The average private preschool in Virginia was founded around 1979 (2025).
The oldest private preschool in Virginia is Falls Church Episcopal Day School, founded in 1732.
Year Founded Range: 1732
1924
Avg. Year Founded: 1899
Oldest Private Preschools in Virginia (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Falls Church Episcopal Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1732
Grades: PK-K
115 E Fairfax St
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 534-8687
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 534-8687
Rank: #22.
Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1866
Grades: PK-2
2516 Squirrel Hill Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-1196
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 793-1196
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: PK-8
400 Green Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1646
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1871
Grades: PK-8
1801 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-0155
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: PK-8
123 Franklin Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-3931
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-3931
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-8
107 Steamboat Rd.
Irvington, VA 22480
(804) 438-5575
Irvington, VA 22480
(804) 438-5575
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Roanoke Catholic School![Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Our Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5) is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, and physical development in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day.]( "Roanoke Catholic School Photo - Our Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5) is dedicated to the physical, social, and emotional development of the young child in a nurturing Christian environment. Each school day is planned with age-appropriate activities to enhance socialization skills, personal independence, and physical development in a comfortable, happy, play-oriented setting. Indoor and outdoor play are part of each day.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-12
621 N. Jefferson St
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 982-3532
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1890
Grades: PK-12
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: PK-2
884 Bells Mill Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-9550
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-9550
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Educo Inc
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
9525 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 759-3000
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 759-3000
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-4
601 E. Parham Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 502-8566
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 502-8566
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-6
1100 Greenbrier Pkwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-8584
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 549-8584
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
2581 Northwestern Pike
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-5590
Winchester, VA 22603
(540) 662-5590
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Proverbs Place Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
16622 Dumfries Rd
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 565-5062
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 565-5062
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-8
501 Providence Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 420-6377
Chesapeake, VA 23325
(757) 420-6377
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
St. Clement Episcopal School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
1701 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-8795
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-8795
Rank: #10 - 1710. - 17.
Walking In The Promise Early Child Care Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
1000 County St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 399-7374
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 399-7374
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
First Baptist Church Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: PK-K
515 3rd St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 224-3360
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 224-3360
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Saint James Catholic School![Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.]( "Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: PK-8
830 W Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Beach Montessori Technical
Montessori School (Christian)
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: PK-K
1101 Eaglewood Dr Ste C
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 428-5437
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 428-5437
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Chesapeake Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: PK-7
516 Albemarle Dr Ste C
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-7673
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-7673
Rank: #2222.
Shenandoah Valley Adventist Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: PK-8
115 Bindery Road
New Market, VA 22844
(540) 740-8237
New Market, VA 22844
(540) 740-8237
Rank: #2323.
St. Charles School![St. Charles School Photo - St. Charles students perform in the annual Christmas Pageant.]( "St. Charles School Photo - St. Charles students perform in the annual Christmas Pageant.")
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: NS-PK
3299 Fairfax Dr
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 527-0608
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 527-0608
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-12
2132 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-5106
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Stanley Seventh-day Adventist School![Stanley Seventh-day Adventist School Photo - Hands-on activities spark a love of learning at Stanley SDA School]( "Stanley Seventh-day Adventist School Photo - Hands-on activities spark a love of learning at Stanley SDA School")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-8
118 Church Ave
Stanley, VA 22851
(540) 778-3377
Stanley, VA 22851
(540) 778-3377
Rank: #2626.
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-12
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
Rank: #2727.
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: K
410 E Yorktown Rd
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-8417
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-8417
Rank: #2828.
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: PK-12
103 N Mooreland Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 740-7077
Rank: #2929.
St. Benedict Catholic School![St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - St. Benedict Catholic School on the corner of Grove and Belmont, is located in the historic Museum District of Richmond, Virginia.]( "St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - St. Benedict Catholic School on the corner of Grove and Belmont, is located in the historic Museum District of Richmond, Virginia.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: PK-8
3100 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 254-8850
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 254-8850
Rank: #3030.
Founding Date: 1920
Grades: PK-10
340 Courthouse Rd Sw
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-6200
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-6200
Rank: #3131.
Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy![Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy Photo]( "Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: PK-10
19 George St
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-1899
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-1899
Rank: #3232.
Founding Date: 1922
Grades: PK-8
9535 Linton Hall Rd
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 368-3157
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 368-3157
Rank: #3333.
Founding Date: 1923
Grades: PK-8
14 N Willard Ave
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 723-6358
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 723-6358
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: PK-12
1320 Mill Dam Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-2446
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School![St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower school serves 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Offering vibrant learning spaces with a rigorous curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment where children are known, cherished, and encouraged to explore. https://www.sssas.org/lower-school/welcome]( "St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School Photo - St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower school serves 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Offering vibrant learning spaces with a rigorous curriculum in a safe and inclusive environment where children are known, cherished, and encouraged to explore. https://www.sssas.org/lower-school/welcome")
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: NS-12
1000 Saint Stephens Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 212-2705
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average private preschools founding year?
The Virginia average private preschools founding year is 1979 for 2025.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Virginia?
The top ranked private preschools in Virginia include Falls Church Episcopal Day School, Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy and The Basilica School Of St. Mary.
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