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Preschools in Fairfax, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 49 reviews of the 74 listed preschools

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Fairfax)

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.

Main Street Child Development Center

Desde que llegamos nuestra experiencia ha sido maravillosa con los maestros,personal de oficina y con todos los trabajadores en general .

- Care member

Baby, Toddler and Preschool Land

Three of my kids have gone to this center we spend about a hour of travel time each day just to get there. The teachers are kind and very...

- Parul V.

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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Fairfax)

4401 ROGER STOVER DR FAIRFAX, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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. At Chesterbrook Academy Fairfax 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...

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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Winwood Children's Center Fairfax

12301 US-50 FAIRFAX, VA

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Bursting with history, arts, and culture, the city of Fairfax, Virginia is a fascinating place to visit, and, according to Forbes, “one of the best places to live in the country.” An excellent school system is one of the main reasons Fairfax received this honor, and many of city’s best and brightest students get their early...
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Main Street Child Development Center

4401 Sideburn Rd FAIRFAX, VA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1650/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
Child care
Main Street Child Development Center is a warm and welcoming place in Fairfax City, Virginia, where children from 2-5 years old are known, cared for, and celebrated every day. We believe children learn best when they feel safe, loved, and encouraged to be themselves, and our classrooms are filled with curiosity, laughter,...

Care Member says "Desde que llegamos nuestra experiencia ha sido maravillosa con los maestros,personal de oficina y con todos los trabajadores en general . "

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Baby, Toddler and Preschool Land

10400 FAIRFAX VILLAGE DR FAIRFAX, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1920/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Baby Toddler & Preschool Land is a personalized preschool and childcare center. We provide care for children 6 weeks until 12 years old. Our school opens at 5 am and we close at 8 pm. We provide healthy meals that are prepared onsite. Our school is part of the Virginia Preschool Initiative.

Parul V. says "Three of my kids have gone to this center we spend about a hour of travel time each day just to get there. The teachers are kind and very welcoming they...

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Happy Kids Child Care

4758 Tapestry Dr Fairfax, VA

4.0(6)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
My name is Janaki and for the last 24 years I have been running a State Licensed Home Daycare for children here in our area. I have a passion for working with kids and educating them too. We have a friendly and educational environment here that allows children to play alongside kids their age and prepare them for school.

Care Member says "Our experience with Happy Kids Child Care has been excellent. My children have been with Janaki for the past three years, starting as infants, and I...

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Infant Toddler Family Day Care

11166 Fairfax Blvd Fairfax, VA

4.0(18)
In-Home daycare
Looking for Quality Child Care? Infant Toddler Family day Care (ITFDC) is a network of professional child care educators with a commitment to the principle that learning begins at birth. We support the emotional, social and intellectual development of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children in safe, nurturing...

Care Member says "We had a wonderful experience with Infant Toddler. Belqis is truly amazing. She loved our son, cooked him wonderful meals, and every day, Harrison would...

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Smiley Kids Home

12150 Blue Topaz Ln Fairfax VA Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
Our in-house family day care provides children with opportunities to play and socialize with other kids their age. Being able to work with others shows them how to have better behaviors and teaches them to become team players. They learn how to share, play and learn well together while their personalities emerge and minds grow....

Shikha S. says "Poonam is so friendly and professional. She knows how to get along with kids with the respect from them as well. I am glad that my kids has the chance to...

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Lifeskills Montessori Daycare Llc

11340 NancyAnn Way Fairfax, VA

State license verified

I offer a loving, caring, safe, and clean environment where children are nurtured and given tools to develop to their maximum potential at each stage of their life. I have a degree in child development and vast teaching experience in the Montessori way. This allows parents to enroll infants and not worry about switching them to...
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LePort Montessori Fairfax

3909 Oak Street Fairfax, VA

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
At LePort, we help our students acquire the essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today, and as successful adults tomorrow. Our unique program emphasizes the relationship between the academically challenging material presented in the classroom, and the breadth of...
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Kids Care

2911 Swanee Lane Fairfax, VA

1.0(4)
Welcome to Kids Care. At our school, children will be able to learn and improve cognitive skills through interactive plays and lessons. Kids Care was opened to provide an environment for children to gain a variety of academic skills and socio-emotional development. Kids Care is a full-day, private pre-school, conveniently...
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Chesterbrook Academy Fairfax

4401 ROGER STOVER DR FAIRFAX, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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...

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 Fairfax

3928 PENDER DR FAIRFAX, VA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Primrose School of Fairfax offers high-quality early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 5 years old through our Balanced Learning® approach. With small class sizes, highly trained teachers, and enrichment programs like music, art, and dramatic play, we nurture a love for learning in a safe and engaging environment. We...

Corinna A. says "It's been really great, its a good school and all of the teachers are lovely."

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1053 - Childtime of Fairfax

12550 OX TRL FAIRFAX, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Mrs. Delia Day Care

3249 Jermantown Road FAIRFAX, VA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Mrs. Delia Day Care is a like a home away from home. Where learning and play is all day.

Sheila M. says "My 3 children attended Ms. Delia's Daycare over a period of 10 years. Ms. Delia is wonderful! She loves what she does, and she is passionate about...

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Family Daycare Maria Alvarez

12216 Grassy Hill Ct FAIRFAX, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Our program offers separate, spacious areas for infants and toddlers, thoughtfully designed to support each child’s developmental needs. I believe that strong, respectful relationships with parents are the foundation of high-quality childcare. Working together allows us to best support each child’s growth and success. I am...

Hranush B. says "She is incredibly caring in everything she does. We trusted her with our first child and eventually our second as well. While it can be difficult to...

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Home Away From Home Daycare

5329 Summit Dr Fairfax, VA

5.0(2)
As apart of our grand opening, you will get your first two weeks free! Our Home Daycare is a very sweet and fun center for children from 3 months- 5 years to learn, play, grow, and much more! We have a 2,400 square feet space comfortable enough for your child to feel safe and at-home. We also have a beautiful backyard with a...

Kara S. says "My 3 year old daughter currently goes to Ms. Afrouz's daycare, it has been a wonderful experience. This was my daughter's first true experience with...

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Ms Delia's Day Care And Preschool

3249 Jermantown Rd Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
Former FCPS teacher with 35 years' experience in early childhood education will provide child care in a loving environment. The daycare curriculum reflects that each child is unique with special interests, abilities and feelings. Bilingual curriculum.

Danielle S. says "Ms Delia's Daycare is a wonderful place. I was nervous sending my son to an "in home" daycare that he wouldn't learn anything but I was wrong! My son...

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Little Oxford House

3711 Jermantown Rd Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
International
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
We offer Mandarin/Spanish classes. Conscious discipline approach to learning. We use positive communication as a tool to reinforce good behavior and eliminate bad behavior. We build self esteem and inspire confidence in our children. We have a structured curriculum that uses a hands on approach to learning. We give choices,...

Jehan says "I have one four year old and one five year old, both have attended little Oxford house since they were infants. We love the staff, and family feel that the...

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Little Paradise Home Daycare LLC

13105 WILLOUGHBY POINT DR FAIRFAX, VA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
In-Home daycare
Safe loving and, clean environment. having more than 100 kids from infant to preschool over the 20years of my experience make me proud of being useful member of community. Raising children is not a job its a privilege that you offer peace of mind to a family that they trust you, each child is different and they need constant...

Care Member says "Little Paradise has been the perfect place for both of my kids. We hace been going there for almost three years. My son has been there since he was one...

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Baby Toddler & Preschool Land

1101 Park Street, SE Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Baby Toddler & Preschool Land is a child learning and development center at 1101 Park Street, SE, Vienna that is registered with the state of Virginia. Their center believes that successful learning is achieved through life experience. That's why their center provides an environment that fosters play and exploration.

Michelle M. says "BTPL is hands-down one of the best we found in this area! Our baby attended from babyhood into toddlerhood and received excellent care from all the...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Fairfax, VA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, VA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, VA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, VA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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