Family, Kids & Pets

Child Care & Preschools

Accotink Academy, 703-451-5797

6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield, VA 22152

Accotink Academy was designed to teach those developmentally appropriate skills that are necessary for the child to succeed at a higher level of learning through a structured / non-structured environment. We offer preschool and kindergarten classes.

Kiddie Country

6000 School House Woods Rd., Burke, VA 22015, 703-250-6550

9601 Old Keene Mill Rd., Burke, VA 22015, 703-644-0066

School year and summer camp programs for children ages 2-11. We nurture all aspects of a child's growth and development, including the physical, social, intellectual, creative and emotional. Before and after school programs are also available.

Mount Vernon Weekday School, 703-765-1100

2006 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria, VA 22307

Classes are available five days a week for 3- and 4-year-olds, three days a week and two days a week for 3-year-olds. Two-and-a-half year olds can come for a three-day or a two-day class. The school is an active participant in the local and state Association for the Education of Young Children.

NOVA Academy of Early Learning

6215 Roberts Parkway, Burke, VA 22015, 703-239-0875

6396 Lincolnia Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312, 703-256-7990

6414 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA 22153, 703-541-4175

8931 Ox Rd., Lorton, VA 22079, 703-690-1939

We provide a warm, nurturing center in which a child's individuality is recognized and supported. This care includes opportunities for physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth. Ages 3 weeks to kindergarten. Before and after school care for ages 5-12.

Plymouth Haven Church Preschool, 703-799-2217

8600 Plymouth Rd., Alexandria, VA 22308

Plymouth Haven Christian Preschool is a community ministry of Plymouth Haven Baptist Church. Our mission is to provide a quality early childhood education in a Christian environment. It is our goal to nurture the development of the whole child by focusing on emotional, social, spiritual, cognitive and physical growth.

Springfield Academy, 703-256-3773

5236 Backlick Rd., Springfield, Va 22151

To a working parent or guardian, a child care facility is more than just a baby sitter. It is a part of the input to the child's personality development, early education, and social interactions that can shape his/her future. We have infant and preschool programs, elementary K-4, and summer camps.

Spring-Mar Cooperative Preschool, 703-239-1213

10125 Lakehaven Ct., Burke, VA 22015

We are a cooperative association of parents and professional educators whose aim is to create an outstanding preschool program. We offer 2-day, 3-day and 4-day programs for ages 2 to 5. Class size is small and adult/child ratios are extremely low.

Dance

Barbara Sheppard’s Academy of Dance, 703-455-8696

Church of the Living God, 6415 Little Ox Rd., Fairfax Station, VA 22039

We offer good solid training, building self esteem, coordination, poise, confidence and character into each student. We have classes to fit everyone's needs from the littlest dancer to the polished professional.

Dancensations Dance Center, 703-719-9315

7572 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA 22315

Conveniently located in the Hayfield Shopping Center, Dancensations studio is a 9,500 sq. ft. facility consisting of four dance rooms and a gymnastics area equipped with a spring tumbling floor, preschool gym equipment and USA Gymnastics regulation apparatus.

Strictly Rhythm 703-719-6878

6120-A Franconia Rd., Alexandria, VA 22310

Promoting self confidence, creativity, a good work ethic and a sense of accomplishment, we offer a variety of classes for “kids” from age two through adults. Classes includes tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, gymnastics, pre-school dance, and exercise stretch and tone classes.

Swan Ballet, 703-425-9400

9416 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22031

Swan Ballet believes that dance is one of the most beautiful and expressive art forms ever conceived. We offer classes in classical ballet, creative character, pointe, jazz & modern, tap, hip hop and dancercize. We also offer Baby Swan Classes for 2-4 year olds with mom.

Terry’s School of Dance & Gymnastics, 703-780-7878

8730 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22309

Terry’s School of Dance & Gymnastics offers positive teamwork and atmosphere for all children, not only a select few. Classes are available in hip hop, jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, gymnastics, African ethnic and cardio-kick boxing.

Martial Arts

Carl Runks World of Karate, 703-764-0800

9537 Twinbrook Shopping Center, Fairfax, VA 22032

We feature Tae Kwon Do, grappling, cardio kickboxing, after school martial arts, summer camp programs, Tiny Tigers and offer birthday parties. Try our program for 30 days without obligation to see if this activity is a good fit for your child.

Jhoon Rhee, 703-237-7433

1136 West Broad St., Falls Church, VA 22046

Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do is one of the most recognized and respected martial arts systems in the world. With more than 40 years of experience in the D.C. area, Jhoon Rhee provides instruction for students of all ages. Teaching kids is our specialty! Check out our Kneehigh Ninja program, designed specifically for younger children ages 4 to 6.

Tae Kwon Do Masters, 703-765-5309

1514 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria, VA 22307

We offer excellent traditional Tae Kwon Do study for adults, families, teens and children. Our Little Tigers program, after-school program, summer camps, fun camps, birthday parties, and Ninja nights have been built upon decades of experience working with young children and offer traditional martial arts benefits in positive and rewarding ways.

U.S. Tae Kwon Do College

7839 Rolling Rd., Springfield, VA 22153, 703-455-3300

364 S. Picket St., Alexandria, VA 22304, 703-751-0000

At the U.S. Tae Kwon Do College, we offer a wide variety of programs for people of all ages. We have a Little Ninjas program for children as young as two years old, as well as our regular children's classes. We also have a wonderful program for teenagers and adults.

Diet & Fitness

Curves

6210 Rolling Rd., Springfield, VA, 703-451-8511

5232 Port Royal Rd., Springfield, VA, 703-321-3232

6003-B Burke Centre Pkwy, Burke, VA 22015, 703-250-7313

9840 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22031, 703-591-7655

7590 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA 22315, 703-971-9011

2609 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301, 703-548-5453

Curves 30 minute fitness center is a woman’s gym that provides a total body workout, with both aerobic exercise for weight loss and strength training for toned muscles.

Dahn Yoga

6218 Rolling Rd., Springfield, VA 22152, 703-866-9642

1630 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-684-7717

Dahn Yoga will make your body healthy and strong, while also helping you to relax and release your stress. In addition to the physical benefits of yoga, you may also experience enhancements to your mental and emotional well being.

Diet to Go, 703-550-3438

Serving Northern Virginia

Diet-to-Go provides healthy, delicious meals for busy individuals to help them lose weight, maintain a healthy weight, and/or improve their overall well-being. Only the highest quality ingredients are used and the meals are freshly prepared just prior to distribution.

Energy Club, 703-824-0600

2900 S. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22206

The Energy Club is a friendly neighborhood gym that offers premium services, expert personal training, fun group exercise classes, sports teams and outdoor adventures.

Every Body Fitness Center, 703-866-4555

8708 Morrissette Dr., Springfield, VA 22152

With our highly skilled staff and the latest in exercise equipment, we'll help you achieve your goals through individualized programs. We offer circuit training, stairmasters, saunas, massage therapy, exercise bikes, treadmills and we even have TVs with headsets.

Fitness Together

300 N. Washington St., Ste 106, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-683-0777

5597 Guinea Rd., Fairfax, VA 22032, 703-250-5333

2235 Cedar Lane #102, Vienna, VA 22182, 703-289-9909

3914 Centreville Road, Chantilly, VA 20151, 571-323-2223

Our goal is to provide quality, private, one-on-one, personal fitness training. Our clients reap the benefits of our unique training programs as we help them achieve all their fitness goals in our private training suites.

Golds Gym

7770 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22306, 703-360-1400

6940–A Bradlick Shopping Ctr., Annandale, VA 22003, 703-941-4653

5620–A Ox Rd., Fairfax Station, VA, 22039, 703-323-0624

Our gyms are built to help people realize their goals and find their inner strength. We combine the most diverse amenities in the industry with the best personal training to deliver the ultimate fitness experience.

Healthy Inspirations, 703-426-5673

10507 Braddock Rd., Ste C, Fairfax, VA 22032

Healthy Inspirations is a weight loss and lifestyle program with four distinct components. First is nutritional guidance and counseling. Second is exercise. The third is relaxation therapy, and the fourth is Synergie treatments, which is an aesthetic treatment designed to help reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Jungles Gym

5825 Barclay Dr., Alexandria, VA 22315, 703-922-2022

305 Hooffs Run, Alexandria, Va 22314, 703-838-9838

Jungle's Gym is a family-owned business serving the exercise needs of the area. When you visit any of our current three locations, you will be greeted with a warm, friendly face and we have plenty of room and machines for everyone.

My Gym

5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315, 703-971-5437

9566 Burke Rd., Burke, VA 22015, 703-425-5327

My Gym has created an extraordinary program and facility devised to help children six weeks to thirteen years of age develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. Imaginations soar and children triumph at My Gym Children's Fitness Center.

Slender Spa, 703-490-6667

2235-A Tacketts Mill Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22192

By using the Suddenly Slender electrolyte, mineral body wrap, we can wrap you 6 to 20 inches slimmer in one hour. And better yet, your results will last!! Since our wrap is not dehydrative, your results won't disappear with your next big meal or glass of water.

TITLE Boxing Club, 703-644-2582

6228 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152 (Behind Panera Bread)

TITLE Boxing Club offers total body boxing and kickboxing workouts in an explosive group fitness class called Power Hour. Stop in/call to schedule yourself for our free Power Hour classes. Members also have unlimited access to cardio exercise equipment, weight machines and free weights. Personal training is also offered.

Zizania, 703-645-0271

Serving Northern Virginia

Zizania offers diet and nutrition coaching for those who want to improve their health without medications. We can teach you how to buy and prepare food that will help with weight management, help control diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and help you achieve optimal health.

Pets

Alexandria Animal Hospital, 703-751-2022

2660 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314

Alexandria Animal Hospital is a 24-hour, full-service small animal veterinary hospital. We strive to offer not only sound advice, but also optimal veterinary care.

Always There Pet Care, 703-237-5522

130 West Jefferson St., Falls Church, VA 22046

We provide cage-free dog daycare, daily dog walks/exercising, cage-free dog resort, obedience training, at home pet sitting, bathing and have an on-call veterinarian.

Becky's Pet Care, 703-822-0933

6281-B Franconia Rd., Alexandria, VA 22315

Becky’s Pet Care is a professional dog walking and pet sitting company committed to providing outstanding service to its clients and their companion animals.

Best Friends Pet Care, 703-425-5000

3879 Pickett Rd., Fairfax, VA 22031

We offer a wide array of accommodations for dogs, as well as feline guests. Enhance your pet's stay by choosing from our menu of activities and amenities. We also offer full-service salon for dogs of all shapes and sizes, short-hared or long.

Burke Veterinary Clinic, 703-455-6222

6401 Shiplett Boulevard, Burke, VA 22015

The practice provides comprehensive medical care for dogs and cats. We stress preventive medicine, but are fully prepared to diagnose and treat all manner of illnesses. The practice also provides complete veterinary care at no charge for service dogs including dogs from the Guiding Eyes for the Blind, and Canine Companions for Independence.

Canine Classics, 703-690-3054

8904 Village Shops Dr., Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Full service pet grooming for your treasured four-legged friend.

House Paws, 703-264-7879

In-Home Veterinary Care Serving Northern Virginia

We believe that pets are most comfortable being cared for in their home We can do anything short of x-rays and surgery including comprehensive physical exams, lab work, senior care, vaccinations, heartworm and parasite prevention, puppy and kitten care and more.

Hybla Valley Veterinary Hospital, 703-765-9292

7627 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22306

We try to treat our clients and pets as we would want to be treated. Our mission is to provide good veterinary care at reasonable prices. We also have a senior wellness program for pets over 7 years of age to help your pet live a longer, healthier life.

Just Fur Pets, 703-455-3333

6230 Rolling Rd., Springfield, VA 22152

Our services make Just Fur Pets a “one-stop” shop where we can fill your pet’s every need from grooming, caring, feeding and bathing. We provide professional grooming, safe daycare, self-serve washing as well as obedience training, pet sitting and boarding.

Kingstowne Cat Clinic, 703-922-8228

5830 Kingstowne Center Dr., Ste. 120, Alexandria, VA 22315

Kingstowne Cat Clinic is a veterinary service specializing in.... you guessed it, cats. We are dedicated to providing quality medical and surgical care for your cat(s). Please come in and meet our friendly staff. We look forward to seeing you and your cat(s) will feel right at home.

Northern Virginia Pet Sitters, 703-766-1470

Serving Arlington County, Alexandria City and Fairfax County

We are experts at taking care of your dog, cat, bird, rabbit, fish or other household pet. If it's daily dog walking you need, we do it. Cat sitting, we do it. Vacation visits, we do it. Overnight house and pet sitting, we do that too. When necessary, we can administer medications to your pet.

Olde Towne Pet Resort, 703-455-9000

8101 Alban Road, Springfield, VA 22150

At Olde Towne Pet Resort, we spare no detail in ensuring the utmost in your pet's comfort, safety and joy. Our state-of-the-art, 27,000 sq. ft. resort offers dog and cat boarding, grooming, spa treatments, canine massage, dog athletics, swimming, agility work and more.

Parkway Veterinary Clinic, 703-323-9020

5743 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, VA 22015

Parkway Veterinary Clinic has been serving clients and their pets from Burke and surrounding areas since 1980. We are a modern, well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary clinic that offers comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care.

Paw Pals Pet Service, 703-924-7156

Serving Alexandria, Arlington, Kingstowne, Lorton, Springfield

We are a full service pet sitting and dog walking services provider who specializes in customizing our services to meet the needs of you and your pet. Experienced, loving care for your special dog or cat. When you can't be there, we can. Daily, vacations, holidays.

Poochie Playhouse, 571-239-3573

6118 Rosehill Dr., Alexandria, VA 22310

We provide doggie daycare, cageless overnight boarding, self-serve dog wash and spa services. If you have never heard of daycare for dogs, give us a call and find out how much fun, exercise and socialization your dog can have, all provided in a safe, clean facility.

Warm & Fuzzy Cat Boarding, 703-753-8098

3496 James Madison Hwy (Route 15), Haymarket, VA 20169

Warm & Fuzzy Cat Boarding is an exclusive cat-only boarding facility that offers huge, private luxury suites for your cat or kitten for short or extended stays. Our facility maintains a relaxing home-like atmosphere for your cat while providing the highest quality of care.

Salons & Spas

Beau Totale Salon & Spa, 703-250-0495

5765-T Burke Centre Pkwy., Burke, VA 22015

An Aveda Salon, we offer hair, nail and customized facial and body treatments including anti-aging facials, nurturing body wraps with calming scalp and face massage.

Canary Orchid Retreat, 703-531-0788

200 Little Falls St., Falls Church, VA 22046

A therapeutic massage clinic, dedicated to the relaxation and enjoyment of our customers. Come experience massage therapy, one of the oldest methods of healing. It can relieve your stress and add to your total well-being.

Comfort & Joy Wellness Spa, 703-425-8800

9514 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22031

Discover how wonderful an all-natural, organic day spa experience can make you feel. Our top-rated staff uses only the best all natural skin care products. Come enjoy our natural facial, massage, hair, waxing, nail and ayurvedic services.

Crystal Salon Day Spa, 703-521-7600

1900 S. Eads St., Arlington, VA 22202

We offer hair and nail services along with massage and body treatments, facials and special wedding packages. We specialize in wedding hairstyles and can transform your bridal hair ideas into reality.

Escape Day Spa, 703-465-1451

3000 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201

Indulge yourself in skin care, manicures and pedicures, and facials at this day spa. Our commitment to you is your satisfaction, and we will accomplish this by continuing to improve and advance ourselves through quality services and knowledgeable experts in the beauty industry.

Fountain Day Spa, 703-549-1990

422 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314

As one of the "Top Day Spas" in DC, Maryland and Virginia, we are pleased to offer the best European and medi spa treatments in the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria.

Hairvisions Family Hair Care, 703-765-1144

7940 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22308

If you want a great haircut or a new hairstyle, Hairvisions is the place to visit. We can work magic for any man, woman or child. And our day spa, with waxing, massages, and whirlpools, will relax and rejuvenate you.

Jus Massage, 703-865-7777

12595 Fair Lakes Circle, Fairfax, VA 22033

A revolutionary new concept in therapeutic massage, Jus Massage offers over 4,000 appointments each month along with an exclusive membership program that allows you to affordably enjoy a massage almost any time you desire.

Massage Envy, 703-239-0224

5747-B Burke Center Pkwy., Burke, VA 22015

Massage therapy helps you relax, re-align and rejuvenate. There are many positive aspects to receiving massage therapy on an ongoing basis, and with the busy lives we lead, we can all benefit from a little stress-management.

Soleil Salon & Spa, 703-823-2718

50 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304

Soleil Salon & Spa was conceived to be Alexandria's finest full-service hair salon and spa experience, embodying beauty, health, pampering and relaxation.

Sugar House Day Spa & Salon, 703-549-9940

111 N. Alfred St., Alexandria, VA 22314

Sugar House invites you to refine your mind, body and spirit with any of our services. We offer massage therapy, body treatments, skin care therapy, medi spa services as well as salon services, manicures, pedicures, waxing and makeup application and lessons.

Sun and Moon Day Spa, 703-750-2470

7031 Little River Tpke., Annandale, VA 22003

We offer massage, sauna, exfoliation, manicure, pedicure, body scrub, Shiatsu and much more. Come, relax and be pampered.

Tiki Nail and Hair Salon, 703-913-0347

6512 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA 22150

Tiki Nail and Hair Salon offers waxing, facials, manicures, pedicures, hair, eyelash extensions and there is even a barber available. Come pamper yourself.

Unique U Day Spa, 703-690-6300

8961 Ox Rd., Ste. 120, Lorton, Va 22079

Enter a world of tranquility and pampering. We are an eco-friendly salon and spa and our services include salon, nail, massage, therapeutic, facial, lash/brow tint, waxing, wedding packages and more

Uni Chic Family Hair Care, 703-978-3406

9549 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, Virginia 22032

Uni Chic Family Hair Care specializes in hair care for the entire family. Open for appointments or walk-ins, Uni Chic can handle anything from simple haircuts to designer highlighting and designer perms. We also provide manicures, spa pedicures, waxing and facials.

Yvonne Hair, Nail & Tan, 703-799-3708

8843 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22309

Imagine yourself luxuriating in total body beauty experience—being pampered from your head to your feet. Home of the “Dr. Fish” pedicure.

Schools & Camps

Alexandria Country Day School, 703-548-4804

2400 Russell Rd., Alexandria, Va 22301

We are a dynamic independent school for children from kindergarten through the 8th grade. We are a close-knit community that values and nurtures the relationship among teachers, parents and students—a relationship that is made possible by classes of just 12 to 16 students.

Bishop Ireton High School, 703-751-7606

201 Cambridge Rd., Alexandria, VA 22314

Bishop Ireton is a college preparatory, coeducational high school serving students from across the Washington Metropolitan area in grades 9 through 12.

Chesapeake Academy, 703-256-1900

5533 Industrial Dr., Springfield, VA 22151

A licensed Applied Scholastics™ private school for ages 4 1/2-17. Tutoring is available and we also hold a summer camp with academics in the morning and fun in the afternoon.

Congressional School of Virginia, 703-533-9711

3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church, VA 22042

In the classrooms, on the playing fields, in the science labs and technology centers, we develop and encourage the personal and intellectual growth for children age 2 through the 8th grade. We also have summer camps for ages 3-14.

Fishburne Military Academy, 540-946-7700

225 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro, VA 22980

Fishburne Military School, founded in 1879, is a college preparatory day and boarding school for boys, (grades 8 through 12) set in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

Travel

Biotrek Adventure Travels, 540-349-0040

81 Main St, Warrenton, VA 20186

Biotrek specializes in organizing and leading adventure travel into eight countries with extensions available: Costa Rica, Chile, The Galapagos Islands, Guatemala, Peru, India, Morocco and Tanzania.

Friendly Travel, Inc., 703-768-6020

1506 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria, VA 22307

An American Express Travel Services representative firm, we offer Apple Vacations, Cosmos and Globus Tours, beach and cruise vacations and much more.

Honeymoon Islands, 703-715-2882

12445 Falkirk Dr., Fairfax, VA 22033

We cater to the discriminating honeymoon couple looking for that perfect Tropical Honeymoon that most people dream about! By using an experienced honeymoon planner, you will benefit from our first hand knowledge of the very best resorts, inns and villas in Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, the Caribbean and Mexico.

Irish Tour Operators Association, 703-683-4800

1023 Queen St., Alexandria, VA 22314

The Irish Tour Operators Association (ITOA) consists of over 30 leading companies that operate travel and tours to the island of Ireland.

Jacquelyn Cubero/Cruises Inc., 703-981-9400

Arlington, Serving Northern Virginia

Jacquelyn Cubero, Cruise Specialists at Cruises Inc., will help you find your dream cruise for less than you ever imagined possible.

Just Vacations, 703-838-0040

501 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314

Just Vacations is a independent travel agency with experts in travel to the Caribbean, Europe, and Mexico. Individual agents have personal experience with soft adventure travel in Africa, Southeast Asia and Central America as well as other worldwide destinations.

Lida Travel, 703-719-5432

1300 Roundhouse Ln., Alexandria, VA 22314

We arrange custom tours of Mongolia, as well as other destinations in Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, South America and the Middle and Far East.

Mount Vernon Travel, 703-799-9400

8601 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22309

A full service travel agency that has been in business since 1988. A small agency, able to offer a personal touch which most larger agencies cannot do. Whatever your needs, airline, train, car, hotel, cruises, vacation packages, honeymoons, we do it all. Educational school field trips are a specialty at Mt. Vernon Travel.

Omega World Travel, 703-359-8888

3102 Omega Office Park, Fairfax, VA 22031

We specialize in friendly, convenient travel consultation and customized travel packages. Let us help plan your next leisure vacation, holiday getaway, business trip or group tour.

Quality Travel Services, 703-556-9010

7921 Jones Branch Dr., Ste 390, McLean, VA 22102

Quality Travel Services is one of the leading female-owned small businesses in the Washington Metropolitan area. Call us to plan your next cruise, tour, safari, resort, honeymoon or adventure vacation.

Splash Dive Center, 703-823-7680

25 S. Quaker Ln., Alexandria, VA 22314

Splash Dive Center of Alexandria, Virginia offers scuba divers, snorkelers and technical divers a complete service center with equipment sales (in-store and online), gear service and travel planning. Discover scuba diving today!

Travel Partners, 703-533-2210

5800 N 23rd St., Arlington, VA 20005

Whether your idea of a fun trip is a weekend shopping spree to Paris, an adventure journey through the Australian Outback, a spiritual look at the ancient Celts or a trip suited to your astrological sign, we can arrange it.

United Fairfax Travel, 703-591-3544

9864 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22031

United Fairfax Travel specializes in leisure travel. We have served thousands of leisure travelers to just about every destination in the world. As a Travel Service Representative of American Express, we are able to offer preferred pricing and promotional deals to leisure travelers.

Up & Away Travel, 703-691-9232

11240 Waples Mill Rd., #404, Fairfax, VA 22030

Our privately owned travel agency has been serving the area since 1981. Our staff is the best in the business with thorough knowledge in all aspects of domestic and international travel.