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3 Preschools in Reston, Virginia

Find the best preschools in Reston, Virginia. Browse 3 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.

Best Preschools in Reston

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — preschools with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

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    11508 North Shore Drive, Reston, VA · Capacity: 99 children

    Parents unanimously praise UCPP for its warm, caring staff who genuinely love children, play-based curriculum with abundant outdoor time, and strong focus on social-emotional development. Multiple families with multiple children have enrolled, with some driving significant distances to attend. The school creates a family-like community atmosphere with beautiful, safe facilities and implements Conscious Discipline methods that parents find beneficial for home parenting as well.

    Exceptionally caring and trained staffplay-based learning approachgenerous outdoor timesmall class sizes
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    11550 Glade Drive, Reston, VA · Capacity: 24 children

    Hunters Woods Cooperative Preschool is a highly-rated play-based preschool in Reston with 50 years of history. Parents consistently praise the warm, caring teachers, enriching curriculum, strong community atmosphere fostered by the cooperative model, and affordable tuition. Children reportedly love attending and experience smooth transitions to kindergarten.

    Play-based curriculumwarm and caring teacherslow tuition costsstrong parent community

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Preschools in Reston, Virginia

Reston has 3 preschool programs designed to prepare children ages 3-5 for kindergarten. These programs focus on early literacy, social skills, and structured learning in a nurturing environment.

When choosing a preschool in Reston, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

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There are 3 preschools in Reston, Virginia. Browse our directory to compare programs, read parent reviews, and find the best option for your child.
Most preschool programs in Reston accept children between ages 2.5 and 5. Many children start at age 3 or 4, about one to two years before kindergarten. Look for signs of readiness such as being comfortable away from parents, ability to follow simple instructions, and interest in playing with other children.
While both provide childcare, preschools in Reston typically focus more on structured educational activities to prepare children for kindergarten. Preschool programs often run half-day or school-year schedules, while daycare centers offer full-day, year-round care. Many facilities combine both, offering preschool curriculum within a full-day daycare setting.
Preschool costs in Reston typically range from $600 to $1,500 per month for full-time programs. Half-day programs are usually less expensive. Some preschools offer financial aid, and Virginia may have state-funded pre-K programs for qualifying families. Contact individual facilities for current tuition rates.
When selecting a preschool in Reston, consider:
  • Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
  • Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
  • Check licensing status with Virginia's regulatory agency
  • Review the curriculum and daily schedule
  • Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
  • Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities