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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
SPRINGFIELD ACADEMY
5.0
Springfield academy has some of the most caring teachers in the world. They feel like family to my children.
- Care member
Little Dino Home Daycare
5.0
My son attends this daycare and truly loves going. She truly cares about her children. I couldn't have picked a better place for my son than this one. We just love her!!!
- Crystal T.
Little Stars Childcare
5.0
We've been using the Little Stars Daycare for nearly a year and have had a wonderful experience. Feliza and the other workers truly love our child and she loves going there.
- Nicole S.
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
Preschools in DHS, VA
Angelina Daycare Services
7654 Adubon Meadow Way., DHS, VA
Angelina's Daycare has been in business since 2004. We are licensed by the State of Virginia and have been working closely with the Office For Children for the last 9 years. We specialized in the care of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 0-5. At Angelina's Daycare, we support the health and...
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
"Our daughter has been there since she was an infant, and Lily Pad has always been great. The staff is friendly, she learns so much there, and the administration is very responsive to questions or issues. They are also flexible with payment methods and schedules!"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Our private, non-denominational Christian school located in North Springfield, Virginia, provides an excellent learning environment for children who love to learn and are looking for a challenge. Springfield Academy has been owned and operated by the same Christian family since 1958. At Springfield...
5.0
"Springfield academy has some of the most caring teachers in the world. They feel like family to my children."
Care member
Little Dino Home Daycare
7827 Thor Drive, Annandale, VA
5.0
(2)
License Family Home Day Care, loving and caring providers, 26 years of experience, we have ongoing training to bring the best to your child education, family environment, planned activities, educational program, A safe and loving environment, Your child will have the opportunity to be ready for...
5.0
"I had my 3 kids with her, she is caring and dedicated, my kids love her, they call her nana!!
Mrs. Wilson"
Maria L.
Little Stars Childcare
1913 Hillside Drive, Falls Church, VA
5.0
(1)
Welcome, My name is Feliza. I am bilingual, state-licensed childcare provider with openings for children ages infant to preschool. I have over 20+ years of experience and would love to share my love and experience with your child.
In my house, I have a separate area for care. The childcare area is...
5.0
"We've been using the Little Stars Daycare for nearly a year and have had a wonderful experience. Feliza and the other workers truly love our child and she loves going there."
Nicole S.
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.
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
"My son has been attending this daycare for a few months now. Initially, I was very nervous for him to start daycare, at such a young age, 4 months. Fortunately, I can confidently say we made the right choice taking him to Mrs. Maria. I drop him off every morning...
Care member
Joyful Beginnings Home Daycare
Winchester Way, Falls Church, VA
5.0
(7)
*More than 15 years experience with childcare. Professionally trained child caregivers specializing on infants and toddlers. CPR, AR, AED, First aid & MAT Certified.
*State Licensed & Annual Fire Safety Inspection approved facility.
*We provide home cooked meals and snacks.
*Separate napping room...
5.0
"We had an excellent experience sending our toddler to Joyful Beginnings. We were only in Falls Church briefly, and Joy was so helpful in accommodating our unusual request for a week of daycare. My son loved going each day and I can tell that he got to take part in...
Margaret L.
International Daycare of Bethesda
9414 Balfour Drive, Bethesda, MD
4.3
(12)
It is the philosophy of our program that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring, and discovery. Children are creative and receptive; our program strives to nurture and encourage these qualities. Our purpose is to provide an atmosphere that encourages social,...
5.0
"When we first visited International Daycare of Bethesda for our 1-year old, we were immediately impressed with how much love Gheorghe and Gabriela had for the children they care for--and more importantly, how that love was returned by the children to them. This is...
Care member
Aunt Molly's Playcare
5901 4th St North, Arlington, VA
5.0
(3)
Aunt Molly's is a dynamic home daycare run by a social worker and now adding an elementary teacher. We have over thirty years of experience working with kids and families. We are in a large, single family home right on Bluemont Park with two large, sunny playrooms, separate nap room, a deck,...
5.0
"Our Lucas has nothing but great memories of Aunt Molly's Playcare. Molly is an excellent care giver. We felt confident every morning when we dropped off Lucas he is sure a day that is filled with fun, friends, and giggles."
Allen L
Amazing Grace Multicultural Education Center
1516 Kearny Street NE, Washington, DC
5.0
(1)
Our program provides care and developmental stimulation through play-based academic growth opportunities for young children, ages 2-5 years old, in a small, home-like setting located in the beautiful Brookland/Catholic University neighborhood.
The curriculum is child-initiated which provides...
5.0
"My child attended an award winning early childcare program that specialized in early reading skills directed by Wanda Holmes and when he started school he was on a first grade reading level."
Wanda H.
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
"“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.”"
Care member
5.0
(10)
WELCOME TO MY FAMILY DAY HOME UZMA'S FAMILY DAY HOME LOCATED IN FALLS CHURCH VA CLOSE TO ANNANDALE, ALEXANDRIA, ARLINGTON VA. I AM IN CHILDCARE BUUSINESS SINCE 1995.STARTED AS CHILDCARE PROVIDER FOR INFANT AND TODDLER FAMILY DAY CARE INC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA. MOVED TO PRESENT LOCATION IN JUNE 2004....
5.0
"My daughter attended Uzma’s from four months until she graduated to Kindergarten and we both highly recommend it for other families. Uzma and her staff are trained professionals who are parents (and some grandparents), bringing important experience to the table....
Care member
Chuchie's Home Daycare
7218 Beverly Park Dr, Springfield, VA
5.0
(3)
Lovely and caring home daycare with playground
Virginia State Licensed,Business Permit
CPR Trained, AED and First AID
22 years of child caring experiences
Fluent in English and Tagalog (national language of the Philippines)
Smoke-free,clean and very safe environment
Preparation to...
5.0
"Chuchie is amazing. A friend of ours recommended her. Our daughter was 8 months old when we had her go to Chuchie's daycare and she still goes their to this day and is now 5. Chuchie is accommodating with the parents schedules. My daughter was going Full-Time up...
Christine M.
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.
Celestial Child Care
4805 Seminole Avenue, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(10)
My family child care specializes in toddlers between the ages of 1 - 4 years of age. I run a very clean and organized facility, giving loving care to my kiddies every day.
I have a state license and am CPR/FIRST AID certified. I am also under the VA Child Nutrition Inc program, which comes to...
5.0
"I have sent both of my kids to Celestial Daycare over the past 5 years and could not be happier! The space is bright, organized, and filled with many toys and activities for young ones to enjoy. The children also spend a lot of time outside on the playground. My...
Lindsey A.
Spring Knolls Early Learning Center
8900 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD
5.0
(5)
Spring Knolls embraces a play-based learning philosophy in a cooperative community while focusing on the "whole child." Through the power of play, our experienced and dedicated staff help children thrive in the five developmental domains: social, language, cognitive, fine motor, and gross motor...
5.0
"We've had an incredible experience at SK! My son loves his teachers and eagerly talks about his friends there. Each morning, he's excited to head to school. The creative themes and materials they use make learning so much fun.
What truly stands out is the genuine...
Care member
Little Cottage Montessori
7414 Allan Ave, Falls Church, VA
4.6
(9)
Little Cottage Montessori is a Home -based Montessori program, serving 4 months to five years old. Our school is situated in a small community of Poplar Heights in Falls Church, VA. Our program is serving families from Falls Church, McLean, Vienna, Dunn Loring, Tyson Corner, and Merrifield. This...
5.0
"Little cottage Montessori is fantastic. My son is 3 and has been there since he was 16 months old. Sharika Ismail the head is wonderful, patient, knows my son better than I do!! She is always available to guide, work with us and is extremely flexible. True...
Lara L.
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
"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
Eva's Loving Daycare
6310 Dunman Way, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(4)
My name is Eva, I am a provider I have been serving families , I am also a Mother of three. My oldest is 34 yrs, second 31yrs, last one 21 yrs. I've been in child care business for over 20years. Before I became a provider, I was a Nanny for over 12 half years. I have always loved children. Over the...
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...
Dana S.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in DHS, VA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in DHS, VA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in DHS, 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 DHS, VA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in DHS, VA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in DHS, 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 DHS, VA.
How can I find a preschool near me in DHS, VA?
When looking for a preschool near you in DHS, 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 DHS, VA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.