Since 1986, nearly 40 years in Annandale
VQB5 Licensed by Virginia Dept. of Education
CDA-credentialed lead teachers
Military families proudly supported
Classrooms, plus large outdoor playgrounds
Serving Annandale families since
Welcome to Carousel Child Development Center, where excellence in early childhood education and development has been our passion since 1986. Located in the heart of Annandale, we serve families across Fairfax, Falls Church, and Merrifield, VA.
We’re dedicated to nurturing every child’s growth, curiosity, and potential, in an environment where children can explore, learn, and grow at their own pace
Now welcoming military families. Carousel Child Development Center proudly supports military families stationed across Northern Virginia.
Virginia Dept. of Education
Learn more about our educational partners: Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5), STREAMin3 Curriculum, and HighReach Learning.
“Couldn’t be happier with Carousel. Both of my children have been there for over 20 years. My kids love it here.”
“Lovely center. Friendly staff and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a safe space for their children.”
Our mission is to support families across Annandale, Fairfax, Falls Church, and nearby communities with exceptional early childhood education. If your home is a short drive away, our welcoming atmosphere and dedicated teachers make the trip worth it.
Our daycare and preschool programs attract parents from all over Fairfax County who seek a trusted, nurturing environment focused on play-based learning, emotional development, and kindergarten readiness.
For parents of toddlers and preschoolers, it’s natural to wonder: “Is my child really ready for kindergarten?”
The good news is that school readiness
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