Before & After School Extended Care Serving Arlington, VA, Falls Church, VA, Vienna, VA, & McLean, VA | 5 - 12 Years |
Before and /or Afterschool Registration
Early Dismissal Pickups and Care
Full Teacher work days and holidays
Open From 7:00 am to 6:30 pm For Your Convenience
Expert Homework Help Frees Up Time At Home
Your child gets their homework done every day before or after school, so you have more free time together at home. Expert teachers are always available to answer questions, offer support, and guide them through challenging assignments. We proudly offer the best tutoring program in Falls Church, VA and the surrounding area!
Small Class Sizes Allow Extra Time For Your Child
Yes! We Provide Transportation To & From The Following Elementary Schools:
- Churchill Road
- Chesterbrook
- Franklin Sherman
- Haycock
- Kent Gardens
- Spring Hill
- Westgate
- Westbriar
Social-Emotional Learning Fosters Lifelong Success
Fun Weekly Themes Stimulate Your Child’s Mind & Self-Worth
Breakfast & An Afternoon Snack Included In Tuition
Experience The Best After-School Program In Falls Church, VA! Full-Day Programs Are Available On In-Service Days & Holidays!
Dedicated Outdoor Play Gets The Wiggles Out
Spend Time With Friends Making Lasting Memories
Nature based curriculum and program to blossom the young mindful leader
Nature education is vital for fostering happy children and, subsequently, content adults. The World Happiness Report underscores the role of regular nature connection in personal well-being. Even in an Unburn neighborhood, the T.E.A. Center offers a nature-based holistic curriculum, aiming to instill environmental leadership in children. This equips them to be effective advocates and conservation leaders in their communities, contributing to a happier and sustainable future.
FAQs
1. What are your cleaning protocols?
2. I'm a parent, and I'm not bilingual - will immersion be an issue?
3. If my child goes to an English school later, will they be behind?
4. Should I start with my baby or wait until they are a toddler or preschooler?
5. Is there a nap time for preschool and Prek? What if my child does not nap?
6. Can I start with a three quarter day program and switch to full day program-switch programs?
7. What meals are included
8. What is the student teacher ratio?
9. There is mention of language immersion... how many hours a week in normal Pre-K program is that?
World Language begins at 2 years – toddler program
Spanish – 2 hours per week
Mandarin – 2 hours per week
French- 2 hours per week
10. Is this school year round or Sept - June?
No – regular school year – August 1 to June 30 of next year.
Summer camp – register by the week for the months of July and August (optional) and families can start later pending availability and the tuition is prorate by the later start date.
11. What days are you open/closed during regular school year?
The center is closed on- labor day, Thanksgiving, Winter break (between Christmas and Jan. 1), Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, and Memorial day – for details Contact Us.
12. Can you sign up for enrichment classes or parents night out if you are not a student at the T.E.A Center?
13. What are your fees?
14. What Degrees Do Your Teachers Have?
Assistant Teachers- Holds Bachelor’s degrees, Associate’s degrees, or working towards a CDA. All Teachers and staff are certified in CPR and First Aid, and have Continuing Education and some have Food Handler certificates. All leads teachers have 100+ hrs of T.E.A. Center Standards and Curriculum training with continuing education of 40+ hrs annually.
| Teacher qualifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| State | T.E.A. Center Staff | |
| 12 hrs | 40 +hrs | |
| Lead education | CDA | PhD to CD’s |
| Lead Training hrs to start | 0 | 100 hrs |
15. How Long Have Your Teachers Been With You?
The average tenure of teachers is 2+ years
16. How Long Have Your Leadership Team Been With You?
The average tenure of our leadership is 5+ years. Rest assured of the consistency of care and administration of policies and procedures.
Hear What Parents Have To Say...
My daughter has been going to The T.E.A. Center for 9 months and loves her teachers and classmates. The staff is excellent. They’re responsive and diligent in protecting the students and staff. The classes and activities are fantastic! They teach Spanish and French! My daughter surprises me every day with everything she has absorbed at school. I'm happy to have her at The T.E.A. Center, and soon my 2-year-old will join. Highly recommend this program for little ones!
- Assal Assadi-Moghadam
The T.E.A. Center has been a savior in hosting a Kindergarten classroom with in-person learning 5 days a week! I can’t say enough about the precautions and guidelines they successfully implemented to keep our children safe while offering a rare opportunity to learn in person this year! We are happy with the school and plan to keep our child in the before, after-school, and summer camp program!
- Carrie Tomchik Passaro
We love The T.E.A. Center, and our preschooler adores her teachers, friends, and daily activities. Our daughter is thriving based on T.E.A. Center’s multi-faceted focus on traditional school subjects, cultural exposures, and confidence-building activities. We also appreciate the kind yet firm manner in which they handle our child. We are very grateful for T.E.A. Center’s phenomenal instruction, encouragement, and guidance as our daughter navigates this phase of her life!
- Lynn Rutherford
My son started at The T.E.A. Center about 7 months ago. He doesn’t like change and had difficulty adjusting, but the staff at The T.E.A. Center were incredibly supportive during the transition. They have a fantastic program for kids that is both fun and educational. The T.E.A. Center exposes kids to various activities, like art, reading, yoga, music, different languages, and so much more! We also did the summer camp for elementary-age kids here, which was equally fantastic!
- Anupa Maru
The T.E.A. Center is wonderful. The teachers are caring, friendly, and extremely patient. The school itself is immaculate, bright, and inviting. My son was super excited to go here every day. The price is very fair considering the outstanding education and loving environment your child receives. We've been very, very pleased with being a part of The T.E.A. Center family and are very much looking forward to using their after-school program.
- Sarah Pagán
Mayosha and her staff at The T.E.A. Center are amazing, and the education they provide their students is second to none. This is not just childcare; it's a unique learning environment where kids get to experiment with many different interests and learn to be leaders at a young age. It’s hard to find this type of care anywhere else. I love The T.E.A. Center!
- Ann Kenefick Dolin
The T.E.A. Center team is amazing. The teachers take great care of my child, who had never been to a school before. The entire team was very helpful in helping him integrate with all the children. He is thrilled to go to school and enjoys it very much!!!
- Jigna Naik
Our 4-year-old girl loves The T.E.A. Center for learning and interacting with her teachers and friends! They provide various learning programs, and I love their focus on foreign languages.
- Nathan Won
We’re having a fantastic experience at The T.E.A. Center. The curriculum is rich and varied, and the teachers are wonderful and caring. Our son has grown so much over the past year and has made many great friends.
- Kimberly Whipkey
The T.E.A. Center is the best preschool and before/after care center in the McLean area. They implement important safety measures to protect our kids in a nurturing environment. I would highly recommend this school!
- Lucia Mesias
We’ve been attending preschool and summer camp and couldn’t be happier with the love, curriculum, and extracurricular activities The T.E.A. Center provides. Parents receive real-time updates and photos throughout the day, and the facility is safe and clean. My daughter has grown exponentially!
- Sara-Michelle Okun
The T.E.A. Center is an excellent preschool with staff who really take care of the kids. You get various activities, enrichment classes, French, Spanish, and Stem... all in one place!
- Kev Bryant
