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Kiddie Academy Opens Alexandria Location
The academy provides another early education and after-school option in Alexandria.

ALEXANDRIA, VA—Alexandria parents now have another option to choose from for child care and early education. Kiddie Academy, which combines child care and learning, opened at 1000 Bernard Street in Alexandria.
Founded in 1981, Kiddie Academy combines learning with child care in response to an increasing demand. The Alexandria location utilizes a curriculum created to promote each child’s intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth. According to Bensouda, the programs emphasize continuous, open communication between teachers and parents concerning each child’s development.
Programs range from infant care to preschool, school-age after-school programs, summer camps and more.
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"Our well-trained, attentive staff assists children in developing the confidence and self-esteem necessary to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Our philosophy at Kiddie Academy is that care and learning go hand in hand," said Karim Bensouda, owner of the Alexandria location, in a statement. "We also believe that it’s extremely important to foster bonds between not only our educators and children, but between educators and parents, academies and the local community."
Kiddie Academy has locations across the country and plenty in the DC area. Some of the other locations nearby are North Springfield, DC, Reston, Centreville and Woodbridge.
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"We invite children to embark on a journey with Kiddie Academy that will prepare them for success in school and beyond," Bensouda said.
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