Welcome to Madison Day School

Choosing the right childcare matters, and MADISON DAY SCHOOL provides a safe, nurturing environment where children learn, grow, and build confidence every day.

woman with kids
yellow circle
green circle
yellow circle
big yellow circle
yellow triangle

School Calendar

Stay Updated Year-Round

Waitlist Application

Reserve Your Child's Spot

big circle

What We Do Our Programs

Our age-appropriate programs support each stage of early childhood with hands-on learning, caring guidance, and daily routines that encourage social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Infants

(6 weeks - 16 months)

Toddlers

(16 months - 2 years old)

Junior Preschool

(2-3 years old)

Senior Preschool

(3-4 years old)

Pre-Kindergarten

(4-5 years old)

View More Programs
woman playing with kids
yellow circle
green circle
green circle
yellow triangle

We Are Committed Our Mission Statement

The mission of Madison Day School is to lovingly inspire your child to their fullest potential; to respect, honor, and nurture your child, and to embrace their uniqueness. Madison Day School, together with your commitment to your child's care and education, will do everything within our means to ensure your child will be safe, cared-for, and educated.

About Us
green circle
green circle
green circle
yellow circle
green circle
yellow circle

We’re here for you Let's Get Started Today!

We're here to help you find the right program and make the enrollment process simple, informative, and comfortable for your family.

Submit An Application

Begin your child's enrollment today

Schedule A Tour

See our classrooms in person

Awards & Recognition

best of business rate award
virginia department of education award

What Our Client Says Our Reviews

profile

Eliza Blanchard

4 months ago

google
stars

Both of my children attended MDS (the Del Ray location); my older son from 5 months until 4.5 and my younger son until 2.5. The only reason we left is because we moved out of state, and I was devasted to leave MDS. It is a truly special place. Read More

profile

Virginia Meehan

9 months ago

google
stars

Our daughter attended Madison from 8 months old until she started kindergarten. She had such a wonderful experience there. The teachers were truly like family members and treated her with so much love and kindness. Read More

profile

Kristin Romoser

9 months ago

google
stars

Both my children attended Madison Day School (Del Ray location). My son was there for five years, from six months old through Pre-K graduation, and my daughter attended for three years, starting at five months through Junior Preschool. Read More

profile

Nate Merritt

a year ago

google
stars

Your child will never be more loved or cared for, by a teacher, than they will be by the teachers at Madison. At drop off, the teachers would cheer my son’s name when he arrived and it made him so happy. Read More

profile

Lauren Hedinger

10 months ago

google
stars

My children are loved and thriving. Every single person who works here is an angel.

profile

Shannon Barnes

2 years ago

google
stars

We love MDS! Cannot recommend highly enough.

profile

Lauren Ziegler

2 weeks ago

google
stars

This is a special place for kiddos to learn and grow.

yellow plus
white diamond
triangle
green plus
green triangle
white circle
square

Reach Out to us Message Us

I consent to the collection, use, storage, and processing of my personal and, where applicable, health-related information, including any data I submit on behalf of others, for the purpose of evaluating or fulfilling my request made through this form. I understand this will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Notice.