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[quote=Anonymous]Thanks for the reply. I saw good reviews about Herndon Children's Center and the Simon Center on a thread here but the comments were pretty old so I thought I'd ask. I liked that Gardner is brand spanking new, and very clean. I also like that they offer both part and full time options. In addition, I like that they have an on site chef and that children eat in a cafeteria rather than the classroom as this might cut down on germs and help the facility maintain its cleanliness. The toys and playground equipment are all new which is so nice to see. I didn't see as much teacher/child interaction as I had expected. I'm not sure if that's due to my tour times or if that's just how it is. In addition, I didn't get a sense of community when I visited and found the general feeling to be sophisticated, yet somewhat sterile (it is a corporation). But at the same time the facility has only been open since August and it takes time to develop that sense. Thanks also for the idea to ask for family referrals. Is it best to do that or just hang out in the parking lot and ask random parents so there is no bias?  Also - are the families you know at Herndon Children's Center pleased with the new director?  I'm under the impression that she is looking for new curriculum. [/quote]

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