DAY CARE CENTERS OLD TOWN

[Anonymous]

My kids went to BBI and my nephew goes to BBII. I loved it for my kids and my sister is very happy with it now. BbII is literally across the parking lot from my office so I get to visit my nephew regularly and he always seems content and in good spirits.

I've also read some negative reviews but they seem to have been written by disgruntled staff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone have experience with Children’s International on Quaker Lane? I would appreciate recent feedback! Thanks

They need to be 2 years old for CIS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kids went to BBI and my nephew goes to BBII. I loved it for my kids and my sister is very happy with it now. BbII is literally across the parking lot from my office so I get to visit my nephew regularly and he always seems content and in good spirits.

I've also read some negative reviews but they seem to have been written by disgruntled staff.

The amputation of the child's finger (and keeping kids in a closet) was noted in an investigative report by an investigator (i.e., not a disgruntled employee)

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have experience or know someone with experience at American Day School's infant rooms? We were offered a spot there starting soon for our two-month old. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

If you're commuting into DC, Bright Horizons Crystal City is a good option.

[Anonymous]

How much is bright horizons crystal city? Thanks!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We're happy at St. Anthony's and have friends who are happy at Madison Day School. I've heard good things about the others on your list except Blue Bird II. I'd also suggest getting on the Old Town Moms listserv, if you're not already, because sometimes daycares post unexpected openings there. Depending on your commute you might want to look into ones just outside of Old Town (e.g., Crystal City Children's Center).

If you haven't already seen this, here is a recent thread about severe violations at Blue Bird II:

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/801666.page

The thread was deleted and in searching I can't find exactly what happened at Blue Bird II. Can anyone explain or point me in the right direction to find an explanation?

[Anonymous]

What about Two Birds (not blue bird)? It's on the new side in Old Town - anyone have any good or bad experiences with them?

[Anonymous]

I pulled my DD from Madison after a trial week. We liked it initially but their sick policy was too much for dual working couple - wanted testing for every sniffly nose. Don't know if it's changed since. I also felt their staff was a bit impersonal. Now that we're at a different daycare that is more warm and down to earth, I see what was missing there. Just a first impression though, maybe the other staff I didn't interact with are better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How much is bright horizons crystal city? Thanks!!!

Ridiculous price, I think more than $2500 for one 2-year-old when I was shopping around late last year. I think their prices get pushed up by corporate subsidies - like they are the go-to provider of in-house daycares for big companies. (Jealous)

[Anonymous]

We used Flagstone for two kids and were happy there. It doesn't get mentioned often, it's relatively small, but that was part of why we liked it. They have several teachers that have been there for years and years. Why kids are much older now, and we still see teachers around the neighborhood (we live nearby) and they remember my kids. Best playground space around too.

https://www.flagstoneschool.com

[Anonymous]

I think Bright Horizons Crystal City is closer to $3K now