About us
Fostering Bright Futures
About The Vine
Kimberly has a masters degree in early childhood special education. She is a Virginia State licensed teacher who worked for Alexandria City Public Schools for ten years before pursuing her passion to provide high-quality childcare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in 2008. Follow us on Google, and Instagram.
VQB5 - Virginia's Quality Measurement and Improvement System
The Virginia Quality Birth to Five System (VQB5) evaluates teacher-child interactions using the nationally recognized Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) to ensure high-quality early learning experiences.
Each year, over 30,000 CLASS observations are conducted across more than 10,000 infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms, including family day homes. These observations provide educators with valuable, ongoing feedback to support continuous improvement and enhance the learning environment.
As a Community-Based Preschool teacher for ACPS (Alexandria City Public Schools), Kimberly worked with preschoolers in public and private settings, and during home visits. What she enjoyed most as a teacher was having the opportunity to work not only with preschoolers but also with their classroom teachers and parents, also known as caregivers.
⭐ “The Vine Preschool is truly the best daycare in Alexandria! My daughter loves going to school every day, and the teachers are so caring.” – Sarah M.
⭐ “As a military family, we needed a reliable Fort Belvoir daycare, and The Vine Preschool has been perfect for us.” – James T.
⭐ “The teachers and staff go above and beyond. The curriculum is excellent, and my son has learned so much!” – Emily J.
We Love Kids
at the vine preschool
“I believe that when we as teachers can make an impact on the lives of preschoolers and the adults they come in contact with on a daily basis, then we are successful. Sure, I would get excited when a child was progressing towards a goal, but I would be ecstatic when a child’s teacher or parent would inform me of their progress. That told me that what I was imparting to a child had become a goal for the team of individuals who also worked with that child.”
Our Goal
Quality Daycare in Alexandria
I don’t know how many people realize the importance of early childhood education, but one thing I know is that the early years of a child’s life are precious. What I will expose them to will have an effect on their future educational experiences.
But I also believe that it continues to be a team effort. Parents are the first teacher, therefore, it is important to have an ongoing collaboration with parents. When teachers and families work together, children feel more supported, confident, and eager to learn.
A strong partnership helps build a foundation for success, both in school and beyond.
Infant, Toddler and Preschool Programs:
Infant Daycare
The first way that infants take in their surroundings is through sight and sound. They are navigating through their environment and rely heavily on familiar faces and voices.
Toddler Ones
(1-2)
During this stage, our staff also makes safety a top priority as toddlers begin to crawl, pull up, stand, and walk. Our staff is vigilant and physically present while toddlers explore.
Toddler Twos
(2-3)
The Toddler Twos program is all about socialization and negotiation. At this stage of development, children are mostly expressing themselves nonverbally.
Preschool
(3-5)
Between the ages of 3-5 years old, there is a dramatic increase in a child’s development. The child you have watched grow thus far is now blossoming into a child full of wonder.