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Newington Forest KinderCare

8604 Pohick Rd. Springfield, VA 22153

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Newington Forest KinderCare Photo #1 - Newington Forest KinderCare
Newington Forest KinderCare Photo #2 - Lobby
Newington Forest KinderCare Photo #3 - Infant Classroom
Newington Forest KinderCare Photo #4 - Infant Classroom
Newington Forest KinderCare Photo #5 - Toddler Classroom
Newington Forest KinderCare Photo #6 - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Newington Forest KinderCare Photo #7 - Prekindergarten Classroom
Newington Forest KinderCare Photo #8 - Prekindergarten Classroom
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About the School

  • Our teachers are all NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) certified.
  • We have teachers in our Infant through School Age classrooms with longevity of more then ten years.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1989

Student Body

Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Thank you so much for your interest in the Newington Forest KinderCare located at 8604 Pohick Rd. Finding the right place — and the right people — for your child’s education and care is a big decision. To help your family with this choice, we would love for you to meet our teachers, see our classrooms, and learn more about our center and our programs.
  • At KinderCare, the safety of our children and the confidence of our parents are points of pride. From daily sign-in to strict parentor guardian identification and single keypad access, we maintain a rigorous standard for safety. Plus our daily cleanliness and maintenance schedules leave nothing at all to chance.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
  • Languages Spoken: Spanish
  • Accreditations: NAEYC
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
  • All Agencies
  • Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Newington Forest KinderCare?
The application deadline for Newington Forest KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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