Flagstone Of Alexandria/colum is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 14 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in Alexandria, VA.
Founded in 1994, this central city early learning program offers co–ed enrollment with one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 14:1.
The school provides early childhood education in a small–group setting within the Alexandria community.
/colum is part of the Alexandria area early childhood and day care options, neighboring other PK–K schools such as Little Acorn Patch At Kingstowne and Chesterbrook Academy.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1994
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Flagstone Of Alexandria/colum?
The application deadline for Flagstone Of Alexandria/colum is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Flagstone Of Alexandria/colum is The Howard Gardner School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Franconia Road KinderCare (0.5 miles away)
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Franconia Road KinderCare ![Franconia Road KinderCare Photo - Franconia Road KinderCare]( "Franconia Road KinderCare Photo - Franconia Road KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
6123 Gum St.
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 922-5040
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 922-5040
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Howard Gardner School
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Acorn Patch At Kingstowne
Daycare / Preschool
5801 Castlewellan Dr
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 822-0803
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 822-0803
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
6200 Inter Parcel Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 921-9600
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 921-9600
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
River Farm Cooperative School
Alternative School
6744 S Kings Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306
(860) 501-1937
Alexandria, VA 22306
(860) 501-1937
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
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