Supporting Every Step from Infancy Through Preschool

Facilitating Growth from Infancy through Preschool
Curriculum

Every Day is Fun, Engaging, and Meaningful

Nutrition

Fueling Little Minds with Nutritious Snacks and Lunch

Communication

Always Informed with Updates Sent to Your Device

Open Door Policy

Come See Your Child Learn, Any Time

Competitive Tuition

High-Quality Care that Fits Your Budget

Security

Peace of Mind with Cameras and Controlled Access

Uniquely ILC

Explore

Learning is meant to be a series of natural, joyful encounters. Our knowledgeable teachers facilitate this as they create a balance between social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Experience

ImagiNation Learning Center provides a home environment that is warm, comfortable, and familiar. While we can’t replace the love and understanding of a parent, our family of teachers will nurture, protect and respect your child.

Engage

Families, teachers and community leaders collaborating today for society's tomorrow.

Our Mission

At ILC, our Mission meets your Vision. Our early childhood educational programs are crafted to promote exceptional social skills and a lifetime love of learning, spotlighting:

How to Enroll

Our Programs

Where curiosity begins, confidence builds, and knowledge blooms

We have been educating children for over 35 years. Our goal is to create a place that engages each child.

At ImagiNation Learning Center, we believe learning should be joyful, engaging, and rooted in a child’s natural curiosity.

Infants

Sensory Exploration & Emotional Bonding

6 weeks to

16 months

Toddlers

Language Development & Social Skills

16 - 24

Months

Twos

Creative Play & STEAM Foundations

24 - 36

Months

Preschoolers

Kindergarten Readiness & Early Literacy

3 -4

Years

Pre-K

Preparing Minds for School Success

4–5

Years

Junior Kindergarten

Stronger Start, Smoother Transition

4.5 years

and older

Our Classes

Our preschool program has four dedicated classes

We provided four classes with nine to twenty children each aged twelve month to five years of age.

ImagiNation Learning Center uses The Compass Curriculum with lesson plans specifically designed for Infants through Preschool. The Compass Curriculum uses the STEAM philosophy combined with a strong emphasis on language and early literacy to provide learning opportunities across many subject areas.

Infants
Focus

Sensory Exploration & Emotional Bonding

12–24

Months

Toddlers

Class name

2-3

Year olds

12

Class size

Twos

Class name

3-4

Year olds

15

Class size

Preschoolers

Class name

4-5

Year olds

20

Class size

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What Sets Our Educators Apart

It is Simple Math: Happy Employees = Happy Children and Families! 

Trusted Teachers. Consistent Care. Passionate About Early Learning.

At ImagiNation Learning Center, our commitment to quality starts with people. We invest in experienced, consistent, and passionate educators who shape your child’s early learning journey with care and expertise.

We hire based on education and experience, not position.
Every classroom is led by a qualified early childhood professional.

Our teachers bring over 350 years of combined experience.
Most have been with us for more than five years.

We don’t rush hiring — we choose the right person, not the first person. This leads to strong, lasting relationships with children and families.

Full-time educators bring consistency to your child’s daily care. Because happy employees mean happy children and families.

Center Locations

All Centers Open: Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm

ILC Bristow

ILC Chantilly

ILC Gainesville

Bristow

8299 Harness Shop Rd Gainesville, VA 20155
Office: 703-743-9667
Email: [email protected]
Center Director: Sherry Kose
Open: Monday – Friday Hours: from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm

Chantilly

Address: 14428 Albemarle Point Place, Suite 100
City/State: Chantilly, VA 20151
Office: 703-817-1390
Email: [email protected]
Center Director: Jennifer Trynock
Open: Monday – Friday
Hours: from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm

Gainesville

Address: 14421 Newbern Loop
City/State: Gainesville, VA 20155
Office: 703-754-8566
Email: [email protected]
Center Director: Rachael Gardner
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Center Director: Rachel Nystrom
Open: Monday – Friday
Hours: from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm

Event & Adventures

Keep up to date with the events

October
Fire Department Visit

October is Fire Prevention Month. That’s when the fire department visits our center and shows off their fire trucks and equipment. How exciting! Our curriculum features lots of learning activities about safety and the responsibilities of our first responders.

October
Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences

Meet with the teachers and discuss your child’s developmental progress. This is the perfect time to compare your ASQ assessments of your child with your teacher’s observations in the classroom, set developmental goals or just ask questions.

October
Halloween Parade & Parties

Get dressed up and show your costume as we parade in and around the center in your favorite costumes. Family members are welcome to join the parade and participate in the classroom parties afterwards.

Fall Picture Day

Each Fall, we hire a professional photographer to take pictures of individual children and a group picture of each class. We accommodate sibling pictures too. Wear your best and don’t forget to bring your smile!

November
Holiday Luncheon

We invite you to join us for our traditional Thanksgiving Feast of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, pies, and more! Bring your family and friends and enjoy this special day right in your child’s classroom.

December
Holiday Classroom Parties

At the end of our curriculum week ‘Celebrations Around the World”, we invite our families to join us in the classroom to celebrate the holiday season in our own special way. Party food, fun games and gift giving may be happening in your room – see your child’s teacher for more details!

February
Dental Health Month

At the end of our curriculum week ‘Celebrations Around the World”, we invite our families to join us in the classroom to celebrate the holiday season in our own special way. Party food, fun games and gift giving may be happening in your room – see your child’s teacher for more details!

February
Valentine’s Day Parties

What a great way to celebrate our friends and those we love! Each teaching team organizes their own unique classroom party. Valentine’s card exchanges, friendship songs and games, ‘hearty’ art activities, and some yummy treats will be part of the classroom festivities.

Spring Picture Day

In the Spring, we have our professional photographer come back to the center to take another set of pictures of each child. It is amazing how much they can grow within just a few months. “Say Cheese!”

March
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Once again it’s party time at ImagiNation Learning Center! Each classroom will celebrate in their own special way through games, fun activities and party treats. Wear green or you may be pinched!

April
Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences

Another round of conferences is scheduled in Spring to discuss the developmental progress of your child. Find out how many new words your toddler has picked up recently. Look at the art portfolio of your two-year old. What seems to be your preschooler’s most favorite learning activity? Are there any differences between home and school? All that and more can be discussed during your one-on-one time with the teacher.

May
Teacher Appreciation Week

We love our teachers and want them to know it! Special lunches, surprise gifts and thank you notes are shared with our teachers this week. Join in and show them how much they are appreciated!

May
Mother’s Day Celebration

The week of Mother’s Day, we provide a special treat during morning drop off to honor our wonderful moms and celebrate their accomplishments. Make sure you have a few extra minutes this morning to share a special snack with your little one.

June
Father’s Day Celebration

Come in and celebrate Father’s Day by sharing a special treat with your child. Happy Father’s Day!

July
Re-registration for Enrolled Families

We are looking forward to another great year! In July, we ask you to re-register your child to reserve a spot for the next school year.

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