First Steps Academy
First Steps Academy is a faith based preschool located in McLean Virginia, near the Tysons II mall.
We value the importance of character development and academic preparedness and believe they are key contributors to helping prepare young children for future success in life.
We serve families with Infants through Kindergartners and teach using our character education curriculum and A Beka's phonics based academic curriculum.
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Reviews
5 5/20/2016
First Steps was an amazing experience for my son and for us. He started the school as a shy, quiet kid, and left the school as a confident, talkative, and "ready to conquer the world kid. The teachers at First Steps are caring, loving, and fun. The curriculum is perfectly tailored for each age group. My son started at First Steps on the toddler side and went through preschool (ages 3, 4, 5) at the school before starting at his current elementary school. The kindergarten program is fantastic! He learned so much during that year in preparation for elementary school that his current teacher is providing him with advanced materials since he has already learned so much from First Steps! I would recommend First Steps to any parent looking for a loving, nurturing and learning experience for their child while having a peace of mind that they are in good hands!
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