Children'S International School-Clarendon is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 1227 North Scott Street, Arlington, Virginia VA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Children's International School-Clarendon in Arlington receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the warm, caring staff, engaging Reggio Emilia-based curriculum, and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the reasonable pricing, included meals/snacks, and additional amenities like music and yoga classes.
We absolutely love CIS N Scott. The teachers and management are so welcoming and genuine, our son loved the school immediately. The kids have a wonderful time and the curriculum is engaging and age appropriate. The school community is so special too, we’ve truly felt at home here.
Both my daughter and son attended Children's International School, and it has been an absolutely positive experience for our family. What impressed us most was the genuine warmth and care of the teaching staff – they created a welcoming environment where both of our children felt comfortable and supported from day one.
An absolutely magical place! We were so lucky to find this little school for my two children (3&5 when we started). My 4 year old loves school and I can tell the teachers truly care about each child. Cute backyard play area, lots of time outside, big focus on cleanliness and hand washing, and they even provide ALL snacks plus a healthy lunch. I have heard from others that the prices are very low for the area! I have been so grateful for everyone on the staff, thank you Ms Daphne and your incredible team!
From the moment we joined CIS N. Scott, it was clear this school was something truly special. The warm, welcoming community of staff and families made us feel right at home, and I was impressed by the thoughtfully designed curriculum. The curriculum coordinator does a remarkable job crafting engaging, creative, and meaningful lessons that reflect a deep understanding of early childhood development and the Reggio Emilia philosophy. The growth we’ve seen in our child has been extraordinary! The teachers have fostered her curiosity, language development, focus, and social-emotional learning. The teachers are exceptional at nurturing each child while maintaining high expectations. They also bring their unique passions, such as yoga and Mandarin, into the classroom. A true standout is the director, Ms. Daphne. She is beloved by our entire family! Her leadership is hands-on and heartfelt—she supports all three classrooms, loves to engage with the children. She brings a wealth of knowledge, responsiveness, and administrative expertise to the school. CIS N. Scott offers a comprehensive experience that goes beyond academics: nutritious lunch and snacks, a dedicated music teacher, a spacious outdoor play area, and convenient hours that work well for families. I can’t recommend this school highly enough—it’s the whole package.
We had 2 children attend CIS North Scott and we loved it! The kids learned a lot without the curriculum being too intense, and they genuinely loved their teachers. I’d definitely recommend this place for 2-5 year olds. Price is very reasonable compared to other options in the area.
VQB5
Level 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.
Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.
Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.
Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.
Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.
Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.