Helen Day Preschool Academy - Hopkins House

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 teachers of their children. We value age-appropriate teaching methods founded on best practices and implemented by well-educated and trained teachers, and, we value activities in the classroom that allow children to experiment, imitate, inquire, and explore.
Our History:
Out of a need to provide quality child care for working Alexandria parents in the late 1930s, the Helen Day Preschool Academy was born. Helen Day is the oldest of the HOPKINS HOUSE early childhood academies and it has been a community beacon for decades. Preparing and educating children for exceptional achievement has proven to be Helen Day's time-honored tradition. Helen Day boasts a variety of partnerships that have enhanced the educational experience and care for its children and families for the past 75 years.

Our Program:
NAEYC Accredited & VSQI Rated.
Strong Academy Leadership.
Full Degrees Teaching Staff.
Child-Centered Creative Curriculum.
Catered Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks.
Safe & Engaging Learning Environment.
Our Partnerships:
Al's Pals.
Literacy Lab.
Metro DC Reads.
Kids Making Healthy Choices.
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF).
TC Williams HS Early Childhood Program.


This center has NAEYC accreditation. National Association for the Education of Young Children is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children. NAEYC established a national, voluntary accreditation system to set professional standards for early childhood education programs and to help families identify high-quality programs. The NAEYC Accreditation Criteria address all aspects of an early childhood program, including interactions among teachers and children, curriculum, interactions among teachers and families, administration, staff qualifications and professional development, staffing patterns, physical environment, health and safety, nutrition and food service, and program evaluation.