Great Beginnings Early Learning Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 618 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, Virginia VA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Great Beginnings Early Learning Center in Alexandria receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the safe, nurturing environment and the dedication of Director Ms. Aldis and her staff. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, excellent communication through daily updates, and a caring, loving atmosphere that makes them feel confident leaving their kids in the center's care.
Great Beginnings Learning Center has been a wonderful experience for my daughter. In just four months, she has learned so much and grown in both confidence and skills. The environment is safe, welcoming, and perfect for young children. The director and teachers are experienced, kind, and truly care about the kids. I highly recommend this center to any parent looking for quality early childhood education.
My daughter has been attending Great Beginnings since she was four months. She is now 20 months and we could not be happier with our choice for daycare. Ms. Aldis and her team are dedicated to ensuring a safe and fun environment for the kids to develop. Staff are easy to communicate with and they provide updates on the kids throughout the day. I am at ease knowing my daughter is in an environment where all those involved in her care are loving and considerate. We are so grateful to be a Great Beginnings Family.
This daycare was the best thing that could have happened to us! Black owned, Christian daycare that truly takes care of the kids! Ms. Aldis, the director, is amazing! Very sweet and kind and tends to all of my daughter’s needs. If you are in the Alexandria area I highly recommend this daycare for your child! My daughter has been there 5 months (13 months old now) and the progress she has made has been astounding! You will not be disappointed!
We have had such a wonderful experience at Great Beginnings! Our daughter is almost a year old, and has been at Great Beginning since she was five months old. She is excited every morning when we drop her off with Miss Aldis. We love the pictures and updates we receive throughout the day, and are thrilled that she is receiving such a warm, loving, social experience everyday. Everyone in the Lambs Room has made us feel safe and always kept us informed with how our daughter is doing. Miss Nancy and all the other caregivers in the Lambs Room have such patience and love for what they do. We are so thankful to be a part of this community and look forward to watching our daughter grow and thrive over the years.
I highly recommend Great Beginnings if you live in the Alexandria area. The staff is very friendly and communicative. Our daughter has been in the infant classroom since she was 10 weeks old. They have shown her nothing but love and attention. This was something that was super important to us with us both working full time. They offer a flexible 3,4, or 5 day schedule which was great for us! We are very thankful for Ms.Nancy in particular because she always informs us of how are daughter is doing and is always so happy to see her at drop off. We have no doubt that our daughter is in great hands. We absolutely love this center and wish we were staying in the area!!
VQB5
Level 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.
Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.
Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.
Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.
Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.
Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.