Our teachers and staff at KinderCare on Minor Lane are dedicated, compassionate, loving caregivers and educators.
Our teachers have an average tenure of 5 years at KinderCare and an average of 10 years experience in the Early Childhood Education field.
Teachers are consistently looking for ways to better themselves as educators.
They are adamant about keeping up to date on all new policies, regulations and changes in the field.
75% of our teachers have their Child Development Associate's (CDA) or higher degree, while the remaining 25% are continuing their education in pursuit of their Early Childhood Education degree.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1983
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to KinderCare Learning Center on Minor Lane. The teachers and I would like to invite you in for a tour of our center. We want you to see first hand, all the wonderful things that are happening at KinderCare on Minor Lane. Each classroom is filled with children who are eager to learn and whose growth and development is supported by our professional teachers. Your child’s needs will be met to its fullest and we will provide the best care possible to make your family feel at ease while you are away. Your child’s safety and well being is in the best interest of all our teachers and staff. New ideas and opportunities are discovered each day here at KinderCare on Minor Lane. Come on in and take a look around. We look forward to meeting you and your child.
- At KinderCare, the safety of our children and the confidence of our parents are points of pride. From daily sign in to strict parent/guardian identification and single keypad access, we maintain a rigorous standard for safety. Plus our daily cleanliness and maintenance schedules leave nothing at all to chance.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Arabic, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Arlington County, Fairfax County, Alexandria County, NACCRRA, Office for Children
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Alexandria KinderCare?
The application deadline for Alexandria KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Alexandria KinderCare is The Village School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Montessori School Of Northern Virginia (0.7 miles away)
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