# Cowo & Crèche Kids > Faith-aligned, Montessori-enriched childcare for toddlers and preschoolers in Alexandria, Virginia. Approved Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) provider. Serving ages 16 months to 5 years at 2034 Eisenhower Ave, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314. Cowo & Crèche Kids is a religiously exempt child day center operating under Virginia Code § 22.1-289.031 as a program of Faith & Valor Ministries. Founded by Shamena Nurse-Kingsley, an Air Force veteran and former U.S. Secret Service professional. The program integrates Christian faith formation, Montessori-enriched methods, and evidence-based early childhood education in small-ratio classrooms. ## Classrooms - [Little Lights — Toddler Program](https://www.cowocrechekids.com/little-lights): Ages 16 months to 2.5 years. 1:6 teacher-to-child ratio. Daily prayer, sensory play, music and movement, storytelling, early literacy, and STEM exploration. - [Brave Believers — Preschool Program](https://www.cowocrechekids.com/brave-believers): Ages 2.5 to 5 years. 1:8 teacher-to-child ratio. Phonics, early literacy, math, STEM, art, music, prayer, and kindergarten readiness. Potty training not required. ## Key Facts - **Location**: 2034 Eisenhower Ave, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Eisenhower East, near Eisenhower Ave Metro) - **Hours**: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM - **Capacity**: 20 children - **Subsidy**: Approved Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) provider. Families receiving CCSP, CCDF, or TANF/VIEW childcare assistance are welcome. - **Tuition**: Full-time and part-time options. Sibling discounts available. Military and first responder family discounts available. - **Curriculum**: Fruit of the Spirit character development framework, Montessori-enriched methods, phonics-based early literacy, hands-on STEM, creative arts - **Languages**: English and Spanish spoken - **Licensing**: Religiously exempt child day center under Virginia Code § 22.1-289.031. License number 1106381. Active through July 2027. - **Phone**: (571) 495-9302 - **Website**: https://www.cowocrechekids.com ## Neighborhoods Served Old Town Alexandria, Del Ray, Carlyle, Potomac Yard, Eisenhower Valley, Kingstowne, Franconia, Rose Hill, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities. Convenient for federal employees at HUD, USPTO, Department of Defense Mark Center, and other Eisenhower corridor agencies. ## About the Founder Shamena Nurse-Kingsley is an Air Force veteran and former U.S. Secret Service professional. She founded Cowo & Crèche Kids through Faith & Valor Ministries to serve working families — particularly military and first responder families — with high-quality, faith-aligned childcare. ## Blog - [Cowo & Crèche Kids Blog](https://www.cowocrechekids.com/blog): Articles for Alexandria-area parents on early childhood development, kindergarten readiness, faith-based parenting, and local family resources. ## Parent Reviews Cowo & Crèche Kids is rated 5.0 stars on Winnie.com with 9 parent reviews as of November 2026. ## Enrollment Now enrolling toddlers and preschoolers. Schedule a tour by calling (571) 495-9302 or visiting https://www.cowocrechekids.com.