Great Beginnings Early Learning Center

4.5(35 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Alexandria, VA

About Great Beginnings Early Learning Center

Great Beginnings Early Learning Center is a private, family-owned Christian preschool and child care center that has served Alexandria since 2009, at 618 N. Washington Street in Old Town. It is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education and takes children from 6 weeks through 5 years. Nursery rooms use the Experience Early Learning Curriculum, while preschool classes use A Beka Book, and the oldest group, the Giraffes, is a 4 and 5 year old Pre-K class focused on kindergarten readiness. Days include Bible lessons, language and literacy, early math, music and movement, and outdoor play. A licensed catering service provides a hot lunch and healthy snacks. Tours are required before enrolling or joining the waitlist. Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm. Rated 4.5 from 35 Google reviews, 30 of them five stars and 4 one star.

What reviewers mention: safe environment (7), daycare (6), loving care (3), child development (3), crafts (3), updated pictures (3), infant class (2), early learning center (2), loving teachers (2), social skills (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Pre-K class

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Waitlist

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Meals provided

    Yes

No information yet on accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Great Beginnings Early Learning Center

What ages does Great Beginnings Early Learning Center serve?

Great Beginnings Early Learning Center 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 Great Beginnings Early Learning Center cost?

Great Beginnings Early Learning Center does not publish its tuition online. Call (703) 520-9966 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Great Beginnings Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Great Beginnings Early Learning Center has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (703) 520-9966 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.

What are Great Beginnings Early Learning Center's hours?

Great Beginnings Early Learning Center offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Great Beginnings Early Learning Center?

Yes. Great Beginnings Early Learning Center provides meals or snacks.

Does Great Beginnings Early Learning Center have a waitlist?

Yes. Great Beginnings Early Learning Center keeps a waitlist. Ask how long the current wait is for your child's age and how to get on the list.

Is Great Beginnings Early Learning Center licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Great Beginnings Early Learning Center 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 Great Beginnings Early Learning Center and how do I contact it?

Great Beginnings Early Learning Center is at 618 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Its phone number is (703) 520-9966. It has a 4.5-star rating from 35 Google reviews.

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