St. Thomas Early Learning Center

4.8(11 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in McLean, VA

About St. Thomas Early Learning Center

St. Thomas Early Learning Center is a state licensed, play based preschool in McLean for children ages 2 to 5, welcoming families of all faiths, with multilingual teachers and a private fenced playground. Academics run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Friday, with before and after care blocks from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for enrolled students. Full day enrollment is $1895 a month, before care is $345, rest time $365 and the afternoon enrichment class $495. The day includes pre-reading, pre-math, science, music, art and outdoor play, with a class ratio of at most 1:10. Teachers receive annual training in child development and health and safety, including CPR and first aid, and the director has decades of experience. Registrations are rolling, and a $100 discount applies when a friend is recommended. Rated 4.8 from 11 Google reviews, 10 of them five stars and 1 three star.

What reviewers mention: environment (4), teachers (4), community feel (3), communication (2), classrooms (2), staff (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes
  • Pre-K class

    Yes
  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes
  • Tuition listed

    Yes
  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes
  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

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

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Questions parents ask about St. Thomas Early Learning Center

What ages does St. Thomas Early Learning Center serve?

St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas Early Learning Center cost?

St. Thomas Early Learning Center publishes its tuition on its own website. Rates change, so confirm the current rate and any registration fee with the school.

Does St. Thomas Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

St. Thomas Early Learning Center has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (703) 442-4766 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.

What are St. Thomas Early Learning Center's hours?

St. Thomas Early Learning Center offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at St. Thomas Early Learning Center?

St. Thomas Early Learning Center has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

What teaching approach does St. Thomas Early Learning Center use?

St. Thomas Early Learning Center offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is St. Thomas Early Learning Center licensed?

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

St. Thomas Early Learning Center is at 8991 Brook Rd, McLean, VA 22102. Its phone number is (703) 442-4766. It has a 4.8-star rating from 11 Google reviews.

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