For the year ended June 30, 2006, Hopkins House provided early childhood and educational programs to 196 children and adults residing in the Washington metropolitan area, largely from low-income, working families.

Preschool Academy
The Hopkins House Preschool Academy is a true “school.” Our focus, in addition to offering a safe-haven for the children of working parents, is educating and preparing them for the educational challenges they will face in kindergarten and beyond.  Studies show that children who attend quality preschools like Hopkins House are less likely to need special education or remedial classes in the future; more likely to graduate from high school and go on to college; more likely to postpone parenthood until an older age; and, more likely to own a home.

In 2006, 114 children enrolled in our Preschool Academy. These children not only demonstrated measurable acquisition of specific learning social, motor and cognitive skills necessary for success in kindergarten but also learned French.  

Helen Day Preschool Academy

1224 Princess Street / Alexandria, VA  22314 / 703-549-4232
Named in memory of one of Hopkins House's founders, the Helen Day Preschool Academy is located in Old Town Alexandria.  The Academy serves 55 children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, and includes an infant care center.  The Creative Curriculum is used in the Pre-K classroom.  All members of the education staff have college degrees and are required to take a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education annually.    Click here for Brochure, Student Enrollment Application, or Parent's Preschool Quality Rating. 

Mt. Vernon Preschool Academy

8537 Forest Place / Alexandria, VA  22309 / 703-549-4232
Located in the Mt. Vernon community of Fairfax County, the Mt. Vernon Preschool Academy opens in the summer of 2007.  The Academy will serve 96 children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, and include an infant care center.  The Creative Curriculum will be used in the Pre-K classroom.  All members of the education staff will have college degrees and will be required to take a minimum of 16 hours of continuing education annually.   Through a grant from the United Way's Community Impact Fund, the Academy includes a special component, Access Now!, designed to assist children with reading and early literacy.

To be placed on the email list to be notified about enrolling in Access Now! or the new Mt. Vernon Preschool Academy, click here.