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Great Beginnings Early Learning Center is a private, family-owned, and operated Christian Child Daycare Center located in Alexandria, VA. Since 2009, our Licensed Center has been providing high-quality, educational, childcare, and preschool programs for children from infants to 5 years old. We are committed to serving all families from all backgrounds, and we strive to create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can grow and thrive.
Loving and Caring Environment
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. We believe that every child is unique and special, and we strive to provide individualized care and attention to meet each child's needs.
Safety is Our 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. We have established strict policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of all children in our care.
Healthy Minds and Bodies
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. We believe that healthy eating habits contribute to children's overall well-being and development.
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. We believe that a great beginning for a child starts with great teachers, and we are committed to providing ongoing training and professional development for our staff.
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. We believe that a well-rounded education includes a strong foundation in language, literacy, and math, as well as opportunities for creative expression, exploration, and play.
Stay Connected with Brightwheel
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. We believe that communication and partnership with parents are essential for children's success, and we strive to keep parents informed and involved in their children's education.
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. We believe that outdoor play and physical activity are essential for children's physical, social, and emotional development.
Overview of Great Beginnings Early Learning Center
Parents' Positive Experiences
The parents who reviewed Great Beginnings Early Learning Center had overwhelmingly positive experiences with the center. They praised the center's warm and welcoming atmosphere, the staff's enthusiasm and empathy, and the positive impact on their children's development.
Staff and Teachers
The reviewers raved about the center's staff and teachers, mentioning their kindness, patience, and love for the children. They particularly appreciated the staff's ability to create a sense of community and make the children feel comfortable and happy.
Communication and Updates
The parents appreciated the center's good communication and regular updates about their children's daily activities, which helped them feel connected and informed.
Development and Education
The reviewers were impressed with the center's ability to promote their children's development and education. They noted improvements in their children's speech, social skills, and overall growth.
