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Elder's Childcare Center
5.0
(January 2023) We are absolutely in the early stage of adapting to daycare with our little one, but I feel this review is due now.
I'd previously began researching quality childcare for our baby six/seven months before I gave birth.
Ironically Elder's was the first facility I contacted. From day...
- P. S
BB Babies LLC
5.0
This daycare is amazing place! Very clean with great staff and very welcoming. My son went here for over a year and I couldn’t ask for a better daycare. Please keep on the great job that you are doing!
- Care member
Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool
5.0
My 3 little granddaughters all love attending this special school. We all love the emphasis on outdoor activities and cooperative play. Socializing is so critical for children, and all this has been well managed especially in this era of covid. I am thankful for AUCP.
- Vicki
Glen Echo Family Day Care
5.0
My son has been going to Glen Echo Family Daycare since he was 4 months old, and has been there for over a year. The indoor-outdoor space is wonderful, the facility is impeccably clean, and they provide an incredible loving environment, with plenty of toys and activities to keep the kids engaged! I...
- Jennifer R.
Bright Morning Star
5.0
Flor and her mom take good care of the children. They provide home made meals and a safe place for the children. I have 3 kids. Flor and her mom took really great care of them since they were babies. My kids love to go to Bright Morning Star
- Karina
Pre-k schools in Alexandria, VA
Elder's Childcare Center
9105 Oxon Hill Road, Fort Washington, MD
5.0
(10)
Elder's Childcare Center is a childcare program that focuses on providing full services to working parents, with emphasis on convenient hours, as well as educational and social skills development. Our preschool program will prepare children for kindergarten. This will be accomplished through a moral...
5.0
"My son has been in Elder's for about a year now and i have NOT ONE complaint!!! My son loves all the teachers there. Great place to help raise a kid!"
Andrew D.
5.0
(7)
We provide high-quality, structured educational experiences designed to promote the development of pre-academic and social-emotional skills. B.B. Babies fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity in young learners while encourage exploration and self-guided learning.
5.0
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This daycare is amazing place! Very clean with great staff and very welcoming. My son went here for over a year and I couldn’t ask for a better daycare. Please keep on the great job that you are doing!
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Care member
Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool
4444 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA
5.0
(2)
Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is a child-centered, cooperative preschool with a play-based curriculum that promotes curiosity and builds self-confidence.
We are a half-day program with classes meeting weekdays from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., serving infants through Pre-Kindergarten children...
5.0
"My 2 and 4 year olds are enjoying their second year at AUCP. It's been such a wonderful experience for the whole family. I feel like we have found a preschool with the unique nature focused, play based curriculum where my kids get to be kids, get lots of fresh air,...
Elizabeth B.
Glen Echo Family Day Care
6832 Tulip Hill Ter, Bethesda, MD
5.0
(9)
Glen Echo Family Day Care is a licensed in home Family Day Care in the state of Maryland. We are licensed to care for no more than eight children at any one time. We are inspected regularly to ensure that licensing standards are met.
We believe that children excel when they have providers they can...
5.0
"My son has been going to Glen Echo Family Daycare since he was 4 months old, and has been there for over a year. The indoor-outdoor space is wonderful, the facility is impeccably clean, and they provide an incredible loving environment, with plenty of toys and...
Jennifer R.
Bright Morning Star
7700 Erie St, Annandale, VA
5.0
(9)
This is a licensed in-home family childcare. Located in Annandale VA , conveniently near H-Mart, Annandale High School and Braddock Elementary School, with easy access from Little River Turnpike and 495.
My assistant (my sister) and I work together as a team to provide a fun, educational, and...
5.0
"My son has been going there for over 2 years, Bright Morning Star Care has provided and stills provides a very safe environment for children, home cook meals, I love that is a bilingual daycare, it helps with the development of my son with his second language...
Manuel G
GAP COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTER INC.
209 UPSHUR ST NW, WASHINGTON,
GAP Community Child Development Center Overview
About Us:
Established in 1982, GAP Community Child Development Center is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization licensed by the District of Columbia. The center is nationally accredited by NAEYC since 2009.
Programs:
GAP offers a multicultural...
The Play Room @ The Living Water School
2200 Culbera Drive, Hillcrest Heights, MD
The Play Room @ The Living Water School is a free and creative learning space for ages 2 to 4. The founder, Anika (a former principal), is completing her PhD in education at the University of Maryland and has developed a unique Christ-centered school for ages Pre K 2 through high school where...
SCHOOL!! 8am to 3:30pm WITH additional cost after-care to 6pm!
Our Early Years curriculum for children in Pre-school and Junior Kindergarten unites the best components of the International Primary Curriculum, and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
We ensure your child is...
Cedare Renaissance Academy
283040 GRAHAM ROAD, Falls Church, VA
CEDARE Renaissance Academy (Pre-K3 thru 12th) is a Contemporary Christian School located on three (3) COVID safe campuses in DC/MD/NOVA..
At CEDARE we are committed to the needs of our student families. We offer a Comprehensive Course and Care Options so that parents can return to work, work...
Happy Faces Early Learning Academy
1905 9th St NE, Washington, DC
Happy Faces Learning Centers has served the Brentwood area of Washington, DC for the past 33 years, and strives to remain one of the leaders in affordable child care.We have been recognized by publications including the Washington Post, for our stellar program as well as our "around the clock", 24...
K & K Family Day Home
7532 Lisle Avenue, Falls Church, VA
A loving home daycare specialized in care taking and educating children in teamwork, sharing, and learning. Nutritional foods are provided during meals and snacks.
With over 15 years of child care experience I offer a loving, hospitable, and learning environment for children.
River View Daycare
406 South Parrot Drive, Fort Washington, MD
Every child is special and each one is an individual and here at River View Daycare we ensure we tailor the care we provide to suit each child. Our goal is to provide an excellent level of care to children by working with parents, providing a loving home-like environment and educational resources...
Sandra's Daycare
6407 Kroy Dr, Springfield, VA
Licensed Child Care in Springfield, VA, conveniently located near Springfield Mall and Springfield Estates Elementary School, with easy access from 95 and 495. My assistants (2) and I work together as a team to provide a fun and safe environment for your child. Ages 3 months to 12 years old accepted...
Best Academy
9001 Braddock Rd. 200, Springfield, VA
Spring 2017, Best Academy is launching a brand new After-School Care Program! We pick up your child from their school and transport them to our center where they will receive a snack, complete their homework, and participate in fun activities such as art, sports, logic games, and foreign...
iSprout S.T.E.A.M Academy
1601 13th Road South, Arlington, VA
iSprout STEAM Academy is a safe and healthy space for children to learn, grow and explore. Our preschool and kindergarten prep programs provide cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth through the lens of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math through Play.
iSprout STEAM Academy is...
Little Frogs Home Preschool
5501 Kings Park Dr., Springfield, VA
I am an experienced educator and mother of 5 children. I have experience working with different levels and types of special needs children. My home preschool is Catholic based, but I welcome and encourage diversity. I currently hold a Home Child Care Permit with Fairfax County, as well as insurance,...
SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER - 1000 CONSTITUTION
1000 CONSTITUTION AVE NW, WASHINGTON,
Starting at $1863/mo
At SEEC we invite children to be extraordinary, to wonder, and to explore the world around them. We teach children to search for knowledge rather than simply be fed information. Children from infants through Kindergarten are encouraged to ask questions and to search for answers together. We give...
Tato's Family Child Care/ Preschool
6913 Rolling Rd., Springfield, VA
Providing quality childcare really means creating a happy, enriched "life" experience for children while their parents work.
We maintain a safe and healthy environment. We focus on our environment and daily schedule to ensure that structures are safe and the surfaces, toys, equipment and materials...
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL PRESCHOOL&KINDERGARTEN
3439 PAYNE ST, FALLS CHURCH, VA
CommuniKids Language Immersion Preschool and Children's Language Center
4719 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC
CommuniKids Language Immersion Preschool began as a small, parent-run cooperative preschool in 2003 and has developed into the Region's premier children's language center and preschool.
At CommuniKids, we prepare young children to become the global citizens of tomorrow while immersing them in a...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Alexandria, VA
What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in Alexandria, VA?
Pre-k programs in Alexandria, VA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!
What questions should I ask when researching a pre-k near me in Alexandria, VA?
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Alexandria, VA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.
What will my child do at pre-k near me in Alexandria, VA?
Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Alexandria, VA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!
What else do I need to know about pre-k near me in Alexandria, VA?
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Alexandria, VA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.
Ratings for Alexandria, VA pre-k schools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Pre-K Schools in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools.