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Welcome to Flagstone School

Established 1994

Flagstone School is a well-known preschool in the Old Town Alexandria area, serving children ages 2 months - 5 years of age. Flagstone School was established in 1994, by a team of dedicated professionals, who believed that childcare should be an extension of home and family, and an opportunity for the child's continuous exploration and development.

In accordance with this philosophy, the center provides a family-style environment that is warm and nuturing as well as educational and stimulating. We belive that childhood needs to be a time of fun, joy and discovery. Our goal is to work together with families to provide each child opportunities for these experiences.

FLAGSTONE PLEDGE

OUR PLEDGE:

We are committed to providing a quality program and pledge

to:

RESPECT And love the child's uniqueness and individuality

TEACH And guide with sensitivity the child's intellectual, emotional, social and physical development.

ENCOURAGE A joyful self-motivation to create, inquire, learn and

succeed

NURTURE A safe, healthy environment in which self-esteem thrives.

WELCOME And work openly with parents, honoring their trust and recognizing them as first teacher.

DISCIPLINE Through modeling proper acceptable behavior, never embarrassing, hurting or humiliating.

EMPLOY Only trained, qualified teachers, committed to the rights of children.

TRAIN Staff in current educational practices approved for programs for young children and provide a work place responsive to their professional need.

ESTABLISH High quality programs, developmentally appropriate to their needs of children.

COMMIT TO offering parenting services which will foster more opportunity for family quality time.

Program Features

Curriculum
Curriculum

At Flagstone, the whole child is focus of attention. Equal treatment is given to physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. All activites are designed around DAP ensuring children move at their own pace through the natural stages of development. Read More

Our Staff
Our Staff

Our teachers are the heart of what we do. Many of our teachers have been with us for more than two decades with others being eighteen, eight and seven years of dedicated service to our preschool family. Our staff is trained in CPR, first aid and emergency procedures. Read More

School Features

Yearly Activities
Yearly Activities

We organize year around activities for children and some for parents we well such as Soccer shots, Splash Days, Easter Egg Hunt, Ice Cream Social, Fall Festival etc. Read More

Play Area
Play Area

Our playground is a special place where our children laugh, explore and grow through play. We have the largest school playground in Alexandria. Read More

Food
Food

We take food safety seriously and are attentive to any dietary restrictions and allergies. We are a nut-free school. We serve healthy and hot meals provided by Jeffery's Catering which serves food under the Head Start Program (USDA). Read More

Health and Safety
Health and Safety

At Flagstone health and safety of our children, staff and families are our top priority. Our classrooms, playarea, surfaces, toy are sanitized and disinfected regularly. We have a safe checkin and checkout system in place. Read More

Administration
Administration

The preschool is directed by brother/sister team of JoAnn and Patrick Barney. JoAnn Barney has been in early childhood education since 1968. Patrick Barney has been a long time teacher. Read More

Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness

We conduct regular safety drills for fire, tornado and lockdown protocols. Our staff is trained in CPR, first aid and emergency procedures. Read More

Hear From Our Parents

My daughter has been attending Flagstone since she was just one year old, and now, at three, she absolutely adores it! Teachers are incredibly loving and caring creating a very nurturing environment. The age-appropriate activities are always creative and stimulating, and I can see how much she's learning and growing.
Swetha Reddy, 3yr parent

Hear From Our Parents

My daughters have been going to Flagstone since they were two and I really enjoy the environment of the school. The teachers are so wonderful and sweet. Overall amazing place to have your children in . You want your child in a place that you know cares about their safety how they're learning it gives you a piece of mind.

Takita Burts

Hear From Our Parents

My husband and I are so grateful to have found the Flagstone School. When I drop-off my daughter she's surrounded by people who truly care about her. Their activities are creative, educational, and engaging, helping her grow both socially and developmentally. Students play outside every day and I've never seen a screen in any of the classrooms.

Zoe & Todd

Hear From Our Parents

We sent our oldest to Flagstone when she was just four months old, and she was more than prepared for Kindergarten upon Pre-K graduation.  We loved the school so much that we also sent our second and third, who are now getting ready to graduate.  It's not only a safe and nurturing environment, but the curriculum and activities are second to none.  The staff and teachers truly care about the kids' well-being and development.  We've been happy the past seven years and will be sad to go!

Karyn and Travis MacRae