Falls Church Merrifield Preschool

This is a phenomenal daycare! In the past my daughter was originally in Bright Horizons but we quickly took her out and was able to get a spot here (tip: has a very long wait list so plan for months ahead). The cleanliness and curriculum truly sets the standard. As a quick example, I remember the first day I entered the facility and I saw a set of wash clothes perfectly lined up as they were drying (granted this is very small thing but the details matter!). The director, Ms. Elena, runs a very tight ship and, yet at the same time, is a very kind person who cares about the children a lot. Lastly

We are more than satisfied. Very clean and safe. Great location. The day care is nicely equipped. Both, teachers and their assistants, demonstrate extreme kindness, an individual approach, and professional care. It’s nothing to say about Elena, the owner. She is very devoted to what she does. Our child is happy there. He has also been demonstrating great developmental progress. It’s not only about the facility itself, it’s about people who work there. My personal experience was with a typical Soviet Union Daycare, which is nothing to compare. The price is moderate in comparison to other daycares

Very happy with this school! Elena is very nice and expeienced, she was there from the first day for us and helped a lot! Cant say enough about teachers, they are great and taking very good care of our child. Our child is now happy and cant wait to go to school. They teach good manners and different things every day. Cant say enough about this school, highly recommend!

Both of our kids have spent 2.5 years at FCMP and we have been blessed with the experience they had there.
Since day one Elena and her staff have been very dedicated and detailed about the daily curriculum and how to prepare kids for school as well as how to work on their behavior and development of different sets of skills (math, French&Russian language, etc).

This is the best day care possibly in the entire DMV area. With two kids having big age gap I have experienced different types of daycare from home based small centers to corporate owned kindercare type.
This one is very special. I have sent my daughter here for the past two years. We had superb experience. The main game changer was that folks here CARE for your children. From owner Elena down to last support personnel including Olga, Elena and many others. Everyone was great and welcoming. My daughter loves coming here and gained lots of new friends. Prices are affordable and folks are flexible

We feel this daycare sets the standard for others to measure up to. It's not easy to get a spot here and there is a good reason for that. The director Ms. Elena is very kind and cares about kids. We could not be happier with our daughter's main teacher Ms. Dina. Teachers look happy to be there and there is a positive vibe throughout. It is exceptionally clean space. They put a lot of emphasis on building good, decent, polite, mannerly little people. But they also let kids be kids, they get a lot of active play time. We feel lucky our daughter is in their care.
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FCMP is not only offers a fantastic academic and growth experience for children, but builds within them self-reliance, life skills, and a sense of the world around them- especially community. Elena and the teachers, and all staff, work like a family with each school family to build each child up and give them the skills and knowledge they need to succeed socially, academically, and in life. With 2 children having gone through FCMP, I can say it is a foundational part of helping them grow, and it has built a resilience around them.

My son just started preschool here and I cannot say enough great things about this place! Elena is really kind, helpful, communicative and you can tell that she just really cares about the school as a whole.
The school is super clean, the space is big , bright and beautiful, the teachers are really nice and the list goes on. My son is happy and is really thriving here! I'm so thankful for all that Elena and the teachers do for the kids and families!

Just a quick note to thank Elena and her team for doing an amazing job with the kids! Our son attended her daycare for 9 months, and came to this school right after it was opened. The place is very clean, teachers are friendly, and most of all, my son was taken care of. It is a little more expensive than other preschools, but is worth every penny.

Provides well-rounded, educational programs for the youngest children. The director's emphasis on personal responsibility and care is truly unique. We adore Ms. Natalia (2 year olds), and our child has really thrived under her instruction. We will be lucky if we can find a comparable program elsewhere.