Little Sprouts
6 weeks – 16 monthsTender, one-on-one care with sensory play, songs, and lots of cuddles for our youngest explorers.
Now enrolling — Fall 2026
Where little ones grow, giggle & discover.
Storybook Academy is a warm, bilingual daycare for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. We blend play, nature, and gentle learning into joyful days.
Happy kids
Loving Educators
Caring Hearts
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Licensed & Safe
State-certified educators
🎨 Art Studio🌳 Outdoor Play📚 Story Circle🎵 Music & Movement🥕 Garden Snacks🧩 Sensory Lab💤 Cozy Naps🌈 Bilingual Days🎨 Art Studio🌳 Outdoor Play📚 Story Circle🎵 Music & Movement🥕 Garden Snacks🧩 Sensory Lab💤 Cozy Naps🌈 Bilingual Days
Our story
A little place with a big heart.
Every child is a story waiting to unfold — and that's how we begin each day: by opening a new page together. Founded by educators who believe imagination is the first chapter of learning, we've built a space where curiosity leads and confidence grows.
- ✓Tiny class sizes1:4 ratio for infants, 1:7 for preschool
- ✓Bilingual environmentEnglish & Spanish woven into daily play
- ✓Whole-food snacksGarden-grown, family-style meals
Programs
Four nests, infinite wonder.
Every age group has a thoughtfully designed space, schedule, and team — so kids feel right at home from their very first morning.
Curious Cubs
16 months – 2 years oldMessy art, water tables, and first words bloom in a joyful, language-rich classroom.
Tiny Tellers
2 – 3 years oldA world of make-believe, nursery rhymes, and first sentences — where every toddler's story finds its voice.
Wild Wonders
3 – 5 yearsForest walks, kindergarten prep, and big questions answered with even bigger adventures.
Our Philosophy
How little stories take root.
Our approach blends warmth, wonder, and intentional learning. We follow the child, support the family, and celebrate every small step.
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Play as the first language
Children learn best when they're moving, imagining, and making. Our days are built around hands-on play that builds confidence, vocabulary, and joy.
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Bilingual from the start
English and Spanish are woven naturally into songs, stories, routines, and conversations — giving little ears two languages to grow on.
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Relationship-first care
Every child is known. We partner with families, honor each child's pace, and create a safe place where big feelings are met with patience.
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Nature as a classroom
Garden time, nature walks, and outdoor play aren't extras — they're essential spaces for wonder, science, and calm.
A Day with Us
A rhythm kids can count on.
- 7:00Soft LandingCozy arrivals & free play
- 8:00BreakfastWhole-food, family-style morning meal
- 9:00Circle TimeSongs, stories, weather chart
- 10:30DiscoverArt, science, sensory or building
- 11:00Outdoor PlayGarden, climbers, scooters
- 11:30Family LunchWhole-food, family-style
- 12:00Quiet TimeNaps, cuddles, gentle music
- 3:00SnackTasty bites to fuel afternoon play
- 4:00Afternoon AdventuresExtended outdoor play & creative projects
- 5:00Wind-Down TimeStories, puzzles & gentle music
- 6:00Free Play & GoodbyesTogether-time with families
Families say
Love notes from our families.
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As a parent, I entrust my greatest blessing to the staff at Storybook Academy every day, and I am grateful for the loving care and guidance he receives. The teachers and director look at each child as an individual, with their own strengths and needs. My son has been blessed with awesome teachers who understand his challenges and handle him with grace. My child has learned so much and continues to share with me the great activities that go on each day at "school!"
The H. Family
Storybook Academy Parent
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My daughter been going to Storybook Academy for almost two years now. This preschool was a second home for my daughter, and I'm so grateful for this experience. They have done a great job balancing playing, learning, and activities.
The S. Family
Storybook Academy Parent
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Sabrina has helped us feel comfortable leaving our daughter in daycare since day 1. Her program has always answered any question or concern we had. She made us and our daughter feel comfortable being there. She has learned so much.
The B. Family
Storybook Academy Parent
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We loved the bilingual play. My son came home singing in Spanish after his first week!
The H. Family
Storybook Academy Parent
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Tiny classes, real food, and a garden. We toured five places — Storybook Academy was the only yes.
The D. Family
Storybook Academy Parent
Come say hi!
Book a 30-minute tour. Meet the team, peek into our classrooms, and see if Storybook Academy feels like home.
📍 8301 Centreville Road, Manassas, VA 20111
📞 (571) 225-4689
✉️ hello@storybookacademyva.com
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