St. Albans Early Childhood Center

★★★★★Tina Chang

I can't express how grateful I am for SAECC! From the moment we enrolled my child at 5 months (now 3), we knew we had found a special place. The warm and welcoming atmosphere immediately put us at ease, and it quickly became clear that this center is dedicated to fostering both learning and emotional growth. The teachers at SAECC are truly exceptional. Their love and care for each child is evident in everything they do. They create a nurturing environment where my child feels safe, supported, and excited to learn. My child has made incredible progress with his language skills and social interactions (e.g. expressing boundaries, sharing, sitting at the table when we're eating at a restaurant). The activities are engaging and age-appropriate, making learning feel like a fun adventure. It’s amazing to see how much they are developing socially, emotionally, and cognitively! I also love the open communication with the staff. They keep us updated on our child’s progress with quarterly report cards and are always available to discuss any concerns. It’s clear that the teachers are passionate about what they do and that they love the children. SAECC has become a second home for my child, and I'm so grateful we get to start another journey at the school with the newest addition to the family. I couldn't be happier with our experience. I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a loving, enriching environment for their little ones! Thank you, SAECC, for everything you do!

★★★★★Meghan Moore

My family has had a wonderful experience at SAECC. My son is 4 and could have gone to his local public school this year but because of the superior attention, care, and enrichment that he receives at SAECC, I chose to keep him there (at a cost) until kindergarten. The teachers are the absolute best. Even teachers that have never had my son in their class know his name and greet him with smiles and hugs every day. It truly feels like a family. The facility is beautiful with an amazing new playground and access to the school gym for physical activities when the weather is bad. The classrooms are decorated with care, showing the teacher's and administration's commitment to creating a warm and welcoming environment. During the school year, the students have several enrichment activities, including weekly Spanish and twice-weekly STEM/STEAM in the cutest little science lab you've ever seen. This is the only daycare I know with a separate teacher and classroom dedicated just to STEM/STEAM! The summers are even more fun with twice-weekly water play, field trips, and special activities like science shows! I will definitely continue to send my son to their summer camp after he graduates from SAECC until he ages out. I would certainly encourage anyone looking at SAECC to schedule a visit to make their own determination. The love and community that exist are palpable upon entering the building and a visit is worth far more than a single angry online review from someone who admits to breaking their contract and being sent to collections and begins with this is "100% honest"...which is kind of like starting a sentence with "no offense"....

★★★★★naomi hirabayashi

We have been lucky enough to be part of the SAECC community for over 3 years. We feel so grateful to have found SAECC when we moved to DC from New York. After exploring a few options, SAECC stood out to because of the warm communal environment, quality of the programming and wonderful faciliites – like the big gym which is great for movement during the winter season, and the brand new beautiful playground outside. One of the biggest things I was looking for, especially for this stage of the kids life, was a warm, supportive, and engaging environment. SAECC is 100% that community. The teachers know all the kids names, show so much love, playfullness and adoration, and make you feel so welcomed and supported as a parent. My daugther recently graduated fro Pre-K to a new school for kindergarten this year, and I am forever grateful this is where she started her school journey. She learned the values of compassion, curiosity, and community. Thank you to the SAECC team for all you do to help our kids grow & learn!

★★★★★KIERRA MARPEL

Our son has been enrolled here since he was 4 months old and is now three, thriving in preschool. We love the staff and administration, and the curriculum aligns perfectly with our needs. Since joining the SAECC family, we've consistently met or exceeded every age-appropriate milestone. And Although it can be challenging to be away from your child for long hours, the daily progress reports, complete with pictures and videos, make it feel like you're right there with them. We also the enjoy the inclusive and community based events that the school Provides - giving us parents the opportunity to connect with staff as well as other parents. SAECC is honestly the best choice in the district!!

★★★★★Rahel Assefaw

This has been such a special place for both my children. My youngest is now 4yrs old so this will be our last year but I can confidently say they were both prepared for elementary school. The teachers and staff have always gone above and beyond to nurture my children and prepare them for the next year. The activities, events and school trips they plan are above the standard early childhood expectations. I highly recommend for to any parent looking for a nurturing, stimulating, and supportive environment for their child.