The Butterfly House at VTS

5.0(4 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Alexandria, VA

About The Butterfly House at VTS

The Butterfly House is a licensed Virginia child care and preschool on the campus of Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, serving the children of seminary students, faculty and staff. It has served the community for over 30 years, with children from six weeks to six years: the Caterpillar Club for ages 6 weeks to 28 months and the Butterfly House classrooms for ages 2 to 6. The program is grounded in the Reggio Emilia philosophy with an emergent, nature-based, child-centered curriculum. Tuition for the 2026 to 2027 school year runs from $2,100 per month for the PreK classrooms to $2,155 for the 2 year old and rising 3s rooms and $2,575 for the infant classroom, plus annual registration, supply and activity fees. Families apply through a waitlist application, and admission to the seminary does not guarantee a place. Rated 5.0 from 4 Google reviews, all five stars.

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Pre-K class

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Tuition listed

    Yes

  • Waitlist

    Yes

  • Reggio Emilia

    Yes

No information yet on accepts child care subsidies, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, meals provided, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about The Butterfly House at VTS

What ages does The Butterfly House at VTS serve?

The Butterfly House at VTS 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 The Butterfly House at VTS cost?

The Butterfly House at VTS publishes its tuition on its own website. Rates change, so confirm the current rate and any registration fee with the school.

Does The Butterfly House at VTS accept child care subsidies?

The Butterfly House at VTS has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (703) 461-1786 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 The Butterfly House at VTS?

The Butterfly House at VTS has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

What teaching approach does The Butterfly House at VTS use?

The Butterfly House at VTS offers a Reggio Emilia approach. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Does The Butterfly House at VTS have a waitlist?

Yes. The Butterfly House at VTS keeps a waitlist. Ask how long the current wait is for your child's age and how to get on the list.

Is The Butterfly House at VTS licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up The Butterfly House at VTS 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 The Butterfly House at VTS and how do I contact it?

The Butterfly House at VTS is at 3800 Butterfly Lane, Alexandria, VA 22304. Its phone number is (703) 461-1786. It has a 5.0-star rating from 4 Google reviews.

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