Annandale Children's Academy

"Reena and Iman (and the whole ACA team) do an amazing job of caring for the children entrusted to them. They make the kids feel welcome and loved from the beginning to the end of the day. The days are filled with a great schedule of learning, themed lessons, outside play, reading books, and fun activities. They also sent daily pictures of the activities which helped to talk about the day with our child. ACA is very professional and did an excellent job of communicating about any daily issues, schedules, and other events. They also hosted events after normal school hours and attended birthday parties which helped create a community around the school. We can’t recommend them highly enough! (We’re a military family and had to move but one of the hardest parts of leaving was taking our 3 y/o daughter out of ACA; she keeps talking about how she misses her ‘school friends.’)"

"Our son has been with them for almost a year and I cannot say how amazing they are with him. They focus on learning and have a lot of outdoor time and free play. They even have events for the kids and had a petting zoo, live insect and reptile day and a parents kids free day. They have a lot of activities for the kids which feel Montessori based and we are sent photos daily. They do yoga in the mornings!!!The teachers (Reena and Iman) are amazing and treat my son like their own. He has learnt so much and it has a very family feel. All the kids know each other and attend bdays together. It’s hard to have your child handed over to someone else but they are so great that it has made it easy. I love them and am so lucky to have found them!"

"I can't thank ACA enough for all that has been provided to my daughter. We did extensive research in the type of childcare I wanted for my 16 month old (now 18.5 months) and visited many facilities in the area. We selected ACA since it appeared more intimate and less like a business. I could not have made a better choice! ACA has gone beyond my expectations. First, they offer a perfect blend of learning and play. ACA has structured curriculum while allowing for each child to learn and participate at his/her ability. The child to teacher ratio is also better than most child care facilities/schools. Speaking of teachers, Reena and Iman are the most thoughtful teachers who take the time to make each child feel special and tailor everyone's day accordingly while making it the most inclusive environment. They are very creative with the day's agenda engaging all the students regardless of the various ages and stages of the students. The activities bring out the best learning and creativity for the children. Their care is unparalleled to other centers. They have created a family atmosphere that brings such comfort to the parents and children. My daughter is usually reluctant about being left anywhere without seeing her dad or me, but she happily enters ACA and waves us off as she embarks on her day. We would like to keep this our secret but ACA is too good not to compliment or acknowledge!"

"Enrolled my daughter when she was about 15 months. We left Virginia when she was 22 months. In that short time, she learned her Alphabet, her numbers from 1-10, all her colors and many more words. Not only did she make progress academically, but she her social-emotional development also improved. Especially in times of this pandemic, she was able to keep learning and playing with children a little older than her (which is also why she learned so fast). The teachers are professional and experienced. They did an amazing job at communicating with me and my husband any changes or concerns with my daughter. If I am ever back in VA, I will definitely bet trying to enroll any of my future children."

"Annandale Children’s Academy has the greatest staff ever! The facility is clean and safe, children are well taken care of, and everyone is so friendly and professional. Even during the Covid-19 pandemic, Annandale Children’s Academy has provided an excellent and safe environment for children to learn and flourish. We highly recommend Annandale Children’s Academy to everyone!"