Quality Child Care Programs in Chantilly, VA

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Our Curriculum

Lighthouse Pathways™: A Beacon in Early Childhood Education

Our Lighthouse Pathways™ approach is designed to provide a safe, expressive environment for children to become independent learners. This curriculum is centered around four key areas:
  • Confidence: We focus on shaping confident, independent children through inquiry-based, hands-on learning, and positive interactions with highly-trained teachers.
  • Connection: We emphasize strong relationships within our schools and communities, fostering teamwork between school and home for the holistic development of children.
  • Continuous Improvement: Our commitment to high-quality early education is evident in our personalized learning experiences, designed to meet the individual needs of each child.
  • Curriculum: Our comprehensive, proprietary curriculum prepares children for the real world, empowering them to become independent and well-rounded individuals within their global communities

Children's Lighthouse vs. Montessori: Embracing the Best of Both Worlds

While incorporating elements similar to Montessori programs, our curriculum surpasses traditional frameworks by focusing on:
  • Modern Curriculum Design: Based on current brain research, our curriculum is tailored to foster focused age groups with age-appropriate skills.
  • Balanced Learning Approach: We combine creativity and independent thinking with targeted learning goals, preparing children for kindergarten and beyond.
  • Community Learning: Our approach includes large group times to learn to be part of a community, in contrast to the Montessori emphasis on extended periods of “free choice.”
  • Skill Development: We align our curriculum with state and national standards, focusing on individual exploration of interests and small group learning for essential skills like writing​​.

Our Programs at Children's Lighthouse of Chantilly

At Children’s Lighthouse of Chantilly, we offer a range of programs designed to cater to the unique developmental needs of children at every stage of their early education journey. Our programs are crafted to provide a nurturing, engaging, and safe learning environment for all ages.
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Infants & Toddlers (6 Weeks – 24 Months)

Building the Foundation for Future Success

In our Lighthouse BRIGHT™ classrooms, we focus on individual, relational care to help create the building blocks for early learning. We offer a curriculum rich in language and tailored activities, supporting higher-thinking skills, and promoting physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development. This program paves the way for a smooth transition from infancy to toddlerhood​​.

Preschool (2 – 5 Years)

Ready For School. Set For Life.

Our Lighthouse CARES classrooms are designed to foster character, values, and positive peer relationships. The curriculum encourages personal exploration, helping children uncover their individual interests, talents, and character qualities. Activities include The Learning Wall, Learning Lesson Session, Centers That Shine, and our 3E Outdoor Curriculum, all aimed at preparing your child for elementary success​​.

School Age (Kindergarten – 12 Years)

Charting the Course for Your Child's Successful Mission

The xSTREAM Quest® program focuses on reinforcing your child’s knowledge and creativity through design and problem-solving. Our classrooms, equipped with STREAM Labs, encourage independence, character development, and community service. The curriculum supports higher-level thinking skills in a fun environment, deepening your child’s enthusiasm for lifelong learning​

Hear from Our Families: Real Stories, Real Experiences

Salina B.

I love Children's Lighthouse because they meet the needs of my family. The staff are great, the building is clean and safe, and they have a fabulous educational program. Their curriculum encourages exploration, good communication skills and engages in fun-filled learning activities from the time they are an infant.

Natasha S.

My husband and I visited several child care centers to and none of them compared to Children's Lighthouse! You get what you pay for here because not only is the facility great, but the staff is WONDERFUL too!! We HIGHLY recommend Children's Lighthouse to anyone!

Rebecca I.

I worked as a professional nanny for 10 years and as a result I am very particular about the childcare I choose for my daughter. This school has surpassed my expectations. The teachers work with each child so patiently and make them feel cared for as if they were their own.

Bardha R.

This is the first time my children have attended a childcare learning school, and they LOVE it. They get excited when time comes to go to sleep, so that they will get to go to school the next morning again. They love their teachers, food, games and most of all the learning times.