Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy

4.7(40 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Alexandria, VA

About Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy

Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy is an early learning independent school in the Eisenhower-Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria, enrolling children from 3 months to 6 years. It describes a STEAM based education, and teaching in Mandarin immersion classes happens in Chinese rather than as a separate subject. Co-curricular activities include robotics, music and performing arts, visual arts with 3-D spatial relationships, and physical education. School runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with Extended Day drop-off from 7:30 AM and dismissal at 6:00 PM. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided, with traditional and vegetarian options. The school accepts Child Care Aware, Navy CYP and MWR, and the Virginia state child care subsidy. It lists accreditation with NCA CASI, NWAC and SACS CASI, and a license from the Virginia Department of Education. Rated 4.7 from 40 Google reviews, 36 of them five stars and 2 one star.

What reviewers mention: responsive staff (11), dedicated teachers (7), classroom setup (6), preschool (5), daily photos (3), cognia accreditation (2), stem education (2), social and emotional learning (2), parent communication (2), art activities (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Accepts child care subsidies

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • STEM or STEAM

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

  • Meals provided

    Yes

  • States an accreditation

    Yes

No information yet on pre-K class, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, summer camp. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy

What ages does Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy serve?

Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy cost?

Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy does not publish its tuition online. Call (703) 317-1389 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy says it accepts child care subsidies or certificates. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program pays part of the cost for eligible families at participating providers; families apply on CommonHelp or at their local department of social services and pay a copayment. Confirm your eligibility and the school's participation before you enroll.

What are Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy's hours?

Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy?

Yes. Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy provides meals or snacks.

What teaching approach does Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy use?

Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy offers a STEM or STEAM focus and enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy accredited?

Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy states an accreditation on its website. Ask the school which organization accredits it and when the accreditation was last renewed.

Is Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy 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 Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy and how do I contact it?

Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy is at 2418 Grist Mill Pl, Alexandria, VA 22314. Its phone number is (703) 317-1389. It has a 4.7-star rating from 40 Google reviews.

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