Children's International School

Children's International School (CIS) in Alexandria provides a nurturing and fun learning environment where children thrive and develop the skills they need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. With dedicated and caring teachers, a diverse student body, and a focus on age-appropriate activities, CIS offers a warm and welcoming space for your child to learn and grow. We prioritize creating a strong sense of community and ensuring each child feels valued and supported, preparing them for a bright future.

🏅 What Sets This Daycare Apart:

CIS offers a unique blend of experienced, long-tenured teachers who utilize a "conscious discipline" approach, creating a warm and structured environment where children develop strong social-emotional skills alongside academic readiness.
$250

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Daycare Details

⏰ Hours:

7:30 AM – 5:45 PM

📍 Address:

1227 N Scott St, Arlington, VA 22209, United States

📱 Phone:

+1 703-527-3607

5-Star Rating

An absolutely magical place! We were so lucky to find this little school for my two children (3&5 when we started). My 4 year old loves school and I can tell the teachers truly care about each child. Cute backyard play area, lots of time outside, big focus on cleanliness and hand washing, and they even provide ALL snacks plus a healthy lunch. I have heard from others that the prices are very low for the area! I have been so grateful for everyone on the staff, thank you Ms Daphne and your incredible team!
Laura Thibault
a month ago

5-Star Rating

CIS is an incredible school with an outstanding, supportive team—from the assistant teachers to the director, everyone goes above and beyond with genuine care. They were so helpful in supporting our 2-year-old’s smooth transition from having a nanny to joining school. The program and activities are top-notch—they include lunch, snacks, music, and yoga classes—helping our child grow, learn, and run joyfully to class every morning. Compared to other schools in the area, CIS feels warm and homey, is more personable, and it is also much more reasonable in terms of cost. We’re deeply grateful for the thoughtful guidance and heartfelt support we've received from the entire staff. We will miss you all!
Celine and Yann
a month ago

5-Star Rating

I highly recommend the North Scott location of Children's International School! My two children have been attending for over three years, and we’ve had a wonderful experience. The teachers are warm and loving, and with only three classes, we’ve gotten to know almost all of them. The curriculum strikes a great balance between introducing age-appropriate learning and allowing kids to explore their own interests. Added bonuses include catered lunches and snacks, popular weekly music classes, and monthly newsletters that keep parents informed about classroom activities. Plus, the school operates through the summer and has minimal closures, which is a huge convenience.
Melissa Louis
10 months ago

5-Star Rating

We loved our experience at CIS! Our son was with a nanny for 2-years before starting at CIS so we were a little nervous about starting. Everything was so wonderful. The teachers were kind and attentive to our son, we loved the curriculum they followed, I don't think I ever saw a crying child there, everyone was always so happy. The school is also very clean, and the classes were smaller than we've seen elsewhere, with lots of teachers helping out. We loved that it was 2 through 5, it just seemed like a great age group of children to have under one roof. Sadly we relocated and had to leave our CIS family. We miss them so much and our son is still telling us that he wants to go to his old school, and telling us how much he misses his teachers and friends at CIS!
Stephen Fowler
7 months ago

5-Star Rating

A Five-Star Experience... My wife and I can't say enough wonderful things about Children's International School. Our two girls (3 and 7) have thrived there over the years, and we are incredibly grateful for the nurturing environment and exceptional care they've received. The staff has become like an extended family to us. They genuinely care about each child and create a warm, stimulating atmosphere where our kids have flourished. We were always impressed by the thoughtful curriculum and engaging activities that helped our children develop socially, emotionally, and intellectually. The daycare's commitment to safety and cleanliness is evident, and we felt completely at ease leaving our children in their care. We highly recommend CIS to any parent seeking a loving and supportive community for their child. Thank you, Ms. Gayle and Ms. Daphne for everything!
Lucas Worthy
11 months ago

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