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Recent preschool reviews in Alexandria, VA

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

Morning Star Family Childcare

5.0

My three children all went to Ms. Rubina, starting when they were 3-4 months old. Ms. Rubina and her staff have taken great care of my children and would highly recommend her daycare to anyone.

- Holly

Celestial Child Care

5.0

I can't recommend Celestial Child Care highly enough! Truly a wonderful place providing caring, reliable FUN child care. We love the bilingual education, educational activities and structure of free play and circle time, etc. It's the perfect setting for my son who thrives on routine! Ms. Karla is...

- Kristin B.

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

Laila's Childcare Services,

5.0

I wanted a place that was safe, educational and close to home. Leaving my son at this very nurturing family home has been one of my delights and as a new single parent, the hours and more importantly, the flexibility was what attracted me the most. Every morning, i dont feel like im taking him to a...

- Marina S

Preschools in Alexandria, VA

The Kingdom Of Children Llc

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


Morning Star Family Childcare

Morning Star Family Childcare

8616 Lombardy Lane, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(11)

At Morning Star Family Childcare, we have a curriculum with age-appropriate learning activities focused on infants. With over 25 years of experience and countless hours of training and certifications, our in-home daycare is the perfect blend of a home and school; home which provides warmth,...
5.0
"Rubina patiently shepherded this first-time mom through infant care, from my first drop-off at four months to the day we moved out of state, when my child was 26 months. It is a caring, nurturing, and safe environment. My child received individual attention, and...

Molly R


Celestial Child Care

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
"Ms. Karla is wonderful! I was super nervous to have my daughter start daycare and she was such a great help in supporting the transition. She provides all of the essentials and it is a clean/organized space. She also has a great play area! With COVID, she is only...

Courtney J.


Luca's Rainbow Bilingual DayCare Center

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


Laila's Childcare Services,

Laila's Childcare Services,

5800 Quantrell Ave Apt 408, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(4)

As a childcare provider and former teacher, I understand just how important the first five years are of a child's life. At Laila's Childcare Services, an in-home, high-quality childcare program, your child will spend his or her day in a loving, nurturing, and learning environment, sharing...
5.0
"My two daughters have benn coming to Leila's Childcare for more than two years. I'm very satsfied with the loving care that my kids have been receiving support in all domains: physical, social emotional, cognitive and education appreciate to age development. Ms....

Mohamed A


Feathers Bilingual Academy

Feathers Bilingual Academy

3846 King St, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(3)

Feathers Bilingual Academy, a full-time Spanish Immersion Center with an integrated curriculum, available for children ages sixteen months to five years old.
5.0
"Feathers is amazing! I couldn't ask for a better place to send my son. The staff is truly exceptional. They are very professional, well-trained, and caring. They really promote a safe, welcoming environment. I highly recommend them!"

Virginia


Sunshine Day Care

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

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.”"

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Building Blocks Family Child Care

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.


Eva's Loving Daycare

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
"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.


The Red Wagon Learning Center LLC

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


Little Angels

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
"I interviewed and visited eight (8) home daycare providers and Tamana was the best one I found. I selected her because she communicates well; her home was super clean/organized and close to my job. My son is eight months old and loves her. I am blessed I found her...

Gladis G.


Manchester Lakes Daycare

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


Saint Gabriel Day Care Center

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


ET Child Care

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
"Finding a daycare for my son Jackson was probably the hardest thing I've ever had to do. In my search I came across ET Child Care. From the moment I found this page I knew I wanted to send my son here. He's been going there for 4 months now and I could not have...

Shaunte T.


Kids 1st Care Daycare

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
"Kids 1st care Daycare was such a wonderful experience for my son and I. Begum watching my son, Jordan six weeks after he was born and became a part of her daycare family until he was 3 and we relocated out of state. Jordan is now 7 years old and still remembers Ms,...

Marleen M.


Serkalem Nirayo

Serkalem Nirayo

4209 Main St, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(2)

-Child care license in Virginia -Open from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. -Accepts children 2 months - 12 years old -Offers before and after school care -Certified in CPR and First Aid -Fluent in Amharic and English -Attended professional training courses and workshops
5.0
"Amazing daycare with so much heart and caring mindset, with clean and welcoming smile. It is wonderful seeing my daughter get excited about going to daycare here. Serkalem, you really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualized way....

Hiwot


Surisa's Loving Home Daycare

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
"I am a first time mother and was very anxious to send my 9 month old to daycare after living through Covid quarantine. Surisa's place turned out to be a blessing for us. She truly cares for the children and adapts her style based on their needs. Her home is...

Veni S.


Bailey's Childcare and Learning Center Alexandria

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
" Great staff and amazing director! They offer tons of hands-on activity and outdoor play time. My toddlers love it here!"

Lisa S.


Brianna's Home Daycare

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 was a bit skeptical choosing this daycare based off of the one bad review. I was referred to Brianna by one of my coworkers who Brianna was a part time nanny for. I was told nothing but great things. But of course that one bad review as a mom made me want to go...

Sarah C


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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Preschools in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 194 reviews of the 145 listed preschools.