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[quote=Anonymous]Both of my kids have been going there since they were able to walk.  My son has been there for 3 years and my daughter started last year.

Here's what I can tell you.   The teachers there are good and caring.  I can honestly say that my kids are learning and learning well.   The physical facility itself it ok,  I wish it had a bigger play area outside and that the classroom sizes were a little bigger but the main point for me is the education they are getting.

Regarding security,  I had the same concerns when my wife and I first visited.  Somebody just let us in without asking questions or checking but I can also say I ran into this same issue at multiple daycares/learning centers we visted.   You do have to have a FOB to get into the school. If you are planning a visit, it is best to call ahead of time.   The current administrator is also one of the teachers.  So if you do visit, you could be waiting outside for a while before somebody comes to the door to open it. The previous administrator passed away in case you were wondering.

Regarding the parent that was told their kid couldn't bring their favorite toy anymore,  we too ran into that problem; however upon review, it really was both the teachers fault and ours.   It states in the handbook that it's not allowed and they have it posted on their boards.  In the early classrooms they let this slide more.

We haven't had any problems with any of the teachers thus far, so I can't comment on whether or not they always stand up for the teachers.  I will say that whenever I have brought up a concern to any of the teachers they have listened and worked with me.

My kids love their teachers and enjoy their classmates.  More importantly they want to go to school.   To me, that is a positive sign.

If I had to sum up the school,  I would use the phrase  "Don't judge a book by it's cover".   It is a good school.

There were other schools we wanted to send our children too in the beginning but the waiting lists in Arlington are sooooo bad that it's hard to get into a school.  You truthfully have to start planning about 5-6 months before you give birth.   Most of the schools we visiting had a 15 month waiting list.
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