Kiddie Country Learning Center

I have had two children at Kiddie Country I and now a grandson at KC II. It is no surprise to me that KC II was namedby Northern Virginia magazine as one of Northern Virginia's top centers. The teaching staff are degreed, KC II has a registered nurse, a music director, and the whole atmosphere of the school is warm and welcoming. My children and now my grandson have all had exceptional preschool and kindergarten experiences at these schools and a "well done" is definitely in order.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter had a great experience when she started Kiddie Country at 2.5 years old, however her experience when she moved to the 3 year class was dramatically different. She was very active and did not nap. The experienced teacher seemed to be very lost and indifferent as to how to manage her. After many phone calls we decided to withdraw and find another place that could better deal with the behaviors of a 3-year old. I thought that with as many experienced administrators and teachers at the school, they would be better at handling a child better than they did. My child was not displaying behaviors that were not typical of a child.
--Submitted by a parent

A really bad school! Overpaying for teenagers to look after your kids. They are behind money only, but no improved teaching methods.They preach lots on parent teacher relationship. But for the last 3 years, there was no parent teacher interaction. A really bad school, where no body should join
--Submitted by a parent

Kiddie Country is a phenomenal school! My child has attended Kiddie Country since he was two years old. The teachers are amazing (and they're all degreed!), the program is incredible and had my son more than ready for first grade! We wouldn't ever consider reccomending any school but Kiddie Country. I have so many friends who have sent their own children here and didn't regret it for one second! I don't normally write "reviews" because they're not typically accurate and tend to be a dumping ground for people with an axe to grind But we, honestly, had such a great experience that I felt like I had to share it.
--Submitted by a parent

I attended KC when I was young, so when choosing a center for my daughter, I thought KC would be perfect for her. This is not the same center that I have fond memories of. Our problems began when I started to receive constant reports from the teachers that my daughter was not acting appropriately and had to visit the principal. Like previous posters, the behavior was typical 3YO behavior. Also,afternoon staff members are often on their phones when I walk in. Then I found out that my daughter was eating by herself for weeks because of her behavior. I asked the teachers to please allow her to eat with her peers, but the issue was not resolved. I finally went to the KC manager and the eating alone stopped. The final straw was when I called to arrange a meeting for myself & husband to meet with the director & nurse to discuss a health issue my daughter has and how KC was dealing with this issue. The director told me she would not meet with me, she works 12 hour days, and the issue would have to be dealt with over the phone. My issue was not dealt with over the phone that day and the tone of the director was unsettling. I found another center down the road that is $500 cheaper a month.
--Submitted by a parent

HORRIBLE SCHOOL is correct! Oh my god! My daughter had the same experience as the earlier reviewer! My daughter loved her previous school but my husband changed jobs and we changed her to this school. She TOO CRIES when we drive by this school! She begged us to move her out of this school, we thought it was just an adjustment problem. We moved her to a new school and now she very happy. She kisses us for getting her out of this school! We moved here and I looked at greatschools.org and based on the rating I thought this was a good school. Then I realized that the school itself could rate itself anonymously! So the good reviews may be from the school itself!
--Submitted by a parent

Horrible School!! My son still cries when I drive by it!! Every time we drive by this school he makes me promise that I will not send any of his sisters to this school! Apparently when the parents are around the teachers are nice and when the parents leave the teachers are nasty and don't pay attention. Just pass by this school playground and you will notice that the teachers are not paying attention. DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE UNLESS YOU WANT THEM TRAUMATIZED FOR LIFE!
--Submitted by a parent

KIDDIE COUNTRY IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRESCHOOL IN VIRGINIA. My child has attended Kiddie Country since he was two years old and now participates in the Elementary Summer Camp. The teaching staff and teaching assistants are highly qualified and obviously well trained. My son recieved a top-notch education in a caring, supportive, and warm environment which has absolutely enabled him to excel in elementary school. We are so very grateful to Kiddie Country for the phenomenal foundation they set for our son and cannot say enough good things about the school, it's staff, and it's programming. What an absolutely amazing place for your preschooler. I would recommend Kiddie Country without hesitation to any parent who wants the best for their child.
--Submitted by a parent

Good: facility, playground, baby pool, onsite nurse, and clean. Handful of the morning teachers are phenominal. They truly love what they do and show a lot of enthusiasm. Need improvement: Most of the pm staff are young women and exhibit little interest in the children. Same comment goes to the morning teachers. Some have checked out of the program. Our son is in the summer program and none of the teachers greet him in the morning. Not worth the price. We have another little one and am looking for other options.
--Submitted by a parent

I rated this school above average because my son does enjoy it now, but we had a similar problem as the parent of the child who came home calling himself a "bad boy". When my 3 year old started Kiddie Country he too come home and called himself a "bad boy". I was angry because I knew someone at Kiddie Country had called him this name. I addressed the problem head on and talked to his teacher. I did not accuse a staff member but made it clear that someone, either a teacher, caregiver, or another child, had called him a "bad boy". While I was diplomatic, I made it clear I expected this to stop. I do believe that Kiddie Country expects their kids to act a certain way. For a while I received constant reports from the teachers about my child's behavior. In talking to them the behavior they disliked seem to be normal behavior for a high energy, extroverted 3 year old boy. I worked with the teachers because I believed that while this school is not perfect it is the best option for our family.
--Submitted by a parent