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Recent child care center reviews in Merrifield, VA

Beloved Moments Family Home Daycare

5.0

This is hands down the best daycare in the business! As a Mother looking for a good daycare for my two sons all it caused me was anxiety. We looked at a lot of daycare facilities and when I walked in here I knew it was the place. Anna and Rosa are super friendly and the Daycare is always clean....

- Lacey F.

LILY PAD AT METRO PARK

5.0

The entire staff truly cares for the kids as they update you constantly with pictures and feedback on their day!

- Care member

Shooting Stars Childcare LLC.

5.0

We absolutely love Shooting Stars! Our little boy loves going there each morning and he is learning so much, so quickly! We are so impressed with the things they teach them. They do such a great job with the children and we feel so lucky he is so loved and cared for by Elham and her mom!

- Sara C.

Glen Echo Family Day Care

5.0

My son has been going to Glen Echo Family Daycare since he was 4 months old, and has been there for over a year. The indoor-outdoor space is wonderful, the facility is impeccably clean, and they provide an incredible loving environment, with plenty of toys and activities to keep the kids engaged! I...

- Jennifer R.

Rising Stars

5.0

We are so grateful to have found Rising Stars to help us with the care of our young children for the last few years. They love going to “school” every day and have built strong bonds with the staff, who have been wonderful. We feel very lucky to be a part of the community, and would recommend them...

- Care member

Child care centers in Merrifield, VA

Sara's Kids

2759 Knollside Lane, Merrifield, VA

Sara's Kids Family Home Daycare! ****Hours**** Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Sara's Kids is designed to give children the love and care they need to enhance their developmental growth through learn and play for a brighter future. My name is Sara and I have over 18 years of experience in the...

5.0

(5)

Welcome to Beloved Moments! Our home daycare has been a part of the family's lives for over 20 years. Our goal is to provide a place where children know they are accepted, loved, protected, and wanted. We want to help instill a strong sense of self-worth and purpose in every child. We make sure...
5.0
"This is hands down the best daycare in the business! As a Mother looking for a good daycare for my two sons all it caused me was anxiety. We looked at a lot of daycare facilities and when I walked in here I knew it was the place. Anna and Rosa are super friendly...

Lacey F.


LILY PAD AT METRO PARK

LILY PAD AT METRO PARK

6361 WALKER LN # C-110, ALEXANDRIA, VA

Starting at $1408/mo

5.0

(4)

Lily Pad at Metro Park is conveniently located in Alexandria, Virginia, one block from the Franconia Springfield Parkway. We have been in the community since 2010 and as our families can attest, we are well known for our lovely home-like environment and dedicated long term staff. Lily Pad uses the...
5.0
"Our daughter has been there since she was an infant, and Lily Pad has always been great. The staff is friendly, she learns so much there, and the administration is very responsive to questions or issues. They are also flexible with payment methods and schedules!"

Care member


Shooting Stars Childcare LLC.

Shooting Stars Childcare LLC.

5903 Onodaga Road, Bethesda, MD

4.3

(6)

We are a Limited Liability Company called Shooting Stars ChildCare, licensed by Office of Childcare, Maryland State Department of Education and bilingual (English/Persian) Small Family DayCare, we are in process of Accreditation by NAFCC and Maryland Excels Program. Our main objective is to support...
5.0
"Elham and her staff were a godsend to us. As first time parents we were very anxious about going back to work and finding care for our 3 month old. We were deciding between keeping our baby home with a nanny or placing her in a small child care center. We ended up...

Anne Marie M.


Celebree School of Herndon - West Reston

Celebree School of Herndon - West Reston

12700 Sunrise Valley Dr, RESTON, VA

5.0

(1)

Your Child’s Future Begins at Celebree At Celebree School, we are a community. As parents ourselves, we understand the stresses of raising children in this busy, technology-focused world. As educators, we share your concerns and are here to help your family raise not only emotionally and...

Glen Echo Family Day Care

Glen Echo Family Day Care

6832 Tulip Hill Ter, Bethesda, MD

5.0

(9)

Glen Echo Family Day Care is a licensed in home Family Day Care in the state of Maryland. We are licensed to care for no more than eight children at any one time. We are inspected regularly to ensure that licensing standards are met. We believe that children excel when they have providers they can...
5.0
"My son has been going to Glen Echo Family Daycare since he was 4 months old, and has been there for over a year. The indoor-outdoor space is wonderful, the facility is impeccably clean, and they provide an incredible loving environment, with plenty of toys and...

Jennifer R.


Rising Stars

Rising Stars

7601 Little River Turnpike, ANNANDALE, VA

Starting at $1690/mo

5.0

(3)

Rising Stars exists to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate atmosphere for infant, toddlers and preschool age children. Our goal is to provide encouraging early care and education which endorses each child's social/emotional, physical and cognitive development. Close personal attention to...
5.0
"I have two girls that attend, ages 3 and 1. Rising Stars has been an amazing experience for both of them. After touring multiple daycares in the area, I left Rising Stars with the feeling that my children would be cared for and loved. Saroj and the teachers were...

Care member


Happy Kids Child Care

Happy Kids Child Care

4758 Tapestry Dr, Fairfax, VA

4.2

(5)

My name is Janaki and for the last 24 years I have been running a State Licensed Home Daycare for children here in our area. I have a passion for working with kids and educating them too. We have a friendly and educational environment here that allows children to play alongside kids their age and...
5.0
"I found this to be an excellent day care when my daughter attended. Janaki and her staff are extremely diligent and caring, and they are excellent teachers. I see a negative review from 7/2018, of which I have personal knowledge which is in sharp contrast to what...

Eric O.


SPRINGFIELD ACADEMY

SPRINGFIELD ACADEMY

5236 BACKLICK RD, SPRINGFIELD, VA

Starting at $1874/mo

5.0

(6)

Our private, non-denominational Christian school located in North Springfield, Virginia, provides an excellent learning environment for children who love to learn and are looking for a challenge. Springfield Academy has been owned and operated by the same Christian family since 1958. At Springfield...
5.0
"I put my son in there when he was young and I Put my granddaughter in there also.It’s a very good school for small children and they they teach Christian values"

Care member


The Star Daycare

The Star Daycare

6460 Maplewood Drive, Falls Church, VA

4.8

(32)

The Star Daycare is a Fairfax County and Virginia-state licensed childcare center, organized by Mrs. Shahnaz Tariq, a professional childcare provider. Mrs. Tariq's goal is to provide a safe, nurturing, and loving home in which your child can successfully grow and develop. Due to popular demand,...
5.0
"Ms.Tariq and the team at Star daycare have been absolutely amazing to me and my son. From the day we started I could tell I was trusting my son to someone that cares for him as she would her own family. He has been nothing but happy and excited to return every day....

Skye


Laura's Family Child Care Inc

Laura's Family Child Care Inc

7803 Braemar Way, Springfield, VA

5.0

(3)

Laura's Family Child Care, Inc. is an educational childcare provider licensed to accommodate up to twelve children in Springfield, Virginia. It is open Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Laura's Family Child Care caters to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, providing...
5.0
"The best care taker around. My children have been with Señora for five years. They are in a wonderful safe, caring and positive environment. I completely trust Señora with my two children. She is one of the best day care providers around."

Iana


Holy Family Daycare

Holy Family Daycare

4500 Shoal Creek Court, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(2)

Holy Family Daycare is a small, fully licensed, in home daycare center run by myself, Trina Miranda. I have worked with children for over 30 years, and now care for children out of my home in a formal, daycare setting. Prior to opening Holy Family Daycare, I worked in various childcare settings...
5.0
"Miss Trina offers excellent care to our daughter, starting when she was 3 months old. She is truly a gem! Miss Trina has become a part of our family, loving our daughter as if it were her own. Her home is warm and inviting, and the site of where she often hosts...

Norma L.


The Goddard School of Alexandria

The Goddard School of Alexandria

1703 N Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA

4.9

(31)

The Goddard Schools are the #1 rated private preschool system in the United States with over 530 schools nationwide. Our school will serve infants through Pre-K students. We are located at 1703 N Beauregard St. The school is currently being constructed and we plan to be up and running between...
5.0
"Ms Michelle is fantastic! She knows the families inside and out and loves every child in her classroom! "

Care member


Roinas' Home Daycare Center

Roinas' Home Daycare Center

7702 Tanner Robert Ct, Springfield, VA

3.7

(3)

Roina's Learning Center offers a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. Roina's offers warm cooked meals, activities that include art's and craft's, painting, drawing, learning ABC's, 123's, shapes, colors, listening to music, dancing and...
5.0
"Thank you for caring for my little girl, we were referred to Roina by a friend who took her kids to Roina's from newborn until they started kindergarten. My daughter loves at Roina's fresh home cooked meals and tons of activities, always clean environment with...

Roina M.


Little Dino Home Daycare

Little Dino Home Daycare

7827 Thor Drive, Annandale, VA

5.0

(2)

License Family Home Day Care, loving and caring providers, 26 years of experience, we have ongoing training to bring the best to your child education, family environment, planned activities, educational program, A safe and loving environment, Your child will have the opportunity to be ready for...
5.0
"My son attends this daycare and truly loves going. She truly cares about her children. I couldn't have picked a better place for my son than this one. We just love her!!!"

Crystal T.


Gardizi Home Childcare

Gardizi Home Childcare

6720 Dorothy Giles Ct, Alexandria, VA

4.4

(7)

Hello, my name is Nasrin Gardizi and I have had over 17 years of experience with home child care and also with raising my own two boys. I love children and am extremely passionate about my career! I have worked as a child care provider for Infant Toddler Family Day Care for over 10 years and have...
5.0
"Nasrin cared for our daughter from 4 months to 1 year of age (she is now 13 months old). Every morning our daughter was always excited to see Ms. Nasrin! She would literally jump out of my arms when we arrived at the front door. Nasrin is very patient and warm with...

Chessa I.


Home Away From Home Daycare

Home Away From Home Daycare

5329 Summit Dr, Fairfax, VA

5.0

(2)

As apart of our grand opening, you will get your first two weeks free! Our Home Daycare is a very sweet and fun center for children from 3 months- 5 years to learn, play, grow, and much more! We have a 2,400 square feet space comfortable enough for your child to feel safe and at-home. We also have a...
5.0
"My 3 year old daughter currently goes to Ms. Afrouz's daycare, it has been a wonderful experience. This was my daughter's first true experience with daycare, it was a very smooth transition due to Ms. Afrouz's patience and warm disposition. She has a huge,...

Kara S.


EKKLESIA USA - Joyful Children Learning Center

EKKLESIA USA - Joyful Children Learning Center

11979 North Shore Dr., Reston, VA

5.0

(1)

Our Mission: To provide the children with the very best educational foundation in all areas of their lives - Spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally, as well as socially. - Secure and educational environment - Nurturing and Christian atmosphere - Joyous and dedicated teachers -...
5.0
"Finding Joyful Children's Learning Center and Ms. Ruth, the primary instructor, was a real miracle. Not only is Ms. Ruth wonderful with the students, but the other students in her school are very nice, respectful children too. This makes for an overall, very...

Teresa B.


Little Oxford House

Little Oxford House

3711 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA

5.0

(1)

We offer Mandarin/Spanish classes. Conscious discipline approach to learning. We use positive communication as a tool to reinforce good behavior and eliminate bad behavior. We build self esteem and inspire confidence in our children. We have a structured curriculum that uses a hands on approach...
5.0
"I have one four year old and one five year old, both have attended little Oxford house since they were infants. We love the staff, and family feel that the school gives our kids. It's very personal and optimal activities that have kids learning in a fun and...

Jehan


Nancy's Day Care Center

Nancy's Day Care Center

7808 Odell Street, SPRINGFIELD, VA

Starting at $350/mo

Nancy's Day Care Center is a home-based child care facility located in Springfield, VA. Our family child care program is run by Nancy Nell. We are open from 6:00am until 6:00pm (depending on previously agreed-upon hours) and care for children as young as 1 month of age through 12 years old,...

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