About American Day School
American Day School in Alexandria cares for and teaches children from 8 weeks to 6 years old, with separate infant, toddler and preschool programs. It added an infant program at its North Henry Street location in 2009 and opened a third location on Oronoco Street in 2012. The curriculum is theme-based and mixes structured and unstructured activities, covering an introduction to Spanish, math and science, early literacy, physical education, handwriting with Learning Without Tears, outdoor play and field trips. Pre-School 2 and Pre-K add STEAM based activities. A summer day camp runs themed weeks of arts and crafts, music and letter games, with visiting puppet and magic shows. Families can submit a wait list application, and tours are scheduled with an online form. Rated 4.5 from 6 Google reviews, 5 of them five stars and 1 two star.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesPre-K class
YesInfants and toddlers
YesWaitlist
YesSTEM or STEAM
YesEnrichment programs
YesSummer camp
Yes
No information yet on accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, meals provided, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (703) 837-0237
- 917 Princess St, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Website
- View on Google Maps
Questions parents ask about American Day School
What ages does American Day School serve?
American Day School takes infants and toddlers, preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does American Day School cost?
American Day School does not publish its tuition online. Call (703) 837-0237 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does American Day School accept child care subsidies?
American Day School has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (703) 837-0237 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.
Are meals included at American Day School?
American Day School has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.
Does American Day School run a summer camp?
Yes. American Day School runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.
What teaching approach does American Day School use?
American Day School offers a STEM or STEAM focus and enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Does American Day School have a waitlist?
Yes. American Day School keeps a waitlist. Ask how long the current wait is for your child's age and how to get on the list.
Is American Day School licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up American Day School in the Virginia Department of Education's Search for Child Care tool (linked from childcare.virginia.gov) to see its license or exemption and its inspection reports.
Where is American Day School and how do I contact it?
American Day School is at 917 Princess St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Its phone number is (703) 837-0237. It has a 4.5-star rating from 6 Google reviews.
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