Columbia Baptist Child Develop in Falls Church, VA, offers early childhood education for preschool and kindergarten students in an urban setting.
The school enrolls 186 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 93:1 and employs 2 teachers.
It operates as a co鈥揺ducational Baptist鈥揳ffiliated program serving families in the Falls Church area.
Columbia Baptist Child Develop has a student body that is 63% students of color, reflecting diversity in the community.
Compared to nearby Falls Church preschools, Columbia Baptist Child Develop has a larger enrollment but a higher student鈥搕eacher ratio.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Columbia Baptist Child Develop ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
186 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Columbia Baptist Child Develop often compared to?
Columbia Baptist Child Develop is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph's Day Nursery and Kindergarten by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Columbia Baptist Child Develop?
The application deadline for Columbia Baptist Child Develop is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Columbia Baptist Child Develop vs. St. Joseph's Day Nursery and Kindergarten
The nearest high school and elementary school to Columbia Baptist Child Develop is Acton Academy Falls Church (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kaye Kare (0.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Kaye Kare
Daycare / Preschool
384 N Washington St
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 237-9454
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 237-9454
- miles
Gr: NS | 41 students Tuition listed
Falls Church Episcopal Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
115 E Fairfax St
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 534-8687
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 534-8687
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 119 students Tuition listed
Acton Academy Falls Church
Montessori School (Christian)
513 W Broad St Ste 110c
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 237-2695
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 237-2695
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 39 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
6600 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1400
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1400
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,153 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
830 W Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Acton Academy Falls Church
Montessori School (Christian)
513 W Broad St Ste 110c
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 237-2695
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 237-2695
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 39 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
6600 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1400
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1400
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,153 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2853 Meadow View Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 876-1920
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 876-1920
2.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Tysons ![Fusion Academy Tysons Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Tysons Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 200
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
Vienna, VA 22182
(877) 673-8893
3.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
8200 Bell Lane
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 854-1640
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 854-1640
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Acton Academy Falls Church
Montessori School (Christian)
513 W Broad St Ste 110c
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 237-2695
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 237-2695
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 39 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Saint James Catholic School ![Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.]( "Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.")
(Catholic)
830 W Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
6201 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Village School ![The Village School Photo - Learners in Spark Studio spend 50% of their week playing outside, rain or shine. Studies show that, by contrast, conventional kindergarten classrooms are sacrificing the discovery and critical thinking skills that arise through play in favor of academics.]( "The Village School Photo - Learners in Spark Studio spend 50% of their week playing outside, rain or shine. Studies show that, by contrast, conventional kindergarten classrooms are sacrificing the discovery and critical thinking skills that arise through play in favor of academics.")
Alternative School
6201 Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 650-8629
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Tuition listed
Montessori Children's Center I
Montessori School
6103 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 327-0884
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 327-0884
1.1 miles
Gr: K-1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kaye Kare
Daycare / Preschool
384 N Washington St
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 237-9454
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 237-9454
- miles
Gr: NS | 41 students Tuition listed
Falls Church Episcopal Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
115 E Fairfax St
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 534-8687
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 534-8687
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 119 students Tuition listed
Acton Academy Falls Church
Montessori School (Christian)
513 W Broad St Ste 110c
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 237-2695
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 237-2695
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 39 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Saint James Catholic School ![Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.]( "Saint James Catholic School Photo - We offer separately designated and fully equipped science, and computer labs, a newly installed robotics lab, a library, art room and music room.")
(Catholic)
830 W Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-1182
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Joseph's Day Nursery and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
203 N. Spring St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-8441
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-8441
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
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Magnet School
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Rank:
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Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
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(703) 791-3181
Manassas, VA 22111
(703) 791-3181
9213.7 miles
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