I've called tons of preschools to find that almost all follow Loudoun County Public Schools policy on a toddler being 2 1/2 by Sept. 30. Anyone know of a pre-school program that will take a toddler who will be 2 1/2 in December?
Hi L.,
My son attends VA Academy in Ashburn, VA. He is an August baby and started their program at 2. The school is a Christian-based school and is located in the Community Church on Rt. 7. He is very happy there.
Hope this helps
My 2 yr old will be in the 2.5 year old class at Golden Pond in Ashburn (behind Bloom) this fall. There is a young 2.5 year old class there, but I don't remember the cut-off date and I didn't see it on their website. Another plus about Golden Pond is that they 2.5 year olds don't have to be potty-trained, but they do for the 3.5 year old class.
I have had many freinds use Sterling Baptist with rave reviews.
http://sterlingparkbaptist.org/Mother's-Day-Out.php
Claude Moore / Sterling Annex has 2 1/2 year program. Not sure of cut off.
There are some Mom's Morning out Programs in Broadlands.
We just recently completed the entire process of looking at preschools for our nearly 3 year old son.....I don't think I found a program that would accept children that weren't 2.5 years old. Perhaps you can find a daycare center that would take your child until he/she is 2 1/2?
Best wishes
My daughter went to KinderCare which is both a daycare and a pre-school. I believe they have a mixed age group in their pre-school room but I'm not sure what age it starts. I love KinderCare (particularly the one on Railstop Terrace in Ashburn, formerly Mulberrry Childcare & Pre-School) and the people are great. I recommend you give them a call to find out what your options are.
Hello L. L
You may want to call La Petite Academy. They are located on Ashburn Village Blvd. My son was 3 when he started there, but I believe they have a preschool program there for children younger than 3. It was a really good learning experience for my son, and he enjoyed the program. I hope this helps.
I know that the Destiny Preschool for the Arts will accept a 2 1/2 year old. You can find them at Destinycreativeartscenter.com
It may be a bit far for you, but Spring-Mar has a 2yo program 2days/week (your child has to turn 2 by Nov). www.spring-mar.org
Hi L.,
Our kids both 6 and 8 went to Montessori School of Leesburg. Our youngest started at 2 1/2 and is in her 4th year finishing kindergarten this year. We have absolutely loved our experience and they have a great program for 2 1/2 year olds. From what I have seen if your 2 year old is not at the half way point on the first day of school they will let you start when the child is at a later date.
Good luck,
S. T.
WAHM of 2
Hello L.,
I don't know if your speaking of Loudoun Co, VA but. I live just across the boarder in Jefferson Co, WV. My son now 4 attends a preschool here named Small Scholars Preschool. They have programs for 2's where the requirement in being 2 by Dec. 31st and potty training isn't required either. They are located here in Charles Town, VW. I have had great experiences with them over the past 2 years. They have a website with more details you might want check out. I hope this helps you. Have a great day.
Sincerely,
C. G
Hi Lynn. I guess it depends on if you want a full-day program or half-day, or if you need enrichment or an extended program.
Here in Ashburn, there are quite a few options ranging from preschools to in-home preschool to Moms Morning Out. Contact the MOMs Clubs in Ashburn to see if you can get the preschool list that they compiled in January for their Preschool Forum -- moms come together to share their experiences with the various preschools in the area.
