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Guidepost Montessori at West Alex
5.0
Awesome facility, staff great and extremely helpful. My child is thriving there. We are fairly new, been here a few months. 100% difference from our previous facility we were at. 5 stars from me!
- Ashley J.
Reaching For Las Estrellas Academy
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
The Kingdom Of Children Llc
5.0
Ms Maria, Ms Olga, and Ms Rosa have been great with my 2 yr old and 1 yr old. Both have been here since they were about 4 months old. My daughter walks up to the door every morning smiling and seems genuinely happy to see everyone. Both my kids are thriving and hitting their milestones.
- Care member
Eva's Loving Daycare
5.0
Eva has become a member of our family! She has been watching my daughter for about 18 months now, and my son as well for the last 7 months. She really gets the kids active, taking them to playgrounds, out for walks, and sometimes even on special field trips to the zoo. She sends me pictures of my...
- Dana S.
Luca's Rainbow Bilingual DayCare Center
5.0
Excelente programa en inglés y español además de una ubicación perfecta con unos precios súper buenos!!!
- Luis R
Preschools in Alexandria, VA
Guidepost Montessori at West Alex
3475 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 301, ALEXANDRIA, VA
5.0
(2)
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence.
From toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler, to deepening knowledge and building time management skills in elementary—we provide...
5.0
"Awesome facility, staff great and extremely helpful. My child is thriving there. We are fairly new, been here a few months. 100% difference from our previous facility we were at. 5 stars from me!"
Ashley J.
5.0
(1)
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
The Kingdom Of Children Llc
118 N French St, Alexandria, VA
4.6
(22)
Welcome to the Family Day Home "The Kingdom of Children LLC."
My name is Maria and I am a state licensed childcare provider in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I can tell you that I'm not only the director and provider of my Family Day home, but also I have a lot of professional experience in early...
5.0
"Ms Maria, Ms Olga, and Ms Rosa have been great with my 2 yr old and 1 yr old. Both have been here since they were about 4 months old. My daughter walks up to the door every morning smiling and seems genuinely happy to see everyone. Both my kids are thriving and...
Care member
Eva's Loving Daycare
Dunman Way, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(4)
My name is Eva, I am a home daycare provider. I have been serving families in the DMV area for Almost 22 years! PROUDLY! I am also a mother of three, I provide various avenues to help young children to grow and learn to strengthen their social and emotional, language, physical and cognitive...
5.0
"Wow, where to start about Mrs. Eva! After putting off searching for a daycare provider for weeks and weeks because we were so hesitant about putting our 3 month old in a chain daycare facility or in someone's home we didn't know, we luckily came across Mrs. Eva at...
Kim L.
Luca's Rainbow Bilingual DayCare Center
6335 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(1)
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
5.0
"Excelente programa en inglés y español además de una ubicación perfecta con unos precios súper buenos!!!"
Luis R
Sunshine Day Care
8021 Steadman Street, Alexandria, VA
3.0
(2)
My name is Shumaila. And I am a Childcare provider. I started my business in 2015. I run my care from home. I love working with kids and I am flexible with their routine. We have a daily schedule that we follow. I do after school care also for adult kids. and Pick and drop. I work Also on Friday...
5.0
"Sunshine Day Care is a great place! Shamila is a great provider. I met her almost 4 years ago when I mentored her and since then have build a great connection with her. Multiple times I have give in her my daycare kids to substitute and have always been extremely...
Faqraz M.
The Goddard School of Alexandria
1703 N Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA
4.9
(32)
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
"“My godson attends The Goddard School Alexandria (West) and he loves it. He often talks about his teacher Ms. Lindsey (preschool) and the friends he has made in his class.”"
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Building Blocks Family Child Care
6076 Joust Ln, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(1)
Sandra Scruggs Owner/ Provider of Building Blocks Family Child Care that offers safe professional home child care quality service for newborns, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. Sixteen years of extensive experience working with children. Founder of Irene House --- a nonprofit...
5.0
"My twins started at 6 months old and are now 5 and heading to Kindergarten. They have strong social skills and are well prepared to start elementary school. They even know sight words up to 2nd grade level and can read! Thanks Building Blocks!"
Q C.
Little Angels
5349 Harbor Court Drive, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(12)
We are an in-home day care. We take care of children from 3 weeks to 12 years. We offer full time, part time and before/after school. We provide a fun, educational and interactive environment that kids can love. We are a small daycare (4 children maximum) that allows for individualized attention,...
5.0
"We have having our son with Tamana for a month now. She is kind and very communicative. She'll send me pictures during the day to keep me updated on how my son was doing. I can tell my son likes her after just a week. He stopped crying when we dropped him off and...
Fanny B.
Manchester Lakes Daycare
6835 Ericka Ave, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(1)
Dear parents, welcome to Manchester Lakes Daycare, my home daycare off Manchester Blvd!
I am a mother of 3 and I have 15 years of experience working with children from infancy to adolescence. With pride, I can say that every child I have cared for has gotten a chance to grow up in a safe,...
5.0
"Our son has been with this provider for almost a year now (since he was 3 months old) and we have been very pleased with the car he receives here. We know that he is safe, happy, and well cared for when we leave him for the day. The space where the kids are is...
Stephanie S
The Red Wagon Learning Center LLC
6452 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(1)
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,...
5.0
"My five-year old son has been going to The Red Wagon for over an year and absolutely loves it! Besides providing excellent care for meals and play time the one thing that has impressed me the most is the range of activities the kids are involved in. From painting...
Nilpa P
Saint Gabriel Day Care Center
4319 Sano Street, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(1)
Daycare/Preschool for children from ages two to five; incorporating our Catholic faith into the curriculum.
5.0
"The way all the teacher and sisters takes care of all the kids is amazing."
Haimanot B
Kids 1st Care Daycare
8200 Reddick Ave, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(3)
Daycare Provider in Alexandria.
Kids 1st care Daycare In-Home, State licensed childcare provider 25 years experience, U.S.D.A Food Program- breakfast, lunch and snack included.
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday from 6:30am - 6:00pm
Ages - Infant to 12 years old.
Our infants enjoy lots of cuddle...
5.0
"My child has been with Ms. Begum for 2 years. We have no family in the area, and Ms. Begum has become like a grandmother to my daughter. She and her assistants have shown my daughter so much love. I am so happy we found her."
Ericka D.
ET Child Care
4600 Picot Rd., Alexandria, VA
5.0
(4)
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 for infants and kids. We provide a pick up and drop off services. We provide flexible...
5.0
"My son has been going to ET child care almost a year now and we could not be happier. I just want to say Thank you to Emu and her team for loving my son and taking care of him they way you do. There is nothing like a piece of mind for any parents knowing their kids...
Berry T.
Surisa's Loving Home Daycare
6251 Marcy Court, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(25)
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 safe and friendly environment where they can grow, play and develop as strong...
5.0
"We feel blessed to have Surisa in our life! She has been taking care of our baby since he was 4 months old. I am a first time mother and was worried to find the right place for us. Surisa truly has a loving home. He is so happy to go there each day. She provides...
Kelianne C.
Bailey's Childcare and Learning Center Alexandria
6399 Little River Turnpike,, ALEXANDRIA, VA
5.0
(3)
Bailey´s Childcare and Learning Center is determined to address the need of working parents for high-quality, safe, academics-driven and affordable childcare. Children constitute our future, and we fully understand that children between infant to 5 year-olds need to be exposed to quality learning...
5.0
" My two kids love going here and love their teachers! It's clean and overall it's a positive space. We have only great things to say."
Peter L.
Brianna's Home Daycare
7829 Gum Springs Village Dr, Alexandria, VA
3.7
(3)
The provider is:
-First-Aid/CPR certified
-Virginia Department of Social Services Medication Administration Training (MAT) certified
-Regularly attend Virginia Department of Social Services training courses that have included:
* Understanding Temperaments to Help Infants and Toddlers Learn and...
5.0
"I have no idea what the content below is talking about! That sounds like the COMPLETE opposite of the experience my family has encountered with Brianna and our children were with her AT THE SAME TIME! The comment about her not being certified is absolute crazy to...
Nicole B
Hopkins House / McNeil Preschool Academy
8543 Forest Place, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(3)
The Hopkins House Preschool Academy is a true "school." Our focus, in addition to offering a safe-haven for the children, is educating and preparing them for exceptional achievement in kindergarten and beyond.
At the Hopkins House Preschool Academy, we value families and the central role they play...
5.0
"The McNeil preschool has exceeded our expectations. My three year has never been this excited to go to school. I've been particularly impressed with the curriculum, activities and the staff. The center director - Deborah is amazing. She so unbelievably caring and...
Stephanie F.
Mary Child Care
2301 Sherwood Hall, Alexandria, VA
4.7
(26)
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 welcoming home to many young children throughout the years offering a clean & safe...
5.0
"Ms. Kashi has been watching my infant son for 3 months now. She is fantastic! My son is always happy at drop off and pick up. Ms. Kashi has done a fantastic job of keeping us posted on his developments and daily activities. You can tell she cares about the children...
Kevin S
Gisela's ABC Fun Daycare
8626 Village Square Dr., Alexandria, VA
5.0
(1)
At my home daycare I plan fun and learning activities. We go out for walks, educational field trips, arts and crafts, reading, singing, dancing and playing. We learn the alphabet, numbers, colors and shapes. I'm enrolled in a school readiness initiative using the portage program. This curriculum...
5.0
"Gisela is an excellent caregiver for my toddler son! She helps him learn his letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and general vocabulary along with proper behavior. His ability to communicate has improved so much since attending her home daycare, and he is not even...
Lindsey V.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Alexandria, VA
In 2025 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 Rating4.5 / 5
Preschools in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 156 reviews of the 139 listed preschools.