The Gardner School of Manassas

"My children had been attending an academy in Sterling VA where we previously lived. We had been at that school for 5 years so when we decided to move to Manassas, the thought of changing schools was scary. A family member recommended Compass School in Manassas and so did a few of my new neighbors. When my family first toured the school I was very impressed with the size of the classrooms, all of the natural light, and all of the art and sensory items that you can see the minute you open the front doors. I also immediately got a very warm and friendly feeling from all of the teachers and administrators. My son is 2 years old and has been attending Compass for a little over a month and we couldn't be happier. The program is so special and allows for so much creativity and learning in such a natural way. We adore his teachers and love all the feedback we get daily. I know he feels happy and safe all day in his classroom. We have happy and fun drop offs and he waves me out of the classroom because he is just ready to start his day there. We toured several schools and none of them are quite like Compass. Its a very special place!"

"We have had the greatest experience at The Compass School. We started our son in their "Trailblazers" (toddlers) program a few months ago and he has really grown in so many ways!! He has become more independent and he is communicating with us (via signing and new words). It is so exciting seeing how much he is learning and watching his little personality shine. Everyone that works there is very friendly and helpful. I have no concerns about the level of care my son is getting. My only regret is not signing him up sooner. I highly HIGHLY recommend this school!"

"Our family has had a wonderful experience with The Compass School. We have a 3 year old and 3 month old that both attend full time. The teachers are very attentive and genuinely care about our children. The administrators are communicative and helpful. We moved from Fairfax and our family was wary of changing childcare providers. We definitely made the right choice with Compass. I know of several teachers that send their children here. The curriculum is second to none. It is invaluable to have peace of mind that our children are being cared for in such a comprehensive manner."

"The experience Compass School has provided us from the beginning is simply amazing. We enrolled our two year old son earlier this year and the teachers really took time to get to know him and kept open communication with me to ensure he transitioned well. This was his first preschool, so he struggled a bit in the beginning with naps, morning drop offs, eating lunch with the group, etc but with time, patience, and creative solutions he made tremendous progress and is such a happy boy in the VA Study classroom. The school is clean and yet looks like home...lived in and played in. My favorite part is seeing all the wonderful art that the kids do displayed throughout the school. The play area is big and offers variety. There is even a field across the parking area where they take kids to play as well. You get daily reports along with weekly journals on what your child has tackled, along with pictures to see for yourself. We also enrolled our 7 year old daughter this summer in their camp program - she looked forward to every week which was full of activities and field trips. She made lasting friendships and still visits her summer teachers when dropping off her brother every week. We are moving this month and unfortunately need to find our son a new preschool home. The biggest takeaway from Compass School is how everyone there makes you feel like family and genuinely care about the well being of your kids - from the director and staff members to all the teachers at this location - we've experienced nothing but the best . I highly recommend Compass School!"

"We started at Compass School when my older daughter was 2.5 and we have had a wonderful experience in the 2's room as well as the preschool and school age care rooms. They are very supportive and truly care about your child! My younger daughter has been at Compass since she was an infant and I couldn't be happier with their approach to infant care and the toddler rooms! I also like the other activities they offer (soccer, music, dance) that we can take advantage of. I have seen both my girls do so well at Compass, I highly recommend it."