James L. And Juliette Mcneil Preschool Academy is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 8543 Forest Place, Alexandria, Virginia VA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Parents overwhelmingly praise James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy for its caring, well-trained staff, individualized child development, and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and making excellent progress. One reviewer raised concerns about violations and complaints that warrant investigation.
The dedicated staff and administrators at Hopkins House - McNeil Preschool Academy genuinely care for the children and their well-being. They go the extra mile to create a nurturing and supportive environment where every child can thrive. While communication isn't always perfect, they constantly strive to maintain clear lines of dialogue between parents and teachers, keeping you informed and involved in your child's educational journey. They actively encourage parent participation through engaging events and volunteer opportunities, fostering a strong sense of community within the school and beyond. And perhaps most importantly, Hopkins House - McNeil Preschool Academy remains one of the most affordable options in the area, making quality education accessible to all. It's truly a place where children, families, and the community come together to learn, grow, and create something special.
Amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. It’s wonderful seeing our son get excited about going to Hopkins House daily. The awesome educators led by a fantastic listener (The Principal) really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualized way and our son is making brilliant progress each day. The management is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment and we’re very thankful to the whole team at Hopkins House.
This school is literally the absolute best! Our child was first enrolled at almost 2.5 yrs old and has thrived ever since. Staff is very respectful and friendly. Great location, fun-filled learning, uniform Monday-Thursday, communication is top-tier, teachers are well-trained, & most importantly: our child is happy. Plenty of activities for parents & children to take part in, & parent presence is also welcomed last minute or scheduled. It is scary putting your child in school for the first time but it is such a great feeling knowing he/she is being well taken care of, while having fun & learning at the same time. Highly recommend.😃
We have had three children go through Hopkins House now and each of them have had outstanding experiences. The teachers are amazing and the communication is excellent. Strongly recommend them for your little ones.
What I like best about the McNeil Preschool is its atmosphere - cleanliness, bright lighting, friendly teachers and staff, creative activities and curriculum, and diverse student body. Our son enjoys going to school every morning. He started in the infant classroom at 7 months and his development has been amazing. Surely this can be attributed to the wonderful competent, loving and nurturing teachers and classroom aides. Thank you! A.H.
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.