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Recent preschool reviews in Alexandria, VA
ET Child Care
5.0
I highly recommend this daycare! My son has been going to Ms. Eme's for 6 months now and we could not be more pleased. I was so nervous when I decided to go back to work. Being a stay at home mom I thought it would be difficult for my son to get used to day care. My son absolutely loves it there! He...
- Nikki
Mary Child Care
5.0
My 2 year old son has been cared for by Kashi at Mary Child Care since he was just 4 months old. My wife and I had originally planned for our son to go to a day care center near her new job, but when she stayed at her previous job a bit longer than expected, we needed to find day care close to home...
- Keith
Surisa's Loving Home Daycare
5.0
Our family has used Surisa Phumtim's in-home day care for several years and we have been thoroughly impressed with Surisa. Surisa and her team take very good care of our kids and coordinate transition activities for each kid with the parents.
Surisa is reliable , dependable and a hard worker. We...
- Ashley
Feathers Bilingual Academy
5.0
This is a wonderful program! The staff truly cares about the children and treats them like their own. I am so grateful to have these types of bilingual offerings close to home, too. Thanks for all you do!
- Devyn K
Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning
5.0
Our daughter and now son attend Fontanelle and I recommend it to EVERYONE that I know. We feel that the school is a safe, nurturing and academically sound environment. We've noticed a tremendous growth in our daughter and look forward to seeing the same in our son. Please consider Fontanelle for...
- Ingrid C
Preschools in Alexandria, VA
5.0
(4)
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I am a 57-year-old proud grandmother of 4 whom I dearly love and babysit. My mission is to create an environment that is safe, supportive, inspiring and fun for the kids. We offer full and part-time schedules...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Finding a daycare for my son Jackson was probably the hardest thing I've ever had to do. In my search I came across ET Child Care. From the moment I found this page I knew I wanted to send my son here. He's...
Reviewed by Shaunte T
4.7
(26)
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We currently have full-time and part-time openings for infants through toddlers. I am an experienced daycare provider (20+ years), and a mother of four children (all grown adults now). My daycare has been a...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Miss Kashi looked after our 16 month old daughter for a few months until we had to move. She is an exceptionally caring and knowledgable child care provider. She is kind hearted and patient, the kind of...
Reviewed by Saf.A
5.0
(24)
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Surisa's Loving Home Daycare has been open since 1992. Surisa is a primary school teacher by training and has run this home daycare with her two assistants for over 20 years. The children are taken care of in a...
Recent reviews:
5.0
I am a first time mother and was very anxious to send my 9 month old to daycare after living through Covid quarantine. Surisa's place turned out to be a blessing for us. She truly cares for the children and...
Reviewed by Veni S
5.0
(3)
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Feathers Bilingual Academy, a full-time Spanish Immersion Center with an integrated curriculum, available for children ages sixteen months to five years old.
Recent reviews:
5.0
Feathers is amazing! I couldn't ask for a better place to send my son. The staff is truly exceptional. They are very professional, well-trained, and caring. They really promote a safe, welcoming environment. I...
Reviewed by Virginia
5.0
(1)
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Fontanelle Academy of Early Learning provides high-quality infant child care and early childhood education services to families in the Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland metropolitan...
Recent review:
5.0
Our daughter and now son attend Fontanelle and I recommend it to EVERYONE that I know. We feel that the school is a safe, nurturing and academically sound environment. We've noticed a tremendous growth in our...
Reviewed by Ingrid C
4.7
(12)
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The Goddard Schools are the #1 rated private preschool system in the United States with over 530 schools nationwide. Our school will serve infants through Pre-K students.
We are located at 1703 N Beauregard...
Recent reviews:
5.0
My son has has been attending Goddard for the past year, and I can tell you we all are happy with the school and glad to see how much he has grown and learnt. We love all of his teachers and enjoy seeing how...
Reviewed by Patricia
4.3
(12)
Great Beginnings Early Learning Center, LLC
618 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Starting at $345/wk
Description:
At Great Beginnings Early Learning Center your child's individual talents, skills and abilities will be nurtured in a loving and compassionate environment. We are a privately owned and operated Christian...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We loved our experience at GBELC. Ms. Cortinzia is incredible and we are so grateful for our time there. I always knew our son was in good, trusted hands. He really thrived there. His confidence grew, he made...
Reviewed by Jennifer S
3.0
(2)
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Located in Alexandria, Virginia, Discovery Time Learning Center LLC aims to provide children with a high-quality early childhood education. It strives to develop children's developmental skills. The Center...
Recent review:
5.0
Worst daycare ever, dirty, Director is unprofessional, staff aren't nice, the place stinks, the director office was unkept
Reviewed by Rachel T
5.0
(2)
Description:
Fort Hunt Preschool located in Alexandria VA is a childcare center that offers a safe and nurturing environment for children. It provides play-based activities that foster mental, emotional, social, and...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Fort Hunt Preschool is a magical school, with engaged and knowledgeable teachers who take the time to know your child. We have been so happy there and can't say enough good things. A cooperative is an amazing...
Reviewed by Marni G
5.0
(1)
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Mount Vernon Lee Child Development Center is a learning community dedicated to quality child care for children 2 years and 6 months to 8 years and 11 months of age. Their facility operates on regular days and...
Recent review:
5.0
Awesome Child Care Center. My child who is 4 years old assists to this wonderful place since he was 2 1/2 years old. The director, Teachers, and staff are unique; and their program is the best. However, I am...
Reviewed by Maria T
5.0
(1)
Description:
Beacon Hill Academy located at 2704 Beacon Hill Road, Alexandria, Virginia, provides basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It...
Recent review:
5.0
Excellent Child Care. Lots of creative learning with Teachers who care, have common sense and care for your children.
Reviewed by Tamela F
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Cici's Little Geniuses is located in Alexandria, VA and provides high-quality care to children ranging between the ages of 6 weeks to preschool age. Cici's Little Geniuses is an active participant in the...
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Contact: (703) 347-5416
After raising three children in the Northern Virginia area, I understand how difficult it can be to find quality childcare that is affordable. I further understand the importance of...
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CDI is a child development center purposed to assist in the development of children's cognitive, physical, emotional and social skills. Our goal is to help children develop a great learning experience from...
Childtime of Alexandria, VA
2272 Huntington Ave, Alexandria, VA 22303
Description:
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational...
La Petite Academy of Alexandria, VA
6175 Charles Arrington Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310
Description:
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn...
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Grow and Blossom Preschool Center's mission is to provide high quality educational services using a developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum for a multi-economic and culturally diverse group of young...
Childtime of Alexandria
2272 Huntington Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22303
Description:
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational...
Recent review:
3.0
Hey, how much do you charge for a day? And are you close to forth belvoir?
Reviewed by Silah C
Description:
American Day School is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, VA. The main campus is located on Princess Street. This campus services children ages 16 months to 5 years. American Day School's Infant...
Campagna Center - Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy
530 South Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Starting at $100/wk
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Campagna Center - Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy offers preschool and kindergarten programs to residents of Alexandria, Virginia. The school promotes and instills the love of learning to its students and...
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Guiding Our Future Children
Rejoice Evermore Christian Academy (RECA) believes in a strong foundational structure of education, love and discipline. Each child is unique and deserves the best we can give them....
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Compagna Early Learning Center is a child care facility in Alexandria, Virginia that offers a wide range of programs that support the development of preschool and school-age children. The company offers...
La Petite Academy Child Care-Alexandria
6175 Charles Arrington Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310
Starting at $326/wk
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La Petite Academy Child Care located in Alexandria, VA has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from...
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Founded in 1959 to provide a Christian education for young children and outreach to their families, the school is an extension of the educational ministry of Bethany Lutheran Church. We offer classes for a...
Helen Day Preschool Academy - Hopkins House
1224 Princess Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Starting at $330/wk
Description:
Welcome to Hopkins House - Helen Day Preschool Academy, located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, VA. At Helen Day Preschool Academy, we value our families and the central role they play as the first...
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We are an in-home daycare learning environment. We serve children, ages 0-6 years, and provide a loving, nurturing, learning environment that supports a child's social, emotional, educational, and...
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Happy Home Child Learning Center is an accredited early education facility that offers various academic programs to children between the ages of 12 months to 5 years old. The company uses the High Scope...
Campagna Center - George Mason Elementary School
2601 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria, VA 22302
Starting at $125/wk
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George Mason Elementary School is a community devoted to learning and development on 2601 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria, Virginia. Their center uses a curriculum that is infused with technology concepts....
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Abracadabra Child Development Center is an early learning facility at 700 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA that offers quality child care programs that use High/Scope curriculum based on Jean Piaget’s theories...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Alexandria, VA
In 2023 what types of preschools can I find near me in Alexandria, VA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Alexandria, VA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Alexandria, VA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Alexandria, VA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Alexandria, VA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Alexandria, VA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Alexandria, VA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Alexandria, VA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Alexandria, VA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for Alexandria, VA preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Preschools in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 105 reviews of the 109 listed preschools.