Accredited, established, and beloved by the families we serve. Here's why parents across Alexandria, Del Ray, and Potomac Yard choose Discovery Time.
Independent national accreditation reviews our curriculum, staff qualifications, classroom safety, ratios, family communication, and continuous improvement. Few Alexandria centers carry this level of independent verification.
Alexandria families have voted Discovery Time as the best daycare and preschool in the city — a reflection of our culture, teachers, and outcomes.
Leslie Avenue serves Del Ray, Old Town, Belle Haven, and Rosemont families. Hume Avenue serves Del Ray, Potomac Yard, and Shirlington families. Same curriculum, same standards, same caring team.
One trusted school from 6 weeks through kindergarten — no transitions, no relearning trust, no starting over.
Our Pre-K curriculum focuses on phonics, name and letter writing, math foundations, STEM exploration, Spanish exposure, and the executive-function skills that set children up for a confident kindergarten start.
Enrolled families can sign in to watch their child's classroom in real time. No more wondering how their day is going.
Photos, meals, naps, milestones, and direct messages with teachers — all in one app, every day.
Many of our teachers have been part of the Discovery Time family since the beginning. Low turnover means deeper relationships and better outcomes.
Parent nights, family events, community outings, and the kind of school culture that turns classmates into lifelong friends.
Play-based, intentional learning that respects how young children actually grow — not a watered-down version of elementary school.
Tour our Alexandria classrooms, meet our teachers, and find the right start date for your child. Tours typically take 30–45 minutes.