Falls Church - McLean Children's Center

Whole Child

The Center is much more than a typical preschool or day care facility because we emphasize the well-being of the “whole child,” both socially and academically. The lessons we teach our diverse group of 2-5 year olds creates conscientious and caring individuals.
Learn more about why we are different.

Early Intervention

One of the most beneficial characteristics of the Center is our regular testing by our trained specialists in Child Find, occupational therapy, counseling, and speech/language pathology. Our trained specialists and low student-teach ratio helps our children excel.
Learn more about our early intervention.

Nutrition

The Center’s offers excellent quality, nutrition and variety in the food we serve to our children every day. Our garden also allows children to interact with plants. The numerous field trips also help them learn valuable lessons that will last them many years to come.
Learn more about our nutritious food.

Until Midnight tonight, you can help the Children’s Center qualify for large grants through United Way with a modest donation through DoMore24.  

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 Hear the interview aired June 7.         

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WHO: Runners, walkers, of all ages, even those in strollers! WHAT:  A great way to raise funds for Devotion to Children, the organization that supports the Falls Church-McLean Children’s Center and other children’s organizations. WHEN: Sunday, May 12, 2013, 8:00 [...]

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Discovery Room children modeled new costumes this week that were designed and sewn just for them by an aspiring fashion designer who is a friend of Teacher Ms. Teresa. Special thanks to Ana Lucia Villasis of Vancouver, WA, for providing [...]

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Next Dining for Dollars is at the neighborhood favorite spot, Ledo Pizza, on Monday, April 1.  from 5 to 7 pm.   We hope to see you there! What’s your favorite local restaurant?  Please tell us if you know of [...]

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Reading is Fundamental (RIF) volunteers from the New Dominion Women’s Club of McLean (NDWC) distributed free books and read to classrooms on November 16.  Each child got to pick a family-themed book to take home in time for Thanksgiving. The [...]

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The Children’s Center is excited to welcome our new Executive Director, Kathy Banks.  Ms. Kathy takes over as our former Executive Director, Elizabeth Page, retires after 11 years of service. Kathy comes to us from Lynchburg, Virginia where she lived [...]

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Thank you to all our attendees at our awards benefit, Building Blocks: Giving Children a Strong Foundation.  The event was a success and we couldn’t have done it without our staff, volunteers, board members, and parents. Through sponsorships, ticket purchases, [...]

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The Sun Gazette featured the Falls Church-McLean Children’s Center in its Oct. 25th edition with a glowing article on Elizabeth Page’s accomplishments as Executive Director.  The article, just in time for Ms. Elizabeth’s retirement in November, focuses on her tireless [...]

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Former Virginia First Lady Anne Holton visited the Children’s Center today to congratulate us on our 4-star rating under Virginia’s Star Quality Initiative.  The Star Quality program was started by Mrs. Holton’s husband, former Governor Tim Kaine, as part of [...]

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