Franconia Road KinderCare Photo #9 - Toddler Classroom

Franconia Road KinderCare

Meet our Team of Child Care professionals! Our team is composed of a group of individuals that love children and furthering their development.
Each staff member is unique and has come to us with varying educational and professional experiences, yet we share one common interest: Kids are our business.
We ascribe to the spirit of service and hold strong to our commitment of creating a world of learners!.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Welcome to KinderCare Gum Street, conveniently located on Franconia Road, in Alexandria, Virginia. We are ecstatic that you are interested in KinderCare and want to applaud you for seeking the invaluable gift of early education for your child. Research shows that birth to age three is crucial in our development, and placing your child in an early environment such as we have here at KinderCare is sure to get them the early advantage needed for a lifetime of success! Please read on to find more about our center features, programs, and staff; immediately after, feel free to give us a call so that we may turn your online glimpse into reality! Thanks again for your interest! We can't wait to meet you and your early learner!
  • Health and Safety is of utmost importance to us and our first priority. You will enjoy key safety features such as: Professionally maintained and cleaned buildings; all staff members are First Aid and CPR certified; locked entry system (password accessible only) at front entrance and at classroom entrances; trained staff on emergency evacuation procedures; all staff well versed and practicing universal precautions throughout daily tasks; 100% identification check and parent sign off for all visiting pick-up personnel (i.e. If Grandma is in town and picking up the children, then Grandma must show ID, and we must hear from you that this arrangement has been made); building and play facilities are completely fenced and locked at all times; and child identification services offered each year.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
  • Languages Spoken: Arabic, French, Spanish
  • Accreditations: NAEYC
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
  • OFC, Alexandria County, NACCRRA and most other programs.
  • Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Franconia Road KinderCare?
The application deadline for Franconia Road KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Alexandria, VA is $19,674 for elementary schools and $38,737 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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