Alexandria
Child & Family Network Centers – Birchmere
3701-A Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
703.836.0214
cfnc-online.org
Philosophy:"Our mission is to provide caring, high-quality free education and related services to at-risk children and families in their own neighborhoods to prepare and empower them for success in school and life."
Fairlington Preschool
3900 King St., Alexandria
703.671.3939
fairlingtonchurch.org
Philosophy:"Fairlington Preschool is an outreach ministry of our church which provides classes for children from 2 years - 5 years, 11 months."
Happy Home Child Learning Center
5001 Seminary Road, Suite 109, Alexandria
703.931.1051
happyhomeclc.org
Philosophy:"The Vision of Happy Home Child Learning Center is to build a strong, vibrant, purpose-driven and effective team that can lead the next generation in education, morals, values, self-esteem and self determination."
Happy Home Child Learning Center II
1400 Duke St., Alexandria
703.838.2617
Helen Day Preschool Academy
Hopkins House Association of Alexandria
1224 Princess St., Alexandria
703.549.4232
Resurrection Children's Center
2280 Beauregard St., Alexandria
703.578.1314
hopkinshouse.org
Philosophy:"At Hopkins House we know the key to long-term educational success is making sure kids get the best start possible. We also know that a strong family foundation is essential."
Arlington
Arlington Unitarian Cooperative PS
4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington
703.892.3878
aucpva.org
Philosophy:"Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool (AUCP) is a vibrant and welcoming child-centered, cooperative preschool with the mission of developing and encouraging social, intellectual, and physical development in the children entrusted to our care."
Clarendon Child Care Center
1305 N. Jackson St., Arlington
703.528.1361
clarendonchildcarecenter.org
Philosophy: "In our multi-age setting, children learn to become members of a community while developing independence and social skills."
Crystal City Children's Center
1900 S. Eads St., Arlington
703.979.2770
crystalcitychildrenscenter.org
Philosophy: "Established in 1987, CCCC is a full-time, licensed early learning center conveniently located in Arlington, VA, just two blocks from the Crystal City Metro. CCCC is a parent-run cooperative center dedicated to providing quality child care in a stimulating, educationally oriented environment that emphasizes the importance of learning through play."
Little Beginnings Child Development Center
606 N. Irving St., Arlington
703.527.9270
littlebeginnings.org
Philosophy:"At Little Beginnings we believe that each child is entitled to responsive and respectful care, attuned to his or her developmental abilities, individual temperament, and interests. Through a collaborative framework, parents and teachers work together to create an inclusive, safe, and nurturing environment where all children will grow and thrive."
National Science Foundation Child Development Center
4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
703.292.4794
128.150.4.107/index.jsp
Fairfax City
Appletree School
9655 Blake Lane, Fairfax
703.281.7747
Philosophy:"We teach the whole child, remembering that education not only implies academics and physical skills development but also social, emotional and spiritual growth. We instill and support manners and values that promote a friendly and respectful world through our Character Education program."
Fairfax Presbyterian Preschool
10723 Main St., Fairfax
703.273.4333
fairfaxpresbyterian.org
Philosophy:"Fairfax Presbyterian Preschool was established in 1958 as a nonprofit, nonsectarian, interracial, and nonpolitical institution by and under the Session of the Fairfax Presbyterian Church. It currently falls under the Church's Christian Education Ministry. Our program provides half-day classes two to five days a week, depending on the child's age, from September until May."
Fairfax United Methodist Church Preschool
10300 Stratford Ave., Fairfax
703.591.3177
fairfaxumc.org
Main Street Child Development Center
4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax
703.273.1192
mainstreetcdc.org
Philo sophy:"The environment and curriculum at Main Street Child Development Center are designed to meet each child's social, emotional, physical,cognitive and linguistic developmental needs. A child who needs an extra hug because mom was late to work and the toast burned will be sure to get one. It is also our goal to promote creativity by offering a wide variety of activities that children can experience in their own way."
Fairfax County
Accotink Academy Preschool
6215 Rolling Road, Springfield
703.451.5797
accotinkacademy.com
Philosophy:"Accotink Academy was designed to teach those developmentally appropriate skills that are necessary for the child to succeed at a higher level of learning through a structured / non-structured environment.
Al Fatih Academy
21606 Stonetree Ct. #100, Sterling
703.437.9382
alfatih.org
Philosophy: "Fatih means an opening, a beginning, or an increasing. Al Fatih Academy is an institution dedicated to education that opens the minds and hearts of American Muslim children to the love of Allah and the wonders of His creation. At Al Fatih Academy, we believe that our success in this educational mission will develop the compassionate and competent leaders that the world needs today and in the future."
Annandale Cooperative Preschool
8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale
703.978.6127
annandalecoop.org
Philosophy: "Our mission is to educate children based on the philosopy of learning through play while meeting their emotional, social, physical, and intelectual needs. Qualified teachers and parents work together to provide a safe, nurturing, educational experience that embraces diversity and prepares children for elementary school."
Centreville Preschool, Inc.
13916 Braddock Road, Centreville
703.830.5656
centrevillepreschool.com
Philosophy: "CPI was created in the summer of 1969 to fill the need for a parent participation nursery school in the Centreville area. The forerunner of CPI was a loosely organized cooperative play group of two to four year old children. This cooperative was subsequently incorporated as an accredited Virginia non-profit corporation."
Bright Horizons Back-up Care
Tysons's Corner Pinnacle 1751 Pinnacle Drive, Lobby Level, McLean
703.506.0566
brighthorizons.com
Philosophy: "Back-up care is designed for children whose regular care has broken down and who, therefore, may be first-time or infrequent users of the program. Bright Horizons recognizes that back-up care is a special kind of care for young children. They need to feel safe and secure among people who understand what it is like to be a young child in an unfamiliar place."
Country School House
13316 Braddock Road, Clifton
703.266.0747
countryschoolhouse.org
Philosophy: "The Country School House is a privately operated day care, licensed by the State, County fire department, and the Fairfax County board of Health. The Country School House is open to all children ages infant through twelve without regard to origin or religious affiliation."
Congressional Schools of Virginia
3229 Sleepy Hollow Road., Falls Church
703.533.9711
congressionalschools.org
Philosophy: "The mission of the Congressional Schools of Virginia is to prepare children, through an innovative and accelerated curriculum, to embrace the opportunities and responsibilities they will face as global citizens."
Fairfax Christian School
1624 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna
703.759.5100
fairfaxchristianschool.com
Philosophy: "Our Mission is the pursuit of academic excellence, while seeking knowledge and wisdom in a Christ-centered environment."
INOVA Fairfax Hospital Child Care Center
3310 Gallows Road, Falls Church
703.207.2010
inova.org
Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center II
9601 Old Keene Mill Road, Burke
703.644.0066
kiddiecountry.com
Philosophy: "Recognizing the importance of the early childhood period, Kiddie Country's program is based on a semi-structured approach to learning, reflecting a balance between play and structured learning activities."
King of Kings Lutheran Preschool
4025 Kings Way, Fairfax
703.378.7419
king-of-kings.org
Living Savior Preschool & Kindergarten
5500 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
703.352.4208
livingsaviorlutheran.org
Mulford Private School
15105 Lee Highway, Centreville
703.266.3633
themulfordschool.com
Philosophy: Our new school offers a warm, comfortable setting with large, spacious rooms and age-appropriate toys, crafts, games and musical instruments. Each room has its own library with age-appropriate books. Our "Great Room" offers a stage for plays and puppet shows and rooms of costumes. It's perfect for rhythm band and parades. The wooden floor is designed for dance and exercise. We also have a private piano room for piano lessons.
Rainbow Child Development Center
14331 Braddock Road, Centreville
703.222.9550
rainbowcdc.com
Philosophy:"Rainbow provides care, education and therapeutic services to children and families in a safe and nurturing environment where children learn and grow to reach their individual potential and families receive encouragement and services to support their children's development."
Spring-Mar Cooperative Preschool
10125 Lakehaven Court, Burke
703.239.1213
spring-mar.org
Philosophy: "Spring-Mar bases its curriculum on a developmental view of the way children learn. Working at their own pace, children experience science, language, arts, mathematics, music, creative art and social studies."
Temple Rodef Shalom
2100 Westmoreland St., Falls Church
703.532.2227
templerodefshalom.org
Fredericksburg
Sunshine Child Care Center
902 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg
540.371.0831
hopehouseva.org
Philosophy: "We believe every child should be afforded the opportunity to participate in a quality childcare program regardless of ethnic background, gender, religion, developmental capability or family's financial ability to pay for childcare services."
Loudoun County
Classroom of Discovery
201 East Frederick Drive, Sterling
703.927.3333
classroomofdiscovery.org
Philosophy: "Children use their imaginations to express and work through emotions and to interact with the world around them. Encouraging creative talents is a fundamental building block of childhood development, helping to establish skills and confidence that are invaluable as children progress socially and academically. Children's imaginative powers are essential to problem solving and the development of innovative approaches and resolutions to life's tasks. Imaginative play is the foundation for future learning."
Goddard School – Ashburn
45091 Research Place, Ashburn
703.724.0601
goddardschool.com
Philosophy:"Offering a wide range of enriching activities to meet the individual needs of each child. Focusing on building each child's emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills"
Leesburg Open Arms
818 S. King St., Leesburg
571.223.6736
leesburgopenarms.org
Philosophy: "Leesburg Open Arms Christian Child Development Center is an outreach ministry of Christ Community Lutheran Church that strives to be the premier child care and preschool facility in the Leesburg and greater Loudoun County region"
Village Green Day School at Lowes Island
47722 Saulty Drive, Potomac
703.404.4200
villagegreendayschool.com
Philosophy: "Village Green's Mission is to provide our children and families with a loving home away from home by intertwining a compassionate, nurturing environment with a challenging curriculum that meets the needs of the whole child, thus creating a school community"
Manassas
Alpha-Bet Preschool
10047 Nokesville Road, Manassas
703.361.8689
alphabetpreschool.org
Philosophy: At Alpha-Bet, a parent has dedicated time in the classroom each month and signs up to serve on a committee. Parents also make up our Board of Directors, which establishes the school's policies and maintains school operations. Through this parental involvement, the benefits are three-fold. Parental involvement demonstrates the family's commitment to education, we offer low student to adult ratios, and tuition costs are kept low.
Prince William County
Wonderland Child Care Center
14421 Newbern Loop, Gainesville
703.754.9155
wonderlandchildcare.com
Philosophy: At Wonderland our goal is to care for your child in a safe, affectionate and stable environment. We promote positive reinforcement, age appropriate education and balance of group and independent play."
Stafford
Red Apple School, Inc-Summit Church
256 Shelton Shop Road, Stafford
540.659.9565
redappleschools.com
Philosophy: Established in 1981, we are a developmentally oriented preschool program with a curriculum designed around early childhood readiness skills, The Virginia Standards of Learning for four year olds, the University of Virginia's Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) and our own early childhood curriculum developed over the past 30 years.
Red Apple School – Countrywood
107 Autumn Drive, Stafford
540.286.2222
Westminster Weekday Preschool
2701 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria
703.549.5267
wpc-alex.org
Philosophy: Established in 1975, Westminster Weekday Preschool is a developmental program, encouraging each child to grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively at his/her own pace.
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