Exploring Learning & Fun Child Enrichment Center has been awarded Best Preschool by Northern Virginia Magazine from 2020 to 2025!
Our Approach
A child-centered environment inspired by Montessori and Reggio Emilia, where curiosity leads to discovery and every child is nurtured socially, emotionally, and academically.
We are an enrichment program, and we believe that enrichment classes give children unique opportunities to learn, explore, and grow beyond the traditional classroom. Through experiences such as movement, creativity, hands-on projects, and discovery-based learning, children are encouraged to follow their curiosity while building independence and confidence.
We also focus on nurturing each child’s social and emotional well-being while laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Children thrive through play, observation, and interaction with peers, and our classrooms are intentionally designed to spark exploration and collaboration.
With caring teachers, thoughtfully planned daily routines, and a curriculum that balances structure with creativity, your child will feel supported, engaged, and inspired every day. Open communication with families ensures that we work together as partners in your child’s learning journey.
At ELF, we are proud to offer a program where children are not only cared for but truly seen, valued, and encouraged to thrive.
Want a window into your child’s day?
A real-time feed of their school activities?
Photos and videos delivered straight to your mobile phone?
Teachers use the parent engagement app: Brightwheel for recording and tracking daily events and activities in the classroom and managing administrative tasks. As a parent, you’ll get private, real-time updates on your child delivered to your mobile device throughout the day.
Why use a Parent Engagement App?
Parents report that the peace of mind the app delivers is invaluable! We know it’s tough being away from your little one all day, especially in these early years. With these apps, you’ll feel connected and engaged with your child’s development on a whole new level.
Where Award-Winning Care Meets a Loving Environment!
I cannot say enough good things about ELF! My son went here for several years (until we moved to another area) and they were so wonderful to him. He started out at 16 weeks in the infant room and went through the preschool room. Ms. Mary was so kind and warm, and she fostered a wonderful environment of such caring and loving staff and teachers. My son absolutely loved his classes and his teachers! I always felt happy and at home there. ELF is a wonderful place!
Sarah Totten