Welcome to Great Beginnings Early Learning Center

We are a private, family-owned Christian early learning center proudly serving Alexandria, Virginia, since 2009. Licensed by the Virginia Department of Education, we provide exceptional childcare, preschool, and early education programs for children from 6 weeks through 5 years of age in a safe, nurturing, and faith-centered environment.

At Great Beginnings, we warmly welcome families from all backgrounds and are committed to helping every child build a strong academic, social, emotional, and spiritual foundation for lifelong success.

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Here at Great Beginnings:

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Every child is loved and cared for

When you walk into Great Beginnings, you are welcomed into a world full of smiles and warm faces. Our caring staff collaborate to teach and care for your children with love, patience, and compassion to grow their hearts as well as their minds.

Safety is a top priority

We know your children are precious and have taken steps to ensure their safety in care. From our 24-camera CCTV system, to our access controlled single entry point requiring individually assigned key fobs, you can have peace of mind knowing your children are safe here.

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Fresh fruits & veggies served daily

At Great Beginnings, we help foster healthy minds as well as a healthy body. Our licensed catering service provides a nutritious menu featuring fresh (never canned or processed) fruits and veggies as well as a hot lunch and healthy snacks with whole grains.

Dedicated and trained staff

From our Center Director, down to our classroom aides, our team of qualified staff are some of the best in the industry and are the heart of our center. For our staff, teaching is not just a job, but a calling. One that they live out with compassion, honesty, and accountability.

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Blended Curriculum

Our primary A Beka curriculum, developed by the Pensacola Christian Academy, is rigorous, engaging and helps children excel in reading, writing and math. We use this is addition to the Creative Curriculum which is very hands-on with lots of fun and engaging activities so that teaching can be tailored to each child’s learning style.

Daily Reports & Pictures

We use the brightwheel app to keep parents updated throughout the day on their children’s care. From diaper changes and feedings for Infants, to fun activities and outdoor time for the older kids, our staff use their tablets to send parents pictures and videos of the kids and their day.

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Private Tot Lot

We have our own private playground fitted with safe climbing equipment, and a resilient turf with high grade fall protection. Our tot lot is designed keep the little ones safe from injury when they have those inevitable trips and stumbles.

Contact Information

  • 618 N Washington St., Alexandria, Virginia 22314 View Map & Directions »
  • Phone: 703-520-9966
  • Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm
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