Preschools & Day Care in South Riding, VA

South Riding sits in Loudoun County, and the 8 preschools and day care centers on this page all fall inside it. The mix is two sides of one market: a few established academies that take children from infancy through school age, and a handful of small in-home programs that run on a much smaller scale. Parents here choosing preschools and day care centers in South Riding are usually weighing a full-day academy against a home setting.

The larger academies set the pattern. Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of South Riding is family owned, cares for children from 6 weeks through 4 years, and adds before and after school care for ages 5 to 12, with hours from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. It holds a 4.7 rating from 75 reviews. Kiddie Academy of South Riding, at 43060 Edgewater Street, opened in 2017 and takes children from 6 weeks to 12 years, with a summer camp for ages 2 to 12. It holds 4.8 from 45 reviews.

Montessori education has a foothold here through the Montessori School of South Riding. It was founded in 2003, is AMI accredited and is women-owned, and its program is built around choice with structure and individual interest with group cooperation. Its 5.0 rating comes from 12 reviews, a smaller body of feedback than the two academies above.

Church-based care fills another niche. Gateway Village Children's Center is a ministry of Gateway Community Church and runs a 3s program, a 4s program, Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten, along with summer camps and after-school enrichment. Families do not need to attend or belong to the church to enroll. Its rating is 5.0 from 2 reviews.

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Smaller, play-centered options sit alongside them. Little Learners Preschool teaches through exploration and play, with hands-on activities that follow each child's curiosity. It holds 5.0 from 1 review. The Early Learning Home Care is a year-round family child care program in the Chantilly area, across from Little River Elementary School, taking children from 12 weeks through 5 years on full-time and part-time schedules from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm. It holds 5.0 from 7 reviews.

Two more home-based providers are in town: Apple Cheeks Home Daycare, rated 5.0 from 4 reviews, and Miles of Smiles Family Dayhome, rated 5.0 from 1 review.

South Riding shares its search area with several neighboring places that have their own pages here: Stone Ridge, Aldie, Chantilly, Centreville and Herndon. Families who commute toward Chantilly or Herndon may want to look at those pages too, since a program near a workplace can suit a daily route better than one near home.

Common questions about preschools and day care centers in South Riding

Which South Riding programs offer summer camp?

Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of South Riding, Kiddie Academy of South Riding and Gateway Village Children's Center all run summer programs. Kiddie Academy's camp is called CampVentures and covers ages 2 to 12. Gateway Village adds after-school enrichment through the school year.

Is there a Montessori preschool in South Riding?

Yes. The Montessori School of South Riding was founded in 2003 and is AMI accredited. It holds a 5.0 rating from 12 reviews and bases its program on Montessori principles of independence, confidence and knowledge.

Who takes infants and toddlers in South Riding?

Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of South Riding takes children from 6 weeks. Kiddie Academy of South Riding also starts at 6 weeks, and The Early Learning Home Care takes children from 12 weeks through 5 years.

Does a South Riding preschool offer early drop-off or late pickup?

Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of South Riding keeps hours from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Early Learning Home Care is open from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm on full-time and part-time schedules. Kiddie Academy of South Riding also offers extended hours.

Do I have to belong to a church to enroll at Gateway Village Children's Center?

No. The center is a ministry of Gateway Community Church in South Riding, but families do not need to attend or belong to the church to enroll. It runs 3s and 4s programs, Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten.

Which nearby towns have their own preschool pages?

Stone Ridge, Aldie, Chantilly, Centreville and Herndon each have a page. The Early Learning Home Care sits in the Chantilly area, so that page is worth a look if you are comparing programs across the border.

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