United Christian Parish Preschool

"United Christian Parish Preschool was recommended to us by friends whose kids went here for 4 years, but we still had reservations as our daughter is very attached and sensitive. Additionally, English is not her first language and even though she understood a lot, her vocabulary was very limited on the first day. The transition was easier than I hoped and after the first week, she could not wait to go to school, which is still the case this school year too. The staff are truly exceeding any expectations, have experience with bilingual kids and are invested in kids' emotional development. In this preschool safety is priority while the home-feel is omnipresent. We highly recommend United Christian Parish Preschool."

"This preschool is the absolute best! My husband and I had only left our daughter with family members, so picking a preschool was incredibly important to us. We toured numerous facilities in the area but UCP stood out by a mile. Right when you walk through the doors you immediately feel at home with the warmest welcome from all staff members. All the doors are locked and a staff member has to physically let you in. They always have someone at the door during pick up and drop off times and the staff know all the students and parents by name, another huge plus. When my daughter started attending school last year, her vocabulary increased dramatically. She was more confident, independent and to this day (a year later) she LOVES going to school. Every morning when she woke up this summer, she asked if she was going to school. The teachers are phenomenal and have such a calm, warming presence. They have a routine and weekly topics to learn about. They do different activities and keep the kids engaged, from painting, to yoga, water tables and dress up. You get a weekly newsletter at the end of each week that outlines what they learned and pictures from the week, which we look forward to receiving each Friday. I only have good things to say about this preschool. They do a wonderful job of making you feel like family."

"Our family just completed the second year as part of the UCPP family and our experience has been wonderful in every regard. The teachers are top-notch and truly care about the kids. The facility itself feels warm, clean, and safe. My 2 preschoolers thrive in the play based environment and I know special care is taken with not only their early education but their emotional development. It is a truly magnificent preschool."

"UCPP is a fantastic school! All the teachers and staff care for the students, their wellbeing and their safety; they are incredible! I have learned so much through their use of the Conscious Discipline method, which I’ve applied to my own parenting and understanding of my child. And the classrooms, bathrooms, and facilities are bright, clean, like new, and the outdoor play areas are spacious, partly shaded, with lots of play equipment/items. It is truly a wonderful preschool experience!"

"This is the third preschool we have been to in Fairfax county and it is light years beyond the others. The teachers truly care about each child and are completely invested. You can tell they are there because they want to be and that it is more than a job for them. They enrich the kids with so many creative activities and my children come home glowing everyday with excitement from school. Ginger, the director is amazing and their communication is unparalleled. I wish they had more grades because I would keep my kids here as long as I could!"