- Good Beginnings School in Aldie, VA, is a nonsectarian, co-ed early childhood program serving 37 students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, with a focus on a nurturing suburban setting.
- Features a small, intimate learning environment with a single teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 37:1, which is higher than nearby early childhood programs such as Villa Montessori Stone Ridge (28:1) and The Curious Minds Montessori School (14:1).
- Offers diverse early childhood education, enrolling students from Asian, Black, and White backgrounds, in a locale just minutes from neighboring private schools and childcare centers in the Aldie and Chantilly area.
- Families benefit from flexible admission, with no fixed deadline, making enrollment processes more accommodating compared to schools with strict cutoffs.
- Unlike many local schools, Good Beginnings School operates without a formal membership association or religious affiliation, providing a secular preschool option for Aldie families.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Good Beginnings School?
The application deadline for Good Beginnings School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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