I never worry about my children when they are at school! – Sara C.
The attention given to our children’s education here has been superior. They have been here since birth and LOVE it. Too many good teachers to single out just one. We feel like we won a lottery of sorts here and we will really miss it when our guys have to move on. – Eben D.
My child attended First Steps for more than five years – beginning when he was three months until he started kindergarten. The school cares about children and families – it is apparent in nearly everything they do. My child was loved, thrived in every way, and was more than prepared for kindergarten. There were some minor bumps along the way (there always is – perfection does not exist), but the challenges only proved to highlight the character of the school and those who run it. I recommend this school without reservation. – Anonymous.
First Steps was an amazing experience for my son and for us. He started the school as a shy, quiet kid, and left the school as a confident, talkative, and “ready to conquer the world kid.” The teachers at First Steps are caring, loving and fun. The curriculum is perfectly tailored for each age group. My son started at First Steps on the toddler side and went through preschool (ages 3, 4, 5) at the school before starting at his current elementary school. The kindergarten program is fantastic! He learned so much during that year in preparation for elementary school that his current teacher is providing him with advanced materials since he has already learned so much from First Steps! I would recommend First Steps to any parent looking for a loving, nurturing and learning experience for their child while having a peace of mind that they are in good hands! – Anonymous.
My son, now 2-1/2, has attended First Steps Learning Academy since he was 3 months old. As a former pre-school teacher, I immediately recognized the value of their systems as compared with some pre- kindergarten programs. Since his start, our son has been cared for by loving teachers who are invested in his development and wellbeing. We have held positive and communicative relationships with them and believe that this parent-teacher relationship has contributed to his healthy development. He loves his school, friends and teachers and we sometimes have a hard time getting him to leave. The pediatrician continues to be impressed by his social and educational development, yet our son seems to be in the pack with his peers, so we contribute some of this to the school’s kind and personalized, but structured teaching environment. Also, since the children are given a pre-school style routine since the baby room, they have a strong understanding of teamwork, schedule and following rules. Not all pre-kindergarten programs are the same and First Steps is a shining example. – Anonymous
