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Holy Family Daycare

5.0

Miss Trina offers excellent care to our daughter, starting when she was 3 months old. She is truly a gem! Miss Trina has become a part of our family, loving our daughter as if it were her own. Her home is warm and inviting, and the site of where she often hosts family events to celebrate together....

- Norma L.

Gardizi Home Childcare

5.0

We have been leaving our son with Nasrin Gardizi (Naz) since he was 3 months old. She is caring, experienced, attentive, accommodating, friendly, and an all around wonderful caregiver. Her house is super clean and her rates are very reasonable. We highly recommend Naz!!!!

- Lindsey B.

LILY PAD AT METRO PARK

5.0

The entire staff truly cares for the kids as they update you constantly with pictures and feedback on their day!

- Care member

The Goddard School of Alexandria

5.0

Ms Michelle is fantastic! She knows the families inside and out and loves every child in her classroom!

- Care member

Great Beginnings Early Learning Center, LLC

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 great connections with the teachers and other students. He learned so much, more than I had...

- Jennifer S.

Child care centers in Alexandria, VA

Holy Family Daycare

4500 Shoal Creek Court, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(2)

Holy Family Daycare is a small, fully licensed, in home daycare center run by myself, Trina Miranda. I have worked with children for over 30 years, and now care for children out of my home in a formal, daycare setting. Prior to opening Holy Family Daycare, I worked in various childcare settings...
5.0
"Our daughter has been with Holy Family Daycare since she was 4 months old and we have been greatly pleased with the care and attention she has recieved. Holy Family Daycare has answered many of our late night work, date night, and weekend child care needs. Holy...

John H.


Gardizi Home Childcare

6720 Dorothy Giles Ct, Alexandria, VA

4.4

(7)

Hello, my name is Nasrin Gardizi and I have had over 17 years of experience with home child care and also with raising my own two boys. I love children and am extremely passionate about my career! I have worked as a child care provider for Infant Toddler Family Day Care for over 10 years and have...
5.0
"Nasrin cared for our daughter from 4 months to 1 year of age (she is now 13 months old). Every morning our daughter was always excited to see Ms. Nasrin! She would literally jump out of my arms when we arrived at the front door. Nasrin is very patient and warm with...

Chessa I.


LILY PAD AT METRO PARK

6361 WALKER LN # C-110, ALEXANDRIA, VA

Starting at $1408/mo

5.0

(4)

Lily Pad at Metro Park is conveniently located in Alexandria, Virginia, one block from the Franconia Springfield Parkway. We have been in the community since 2010 and as our families can attest, we are well known for our lovely home-like environment and dedicated long term staff. Lily Pad uses the...
5.0
"The entire staff truly cares for the kids as they update you constantly with pictures and feedback on their day! "

Care member


The Goddard School of Alexandria

1703 N Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA

4.9

(31)

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 St. The school is currently being constructed and we plan to be up and running between...
5.0
"The infant program at Goddard Alexandria West is outstanding! Being our first child, we were very nervous to leave our 3.5 month old in a new place, but the school, teachers and staff quickly became our home away from home. We feel so comfortable having our son...

Care member


Great Beginnings Early Learning Center, LLC

618 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA

4.0

(13)

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 Learning Center. Learning is encouraged through art, science, language, math, recreational play;...
5.0
"Our son attended GBELC part-time as an infant for about 9 months before we moved out of the area. We were always confident he was well-cared for. We were also confident in the COVID protocols that were taken, which helped keep him safe and healthy the whole time he...

Elizabeth M.


SAINT YARED CHILDCARE ACADEMY

2720 ARLINGTON DR, ALEXANDRIA, VA

Starting at $1500/mo

5.0

(3)

Saint Yared Childcare Academies believe in a strong foundational structure of education, love and discipline. Each child is unique and deserves the best we can give them. Each program is chosen and developed to enhance learning and guide children into maturity academically, spiritually, emotionally...
5.0
"Very friendly and very professional people. My kid has progressed a lot with them."

Care member


Mount Vernon Lee Child Development Center

3434 Campbell Dr, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(1)

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 is licensed by the state of Virginia to care for up to 75 children at a time.
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 very disappointed that they will terra0684be closing by...

Maria T


Discovery Time Learning Center, LLC

1509c Leslie Ave, Alexandria, VA

3.0

(2)

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 offers a full-day and a half-day early childhood programs, early childhood flex care options,...
5.0
"Worst daycare ever, dirty, Director is unprofessional, staff aren't nice, the place stinks, the director office was unkept"

Rachel T


Fort Hunt Preschool

1909 Windmill Ln, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(2)

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 physical development among children. The center encourages children to self-explore and learn at...
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 opportunity to be a part of your child's education. We...

Marni G.


Blanca Dina Arevalo

6457 Frenchmens Dr, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(1)

5.0
"she is the best person to care our kids,i dont want any one else taking care my Babies"

Alexis


Monarch Montessori School

218 E. Monroe Avenue, ALEXANDRIA, VA

Welcome to Monarch Montessori School! We're glad that you're considering Monarch for your preschool and elementary school needs! We believe that each child has different gifts, challenges and styles of learning. At Monarch Montessori, each child's individual path is recognized and celebrated....

Reaching For Las Estrellas Academy

2500 North Van Dorn St, ALEXANDRIA, VA

Starting at $2000/mo

Welcome to Reaching For Las Estrellas Academy, where your child's early childhood development is our top priority. With 15 years of experience in the field. Owning an in-home daycare, and a Montessori School, We are dedicated to providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for children to learn...
5.0
"Las Estrellas was the first daycare we used and I am so thankful for the care they gave my son. They made my son feel comfortable and went above and beyond to help when needed. "

Care member


Mommy Daddy Home Day Care

4820 West Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA

Hello, my name is Agnes, I have availability for my home-childcare located in (Alexandria VA) 22311 Along with being a general babysitter for long term care, as well as a date night sitter! I am a mother of 2 boys, 11 year old son who is currently living and studying abroad in Kenya Africa, and a...

Luca's Rainbow Bilingual DayCare Center

6335 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA

Our Values With a high teacher to student ratio, it allows us to focus on each child individually. Teachers are able to work one on one with students allowing the child to learn and grow at their own pace. We are a Bilingual School in the heart of Alexandria City

Cdi Childcare

2826 James Drive, Alexandria, VA

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 infancy to school age through music, art, math, language arts and physical experience in the...

Paddington Daycare

5107 Sutton Pl, Alexandria, VA

My name is Vanessa and I am a state licensed Family Childcare Provider in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am married and have 2 wonderful boys. I have been caring for children for over 10 years in many child care centers. I started my own Family Child Care in 2011. I achieved my Child Development...

A.R.T.S. Academy

Fort Belvior, Alexandria, VA

A.R.T.S. Academy is a home based child care facility focused on learning through creativity. We provide a clean, loving, safe and fun environment where children can learn and grow. We aim to lay an educational foundation that will develop intelligent, independent, and creative individuals. Our...

Feya Daycare LLC

5616 Hershey Lane, Alexandria, VA

Affordable Licensed Home Daycare and Babysitting Services near Bren Mar Park Elementary School We offer child-centered, planned activities in a nurturing, loving and caring environment. Professional and committed service, dedicated to children's activities such literacy, English and Russian...

Quality Child Care

2510 N CHAMBLISS ST, Alexandria, VA

Home Day Care is conveniently located less than 10 miles from Washington, DC in Alexandria, VA, near the Mark Center. Full-time and Part-time child care available with large fenced-in backyard/play area. HIGHLIGHTS * 30+ Years Experience * Fairfax County License * First Aid/CPR Certified * Music,...

The Red Wagon Learning Center LLC

6452 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA

Our center is open from 6:30am every morning Monday - Friday. A healthy breakfast is served daily at 7:00 am. The morning program includes music and movement activities inspired by the ORFF Schulwerk approach and time slots dedicated to reading. In our after school program, three fun,...

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Child Care Centers in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 66 reviews of the 145 listed child care centers.