Preschools & Daycares in Centreville, South Riding, Clifton & Aldie
Local preschools and daycares sorted by town, from Centreville and Clifton to Fairfax Station, South Riding and Aldie, plus open house dates, an enrollment timeline and a tour checklist.
How do I find a preschool or daycare near Centreville or South Riding? Start with the two featured schools below, which are enrolling for fall 2027 and have shared their ages, schedules, tuition and open house dates. Then browse all local schools by town (Centreville, Clifton, Fairfax Station, South Riding and Aldie), and tour two or three before you decide. Many local preschools hold open houses from fall through winter and open registration in January or February, so it pays to start early.
Featured listings are paid placements and are marked “Sponsored.” Openings change quickly, so please confirm details with each school.
⭐ Featured Preschools in Centreville
Paid listings, in alphabetical order. These schools are enrolling now and shared the details parents ask about most.
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All Preschools & Daycares by Town
Listed alphabetically within each town. Tap a name to visit the school's website, then call for ages, schedules, tuition and openings.
Centreville • Clifton • Fairfax Station • South Riding • Aldie & Stone Ridge
📍 Centreville
- Centreville Day School →
- Happy Faces Daycare & Preschool →
- Kiddie Academy of Centreville →
- Montessori Children's Center Montessori
- Sully Station KinderCare →
- Daniela Soto Home Daycare 🏠 Home daycare
- Stringfellow Home Child Daycare 🏠 Home daycare
📍 Clifton
- Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Clifton →
- Clifton Presbyterian Preschool →
- St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic School (PK3–8) →
📍 Fairfax Station
- Fairfax Baptist Temple Academy (K3–12) →
- Living Savior Preschool →
- Sweet Teddy Home Daycare 🏠 Home daycare
📍 South Riding
- East Gate Montessori School →
- Hi Five Daycare
- Illuminate Montessori at South Riding →
- Kiddie Academy of South Riding →
- Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of South Riding →
- Primrose School of South Riding →
- The Curious Minds Montessori School →
- The Goddard School of Chantilly – South Riding →
- Shahnaz Home Daycare 🏠 Home daycare
📍 Aldie & Stone Ridge
- Aldie KinderCare →
- Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Aldie →
- Merit School Learning Center at Kirkpatrick →
- Playhouse Child Care
- Happy Feet Childcare 🏠 Home daycare
- Small Hearts Home Daycare 🏠 Home daycare
- Smita's Home Daycare 🏠 Home daycare
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📅 Preschool Enrollment Timeline for Fall 2027
November to February: Open houses at many local schools
January to February 2027: Registration opens at many programs, often for current families first
Spring 2027: Waitlists move; check back on schools you loved
Summer 2027: Last-minute openings and rolling enrollment
Every school sets its own dates, so check the featured listings above or call the school.
Questions to Ask on a Preschool Tour
✅ Licensing: Is the program licensed or license-exempt? You can look up licensed programs and inspection reports through Virginia's child care search.
👩🏫 Teachers: What are the teacher-to-child ratios and class sizes? How long have the teachers been here?
🎨 A typical day: How much time is play, outdoor time, rest and structured learning?
🚽 Potty training: Do children need to be potty trained to start?
🍎 Food and allergies: Are meals and snacks provided? How are allergies handled?
💰 Costs: What's included in tuition? Are there registration, supply or activity fees?
🕐 Hours and calendar: Does the school follow the FCPS or LCPS calendar? Is before- or after-care available?
💡 Parent tip: Visit while children are there, not just after hours. Watching how teachers talk to kids tells you more than any brochure.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start looking for a preschool in Centreville or South Riding?
Start in the fall, about a year before your child would begin. Many local preschools hold open houses from November through February and open registration in January or February, and popular programs fill quickly.
How much does preschool cost near Centreville and South Riding?
It depends on the schedule. Part-time, half-day programs cost less than full-day daycare. Our featured schools list their tuition ranges above; call other programs directly for current rates.
Are there free or public pre-K options?
Fairfax County Public Schools and Loudoun County Public Schools both offer pre-K programs for eligible families. Check the FCPS or LCPS website for eligibility and how to apply.
What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare?
Preschools usually serve ages 2 to 5 with shorter school-day schedules, often following the school-year calendar. Daycares and child care centers often take infants and toddlers and stay open full days, year-round, to fit working parents' schedules. Many local programs offer both.
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Hi, local parents! 👋
I'm Farnaz, your Macaroni KID Centreville–South Riding publisher and your local family-fun finder.
I'm always looking for family-friendly events, free activities, seasonal fun and local gems in Centreville, South Riding, Chantilly, Clifton, Aldie, Middleburg, Catharpin and Fairfax Station.
🎒 My preschool tip: Always trust your mom or dad gut. If a school doesn't feel right to you, it probably won't feel right to your child either.
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