Daycare and Preschool Near Shirlington
Discovery Time Learning Center is one of the most trusted childcare options for Shirlington families — infant care through Pre-K, nationally accredited, with two Alexandria campuses just minutes from your door.
Why families in Shirlington choose Discovery Time
Shirlington families want what every parent wants — a warm, trustworthy program that genuinely cares about their child and communicates clearly all day long. Discovery Time has served Alexandria families since 2014, earning national accreditation in 2018 and being voted Best Daycare and Preschool by the families we serve.
Closest Discovery Time location
Discovery Time Learning Academy — Hume Avenue Campus
420 Hume Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
Convenient to Shirlington Village, Signature Theatre, I-395.
Programs available for Shirlington families
Driving convenience
Both Alexandria campuses are minutes from Shirlington — easy morning drop-off and evening pickup whether you're commuting into DC, working in Shirlington, or running errands locally. Convenient parking at both campuses.
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Quick Facts About Discovery Time Learning Center
Come see Discovery Time in person.
Tour our Alexandria classrooms, meet our teachers, and find the right start date for your child. Tours typically take 30–45 minutes.