The KinderCare Difference is our commitment to your child's future.
With our experienced staff and innovative programs unlike any other, we provide your child with an unsurpassed learning experience.
Your child will discover that learning is fun, while making new friends and building strong relationships with teachers who partner with you in your child's education.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Verizon Media Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The AOL Child Development Center is an on-site childcare facility for children of families employed at AOL and select businesses in the area. Our Development Center is comprised of two buildings, one that focuses on children from infancy through two years of age and one that focuses on the development of children preschool through school age. Each center provides several themed enrichment rooms for children to explore during the day - Imagination Station, Tech Town, Masterpiece Museum and Science Suite are just a few. AOL Child Development Center provides expert care and education to all children, meeting their cognitive, social/emotional, and physical needs. The AOL Child Development Center provides a developmentally appropriate curriculum for each age group that encourages exploration, and is both challenging and stimulating. AOL Child Development Center prides itself on partnering with parents through each stage of early childhood education.
- The AOL Child Development center prides itself on the management of health and safety within the center. Our center offers a secure, keypad entrance into the building along with a strict identification process. All playgrounds are double fenced and and secure with a key-less exit. The safety of each child in our buildings are a top priority. We currently exceed state licensing requirements by having 61 teachers certified in CPR and First Aid. These are some of the many ways we ensure that your child is in a safe environment while at the AOL Child Development Center.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30am to 6:30pm, M-F
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Marquita Davis, Chief Academic Officer at KinderCare Education -
- Paul Thompson, CEO of KinderCare Learning Companies -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Verizon Media Child Development Center?
Verizon Media Child Development Center famous alumni include: Dr. Marquita Davis, Chief Academic Officer at KinderCare Education and Paul Thompson, CEO of KinderCare Learning Companies.
When is the application deadline for Verizon Media Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Verizon Media Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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