Fort Hunt Preschool is a private, cooperative preschool in Alexandria, Virginia. Our curriculum is both nature and play based.
We are a community of families made up of parents and educators who believe that children learn best in a safe, nurturing environment, supported by a cooperative partnership of parents and teachers. FHP's approach to early childhood education draws on the strengths of a variety of educational philosophies to provide each child with developmentally appropriate opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Through personal experience, discovery, and play (the "work" of childhood), we cultivate children's natural curiosity and foster respect for self, others, and the natural world.
"In 1962, a community of parents worked with Mount Vernon Unitarian Church MVUC to establish a cooperative preschool to serve the Fort Hunt community and beyond.In 1983, Fort Hunt Preschool FHP made the historic Carriage House on the beautiful grounds of MVUC its forever home, where it still operates today 2023!For over 60 years, and located just south of Old Town in the Mount Vernon district of Alexandria, FHP offers a play-based, nature-rich curriculum; natural playground and outdoor classroom; a warm community of parents; and dedicated and experienced staff.FHP is licensed by the State of Virginia."