Columbia Child Development Center

5.0(13 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Falls Church, VA

About Columbia Child Development Center

Columbia Child Development Center has served children and families in Falls Church since 1969 and is part of Columbia Baptist Church. Its approach to early childhood education is rooted in Christian faith and a partnership with parents, and it is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. Children ages 18 months through 5 years learn through hands-on explorations that draw on their own interests. A half-day program and a full-day program are offered. The full-day program runs year round, Monday through Friday, with a core day from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and an extended day to 5:00 pm. Admissions are rolling, and when applicants outnumber openings children go on a waitlist. Rated 5.0 from 13 Google reviews, all of them five stars.

What reviewers mention: nurturing environment (5), caring teachers (4), caring staff (4), developmental programs (2), emotional learning (2), teacher help (2), curriculum (2), social skills (2), quality education (2), happy kids (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Waitlist

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Reggio Emilia

    Yes

No information yet on pre-K class, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, 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 Columbia Child Development Center

What ages does Columbia Child Development Center serve?

Columbia Child Development Center takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Columbia Child Development Center cost?

Columbia Child Development Center does not publish its tuition online. Call (703) 534-5739 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Columbia Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Columbia Child Development Center has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (703) 534-5739 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.

What are Columbia Child Development Center's hours?

Columbia Child Development Center offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Columbia Child Development Center?

Columbia Child Development Center has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

What teaching approach does Columbia Child Development Center use?

Columbia Child Development Center offers a Reggio Emilia approach. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Does Columbia Child Development Center have a waitlist?

Yes. Columbia Child Development Center keeps a waitlist. Ask how long the current wait is for your child's age and how to get on the list.

Is Columbia Child Development Center licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Columbia Child Development 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 Columbia Child Development Center and how do I contact it?

Columbia Child Development Center is at 103 W Columbia St, Falls Church, VA 22046. Its phone number is (703) 534-5739. It has a 5.0-star rating from 13 Google reviews.

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