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Updated: September 29, 2022

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Welcome to Eisenhower East KinderCare. Our experts designed our classrooms — and every activity and lesson — to help prepare your child for success in school and beyond. With designated learning centers such as dramatic play and blocks in every classroom, children have the opportunity for rich social play and child-initiated discovery.

You’ll also find that our classrooms feature a print-rich environment full of carefully selected materials, written charts and labels, and children’s literature. By helping your child connect spoken words and print, we’re helping develop early literacy and writing skills.

Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, we’re excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning!

• Eisenhower East KinderCare Programs
• Our Teachers
• Family Stories
• FAQs

AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED

We’re so proud!

Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited – nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference,
and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.

SCHOOL-READY

What Learning Looks Like

Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.

Eisenhower East KinderCare Programs

Infant Programs (6 weeks–1 year)

Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our
centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with
you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant
classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and
ready to explore their world.

Toddler Programs (1–2 Years)

Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s
because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the
place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll
help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.

Discovery Preschool Programs (2–3 Years)

This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton
of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in
discovery preschool also begin to learn how we all work together in a
classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them
get used to a more structured school setting.

Preschool Programs (3–4 Years)

This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas
about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our
preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create
artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step:
kindergarten!

Prekindergarten Programs (4–5 Years)

When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and
writing displayed around the room. Labels are everywhere to help kids connect
letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families
in our community.  Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language,
math, science, Spanish, and social skills.

Learning Adventures – Enrichment Program

Cooking Academy™ (3 – 12 Years)

In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and
develop a healthy relationship with food. They’ll whip up everything from Southwest
rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication,
and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!

Music Explorers™ (2 – 4 Years)

KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning
Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play
instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math,
science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare
way of learning the foundations of music.

Phonics Adventures® (2 – 4 Years)

Learning how to read is a whole lot of fun at KinderCare! We help kids grow to love
books and words (and get ready for kindergarten) in our Phonics Adventures program.
From discovering the basics of vowels to practicing poetry, kids learn all about letters
and sounds in small-group lessons made just for their age group. (Bonus: Kids who
attend our phonics program are more prepared than their peers for school—and we
have the data to prove it.)

STEM Innovators (3-8 Years)

You’ve probably heard a lot about how important STEM education is for your child, but
what does that really mean? Our STEM Innovators program takes kids’ natural ability to
make sense of the world and applies it to robotics, chemistry, coding, geology, and
more. While your child experiments, they’ll discover how to use technology to do
amazing things!

Our Teachers

We’re the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn’t enough though.
KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply,
we love our teachers and your child will, too.

Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!

A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH

An Artist’s Heart

“My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.

We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We’re so proud to have been named one of Gallup’s 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award.
When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience
an amazing place to learn and grow.

Family Stories

Share Your Story


If you have a story about your experience at KinderCare,

please share your story with us
.

Who Are KinderCare Families?

They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common,
though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.

Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.

A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A

Home in Houston

Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure.
Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What accreditations does KinderCare have?

We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.

Do you offer part-time schedules at Eisenhower East KinderCare?

Everybody’s schedule is different. We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.

How does naptime work at Eisenhower East KinderCare?

Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on “10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap” to learn more.

Do you support alternative diets?

We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.

Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?

We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds. If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.

Does my child need to be potty-trained?

Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we’ll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.

Franconia KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Alexandria, VA

Our classrooms are places to thrive! 
In our safe and healthy classrooms, your child will be engaged in learning experiences that meet them where they are, both socially and academically. With fun daily activities, passionate teachers, and great friends, a lifetime of confidence starts here. Contact the center director to learn more about our child care options and schedule a tour! 

• Franconia KinderCare Programs
• Our Teachers
• Family Stories
• FAQs

AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED

We’re so proud!

Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited – nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference,
and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.

SCHOOL-READY

What Learning Looks Like

Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.

Franconia KinderCare Programs

Infant Programs (6 weeks–1 year)

Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our
centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with
you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant
classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and
ready to explore their world.

Toddler Programs (1–2 Years)

Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s
because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the
place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll
help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.

Discovery Preschool Programs (2–3 Years)

This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton
of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in
discovery preschool also begin to learn how we all work together in a
classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them
get used to a more structured school setting.

Preschool Programs (3–4 Years)

This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas
about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our
preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create
artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step:
kindergarten!

Prekindergarten Programs (4–5 Years)

When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and
writing displayed around the room. Labels are everywhere to help kids connect
letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families
in our community. Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language,
math, science, Spanish, and social skills.

Before- and After-School Programs (5–12 Years)

You can count on us to provide reliable care for your school-ager while you’re
at work, with safe transportation from our center to your child’s school and
back! Whether your child wants to start a drama club, build a volcano, or
create a comic book, they will have a place to follow their dreams. Your child
will start and end the day with a whole lot of fun!

School Break Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

Winter break, spring break, summer break—when school’s out (but you still need to work), you
can count on KinderCare to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that’s focused
on fun. We welcome children ages 5–12 during school break times and make sure they have a
sensational, screen-free experience they won’t forget.

Participating Child Care Aware Center

KinderCare partners with Child Care Aware® of America to offer fee assistance for
Active Duty military families and flexible support to fit their needs when care at a Child
Development Center on the installation is not available.

Learning Adventures – Enrichment Program

Cooking Academy™ (3 – 12 Years)

In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and
develop a healthy relationship with food. They’ll whip up everything from Southwest
rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication,
and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!

Music Explorers™ (2 – 4 Years)

KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning
Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play
instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math,
science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare
way of learning the foundations of music.

Phonics Adventures® (2 – 4 Years)

Learning how to read is a whole lot of fun at KinderCare! We help kids grow to love
books and words (and get ready for kindergarten) in our Phonics Adventures program.
From discovering the basics of vowels to practicing poetry, kids learn all about letters
and sounds in small-group lessons made just for their age group. (Bonus: Kids who
attend our phonics program are more prepared than their peers for school—and we
have the data to prove it.)

STEM Innovators (3-8 Years)

You’ve probably heard a lot about how important STEM education is for your child, but
what does that really mean? Our STEM Innovators program takes kids’ natural ability to
make sense of the world and applies it to robotics, chemistry, coding, geology, and
more. While your child experiments, they’ll discover how to use technology to do
amazing things!

Our Teachers

We’re the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn’t enough though.
KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply,
we love our teachers and your child will, too.

Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!

A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH

An Artist’s Heart

“My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.

We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We’re so proud to have been named one of Gallup’s 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award.
When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience
an amazing place to learn and grow.

Family Stories

Don’t take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!

• My family has recently joined the Franconia KinderCare location in Alexandria, VA. We have had such a wonderful experience thus far; I felt the need to share some details with you. First, my son C, had some complications at birth leading to a delay in gross motor skills, especially in walking. Previously, C was enrolled in a program where we was being treated differently and held-back due to his delay. When I discovered this news about his classroom, I immediately went on a search to find a new school for C. This is when I found Ms. Stefanie, Ms. Cassandra, and their team at Franconia KinderCare.

  I first called Ms. Stefanie to ask about the program and how her teachers handle students with IFSPs. Ms. Stefanie answered all my questions and even allowed me to cry my frustrations with the previous school. I went in for a tour and immediately saw a difference in the school. Ms. Stefanie showed me the outdoor area where C could climb and use push toys to assist in walking. In addition, the classroom was clearly set-up to help C move from one place to another. The day after the tour, I called Ms. Stefanie and enrolled my 15-month-old son, C.

  When C started at Franconia KinderCare, he was 15-months-old and not walking. He was placed in the infant room to begin his school year. When I met the teachers, they were aware of C delay and were ready to help him walk. In addition, I informed the staff that I would sign incident reports every day if needed; I wanted C to have the same opportunities as all the students. From day one, the teachers worked with C to walk around the classroom and outdoors and to help implement his physical therapy IFSP goals. C was given every opportunity as the rest of the students and I did happily sign many incident reports!

  Finally, at the end of October, C took a few independent steps. C was ready to walk and his teachers were ready. C was then moved to the toddler room at 16-months in November where he has flourished. C is now walking everywhere and even trying to run!

  The best part of my whole experience with Franconia KinderCare is the staff. The best part of my story was the Thanksgiving celebration. I arrived at C school early; I didn’t want to miss his Thanksgiving show. Since I was early, I hid in the front foyer so he would not see me and want to leave his class. So, I waited for a few minutes and then heard his class walk down the hall. C was in the middle of the pack and he was walking perfectly. Then I heard his teachers cheering him on, “Go, C!” and “You got this, C!” Next, I saw other teachers coming to their doorways to help cheer C on. Soon, numerous staff members and other students were cheering my son on. C was smiling, laughing, and walking down the hallway. I was so happy standing in that foyer that I cried. The teachers did not know I was there, they simply cheered for my son out of the kindness of their hearts and the passion for their professions.

  I just wanted to shed a light on some of the great work and the great staff at Franconia KinderCare. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such wonderful care of my child and my family. We will be a Franconia KinderCare family for as long as possible. 

  Lindsay – KinderCare Parent

• The staff at the Grovedale/Franconia Kindercare center have gone above and beyond in helping my children both transition to a new center and also to get adjusted to new life events.  Mr. Mike, Ms. Kim, and Mr. Anthony have been mentioned by name repeatedly by my kindergartner for making her feel comforted during this very new and overwhelming time in her life (new to elementary school, new to the aftercare program, new schedules, etc). They’ve been excellent in communicating with me updates regarding her adjustment as well as helped her with transition support/ideas.  My three-year-old’s teachers, Ms. Amber and Ms. Maalika, have been so incredibly kind and supportive to a child who definitely has a more “determined” personality.  Since switching to this program, we have seen such a huge difference in his level of happiness both in and out of care.  The director and assistant director, Ms. Stephanie and Ms. Cassandra, have always been open and available for questions and calls and have always made sure to offer warm words either at greetings or departures.  All of the staff we have interacted with (Ms. Freddie, Ms. Lee Ann, all of the other teachers who do workshops or are floaters), have always been professional and very kind with our family and it’s been so appreciated. 

  Sheldon – KinderCare Parent

• “We are so pleased with KinderCare. We’ve done a lot of different childcare venues and this is the best experience we’ve had. Everyone says ‘Good Morning’ and is friendly even though we drop off really early. Our youngest is flourishing. It’s amazing to pick him up everyday and he’ll tell us something new he’s learned. It’s neat to see the bonds our children have formed with their teachers and classmates. We can’t think of anything we’d change about the center. We’re so happy we have our children at this center.”

  Langer – KinderCare Parent

• My 7 year old boy and my 6 year old girl have been at KinderCare since they were 2 months old til now, and this past August our new 6 month old princess Menna has joined KinderCare. I think I don’t have to say anything about our center. Everybody is kind and can tell if I wasn’t happy and full of trust. I would like to thank everybody at KinderCare for the hard work and the good care. Looking forward for many more years of joy.

  Halla – KinderCare Parent

• “We are enjoying the center immensely. We are extremely satisfied. The hours are convenient as is the location. The staff are extremely professional but also NICE!! Our children’s favorite thing about the center is the staff. They tell us all the time how much they like their teachers. Our children enjoy the center and that is all that matters.”

  Lee – KinderCare Parent

Share Your Story


If you have a story about your experience at KinderCare,

please share your story with us
.

Who Are KinderCare Families?

They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common,
though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.

Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.

A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A

Home in Houston

Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure.
Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What accreditations does KinderCare have?

We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.

Do you offer part-time schedules at Franconia KinderCare?

Everybody’s schedule is different. We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.

How does naptime work at Franconia KinderCare?

Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on “10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap” to learn more.

Do you support alternative diets?

We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.

Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?

We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds. If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.

Does my child need to be potty-trained?

Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we’ll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.

Telegraph Road KinderCare (2022-23 Profile)

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• Welcome to Telegraph Road KinderCare! We are an early childhood
  education and day care center located in Alexandria, VA and
  have been a strong part of the Alexandria community since 1977.
   In 2014, Northern Virginia Magazine named our center one of
  the Top Daycare/ Preschool Providers! We became accredited by the
  National Association of Childcare Providers in 2010 and maintain
  this
  accreditation.                   

  Conveniently located between South Kings Highway and Fort Belvoir,
  we are here to service the community, and even offer a 5%
  military discount. Telegraph Road KinderCare is the perfect
  option for a daycare or preschool near Fort
  Belvoir, Coast Guard, and near Kingstowne, VA.

   We provide daycare and well-rounded
  curriculums for children ages 14 months to 7 years of age
  on a full- or part-time basis. We have an amazing playground which
  allows the children plenty of room for movement. It also allows us
  to take our preschool and pre kindergarten activities
  outside to discover and learn. Our classrooms are small and
  intimate which allows staff to offer ultimate child care services.
  All of our staff hold a B.A./ B.S. or a CDA and are certified
  in CPR and First Aid.

  We look forward to showing you our center and would love to have
  you meet our staff. Schedule a tour today to see our toddler
  program, preschool curriculum, pre k activities,
  and transitional kindergarten programs!

• Quality early childhood education and day care centers begin
  with a safe environment. At our learning center, keypad entry
  systems are located on the front and back doors. You must have the
  key code to gain access to the building; code is changed every 6
  months. All of the staff are CPR and First Aid certified.
  Management and selected teachers are trained and certified in MAT
  (Medication Administration Training). Each day, families clock
  their children in/out using the computer located in the entrance
  and teachers account for all children in their care every 30
  minutes with a name-to-face check. Our enormous playground is
  completely fenced in and the gates are secured. All Virginia state
  licensing standards are vigorously upheld in addition to all of
  KinderCare’s corporate standards. Center policies are in place
  concerning allergies, emergency preparedness, authorized pick-up,
  and injury reporting. Fire and disaster drills are regularly
  performed.
• Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
• Languages Spoken: Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
• NACCRRA, Fairfax County, Office for Children, Alexandria City (no
  limits on subsidy families accepted)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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  Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our Teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.
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  * Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
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  Working with KinderCare Learning Companies means using your outstanding talents to help set the foundation for lifelong learners, where you can collaborate with colleagues, grow and learn, and positively impact the families we serve. KinderCare Learning Companies seeks a Senior Government Relations Representative to support the execution of a broad range of our government relations initiatives and public policy strategies. This role will collaborate with members of the Government Relations Team in the development and execution of advocacy strategies to advance KinderCare policy priorities at the state and federal level. * Support in the development and execution of policy and advocacy strategy to advance KinderCare priorities with state and federal governments * Research and analyze state and federal policy/legislation and identify strategies to influence policymakers – including coordination with KinderCare field partners and partner organizations in the advancement of advocacy strategy

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  Working with KinderCare Learning Companies means using your outstanding talents to help set the foundation for lifelong learners, where you can collaborate with colleagues, grow and learn, and positively impact the families we serve. KinderCare Learning Companies seeks a Senior Government Relations Representative to support the execution of a broad range of our government relations initiatives and public policy strategies. This role will collaborate with members of the Government Relations Team in the development and execution of advocacy strategies to advance KinderCare policy priorities at the state and federal level. * Support in the development and execution of policy and advocacy strategy to advance KinderCare priorities with state and federal governments * Research and analyze state and federal policy/legislation and identify strategies to influence policymakers – including coordination with KinderCare field partners and partner organizations in the advancement of advocacy strategy

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  KinderCare Education is the nation’s leader in early childhood education. KinderCare Education is hiring a cook! KinderCare Education provides a competitive compensation package. KinderCare Education employs more than 32,000 team members across 1,700 locations nationwide. Our devoted family of education providers leads the nation in accreditation and includes KinderCare Learning Centers, KinderCare Education at Work , Champions Before- and After-School Programs, Cambridge Schools , Knowledge Beginnings and The Grove School .

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Franconia KinderCare 6323 Grovedale Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310

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Park “Alexandria” in Peterhof – entrance fee to the park, official website Local meadows, forests and ravines in the old days were used not only for walking, but also for hunting.

Today, the green zone of Alexandria is recognized as one of the best examples of Russian park architecture of the 19th century, which organically combines trees and shrubs natural for this latitude with exotic plants.

For a long time – from 1830 to 1917. – Alexandria in Peterhof served as a summer residence for four generations of Russian autocrats. On the upper terraces of the park ensemble, the country mansions of the Romanov dynasty have survived to this day: the Farm Palace, the Imperial Cottage with the Chapel, in the coastal zone of the Gulf of Finland – the ruins of the Lower Dacha, which belonged to Nicholas II. Historical buildings house museums that are open to the public all year round, outdoor sports competitions, reconstructions of medieval knight tournaments, music and fine arts festivals are held in open areas during the tourist season.

The history of the Alexandria Park in Peterhof

Initially, the lands to the east of the Grand Palace in Peterhof were donated by Peter I to Alexander Menshikov. An associate of the Russian emperor began the construction of his country residence Montcourage – “My Courage”, but soon fell into disgrace and the palace remained unfinished. In this form, the castle with the surrounding lands in 1727 passed to the Dolgoruky princes. However, the new owners did not have any desire to equip the territory, and for a long time it remained ownerless.

The first crowned owner of Alexandria was Anna Ioannovna, who in 1733 set up hunting grounds in the park. For royal amusements, buffaloes, deer, wild boars, tigers, hares were then brought to Peterhof. The animals were kept in enclosures on the upper terraces. A special Tempel pavilion was built near the Gulf of Finland for shooting at live targets released from the corral.

By the end of the XVIII century. the preferences of the imperial family were increasingly inclined to rest in Tsarskoye Selo, the hunting grounds with buildings first fell into disrepair, and then were dismantled. The park received a new development when the wife of Nicholas I, Alexandra Feodorovna, became its owner. It was in her honor that the palace and park ensemble got its name – “Alexandria”. Since 1826, according to the project of the Russian architect of Scottish origin Adam Menelas, the construction of the first palace began in the lands. At the same time, the imperial garden began to take shape, the beauty of which was created and maintained for 20 years by Pyotr Ivanovich Erler. The grave of this outstanding landscape designer of the XIX century. located in the park near the Gothic Chapel.

Until 1917, the palace complex had time to expand significantly: each imperial family created their own country house here in accordance with new architectural trends. With the advent of Soviet power, all royal estates became state property. Since the 1920s before the Great Patriotic War, rest houses and children’s summer camps were located in Alexandria Park.

In the post-war years, buildings for a long time – until 1978 – were restored from damage and ruin during the Nazi occupation, the lost elements of interiors and decor of buildings were recreated bit by bit. At that time, Alexandria Park entered the Peterhof museum complex and, along with its other parts, was taken under state protection as a historical, cultural, landscape and architectural monument of Russia. The last significant reconstruction was carried out at the beginning of the 21st century, thanks to which the objects appear before visitors in all their splendor.

Sights of the park Alexandria

The complex is not a grand, but a chamber one, so Alexandria does not have an abundance of gilding and elaborate decor elements, but behind the external simplicity lies the thoughtful sophistication of each of the objects.

Alexandria Park

The area of ​​the park occupies 115 hectares of the coastal strip along the Gulf of Finland and is divided into two parts – the northern one, where most of the buildings are concentrated, and the southern one, bordering the sea. The dividing line between them is the main Nikolskaya alley. The shady zones of Alexandria alternate with spacious glades in the English manner, hiking trails, in addition to asphalt paths, are laid past hills and ravines. The park is especially beautiful in autumn, when the orange and red crowns of maples are buried in a variety of golden hues of foliage of lindens, ash trees, birches and oaks.

Ruined Bridge

Massive stone crossing is one of the oldest and most romantic buildings in Alexandria. The bridge was erected in 1828 according to the design of Adam Menelas. The combination of rough stone and untreated tree trunks was in perfect harmony with the ruins of Menshikov’s Moncourage castle, which were preserved until the beginning of the Great Patriotic War.

During the Nazi occupation, the bridge was blown up. The eastern part with giant Pudozh limestone vases on pedestals suffered the least damage from the original structure. They can be seen today. All other elements of construction and decor were reproduced according to surviving drawings and photographs.

Cottage

This Neo-Gothic palace leaves the most striking architectural impression. Its author, like many other buildings in Alexandria, is the Scottish architect Adam Menelas, who settled in Russia during the time of Catherine II. The construction of the country imperial house took place in the late 1820s. The residence in Peterhof was a gift from Nicholas I to his wife Alexandra Feodorovna. During the creation of the dacha, it was called the “Quiet Convent”, but later another name was fixed – the Cottage. The renaming was influenced by the “Tudor style”, which set the English theme not only for the palace, but also for other buildings of that time in the park.

Today, in the building you can see interior items, numerous relics associated with state activities and military campaigns of Nicholas I, family archives of the royal family and a large collection of paintings by Russian artists, among which are little-known works by Aivazovsky, Vitali and Kiprensky.

Gothic chapel

The Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church was built in the Gothic style in 1831-1833. designed by German architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel. For many years it served as a house church for several generations of imperial families, starting from the reign of Nicholas I. The building is interesting for its architectural design, repeating medieval English cathedrals in miniature. The elongated shapes of stained-glass windows, lancet portals, bronze sculptures, iron casting and wall paintings have preserved the spirit of a bygone era.

In 2006, during the reburial of the remains of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, a divine service was held within the walls of the restored church with the participation of the royal family of Denmark and the descendants of the Romanov dynasty.

Farm Palace

The Farm Palace was built for almost 30 years and by the time it was ready, in 1860, it became a wedding gift from Nicholas I to his son, the future monarch Alexander II, and his young wife Maria Alexandrovna. The project of a new country residence in the form of a small farm, designed to supply fresh dairy products to the table of the royal family, was prepared by the architect Adam Adamovich Menelas. It was he who designed the building in the Neo-Gothic style. Elements of the original decoration are well preserved to our time. At the final stage, when it was decided to add several outbuildings to the palace, the construction management was already transferred to the favorite architect of Nicholas I, Andrei Ivanovich Shtakenshneider.

In the residence you can see the Blue Office, which stores personal belongings of Alexander II, as well as interior items from his era. On the second floor there are things of the royal family and retinue, without which it was impossible to imagine summer vacation in the 21st century. Near the palace, it is worth admiring the fountain of Maria Alexandrovna’s personal garden and seeing the imperial playground next to the building of the Kitchen Building.

New farm

The agricultural complex was built in 1855 after the beginning of the reconstruction of the Farm Palace. Animals and agricultural implements were kept on the New Farm, houses for peasants were located nearby. All products were delivered to the table of the imperial family, so domestic animals were selected from elite breeds and kept in ideal conditions.

Since 2015, some of the buildings have been transferred to the Children’s Educational Center, where all interested children can learn crafts, study the history of their native land, engage in fine arts and programming. During the summer months, the center hosts numerous competitions, festivals and exhibitions.

Palace telegraph station

The telegraph in Peterhof appeared in 1858 and was connected to the Kronstadt communication line. Both members of the imperial family and local residents of the surrounding settlements could send telegrams. Today, the historic building houses a museum that recreates the atmosphere of the century before last and presents rare equipment.

Courier House

Museum of the State Courier Service was opened relatively recently, in 2014. The historic building built in 1856 used to house the post of personal courier of Alexander II. This is one of the few buildings of Peterhof that was not damaged during wars and crises, so tourists can see the idea of ​​the architect Eduard Lvovich Gan in its original form. Gan is known for many projects that determined the appearance of St. Petersburg. It is no less remarkable that he began his career as a caretaker of a dacha in Alexandria, however, thanks to his talent, he rose to the rank of a palace architect. In the park, you can also see the Gahn gazebo, located on the lawn at the western facade of the Cottage.

Nizhnyaya dacha

Not far from the Gulf of Finland in the Alexandria park, once stood the four-storey palace of Nicholas II, built in the second half of the 1980s. 19th century designed by architect Anthony Osipovich Tomishko. The son of the monarch, Alexei, was born in this residence, in one of the offices the historical manifesto of Russia’s entry into the First World War was signed. The lower dacha was badly damaged during the Nazi invasion, and so far is a ruin. In 2016, the leadership of the Peterhof State Reserve approved a reconstruction plan. It was decided to rebuild the building from other materials, incorporating the remaining entire fragments of the former building into it as much as possible. 7 years have been allotted for the implementation of the project, however, since 2018, group tours have been allowed near the ruins of the palace (next to the construction site).

Park “Alexandria” on the map of Peterhof

See also:

• Fountains of Peterhof
• “Meteors” in Peterhof
• How to get to Peterhof from St. Petersburg
• New Peterhof
• Old Peterhof

Alexandria: the main dacha of the Russian Empire

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In 1839, the traveler and journalist Marquis de Custine was invited to the court in Peterhof. In a conversation with him, Empress Alexandra Feodorovna complained: “Peterhof life is unbearable for me, and I asked the sovereign to build some kind of hut where my eyes could rest from all this massive gilding.” It was about the Cottage Palace in Alexandria. “Culture.RF” tells how the request of the Empress opened a new page in the country life of the XIX century .

“Her Majesty’s Own Dacha”

Palace “Cottage”. Park “Alexandria”. Photo: Sergei Afanasiev / Lori photobank

The owners of the territory where Alexandria Park is located, at first changed with unimaginable frequency, until Alexander Menshikov bought it in 1725. He began to build the palace “Montcourage” – “My Courage”, but the construction was never completed. When Menshikov fell out of favor, the lands passed to Empress Anna Ioannovna. Under her rule, the “Hunting Park” appeared in Alexandria, and deer, wild boars and even tigers were settled on the territory of the failed “My Courage”. However, Tsarskoye Selo was chosen as the official royal summer residence, the park fell into disrepair, and only ruins remained of the Menshikov project. It was in this form that Nicholas I received the estate. The newly-made emperor presented it to his wife Alexandra Feodorovna, and the residence was called “Her Majesty’s Own Dacha Alexandria. ”

“…To build on the site where the Menshikov ruin, a rural house, or the so-called “cat” with all economic establishments, with the addition of a park.”

In 1826, Nicholas I commissioned the construction of the architect Adam Menelas. Alexandra Fedorovna was a sentimental young lady and loved chivalric romances – and with the light hand of the poet Vasily Zhukovsky, Alexandria got its own coat of arms: a blade piercing a wreath of white roses on a blue background. This coat of arms can still be found on buildings in the park. The Cottage Palace followed two trends: it was built in the fashionable Neo-Gothic style and at the same time it was homely, unlike the neighboring pompous buildings of Peterhof. While Adam Menelas was building the palace, garden master Pyotr Erler was engaged in the formation of a garden and park ensemble, the creation of which took almost 20 years. An almost man-made park with an area of ​​115 hectares on the coast of the Gulf of Finland was decorated with neo-Gothic buildings – wells, gazebos, the Ruin Bridge – in the best traditions of Russian romanticism. In 1834, the construction of the house church was completed – naturally, also in the Gothic style.

“Farmer” Alexander II

Farm Palace. Park “Alexandria”. Photo: Sergey Afanasiev / Lori photo bank

To make “Her Majesty’s Dacha” even more like an idyllic sketch from a sentimental play, Menelas built a dairy farm near the Cottage with a “rural taste” pavilion. Andrei Shtakenshneider took over the architectural baton: for 20 years (Alexandria, like Moscow, “was not built right away”), he rebuilt this pavilion until he turned it into the Farm Palace of Alexander II. The palace, which the emperor considered his second home, was equipped with the latest technology. For example, it was here that the first elevator in Russia appeared, which, however, was set in motion in the old fashioned way – manually.

The royal family lived in Alexandria quite secluded, resting from the protocol and clouds of curious servants. The men carrying buckets were replaced by mechanisms that raised water to the toilets. Hot and cold running water, a shower and a bathroom appeared in the palace. Of the servants, one chamberlain and one washerwoman remained in the house. There was not even a cook there – the kitchen was moved to a separate outbuilding.

The Peterhof vacation was to the taste of the imperial family, and an elite cottage settlement began to grow around the already finished palaces, as they would say now. Thanks to the efforts of Stackenschneider, the New Farm, the building of the Palace Telegraph Station, Konstantinovsky (aka Admiralsky) House were erected. Later, according to the project of the architect Anthony Tomishko, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, they built the “Lower Dacha” for Nicholas II, which, unfortunately, has not survived to this day.

Russian dacha phenomenon

Courier house. Park “Alexandria”. Photo: Sergey Afanasiev / photobank “Lori”

Nicholas I can be called the main summer resident of the Russian Empire (the first was Peter the Great). The emperor conceived Alexandria as an oasis of tranquility and family recreation, and therefore ordered the construction of a whole entertainment complex for children on its territory: a sports ground, a children’s fortress according to the laws of a real fortification, a children’s fire tower, a rural house and a farm with a water mill, a dovecote – and other structures .

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Alexandria turned out to be a unique case: not Russia wanted to live like Peterhof, but like all of Russia. The country life of “ordinary people” became the dream of the imperial family. Alexander III, for example, also preferred to live in the Cottage. His daughter, Princess Olga, recalled how the autocratic father, early in the morning, quietly, so as not to wake his family, took a basket and went to the forest for mushrooms. And then he worked – they came from St. Petersburg for audiences, brought important papers. In general, the life of the royal family in those days did not differ much from the current classic pastime on the “six acres”, with the exception of resolving issues of a national scale. We spent the summer in Alexandria, went fishing, went hunting, rode bicycles, walked a lot, played ball, picked berries.

“We are going to move to Peterhof on Saturday, and I am happy about this move; I love our dear Cottage and my wonderful study with its lovely view!”

Following the Romanovs, high society began to move in the vicinity of Peterhof: at first aristocrats and retinue, then officers, raznochintsy intelligentsia, wealthy citizens. In 1832, Nicholas I issued a decree allowing the purchase of plots in Peterhof for dachas. However, it took a lot of effort to build a country house in Peterhof because of the clumsy bureaucratic scheme. First of all, it was necessary to collect documents, then submit an application to the Palace Administration, from where it came to the emperor personally. His Majesty considered the application and decided whether it was possible to start construction. In addition, it was necessary to indicate the name of the architect, and the architect, in turn, had to have a diploma.

The second way to spend the summer in Peterhof was easier – to rent a ready-made dacha. None of the great Russian writers had their own home near Peterhof, but everyone lived there, rented a house or visited. It cost a lot of money to rent a dacha near the imperial residence. As the literary critic Boris Averin said, “if a person in society said that he had rented a dacha in Peterhof, then it was like “I got a vice admiral” .

Dachas were houses with a glazed veranda. The most chic was colored glass, a kind of stained-glass window in a rustic way. On the verandas, they read fairy tales, told stories, drank tea with guests – and more. Dachas were inextricably linked with dancing, music, cozy evenings, outdoor games, picnics, swimming in the Gulf of Finland and new acquaintances: as a rule, every summer avid summer residents rented houses in a new place – and there they made new friends, and even novels. They staged home theatrical performances in Peterhof residences, where they invited all the neighbors. Alexander Blok, for example, and his future wife Lyubov Mendeleeva successfully played Hamlet and Ophelia. Another popular hobby of the early part of the century was the “magic lantern”—the forerunner of the motion picture camera—at which people gathered to watch history in pictures.

It was under the influence of Alexandria that the very culture of the Russian dacha was born. A whole system of dacha images and motifs appeared in literature, because writers and poets who spent the summer in the vicinity of Peterhof with friends or rented a house there can be listed alphabetically: Alexander Blok, Pyotr Vyazemsky, Ivan Goncharov and so on. In the summer months, almost the entire creative elite moved to summer cottages: Anton Rubinstein, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Mikhail Vrubel, Ivan Aivazovsky and many others were avid summer residents.

Soviet Alexandria

Gothic chapel. Park “Alexandria”. Photo: Rumyantseva Natalia / photobank “Lori”

The idyll of country life during the years of Soviet power was seriously tested. In the building of the Farm Palace, a recreation center for the Leningrad City Council was created, and at the Lower Dacha, a recreation center for the NKVD. During the Great Patriotic War, half of Alexandria’s exhibits were evacuated, but the architecture was less fortunate. The cottage and Farm Palace were badly damaged. In the latter, according to the Soviet tradition, to use any space for the benefit of socialism under construction, a hostel of the Petrodvorets Watch Factory appeared. Lower dacha at 1960s and was completely recognized as unsuitable for restoration and demolished. But thanks to the work of talented restorers today, the park fully reflects the intention of its creator, Nicholas I, who wanted “to be here only the husband of a Peterhof landowner” . The Cottage, the Farm Palace, the Gothic Chapel, the Ruined Bridge, the Courier House, the Palace Telegraph Station have been restored. And still, behind the fence of the pompous Upper and Lower Parks of Peterhof, an island of family dacha comfort lives a quiet and measured life – Alexandria.

Author: Polina Pendina

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