Child Daycare & PreschoolsReston, VA

Common Ground Child Care Center

4.6(9 reviews)

About

Common Ground Child Care Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 1700 Wainwright Drive, Reston, Virginia VA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Common Ground Child Care Center in Reston receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff, nurturing environment, and strong curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the low staff turnover, outdoor activities, field trips, and sense of community. One parent expressed concerns about pricing and infant facility conditions relative to monthly costs.

Experienced and caring teachers with long tenurelow staff turnovernurturing and loving environmentstrong curriculumoutdoor play twice dailyfield trips and enrichment activitiesindividualized attention to each child's needsschool-age programs availablefollows federal holidays instead of county school calendarnon-profit focus on children rather than profitparent involvement opportunitiesexcellent preparation for elementary school
High monthly costs (approximately $2000/month)infant care facilities described as unacceptable for the priceparents required to do laundry

Recent Reviews

9 months ago

We have loved our experience at Common ground. Our son has been in both the infant and toddler programs. All the teachers have been amazing. It's such a relief as working parents to know our son is in good hands. It's also a huge bonus that they are outside twice a day everyday. They go to local parks, trips to the library, and play on the playground everyday. We are moving out of the area and so sad to leave! Highly recommend!

10 years ago

Both of our children attend Common Ground and have been there since they were 3 months old. The teachers and staff at Common Ground create a wonderful loving environment where they thrive and learn. Our oldest is in the pre-school class and is learning so much, as well as enjoys making special projects, attending field trips and playing with his friends. The love that the teachers have for the children allows working parents to feel comfortable that they’re in a nurturing environment. I would highly recommend this daycare for any families in the Reston/Herndon area.

10 years ago

Finding the "right" daycare for your child is stressful. There are so many important questions. Will my child be safe? Will they be loved? Will they learn? Will they be happy? Is this a place where I can feel good about leaving my child when I go to work. Thankfully, Common Ground is amazing! We found Common Ground two years ago. Our oldest daughter was attending a different daycare in Reston, and we weren't thrilled with the environment -- lots of teacher turnover, limited curriculum, and a lot of bad attitudes. It started to wear on our daughter, and we started the hunt for a new facility. We were so lucky to find Common Ground. Common Ground has GREAT teachers (the infant room teachers have been there since the late 80s... You never find that kind of tenure at a daycare!), a loving and supportive environment, a great curriculum, and most importantly, our daughters love it! We are constantly surprised at what our daughters are learning, saying, and singing. We are so lucky to have found Common Ground and so lucky to have found the right daycare for our family! Bottom line, we highly recommend Common Ground to any parents looking for quality daycare in the Reston area.

6 years ago

Mr. G and the entire Common Ground team have built such a warm, caring environment for our kids. While they have a curriculum built off the team's considerable experience and expertise, they're also willing to tweak it to best fit each child's unique needs and development. Moreover, the teachers get to know each child to ensure they can care for him/her in the best way possible. In other words, it's the kind of place you can send your kids and drive away with total peace of mind that they're loved and cared for. As a parent, I can't think of a better compliment to give a childcare center.

4 years ago

We have been with Common Ground for 4 years now and have fully trusted and appreciated the care they provide for our children, now aged 4&5. The teachers are amazing. Liz, Mimi and LJ are great leaders and did such an excellent job guiding the center through the pandemic. Most importantly .. our kids love this center!

Frequently asked questions

Common Ground Child Care Center is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Reston, Virginia. The facility has a capacity of 120 children.
Common Ground Child Care Center has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 9 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Common Ground Child Care Center, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Common Ground Child Care Center through Virginia's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Virginia must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
1700 Wainwright Drive, Reston, Virginia 20190
County
FAIRFAX

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
120 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
38.9666, -77.35338

Quality Rating

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.

What do the levels mean?

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.