About Children's International School
Children's International School is a family-owned, Reggio Emilia inspired preschool and daycare that has served Arlington families since 1985, with full-day and part-time options for ages 2 to 5. Learning is hands-on and play-based, aimed at curiosity, creativity and whole-child development across social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth. Enrichment programs include outdoor exploration, STEAM and STEM projects in early engineering and math, and multicultural traditions. Founder Beatrice Tierney's play-based approach still guides the school. It is enrolling for 2026/2027, and families can join a waiting list; the Foreign Service Institute location keeps its own list, open only to Foreign Service Officers. Rated 5.0 from 5 Google reviews, all of them five stars. Full-day and part-time schedules are offered, and tours can be booked.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesWaitlist
YesReggio Emilia
YesSTEM or STEAM
YesEnrichment programs
Yes
No information yet on pre-K class, infants and toddlers, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, spanish immersion, meals provided, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (703) 525-0593
- 4347 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203
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Questions parents ask about Children's International School
What ages does Children's International School serve?
Children's International School takes preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does Children's International School cost?
Children's International School does not publish its tuition online. Call (703) 525-0593 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does Children's International School accept child care subsidies?
Children's International School has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (703) 525-0593 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 Children's International School?
Children's International School has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.
What teaching approach does Children's International School use?
Children's International School offers a Reggio Emilia approach, a STEM or STEAM focus and enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Does Children's International School have a waitlist?
Yes. Children's International School keeps a waitlist. Ask how long the current wait is for your child's age and how to get on the list.
Is Children's International School licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up Children's International 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 Children's International School and how do I contact it?
Children's International School is at 4347 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203. Its phone number is (703) 525-0593. It has a 5.0-star rating from 5 Google reviews.
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