Kidcreate Studio - Alexandria

★★★★★Caroline Stapleton

Our family loves KidCreate! My 10-year-old has been coming for years, and our 6-year-old is also a big fan of the very creative, multimedia art projects offered by this location. Any projects using clay are particularly big hits. The studio is organized, calm, and clean, and class sizes are small enough to give each child attention and ensure the group doesn't get out of control. Note that the cancellation policy is strict - no day-of changes - but the programming is worth the small risk of a day-of illness or conflict. Highly recommend! And can we get even more Parents' Night Out please? :)

★★★★★Patch S

We sent our 4 yrs old kid to the Leprechaun Mansion project - Date Night event at Kidcreate Alexandria and it was a huge success. The studio is clean and organized, and the staff were so friendly and kind from the moment we walked in. My daughter had an absolute blast, talked about all the things she did in the class and is already asking when the next one is. It’s a total win win—the kids get to be creative, and parents get a couple hrs time off. We will definitely be back!

★Cassandra Carter

I attended a birthday party at Kidcreate this weekend. The studio itself is really nice very cute and well laid out but the experience was honestly disappointing. The teacher running the activity had very low energy and didn't seem very engaged with the kids. At most birthday parties I've been to, the instructors are upbeat, encouraging, smiling, and clearly excited to be there. That just wasn't the case here. The kids seemed fine, but as an adult, it was noticeable. What really pushed me to write this review was how the end of the party was handled. The owner/teacher told the birthday child's mom ...in front of guests...that the party time was over and that the kids needed to take their food to go because she had only paid for a set amount of time. You could tell the mom was embarrassed and trying to keep it low-key, but it felt unnecessary and unprofessional to handle it that way during a child's birthday party. If you're looking for a warm, friendly environment with some flexibility and good customer service, this isn't it. I won't be returning. I also posted the same review on yelp and instead of the owners apologizing for my experience, they went into lengthy explanation that did not take into account my feelings…so when booking events for your children ask yourself does that response seem like someone who intends to do better?

★★thpq

We hosted a birthday party for our daughter at Kidcreate Studio Alexandria. The craft itself was fun and well organized, and Diane did a great job leading the kids and helping with setup and cleanup. I had seen a prior review mentioning rigidity in policies, but moved forward with booking and hoped our experience would be different. Unfortunately, the overall experience was affected by rigid policies and communication issues. Because the party was a surprise and we were traveling from about an hour away, flexibility and clear coordination were especially important. The studio does not open until exactly 10 minutes before the party, and I was not allowed to drop off items early—even though the space was empty when I arrived and the door remained locked until the exact opening time. There was also a miscommunication about the party schedule. Three days before the event, I emailed the owner explaining our plan for food delivery at 5:50 pm and received a response indicating that was fine, without any clarification. No one reached out to confirm details, and phone calls were not returned. As a result, I was informed—within earshot of guests—that the party had to end at 6:00 pm or we would need to pay an additional $75. While the activity itself was enjoyable, the lack of flexibility, poor communication, and high cost for what is offered make it hard for me to recommend booking a party here. With better customer service and clearer advance coordination, this could be a much better experience.

★★★★★Emily Woody

We had a great time hosting our child’s birthday party at Kidcreate Studio! Sarah was wonderful—so engaging and great with the kids. The kids loved the painting activity, and it was really nice to be able to bring our own food and cake. Everything was organized and fun from start to finish. Highly recommend!