“Our daughter has been attending NES in Alexandria for three years. She has flourished at this school, thanks in large part to loving and supportive teachers. I feel like the staff truly know my child, care for her, and want to see her succeed through every transition. Our family is very grateful for NES.”

“We are so happy with our experience at Northeast Stars and I cannot recommend it highly enough! Our daughter loves her teachers and has made many good friends there. We love that she has developed an independent spirit! They also have flexible options for aftercare or early drop off and spaced shares.”

“Attending this school has definitely had a positive impact on my kids, and the parent experience has been good too. I’d recommend NES to anyone looking for a preschool.”

“NES has been such a wonderful school experience for our 3 year old. The teachers are professional, dedicated, and caring. The school communicates with parents constantly to provide updates and action photos during the day. Our son comes home every day and tells us of the wonderful activities he does, which we feel is paying huge dividends as far as his vocabulary and general development.”

“Our son is starting his 4th month at NES DC, and we’re so pleased watching him learn and grown thanks to the kind and nurturing teaching staff at NES. It was a transition for all of us getting used to a new routine at preschool after 2+ years of being home with parents/grandparents. We’ve leaned on the expertise of the NES team to navigate this and we are so grateful for the patient/supportive teachers that have helped our little guy navigate this new routine at school. Our once quiet toddler speaks fondly of his school routine, teachers, and lessons from the day. We can’t sing enough praises for the experience we’ve had thus far. ”

“Northeast Stars is an excellent and supportive environment for our child. It’s a real gem. The teachers are wonderful and genuinely care about the kids, and our child loves his time at NES. I’d recommend it to anyone.”

“Our first son has been attending NES since September 2020. The Montessori method has worked so well for him. It has fostered his curiosity, developed his independence, and taught him about courtesy and grace for himself and others. My favorite thing about NES is the longevity of the teachers. While at a normal day-care, you’ll have teachers and assistants cycle in and out, teachers at NES have been really consistent. That alone tells me that the teachers not only enjoy what they do, but that the company must treat them well. It’s so important to me to know that my son is in a stable environment that really knows and cares for him, and for his teachers. ”

“My daughter’s last day at NES was today after a year there. We have been very pleased with the care and love that she received there especially from her awesome teachers Ms. Wallace, Ms. Jenkins and Ms. Singh (she has since left the school). Would def recommend this program to neighboring families who need a safe and fun place to get their kiddos acclimated to a school environment.”

“My wife and I interviewed, applied for and we’re awarded enrollment for many pre-schools in Arlington. But, when we visited NE Stars and met the owner, director and teachers, we felt it was worth the longer drive to Alexandria for our son’s initial learning experience. We’ve been enrolled now for 8 mos and we couldn’t be more happy. NEStars philosophy and teachings has led to our son to become more autonomous over this short period of time. He’s also made many friends and has expanded his interests. There are many programs offered like Soccer and Gymnastics that expose him to interacting with his friends and his own self. I think one of the best qualities of NE Stars is the diversity among the friends. We couldn’t be happier with NE Stars and will be sad when it comes time for him to graduate on to the next chapter in his learning.”

“NES has been a wonderful place for my 2 yr old (almost 3) to learn and grow. She began attending NES in fall of 2021 and we have been so happy with the caring and nurturing environment there. The teachers have been great with communicating. We receive multiple pictures and helpful information daily. The teachers make themselves readily available for any questions or concerns you may have. They have been a wonderful help with potty training but also in the topics and activities they introduce to students. My daughter has grown so much since enrolling there - from daily
neighborhood walks to the playground to furthering her social emotional skills we are happy to see her flourish in a safe and caring environment like NES. Covid protocols follow OSSE and CDC guidance.”

“Northeast Stars, the whole teaching and administrative team, and the owner, Sharon, have far far exceeded our expectations. At the end of the day, much of the quality early childhood development comes down to the people who spend hours and hours each day with a child. And as much as we love the classroom environment, administrative professionalism, communication/use of technology, curriculum, all those things that other programs in this area try to sell themselves on, what we really appreciate about NES is the depth of experience and attentive care that the teachers bestow on each child. They carefully observe him, know his strengths and weaknesses as an individual (in some cases with more perceptiveness than us}, and tailor their approach to integrating him into classroom accordingly. Our son has really blossomed from a very tentative 3-year old who cried every day upon starting school (after 1.5 years COVID}, to an almost 4-year old who has developed a close circle of friends, a growing sense of independence, and greater willingness to try new things outside of his comfort zone. During this very critical period of early childhood development, we are privileged to have the warm, loving care of the entire staff at NES. ”

““I can’t emphasize enough how pleased I have been with my daughter’s experience at Northeast Stars Montessori.  Before I enrolled her at NES, each morning was a struggle.  Now she has such excitement about school that our mornings together are pleasant and easy-going.  My daughter is always happy to talk about her friends at NES, including her teachers, and she loves to choose items from nature or from around the house to share and explore with classmates.  In the last year, my daughter’s language skills, creativity, social graces, sense of community, and sense of self have blossomed.  Best of all, she is having fun!  NES is a truly a gem.””

““Last summer, we were ready to send our son, then 2 and a half, to pre-school, but were worried he was not ready.  He was not particularly verbal, and could be very ‘high maintenance’.  I honestly feared they would send him back after  a week or two because he would be too disruptive. Instead, by the third day of school,  our son was happily walking in in the morning happy as a clam, and the teachers said you could barely hear a peep out of him. He is happy to go to school every morning and speaks enthusiastically about his friends and teachers.  NE Stars transformed him from toddler to preschooler in a surprisingly seamless manner.””

““We simply could not be happier with NES Alexandria.  Our 4-year old child has a severe nut allergy, and the teachers are extraordinarily supportive and attentive to ensure he has a safe environment.  Snack and meal times are well-controlled, and communication with parents is excellent to ensure everyone understands the boundaries.  The carefully laid-out classroom lends itself to calm, relaxed learning.  Rather than overwhelm the children with plastic toys and loud colors, NES has created an inviting space in which the children often determine their own activities and develop the ability to independently learn, play, and socialize.  Since he began attending NES, we’ve noticed significant improvement in our child’s interactions with other children, as well as a high interest in math and reading as he excitedly tells us about his day’s activities.  We highly recommend NES Alexandria!””

““The day before my son was to attend the school, while we were visiting,  Ms Booker asked us some basic words in our native language to connect with our son and she kept going, learning some other words during the year to teach him English. Because my son is unable to speak English well enough to express his feelings, Ms Lindeman gave him permission to bring a comfort toy. It really really makes him comfortable.  Ms Lindeman called me when he was upset about something and told me he can mention it, so that I could understand him and explain the issue. I really liked it. I was prepared and could help him to understand things better.  I liked the photos taken during the week and send us at the end of each week [in parent newsletters].””

““Our son started at Northeast Stars Montessori seven months ago on his second birthday. We sought an environment that provided a purposeful curriculum, but one that still allowed him freedom to explore his interests.  Another consideration for enrolling our son into a Montessori program was our son’s lack of expressive language skills for his age: he basically did not speak when he began school. Since enrolling our son at NE Stars his language skills have exploded.  We can attribute some of his progress to natural development and work that we did outside of school, but we feel that his time spent at NE Stars contributed greatly to his rapid language growth.  What we love most about NE Stars is how excited our son is when he is dropped off in the mornings, and seeing how happy he is with his friends and teachers.  The school makes learning fun and promotes safe social interactions for all of the friends.””