Pre-K Programs near Franconia, VA

Prekindergarten Program

Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. Teachers model respect and kindness, and children learn how to resolve conflicts and build friendships. Children also learn to express themselves through writing and telling complete stories.

Preschool Program

Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.

Butterflies Classroom

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Little Learners

For 3 and 4-year-olds, the Little Learners program enhances the skills children develop at this important age. Through developmental exercises, play-based learning, and social skills-building, children benefit from wide range of educational exercises

Junior Kindergarten

Our Junior Kindergarten program opens new doors in language, literacy, math, and science for 4 and 5-year-olds. This program is challenging in an effective manner, but not overwhelming. Children develop their minds and learn more about what makes education so exciting.

Kindness Kids

🌟 Our I Can Do It 3-Year-Old Curriculum builds a strong foundation for Pre-K! 💙 Through Literacy and Math Essentials, STEM, science, creative arts, Everyday Spanish, and Character Essentials, children develop critical thinking, independence, and school-readiness skills through purposeful play!

The Courageous Lions

🎓 Our Ready, Set, Go 4-Year-Old Curriculum prepares children for Kindergarten! 💙 Through Literacy and Math Essentials, STEM, writing, science, Everyday Spanish, and Character Essentials, children build confidence, independence, critical thinking, and school-readiness skills through purposeful play

Pre-K

Pre-Kindergarten program for 3s and 4s where children develop the social, emotional, and cognitive competencies that lead to a love of school and learning. The school day includes morning community meeting, guided literacy and numeracy, and centers including dramatic play and sensory exploration.

Brave Believers Program (2.5 - 5 years) Full-Time

Brave Believers is our Christ-centered preschool program for children ages 2.5–5 years. In a small 1:8 classroom, children build kindergarten-readiness skills through phonics, early literacy, math, hands-on STEM, art, music, prayer, and play-based learning.

Preschool Classroom

In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.

Pre-Kindergarten

As children prepare for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities for them to develop the skills they will need while making friends and exploring the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps your child learn more about themselves, others and the world around them. Teachers engage in play with students, helping them to develop their social skills and learn more about effective communication. Our Wonder of Learning™ curriculum emphasizes a child-led, teacher-guided approach, encouraging interactive, purposeful learning experiences that allows students to grow their math and literacy skills, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.

DC Prep Edgewood Elementary (PK3-3rd)

Students develop the social, emotional, and cognitive competencies that lead to a love of school and learning.

PK-3

**For PK3, students must be no younger than three years old on September 30 for the enrolled school year.** Every Child Ready (ECR) is AppleTree’s evidence-based, award-winning early-learning instructional model that drives what to teach, how to teach, and how to tell children are learning. Every Child Ready is a balanced early learning program created to prepare three-and-four-year-old children for kindergarten and beyond. The Every Child Ready program supports children’s development across social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic areas. Children learn through exploration and purposeful play. Teachers receive the professional development and tools they need to meet each child where they are. Families are active partners in their child’s education.

PK-4

**For PK4, students must be no younger than four years old on September 30 for the enrolled school year.** Every Child Ready (ECR) is AppleTree’s evidence-based, award-winning early-learning instructional model that drives what to teach, how to teach, and how to tell children are learning. Every Child Ready is a balanced early learning program created to prepare three-and-four-year-old children for kindergarten and beyond. The Every Child Ready program supports children’s development across social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic areas. Children learn through exploration and purposeful play. Teachers receive the professional development and tools they need to meet each child where they are. Families are active partners in their child’s education.

Preschool

A play-based program designed to grow early STEM, language, and problem-solving skills. Children explore, ask questions, and build friendships through meaningful interactions rooted in the STREAMin³ curriculum.

Pre-K

A readiness-focused program helping children strengthen early literacy, math, and social skills. Using the STREAMin³ model, we prepare children for a confident, smooth transition into kindergarten.

Preschool Pathways

Our Preschool Pathways program provides a “bridge” between our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms for children whose birthdays will miss the cutoff date for kindergarten entrance.

Preschool

Your preschooler is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers, expanding their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills, early physical fitness and an understanding of nutrition. Our teachers support that learning and encourage your child to think in new and different ways.

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Preschool Program

Our preschool program offers a safe and nurturing environment where children learn through play, stories, arts and crafts, music, and fun activities. We help children build social, communication, and early learning skills while preparing them for kindergarten.

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MAMA LUZ FAMILY DAYCARE

Creative curriculum, play to learn and learn to play; immersion language, academic and art based .

Little Tots Home Daycare

At Little Tots Home Daycare, we believe in the magic of childhood. Little Tot's is a Virginia State licensed home daycare that has provided affordable childcare services to working Northern Virginia families since 2014.