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Recent child care center reviews in Merrifield, VA

Mother Goose Home Daycare

5.0

Our (first born) son is a "Covid baby" and had not been around many other kids, let alone been taken care of by someone outside of our family for his first 1.5 years. We could tell right away that Gigi and her team were professionals, and this was an extremely well-established daycare. The daycare...

- Audrey F.

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.

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

(4)

Mother Goose Home Daycare is a family-owned and family-focused daycare provider that is conveniently located close to Fairfax County Pwy., Dulles Toll Rd. and Herndon/Monroe Bus Station. We concentrate on keeping the center family-oriented. Mother Goose believes that a strong family environment is...
5.0
"Gigi and her mother treat my 14 month old like their own. The daycare is always clean and the kids and babies have lots of fun together. It's nice to be in a small home daycare that is of high quality versus a commercialized daycare company with constantly changing...

Laura C.


Beloved Moments Family Home Daycare

Beloved Moments Family Home Daycare

1838 Peabody Drive, Falls Church, VA

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
"My daughter was almost 6 months old when we first decided to send her to the daycare. We were very anxious because it was the first time we were giving her care responsibility to someone other than her family. To our surprise it took only a week for her to be...

Ashley S.


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
"We have had our son at this daycare since he was 3 months old and he has been there for 2.5 years. Our experience has been so wonderful that our daughter joined him when she was 3 months old. This is the most warm, caring and safe environment. I feel they truly...

Natalie M.


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.


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
"Soy mama, de una baby de 15 meses y es increíble todo lo que está aprendiendo conforme a su crecimiento, la experiencia con las maestras ha sido excelente mi hija se siente en casa y feliz al momento de dejarla. Me siento confiada y agradecida."

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
"My kids have attended this daycare for 3 years, since summer 2021. Our experience has been exceptional! Janaki and her team of teachers provide a loving, supportive, and educational environment. Most importantly, they have truly cared for our kids like their own...

Care member


Rubina Mirza Daycare

Rubina Mirza Daycare

6048 Clames Drive, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(4)

Hello There, Welcome to Rubina Mirza Daycare! My name is Rubina! Under our care, your child will have a second home where they feel warm, nourished, and cherished. We have story time with the children, and they are encouraged to draw and sing. Individual children's records are kept, including daily...
5.0
"Rubina has been taking care of our daughter since she was 3.5 months old (26 months now). Rubina and her family are very nurturing, and appears to give our daughter attention as needed. Our daughter responds well to the family, always smiling and talking to them....

Jenny A.


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
"Mrs. Tariq is a compassionate and caring child care provider. She cares for my son like he is her own. She keeps me updated throughout the day with pictures and messages on his development. The Star Daycare is a family in-home daycare and Mrs. Tariq treats her...

Waqar


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
"Our daughter has been with Holy Family Daycare since she was 4 months old and we have been greatly pleased with the care and attention she has recieved. Holy Family Daycare has answered many of our late night work, date night, and weekend child care needs. Holy...

John H.


Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool

Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool

4444 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA

5.0

(2)

Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is a child-centered, cooperative preschool with a play-based curriculum that promotes curiosity and builds self-confidence. We are a half-day program with classes meeting weekdays from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., serving infants through Pre-Kindergarten children...
5.0
"My 2 and 4 year olds are enjoying their second year at AUCP. It's been such a wonderful experience for the whole family. I feel like we have found a preschool with the unique nature focused, play based curriculum where my kids get to be kids, get lots of fresh air,...

Elizabeth B.


Orange Hunt Daycare

Orange Hunt Daycare

6877 Brian Michael CT., Springfield, VA

5.0

(11)

Orange Hunt area daycare openings are available! We are taking all necessary steps and measurements to ensure the highest care and safety for all children. For more pictures please check the facebook link on my profile. My name is Asma. My home daycare is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia....
5.0
"Asma is caring and wonderful with all the children. She took care of our daughter from when she was 6 months old to three years. My daughter loved going to her home everyday. Caring for children is her true passion. I highly recommend Ms. Asma's daycare."

Brooke N.


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
"The infant program at Goddard Alexandria West is outstanding! Being our first child, we were very nervous to leave our 3.5 month old in a new place, but the school, teachers and staff quickly became our home away from home. We feel so comfortable having our son...

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
"I had my 3 kids with her, she is caring and dedicated, my kids love her, they call her nana!! Mrs. Wilson"

Maria L.


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
"I've known Afrouz for seven years now and I can tell you that she is very hardworking! My toddler was in the private school that Afrouz used to teach at, and she loved her! Afrouz is very patient, friendly, funny, caring, trusting, organized, passionate, and kids...

Andrea R.


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.


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