Newington Forest KinderCare

4.6(18 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Springfield, VA

About Newington Forest KinderCare

Newington Forest KinderCare sits at 8604 Pohick Rd and serves children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. The age ladder starts with infant daycare and toddler daycare, moves to Discovery Preschool at 2 to 3 and a preschool program at 3 to 4, and ends with prekindergarten, transitional kindergarten and kindergarten. Doors are open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and the center is NAEYC accredited. Learning Adventures enrichment, summer break programs and before and after school care are part of the mix, with a food and nutrition program and subsidized care listed for families who need help paying. Vicky Pena is the center director. Rated 4.6 from 18 Google reviews, 14 of them five stars.

What reviewers mention: friendly staff (6), caring staff (6), nurturing environment (5), teachers (3), child care (3), kindergarten readiness (2), caring with children (2), toddler (2), learning opportunities (2), activities (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes
  • Pre-K class

    Yes
  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes
  • Accepts child care subsidies

    Yes
  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes
  • Enrichment programs

    Yes
  • Meals provided

    Yes
  • Summer camp

    Yes
  • States an accreditation

    Yes

No information yet on tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Newington Forest KinderCare

What ages does Newington Forest KinderCare serve?

Newington Forest KinderCare 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 Newington Forest KinderCare cost?

Newington Forest KinderCare does not publish its tuition online. Call (703) 455-7322 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Newington Forest KinderCare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. Newington Forest KinderCare says it accepts child care subsidies or certificates. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program pays part of the cost for eligible families at participating providers; families apply on CommonHelp or at their local department of social services and pay a copayment. Confirm your eligibility and the school's participation before you enroll.

What are Newington Forest KinderCare's hours?

Newington Forest KinderCare offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Newington Forest KinderCare?

Yes. Newington Forest KinderCare provides meals or snacks.

Does Newington Forest KinderCare run a summer camp?

Yes. Newington Forest KinderCare runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

What teaching approach does Newington Forest KinderCare use?

Newington Forest KinderCare offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Newington Forest KinderCare accredited?

Newington Forest KinderCare states an accreditation on its website. Ask the school which organization accredits it and when the accreditation was last renewed.

Is Newington Forest KinderCare licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Newington Forest KinderCare 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 Newington Forest KinderCare and how do I contact it?

Newington Forest KinderCare is at 8604 Pohick Rd, Springfield, VA 22153. Its phone number is (703) 455-7322. It has a 4.6-star rating from 18 Google reviews.

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