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Children sought for free preschool program

A new, free preschool program in Annandale has spaces for children whose parents don’t qualify for publicly funded programs but can’t afford private preschool. The program starts Jan. 13 at the Wedgewood Community Center, 7615 Allman Drive, at the Wedgewood Apartments. The class is limited to 10 students. The kindergarten-readiness class is hosted by All … Continued

Viewpoint: The ACCA Child Development Center offers high-quality learning

By Andrea Sobel, chair of the ACCA Child Development Center Board of Directors Looking for an exceptional early childhood environment with caring educators for your child? Fortunately, we have that right here in Annandale. The ACCA Child Development Center is proud to provide high-quality, affordable early education and developmentally appropriate care for children from 3 months … Continued

Sleepy Hollow Preschool hosts an online auction

Community members are encouraged to participate in an online auction to raise funds for the Sleepy Hollow Preschool in Annandale. The auction goes live at 12:01 a.m. on April 26 and ends on May 4. “Whether you’re looking for a fun family experience, a date night, or a treat for yourself, there are options for … Continued

Registration open for the Child Development Center’s summer program

Enrollment is underway for the summer program for children ages 6-12 at the ACCA Child Development Center. The bilingual, full-day program runs from June 16 to Aug. 15, at the CDC, located at 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Activities include arts and crafts, technology, engineering, math, cooking, sports, science experiments, outdoor adventures, and more. Experienced … Continued

Preschool expansion proposed

The owner of a home-based childcare center in Annandale is seeking a zoning special exception to convert the property to a preschool. Reena Abu-Taleb described the proposal at the Mason District Land Use Committee meeting on May 28. The Annandale Children’s Academy, at 5116 Columbia Road, currently serves 10 children, ages 4-5, in an addition … Continued

Preschool celebrates 75th anniversary

Hundreds of people with ties to Sleepy Hollow Preschool came back April 20 to celebrate the school’s 75th anniversary. The celebration drew current and former students, family members, and staff to the school, currently located at John Calvin Presbyterian Church on Columbia Pike in Annandale. The event also honored Debbie Brown, who has been with … Continued

Preschool hosts auction with 166 items

The Sleepy Hollow Preschool Parent Cooperative invites the community to participate in its annual online silent auction, going on right now. The parents have collected some great items to bid on – ranging from beach getaways to restaurant gift cards, from a winery outing to a family photo session. View the items and bid here. … Continued

Preschool hosts silent auction

The Sleepy Hollow Preschool Parent Cooperative invites the community to participate in its annual silent auction. The auction features 150 items – including tickets to Arena Stage, Wolftrap, and the Kennedy Center; gift cards to the Foxfire Grill, Audacious Aleworks, and Lebanese Taverna; a Ukrainian Easter egg decorating class; and much, much more. View the … Continued