Ucm Early Learning Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 2709 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, Virginia VA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Parents consistently praise UCM Early Learning Center for its warm, loving staff and welcoming environment where children thrive and form strong attachments with teachers. The center uses a communication app to keep parents updated, aligns activities with home routines, and receives high marks for care quality across all age groups from infants through pre-K.
As a first time mom and sending my infant to "school", I really didn't know what to expect. Wow are we lucky! All the teachers and leadership here have welcomed us and baby so lovingly and clearly love all the kids who attend. Our four month old brings home "artwork", we get updates throughout the day on the app, and are so genuinely cared for. We are in no rush for this baby to grow up, and know we couldn't have found a better place to take him for the day as he does. Get on the waitlist now!
I just had my first baby and the staff & teachers at this daycare have made the transition so much easier than I thought it would be. Every morning when we drop her, she is happy to be there and smiles and coos at her teachers. Everyone I have interacted with (including random other teachers and aides outside of her classroom) have been so genuinely kind. I feel 100% confident sending my child here knowing she is in great hands. Not to mention they have an app to see photos, track what they ate, ask questions, send communication, etc. They are very responsive.
I have two children that attend this daycare. The staff there are very loving and kind. My daughter who is the oldest always tells me how much she likes coming here and can’t wait to see her teachers. I can also see how much the staff care for them. Unfortunately, today was their last day because we will be traveling and right after our trip they both will be starting school.
My three kids have been going to UC Early Learning Center since my oldest, now in first grade, was four months old. The teachers are incredibly loving and my kids are excited and happy to see them each day. My youngest, now 6 months old, is in the infant room and adores Ms. Ana and Ms. Yoselin, who are so kind and patient. My daughter is in preschool and often gets disappointed on the weekend when she can't see her teachers and friends. I consider myself lucky to have found this gem of a daycare because I know my kids are in great hands, and are learning and growing while having fun.
This is a great place to bring your children. I had my older daughter enrolled when she was 4 her teacher Ms Alberta teach her how to write her name and last name, she got her ready for kindergarten. Now she is 9 and she is still remembering her teacher. Now I have enrolled my baby she started when she was 9 months. She have attached a big relationship with her teacher . Her teachers are so patient, lovely, and caring. All of the teachers in this center are so lovely and patient, they care about your children needs and they also work with the parents. Both of my daughters have learned so much from this center and her teachers. Also this center makes you feel welcome and thay they care for your family. Both of the Directors are amazin. Keep doing the good work.
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.