The Little Acorn Patch, Ltd., a private children's learning center, has chosen an active, precise role in assisting in the care and education of your child.
We are a family-oriented center, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services, and accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs for Children ages 17 months through 12 years.
The Little Accorn Patch Children's Centers were created to provide a safe, nurturing and academically stimulating environment for children without regard to race, sex, color, creed or handicap, provided we can meet the needs of the child.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
155 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Little Acorn Patch At Kingstowne often compared to?
Little Acorn Patch At Kingstowne is often viewed alongside schools like Franconia KinderCare by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Little Acorn Patch At Kingstowne?
The application deadline for Little Acorn Patch At Kingstowne is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Little Acorn Patch At Kingstowne vs. Franconia KinderCare
The nearest high school and elementary school to Little Acorn Patch At Kingstowne is The Howard Gardner School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Franconia Road KinderCare (0.3 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
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
6200 Inter Parcel Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 921-9600
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 921-9600
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
Flagstone Of Alexandria/colum
Daycare / Preschool
5000 Tree Top Lane
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-7114
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-7114
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
The Howard Gardner School
Alternative School
4913 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 822-9300
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Franconia KinderCare![Franconia KinderCare Photo - Preschoolers are encouraged to express themselves through creative art.]( "Franconia KinderCare Photo - Preschoolers are encouraged to express themselves through creative art.")
Daycare / Preschool
6323 Grovedale Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 971-4845
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 971-4845
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 83 students
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