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We have 60 preschools in DHS, VA! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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Angelina Daycare Services

7654 Adubon Meadow Way. DHS, VA

< 1 mi

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 educational needs of young children. For example, we support and encourage healthy development of relationship between children by teaching them appropriate ways to interact with each other. Furthermore, we present age appropriate lessons through arts & crafts and games to stimulate the minds of these children. We take great pride in ensuring the safety of both the children in our care as well as the staff that work towards meeting their needs. You are welcome to visit us between the hours of 6:00am to 6:30pm, Monday through Friday.
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Alexandria)

6200 INTER PARCEL RD ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(1)

8 mi

Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
For 40 years, Chesterbrook Academy preschools have provided exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment – offering far more than just child care. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children are prepared for kindergarten and beyond by developing essential academic, social, and emotional skills for success. Our dedicated teachers support each student, helping them feel valued, confident, and excited to learn!

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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BRIGHT MIND PRESCHOOL

322 N ALFRED ST ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(2)

6 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Bright Mind Preschool is committed to educating all children in a safe and loving environment and to enrich their lives academically and create a desire for learning. It is our goal at Bright Mind Preschool to prepare children academically, socially, emotionally, and physically for kindergarten. Bright Mind Preschool takes pride in serving the working families in our area with a full day, year-round preschool program for students ages thirty months up to kindergarten eligibility.

Porchia T. says "I would give Bright Mind Preschool a rating of 5. This school was the best part of our experience in Virginia. My daughter loved the school and her...

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SAINT GABRIEL PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE CENTER

4319 SANO ST ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(4)

4 mi

Faith based
Academic
International
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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Saint Gabriel, ages 2 to 5 years. Preschool and Daycare, a Catholic preschool in Alexandria, Virginia since 1970. Helping children acquire skills be ready for Kindergarten. With a nurturing environment for children, guided by dedicated Sisters and staff, the preschool emphasizes physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development, all while cherishing the spiritual growth of each child. Our mission is to help children encounter Jesus Christ in their daily routines and activities.

Care Member says "My experience in St. Gabriel was the best. My three kids attended there. This was the most reliable place for us. My kids loved the place from the...

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HHS/ED Children's Center by Reggio's Treehouse

330 C Street, SW WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(6)

5 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
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Reggio’s Treehouse is an authentic Reggio Emilia inspired preschool that educates and enriches the minds and lives of our young learners. We embrace the Reggio Emilia philosophy that teaches children to become self-directed learners and whose guiding principles encourage self-expression and critical thinking. Please use this link to schedule a tour of our school: https://www.reggiostreehouse.com/schedule-an-enrichment-tour

Care Member says "Our daughter attended the HHS/ED Center for 2 years and I can honestly say it became like a second home for her. From the very beginning, the teachers...

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-4707 - Everbrook Academy of Dupont

1307 19TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(1)

4 mi

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially, physically, and academically prepared for school. As a 21st century preschool, our STEAM curriculum brings the world into every classroom. Integrated, hands-on learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math provide a foundation to ensure children are prepared to navigate a changing world. As they grow, your children will need to be makers and thinkers, and that’s why this approach ensures that they thrive and develop the necessary skills to embark on their future. This school of today will prepare your child for the world of tomorrow.

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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EXCEL PREPARATORY PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

2418 GRIST MILL PL ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(3)

6 mi

starting at
$1400/mo
Special needs
Academic
International
Montessori
Child care
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Excel Prep is a Mandarin Immersion and STEAM-based early learning institution, fully licensed by the State of Virginia Dept. of Education, to serve 105 students ages 0-12. Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy maintains Accreditation with NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI. Our highly-qualified teachers all hold degrees and many of them hold post-graduate certifications. The academic program is based on the progressive learning model and John Dewey's theory that children learn best by doing. Our curriculum is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum designed to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate practices and offer responsive daily routines and meaningful experiences that nurture learning and development.

Care Member says "If you want early education for your child that feels like family, this is the place! We’ve been blessed to be a part of the Excel family for 3 years...

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Guidepost Montessori at West Alex

3475 N BEAUREGARD ST STE 301 ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(2)

3 mi

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler, to deepening knowledge and building time management skills in elementary—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning materials, and the freedom children need to reach their highest potential. Guidepost at West Alex is conveniently located right off route 7 a few miles from the Pentagon and offers programs for children between 16 months and 12 years old, as well as Spanish immersion programs. At Guidepost, we create an experience tailored to parent needs. We offer year-round, extended-day programming, all-inclusive pricing, regular photo and video updates, and a growing network of over 120 locations across the globe.

Ashley J. says "Awesome facility, staff great and extremely helpful. My child is thriving there. We are fairly new, been here a few months. 100% difference from our...

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Kiddie Academy of Alexandria

1000 BERNARD ST ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(1)

5 mi

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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FRIENDSHIP CHILDRENS CENTER

5411 WESTERN AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(4)

6 mi

starting at
$2665/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Since 1989, Friendship Children’s Center has proudly served families in the Friendship Heights community as a trusted, non-profit child care provider. We specialize in developmental, play-based learning and offer a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive. We’re known for our innovative educational programs, strong community involvement, and commitment to supporting each child’s unique developmental journey. Come discover why families have trusted us for over three decades. We’d love to welcome your little one into our caring community!

Care Member says "The FCC teachers take excellent care of my child and provide a warm and caring environment. They also put a lot of effort into coming up with and...

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LILY PAD AT METRO PARK

6361 WALKER LN # C-110 ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(5)

8 mi

starting at
$1408/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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 Frog Street curriculum to encourage infants and children in all facets of learning in a warm, nurturing environment. We are both a daycare and preschool with extended daycare hours, creating flexible schedules for working parents. Come join the Lily Pad family and see why we have such rave reviews, as we prepare your children for Kindergarten and for life as a well rounded, emotionally equipped individual.

Care Member says "The entire staff truly cares for the kids as they update you constantly with pictures and feedback on their day! "

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Chesterbrook Academy Alexandria

6200 INTER PARCEL RD ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(1)

8 mi

Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Child 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 advantage of a child’s readiness to learn with activities that are fun, challenging, and engaging. Our dedicated and well-trained teachers work to ensure every child is happy, thriving, and ready for what comes next.

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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Elder's Inc Childcare Center

9105 Oxon Hill Road FORT WASHINGTON, MD

5.0(1)

10 mi

starting at
$1300/mo
Faith based
Academic
International
Cooperative
Waldorf
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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 kindergarten. This will be accomplished through a moral base educational Curriculum that provides the child the opportunity to learn through creative play, structured teaching, and through loving discipline to grow according to his/her unique development. In addition, our mission is to provide a safe alternative for working parents. To ensure that high-quality childcare is accessible to all children. Also, to provide a safe, loving environment within our childcare facility for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.

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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PRESCHOOL!! THE BEDDOW MONTESSORI SCHOOL

8600 LOUGHRAN RD FT WASHINGTON, MD

5.0(1)

9 mi

starting at
$1055/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Montessori
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
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PRESCHOOL!! The Beddow Montessori School is a PRESCHOOL and ELEMENTARY SCHOOL that fosters independence, confidence, and self-esteem and provides a nurturing, supportive environment for children of all abilities and learning styles. Our flexible, customized curriculum is designed to support each child’s unique learning style and engage their natural curiosity in a warm, collaborative environment. We help our students develop excellent academic skills, a thirst for knowledge, a strong moral character and a sense of responsibility for their own education.

Reggie H. says "It is not a closed classroom, they take the classroom outside and it is where your child can explore and grow and enjoy being outside as well. The kids...

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Little Cottage Montessori

7414 Allan Ave Falls Church, VA

4.6(9)

4 mi

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 program has 2 class room with a beautiful shaded back yard. Teacher, Sharika is a trained and certified AMI Montessori. She has been working in the classroom environment for 22 years.

Jillian C. says "My two sons are currently attending Little Cottage and both my husband and I are very happy having them there. Our older son started at age 2 and our...

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Uzma's Family Day Home

6520 COLUMBIA PIKE FALLS CHURCH, VA

5.0(11)

4 mi

starting at
$1600/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
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. SWITCHED TO VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN 2011. UZMA'S FAMILY DAY HOME LOCATED ON COLUMBIA PIKE SERVICE ROAD ACROSS FROM MASON DISTRICT POLICE STATION VERY CLOSE TO BELVEDERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. CAPACITY IS FOR 12 CHILDREN. ALWAYS KEEP 2 CHLD CARE ASSISTANTS. WHOLE STAFF TRAINED WITH CPR,MAT, VQB5. PARTICIPATE IN USDA FOOD PROGRAM. WE HAVE PRIVATE BACK YARD PLAYGROUND WITH RIDES AND EARLY LEARNING EQUIPMENT.

Care Member says "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...

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Kreayola Kids Center

3120 Branch Ave TEMPLE HILLS, MD

5.0(2)

9 mi

Faith based
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
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Larcell A. says "The location is in an absolutely fantastic area. The interior of the school is amazing. The children do so many extra curricular activities aside from...

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Eva's Loving Daycare

Dunman Way Alexandria, VA

5.0(4)

9 mi

My name is Eva, I am a home daycare provider. I have been serving families in the DMV area for Almost 22 years! PROUDLY! I am also a mother of three, I provide various avenues to help young children to grow and learn to strengthen their social and emotional, language, physical and cognitive developmental skills, I am excited to provide opportunities for all children to have good and positive character and the ability to enjoy learning with their peers. I am happy to say that some even graduated with my youngest! I take care of children from ages 0-5 yrs old, also before and after school. I have a flexible hour. I also continue to take classes that are provided by the county. I am CPR &amp; First Aid certified. My interest is to help raise your child to become very responsible, who will grow up to be positive adults. I also prepare them for school. We take field trips in the summer, we love going to the library, I have a water park close by my house where we love spending time there, we have many outdoor playgrounds, parks, and also there's a playground at the mall that we love to go and spend time there if the weather is bad, like on a rainy day. I am an outdoor person, so I love the outdoors. We take field trips to the zoo whenever the weather permits us to. I am a very open person, and I have such a wonderful communication with all my Parents! Because of that, I have a wonderful relationship with all of them! We have become ONE BIG FAMILY. I always love to make people feel happy Especially my babies! I love what I do, and I do a great job! I look forward to meeting you and your family soon!

Dana S. says "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...

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Amazing Grace Multicultural Education Center

1516 Kearny Street NE Washington, DC

5.0(1)

7 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
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 opportunities that support and enrich their development, learning and growing independence. The classroom is designed with various centers that include: blocks, dramatic play, art, music/movement, computers, a library, etc. Every aspect of the curriculum is infused with the literary arts which provides the children with the early basic reading skills necessary for a successful transition into elementary school. It is the goal of this program to ensure that every child is a reader before leaving Amazing Grace. Each program component includes a balance of child and teacher activities designed to actively engage children in learning throughout the day and to promote their creative expression. Assessment is an integral part of curriculum planning. Monitoring and documentation of children's participation within the learning environment is on-going. Children's interests, strengths and needs are used to shape curricular decisions. Nutritious meals (breakfast, morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack) are included daily as well as regular outdoor activities in our on-site playground and yard.

Wanda H. says "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...

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KINHAVEN SCHOOL

4201 FAIRFAX DR ARLINGTON, VA

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

starting at
$2245/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to the new location of Kinhaven School. While our campus is newly built, Kinhaven School has been rooted in Arlington since 1971. In fresh, well-equipped classrooms and outdoor play spaces, Kinhaven prioritizes play in all its forms as the foundation of joyful growth and meaning-making in children’s early years. Our child-initiated and teacher-guided curriculum cultivates confidence, curiosity, delight, and respect and empathy in our young learners. Kinhaven serves children 1-12 years old with full day and morning programming options.

Care Member says "We've had a truly wonderful experience at Kinhaven and value their approach to play-based learning, anti-bias education, and a warm environment where...

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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in DHS, VA

Preschools in DHS, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Alexandria)

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...

- Christine K.

BRIGHT MIND PRESCHOOL

I would give Bright Mind Preschool a rating of 5. This school was the best part of our experience in Virginia. My daughter loved the school...

- Porchia T.

SAINT GABRIEL PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE CENTER

My experience in St. Gabriel was the best. My three kids attended there. This was the most reliable place for us. My kids loved the place...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you 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.

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.

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.

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