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After School Programs in Fairfax, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed after school programs

Small World School

Our oldest (who will be starting kindergarten) has been at Small World for the past 3 years and absolutely loves it there. The teachers have...

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Growing Seeds Montessori School

This is a wonderful environment for little ones. What truly sets this school apart are the dedicated teachers who not only impart essential...

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Vision Montessori of Chantilly

My son has been with TPL since before he was 2 and he has absolutely thrived and flourished in the school. Think Play Learn was founded on...

- Josephine

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Small World School

8202 BUCKNELL DR VIENNA, VA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Welcome to SWS! Our in-home daycare is where your child's safety, growth, and happiness is our priority. Our daycare is filled with natural sunlight throughout the day, creating a warm atmosphere. We provide services for children from infancy to 12 years old in a nurturing environment that feels just like home. With over six...

Care Member says "Our oldest (who will be starting kindergarten) has been at Small World for the past 3 years and absolutely loves it there. The teachers have been...

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Growing Seeds Montessori School

1835 ALEXANDER BELL DR STE 120 RESTON, VA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1671/mo
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Day Care
Currently offering 10% discount for the first month. Growing Seeds Montessori provides a comprehensive Montessori curriculum that covers all aspects of a child's development. Our curriculum includes practical life skills, sensory exploration, art, mathematics, science, music, geography, outdoor play, language development,...

Care Member says "This is a wonderful environment for little ones. What truly sets this school apart are the dedicated teachers who not only impart essential academic...

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Vision Montessori of Chantilly

13880 METROTECH DR CHANTILLY, VA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1350/mo
Academic
Montessori
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
+ 5 more
Since 2015, Vision Montessori is dedicated to supporting young families within our community. Our programs cater to children ranging from 16 months to 12 years of age and encompass a full-day school, before-care, after-care, drop-in sessions, and summer camps. To explore specific program details, please visit our website at...

Josephine says "My son has been with TPL since before he was 2 and he has absolutely thrived and flourished in the school. Think Play Learn was founded on Reggio...

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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 safe environment for your child....

Karina says "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...

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Karlyn's Little Blessings Home Daycare (State Licensed)

8851 Creekside Way Springfield, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

State Licensed, MAT Certified, CPR/First Aid Certified, USDA Food Program Approved, 10 plus years experience. *Before/After Care, Full/Part-Time care, Preschool/Toddler Care, before and after school care. *Preschool curriculum. * Loving family day home with emphasis on individualized care for each child. * Healthy meals and...
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Chesterbrook Academy Clifton

13501 BRADDOCK RD CLIFTON, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for Toddlers through Pre-Kindergarten, takes...

Christine K. says "We’ve been part of the Chesterbrook Academy family for five years, and we couldn’t be happier. Our children are cared for, supported, and genuinely...

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PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF SOUTH RIDING

43705 EASTGATE VIEW DR CHANTILLY, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 2 more
The components of our Balanced Learning® approach are intentionally aligned to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Your child will stay engaged all day with the right balance of child-initiated and teacher-guided learning experiences. Our students learn the foundational skills to develop Active Minds,...

Care Member says "Primrose School of South Riding is a top notch school! From their amazing curriculum to the safety and sanitation procedures, I would not bring my kids...

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MAPLE LAWN MONTESSORI

4229 LAFAYETTE CTR DR STE 1600 CHANTILLY, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$395/mo
Your children deserve the best kind of education you can give them. Expose them to the Montessori discipline through Maple Lawn Montessori of Chantilly, our Montessori School in Chantilly, Virginia. Our diverse and scientifically proven methods provided in a humanistic approach guarantees to unleash your children’s boundless...

Victoria .. says "Great administration and teachers. They keep in contact with the parents. I really do feel safe leaving my child there. "

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Little Cuties Home Daycare

4001 DOWNING ST ANNANDALE, VA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Harjinder Kaur, I am a professional child care provider with many years of experience. I have a bachelor’s degree and teaching experience. I’m certified in CPR, First Aid and MAT(Medication Administration Training). We are state licensed. My staff and I participate in the Professional Development Early...

Care Member says "I am reposting a review as my original is no longer available. My son went to Little Cuties starting in 2021. We have experience at another home daycare...

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MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER - Centreville

6319 OLD CENTREVILLE RD CENTREVILLE, VA

4.0(11)

State license verified

starting at
$1750/mo
Academic
Montessori
Child care
Choosing to join MCC is much more than simply enrolling in a school. MCC represents excellence in education; we are educators striving to assist children realize their potential. The art of meshing the modern with the heritage and history of the oldest and largest operating Montessori schools in Northern Virginia is the...

Care Member says "Excellent, caring facility. The teachers and staff are wonderful!"

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Fariba Bouini

9075 Brook Ford Rd BURKE, VA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1596/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Family Home Daycare with over 24 years of Experience. I offer individualized care and attention to each and every child. As a daycare provider with a Virginia State License, I also follow the USDA’s Food Program and feed your kids mostly organic fresh homemade food everyday. The food allows your child to feel the love and...

Care Member says "Would give a hundred stars if I could. Fariba has shown my kids—and our whole family—incredible love and care since day one. My daughter sprints eagerly...

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RAINBOW CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

14311 BRADDOCK RD CENTREVILLE, VA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Day Care
Child care
Rainbow Child Development Center is a family-owned preschool that has been nurturing young learners since 1984. For over four decades, we’ve provided a warm, supportive, and stimulating environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive. We are proud to have been voted “Best Preschool of 2024” by Northern Virginia...

Care Member says "Our children have been at RCDC since they were 5 months old. Each classroom that they have been in has had the most loving, caring and kind teachers....

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My Baby Steps Academy

7010 LITTLE RIVER TPKE STE 100 ANNANDALE, VA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$475/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
+ 1 more
At My Baby Steps Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing the earliest stages of our children's development and fostering their natural curiosity for learning. Our newly designed facility offers a warm and secure environment where children can explore freely, allowing their innovative minds to flourish one step at a time. Parents...

Care Member says "It has been the most wonderful experience of all times. Very good faculty! They are very thorough and also pay attention to personal details. The...

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MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER Herndon

2745 CENTREVILLE RD HERNDON, VA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Day Care
For over 30 years, Montessori Children’s Center (MCCH), an Accredited Montessori school, has set the standard for early childhood education in the Washington Metro area. As a family-owned network, we proudly offer hands-on, holistic Montessori learning at our purpose-built campuses in Herndon, Centreville, and Ashburn, VA....

Care Member says "I’m really happy with our experience at the Montessori school. I feel comfortable knowing my child is well cared for and safe. She’s learning so much...

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Sweet Home Daycare

6301 Travilah Ct Fairfax Station, VA

5.0(24)

State license verified

Hi! My name is Salma, and I'm a mother of two. I've been caring for children since 2004 and have been running my licensed home daycare since 2009. My two assistants and I provide a safe, loving, and caring environment where children can learn, play, and feel at home. We enjoy reading, arts and crafts, music, circle time, and...

Shannon S says "This is an exceptional daycare. Salma and Gabby provide a safe, loving and educational environment for my toddler. As a 'covid baby' my little one had no...

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Dreamers Learning Academy

100 NADIA ST MANASSAS PARK, VA

4.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1515/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
We are brand new learning academy located in the heart of Manassas Park right across the street from city hall and the Manassas Park VRE. Your little dreamer will feel loved and safe, get plenty of one on one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care.

TyEnna S. says "My son has been going to this daycare for almost a year now starting at 7 months old. He started in the infant class with Ms. Sylvia and he grew and loved...

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Kirsten's Day Care

8704 Norfolk Ave. Annandale, VA

State license verified

I am a former Fairfax County Public School teacher who decided to open an in-home day care after my daughters were born. Ten years later, I'm still loving it! Please see my website for more information. www.kirstensdaycare.com As of 7/1/2020, I have following all CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID 19.
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Dd's Play House

1956 Belmont Ridge Court Reston, VA

Hi. I am a Fairfax County Permit Home Based Child Care Provider, with more than fifteen years experience caring for children. The age range that I care for are infants to school age which I am quite confident doing. We are located in the Terraset and Sunrise Valley Elementary school boundaries, with the availability of...
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Home Two Child Care

5866 Clarendon Springs Pl Centreville, VA

Authorizer Provider, Firefighters Certified, USDA Program, Certified CPR, Certified AID, Certified Nanny, Quality Care, Full & Part Time, After School & Drop In, English & Spanish, Fun and Learning, And Much More...
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Life Champ Martial Arts

11160 South Lakes Dr. C2 Reston, VA

Cooperative
Child care
Life Champ Martial Arts is a family based martial arts school aiming at developing the intangibles within children in our community by immersing new students into the culture of our school. Life Champs offers classes for all ages during the week year round; after school pick up from local area schools; summer camp; winter break...
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FAQs for finding after school programs near you in Fairfax, VA

After-school programs near you in Fairfax, VA vary in length depending on the program, both in how many hours your child will meet each time and how many weeks the program lasts. Some after-school programs may last for a few hours after school completes each day for the entire school year, while others might offer after-school activities for an hour onece a week. Ultimately, the duration of these after-school programs is going to depend on the activity, seasonality, and other factors.
After school programs near you in Fairfax, VA provide students with an opportunity to explore interests outside of classroom learning, build mentoring relationships, and develop a sense of community. These programs foster important social and emotional skills such as collaboration, responsibility, communication and problem-solving. They also help build self-confidence and enable informal educational experiences in a safe environment after the school day is over. After school programs are beneficial to both students’ academic and personal growth.
Depending on the program, activities in Fairfax, VA may include tutoring, computer classes, academic clubs and recreational sports teams. Some after-school programs also offer fun arts and crafts classes, music lessons and field trips. The primary purpose of after-school programs is to provide an environment where children can safely learn and grow while having a great time, and there are many avenues available to achieving this.
To find a good after school program near you in Fairfax, VA, look no further than Care.com. You can use Care.com to compare the profiles of different after school programs in your area, including how much they cost.

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