• Provide a warm, nurturing center in which the child’s individuality is recognized and supported by a loving and caring staff. This care includes opportunities for physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth.

• Provide a challenging and individualized curriculum that encourages the child’s creativity and love of learning. Our developmental program includes language and literacy, math and science, music and art.

• Provide a wide variety of experiences, which include field trips, computers, foreign language and  special programs such as puppeteers, musicians, and theatre groups.

• Provide an open door policy in order to include our families and the community in the educational process.

• Establish a safe and supportive learning environment, which accepts and respects diversity.

• Promote character building, problem solving skills, manners and social etiquette.

• Foster the child's feeling of self-esteem and self-worth.

How Minnieland Private Day School Started

Founded by Chuck and Jackie Leopold, our history began 3 decades ago during the 1970's just as the child care boom hit the U.S. With women joining the workforce in increasing numbers, the need for child care was in great demand throughout the Northern Virginia area.

The first Minnieland Private Day School, was located in the Leopold’s home with the school on the top floor and the family's living quarters on the bottom floor.  The mission of the center was to provide a quality child care program in a learning and loving environment. Now, after more than 35 years of putting that mission into practice, Minnieland is even more committed to providing care to the next generation of America's children. Minnieland centers continue to provide excellent educational programs where each child's individuality is recognized and supported by loving and caring teachers.

    Still a family owned and operated business, Minnieland continues to stay committed to creating an atmosphere where children are safe, well nourished, educated and engaged.