Yes we are accepted for fall 2022

Are you already accepted for September 2022, OP? If not, I'd be surprised if they have any openings at this point in mid-March.

Interesting question. There are some daycares that are just that - daycare. Then there are some that actually have amazing teachers and preschool programs. Preschools usually have a shorter day and may or may not really have a better curriculum. For the most part daycares and preschools are both regulated as licensed day centers by the Virginia of DOE so there is not a real difference in that regard. Montessori schools are definitely very different from other types of programs and maybe not for all kids. Many Kindergarten teachers prefer a preschool that uses the Creative Curriculum for Kindergarten readiness. Also, look to see and ask about accreditation and teacher credentials. Hope that helps!

Our DD did kindergarten with them and we were beyond happy. A number of the teachers have been there for many years (I think 4-6 years is the norm). Communication was excellent with weekly newsletters and pictures of your kid. Teachers responded to e-mails within 24 hours (normally less than 8 hours). They bring in specialist for the parents (sleep, potty training, etc) for (zoom) meetings which was a nice benefit and specialist for the kids (art, music, language). Its expensive but we will be (hopefully) sending youngest for the 4s and Kindergarten. (We took out a TSP loan to send our oldest so this is a stretch for us partly due to the payment schedule hence not sending our youngest sooner-- but if we could afford it-- we would).

Anyone have any recent experience w/ Brooksfield that they can share?
Also - do folks have insight into daycare versus "preschool" for a 2-year old?

thank you!