Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to Center Stage Ashburn Preschool! We offer a Montessori approach preschool program, a fine arts program as well as full-time daycare! Here are some of the most frequently asked questions that we get. If you have another question or just want to speak with a real person, give us a call at (703) 723-6265.

Ages 2-7. At Center Stage, we focus on the preschool through kindergarten years when children are at a height of learning.

Not in the twos program! We know how difficult potty training can be and that it takes some time for your little one to get it down. At Center Stage we are willing to work with you and your child along this journey!

Twice a day. We have two distinct times that we go outside a day, weather permitting. One in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Anytime! We have an open enrollment policy year-round.

7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Monday – Friday.

We offer full-day childcare as well as Preschool Enrichment.

2 Weeks. We have built 2-weeks vacation time into our tuition for the year-long program. We require you to give at least 2-weeks advanced notice if you are planning to take a vacation.

Absolutely! Center Stage is a preschool, but we are also a full-day childcare facility.

Yes. If there are spots available.

Both. However, you must commit to either a half-day or a full-day program. We offer the following:

  • A 5 half-day program
  • A 5 full-day program
  • A 3 consecutive-day program

Half-day: one snack is provided for your child.
Full-day: a nutritious lunch is provided. Children should bring two snacks from home.

For our 2 year olds our ratio is 8:1

For children aged 2.5 – 7 years old our ratio is 10:1

We constantly strive to ensure that your child is getting the attention and instruction that they require.

Yes. We provide comfortable and clean rest mats for your child to sleep on.

We have 3 methods:

  1. Model the correct behavior, or
  2. Redirect the child’s focus, or
  3. Use the glue technique: this is where we pull the child closer to the teachers – making them our special helper.

The method we use depends on the individual child’s needs and the situation at hand.

Yes. Once you are enrolled we will give you access to our security system.

Schoolhouse Grill caters our lunch and snack. We do accommodate for religious reasons or special dietary needs on a case by case basis.

We are a nut-free facility to ensure the safety of our students.

None. We are a technology-free facility.

Yes. We ask that parents provide a blanket for nap time that can be washed regularly at home.

$200. This includes a one-time application fee of $100 and a $100 annual enrollment fee. Click to view our full pricing information.

Weekly. Payments are charged each Thursday prior to the week of attendance.

We do fire drills once every month!

All of our staff are First Aid & CPR trained. Our lead teachers are also MAT Certified.

ABSOLUTELY! All staff members must be deemed eligible prior to first day of employment. Per Virginia Department of Social services requirements, every staff member must have a 1)Sworn Statement have identity. 2) Submit application to the VA. Office of Background Checks and Search Unit. 3) National Adam Walsh Law finger print search.