Curie Preschool — South Riding
Curie Preschool's South Riding campus provides a nurturing, engaging learning environment for children from 18 months through Kindergarten. Our programs are built around Curie's own STEAM++ Curriculum and strengthened by research-based early childhood resources and practices, including STREAMin³ in applicable Early Preschool, Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten classrooms.
Formerly The Madame Curie School of Science & Technology — same school, same team, same ownership.
Loudoun County
Learning That Lasts a Lifetime
Curie Preschool's South Riding campus has been serving families in Loudoun County since 2013. Our teachers bring warmth, experience, and a genuine love of early childhood education to every classroom.
We believe children learn best through curiosity-driven exploration. Our STEAM++ Curriculum weaves science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and mathematics into joyful, hands-on experiences that build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Our story2013
Serving families since
18 mo–K
Ages served
STEAM++
Signature curriculum
Loudoun Co.
Serving
All Programs
Programs at South Riding
From 18 months through Kindergarten — every program is designed around your child's developmental stage.
Our Approach to Learning
More Than One Curriculum. One Curie Approach.
Curie's own STEAM++ Curriculum is the foundation of our educational approach, strengthened by research-based early childhood resources and practices that support purposeful, developmentally appropriate learning.
Curie Foundation
Curie's STEAM++ Curriculum
Curie's own hands-on, inquiry-driven approach brings STEAM, literacy, creativity, movement, and social-emotional learning together through meaningful classroom experiences.
All programs
Research-Based Resource
STREAMin³
Research-based early childhood resources and practices developed by UVA CASTL complement and strengthen STEAM++ in applicable Early Preschool, Preschool, and Pre-K classrooms.
Early Preschool · Preschool · Pre-K
Early Preschool Resource
Creative Curriculum
Creative Curriculum resources are now being incorporated into our toddler and Early Preschool program at the South Riding / Chantilly campus. Teachers have completed training, materials have been received, and implementation is underway.
Early Preschool
Location
Hours & Location
Hours
What South Riding Families Say
"Our daughter has been attending this preschool for the past couple of years, and we've seen wonderful improvements in both her behavior and academic growth. She is always happy and excited to go to school each day, and has become more confident and engaged. We truly appreciate the caring and dedicated teachers and highly recommend this preschool"
Mohana T.
South Riding Campus
"My son is very happy to go to Madam Curie preschool daily. Teachers are very friendly and take care of kids with lots of patience. Everyday they send report of activities kids did in class and reminders for next day activities ex: show n tell. Happy to see kids pictures taken in school are shared in the end of the week."
Ashweeni P.
South Riding Campus
Schedules
Schedule Options
Schedule options are subject to classroom availability. Contact us to discuss which option works best for your family.
Early Preschool, Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten
Morning Half-Day
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Afternoon Half-Day
1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Full Day
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Kindergarten
Half Day
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Full Day
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
See the Kindergarten program page for full schedule and curriculum details.
Campus
Our Learning Environment
The South Riding campus provides welcoming, age-appropriate spaces designed to support curiosity, exploration, and every stage of early childhood development.
- Welcoming classrooms with age-appropriate learning centers
- Spaces for hands-on exploration and building
- Books and literacy materials
- Art and creative materials
- Indoor movement opportunities
- Outdoor play and gross-motor experiences
Daily experiences vary by age group, classroom, and schedule option and may include purposeful learning centers, literacy, mathematics, science and inquiry, art, music and movement, outdoor/gross-motor activity, meals and snacks as applicable, rest for applicable Full-Day children, STEAM++ curriculum experiences, and child choice.
Families provide a packed lunch. Our campus maintains a nut-free environment.
Standards
Quality & Accountability
Virginia Licensed
The South Riding campus is a licensed Virginia child day center. CDC #1107523.
Middle States Association — Candidate for Accreditation
Curie Preschool is an official Candidate for Accreditation with the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
VQB5 Participating
The South Riding campus participates in VQB5, Virginia's statewide quality measurement and improvement system for early childhood programs.
Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program
The South Riding campus participates in the Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program. Eligible families may be able to use approved subsidy benefits toward qualifying care. Eligibility and benefit determinations are made through the applicable state and local program processes. Contact us to learn more.
Sibling Discount
A 10% sibling discount is available for one child while two siblings are enrolled at Curie Preschool. Contact us for details.
Serving Families Across Loudoun County & Beyond
Come See Our Campus
Schedule a tour and meet our teachers. We'd love to show you what makes Curie Preschool special.