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Pre-K Schools in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 61 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Elder's Inc Childcare Center

Elders Childcare has been home to my two boys the last ten years. I can't say enough about how great they are and Mrs. Hubbard gave us so...

- Franchita E.

Elonda's Day Care

My daughter has been coming here for over over a year. We couldn't be happier. We are from out of town, a small town where we personally...

- Olivia

Glen Echo Family Day Care

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...

- Jennifer R.

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Nevins Daycare

2923 Preston Ave. Alexandria, VA

In-Home daycare
Child care
Nevin's Daycare provides child care for infants (2 mos) to kindergarten. My day care is open from 6 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week. Day care close to Richmond highway and Beacon Mall area. CPR and first aid certified. Fairfax County Permit and Food Program. 17 years of experience. Please call for appointment. 703-660-6332 or...
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Elder's Inc Childcare Center

9105 Oxon Hill Road FORT WASHINGTON, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
International
+ 5 more
WE OFFER NON-TRADITIONAL HOURS!!! 6:30am -11:59pm Monday through Saturday. 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 pre-school program will prepare children for...

Franchita E. says "Elders Childcare has been home to my two boys the last ten years. I can't say enough about how great they are and Mrs. Hubbard gave us so much peace...

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Elonda's Day Care

816 6th Street NE Washington, DC

5.0(3)
We offer care to children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. With a wonderful Infant/Toddler program that provides meals, snacks, pre-k curriculum and much more. Elonda's Day Care is set up to cover every area of a child's developmental needs and plenty of space and time for what children learn best from, PLAY! The classroom...

Olivia says "My daughter has been coming here for over over a year. We couldn't be happier. We are from out of town, a small town where we personally knew our childcare...

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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 trust and depend on....

Jennifer R. says "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,...

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St. Albans Early Childhood Center

4404 WISCONSIN AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2275/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
St. Albans Early Childhood Center (SAECC) is a high-quality, NAEYC-accredited program serving children ages six weeks to five years. Guided by the Creative Curriculum, our approach emphasizes learning through play, focusing on each child’s interests to support their individual developmental milestones. Our classrooms foster...

Care Member says "St. Alban's Early Childhood Center is one the best childcare centers in the area. The staff truly care about the children and listen to parent...

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River View Daycare

406 South Parrot Drive Fort Washington, MD

5.0(1)
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 for every stage of learning...

Jami C says "Ms. Carmen offers a curriculum that more than prepared my kindergartner for school. She is exceptional with children, always treating my kids as her own. We...

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K & K Family Day Home

7532 Lisle Avenue Falls Church, VA

5.0(1)
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.

Hajuri K. says "Great, affordable, and loving home daycare."

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EVANGEL DAYCARE

5900 OLD BRANCH AVE TEMPLE HILLS, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1360/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
+ 1 more
Your child will learn many things about God’s world and will develop language skills with the help of many animal friends. Workbooks have been designed and prepared especially with your child in mind. Coloring, painting and gluing will help develop manual skills and stories, poetry, and music will aid in the development of...

Care Member says "I would like to share a testimony that exemplifies the level of education and solid foundation D was awarded while he attended Evangel Daycare. He...

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BB Babies LLC

2441 S LINCOLN ST ARLINGTON, VA

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
In-Home daycare
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.

Care Member says " 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...

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Tato's Family Child Care/ Preschool

6913 Rolling Rd. Springfield, VA

5.0(8)

State license verified

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 are clean. Our...

Kelly S. says "We are moving out of the area and have to leave Irma's after a year and a half. They have cared for my daughter since she was 3 months and they have truly...

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Hazera's Home Daycare

6625 Jessamine Lane Annandale, VA

5.0(3)
Are you in search of a home away from home for your little one? I provide a safe, trustworthy home daycare in a beautiful neighborhood conveniently located near the beltway. I have more than 25 years of experience as an educator and caretaker of children, as well as Fairfax County licensing. Your child will be in a pet free,...

Rhonda M says "My daughter has been with Hazera since she was 4 months old. She is now 6 years old and in 1st grade. Hazera provides morning and after school care for...

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Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool

4444 Arlington Blvd Arlington, VA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
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 (number of days per week...

Vicki says "My 3 little granddaughters all love attending this special school. We all love the emphasis on outdoor activities and cooperative play. Socializing is so...

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Sandra's Daycare

6407 Kroy Dr Springfield, VA

5.0(22)
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 for full-time care, as well...

Addison T. says "We absolutely love Ms. Sandra, her team and her family! I was such a nervous first time mom, but the second we toured we knew our 3 month old would be...

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Elder's Childcare Center

9105 Oxon Hill Road Fort Washington, MD

5.0(10)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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 base educational curriculum...

P. S says "(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...

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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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The Play Room @ The Living Water School

2200 Culbera Drive Hillcrest Heights, MD

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
+ 2 more
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 students receive a very...
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Happy Faces Early Learning Academy

1905 9th St NE Washington, DC

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
+ 1 more
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 hour 7 day a week...
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ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL PRESCHOOL&KINDERGARTEN

3439 PAYNE ST FALLS CHURCH, VA

2.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more

Velotiana R. says "St Paul was recommended to us by friends who had a very positive experience by sending both their toddler boys there. Although it was 10 years...

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Congressional School

3229 Sleepy Hollow Road Falls Church, VA

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
+ 2 more
As a part of a larger school community, Congressional School's Early Childhood daycare program has access to our entire 40 acre campus but has tailored amenities for our littlest friends. Our program has been around since 1987 and runs for children 6 weeks - 3 years old in the same building as our preschool and jr. kindergarten....
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CommuniKids Language Immersion Preschool and Children's Language Center

4719 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, DC

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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 second language. We have our own...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you 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!

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.

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!

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.

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