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Bright Home Childcare
5.0
My husband and I took our daughter to Ms. A’s daycare for 2.5 years. We only left when our daughter aged out. She is an incredible daycare provider. She runs a tight ship in the best way possible. Children need structure and boundaries, learning that is fostered thoughtfully and with care, outings...
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International Daycare of Bethesda
5.0
Our daughter had such a lovely experience at International Daycare of Bethesda. She started here just after turning one and Gheorghe and Gabby loved her and treated her like their own. Their facilities are spotlessly clean-- both inside and out. The backyard playground is amazing, with tons of space...
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Uzma's Family Day Home
5.0
My daughter attended Uzma’s from four months until she graduated to Kindergarten and we both highly recommend it for other families. Uzma and her staff are trained professionals who are parents (and some grandparents), bringing important experience to the table. I’ve learned a lot from them....
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My 1st Choice Family Childcare.
5.0
Our 2 year old daughter has been enrolled with My 1st Choice Family Daycare since she was 4 months old. After challenging experiences with finding trustworthy care, we quickly felt reassured and at peace when we met with Ms. Farrah and saw how our daughter took to her immediately. Ms. Farrah takes...
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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.
Daycares in DHS, VA
Bright Home Childcare
6132 Summer Park Lane, ALEXANDRIA, VA
5.0
(3)
I run a state-licensed home daycare located in Kingstowne Alexandria, VA.
The childcare is operated by a mother of three with a Bachelor’s Degree and 15+ years of professional experience.
All staff, including the owner, are First Aid, CPR, and MAT Certified.
We offer a nurturing learning...
5.0
"I have a 4 year old who started with Azeb during COVID and continued until he went to preschool and my younger son who started at 3 months and is currently enrolled. Both of my boys love Azeb, and felt like she was a second home. She worked to instill in them a...
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International Daycare of Bethesda
9414 Balfour Drive, Bethesda, MD
4.4
(13)
It is the philosophy of our program that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring, and discovery. Children are creative and receptive; our program strives to nurture and encourage these qualities. Our purpose is to provide an atmosphere that encourages social,...
5.0
"International Daycare of Bethesda has been fantastic for our 16-month old. They have a great program full of activities for the kids, and the group is small enough that each child receives a great amount of care and attention (no more than 8 children). Our son...
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5.0
(10)
WELCOME TO MY FAMILY DAY HOME UZMA'S FAMILY DAY HOME LOCATED IN FALLS CHURCH VA CLOSE TO ANNANDALE, ALEXANDRIA, ARLINGTON VA. I AM IN CHILDCARE BUUSINESS SINCE 1995.STARTED AS CHILDCARE PROVIDER FOR INFANT AND TODDLER FAMILY DAY CARE INC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA. MOVED TO PRESENT LOCATION IN JUNE 2004....
5.0
"Wonderful environment for our child who was there from 3 months to over 3 years old. Such a fun, loving, and safe place! Months after we moved away our toddler told us "Uzma taught me to make friends""
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My 1st Choice Family Childcare.
2404 Belle Haven Meadows Ct., Alexandria, VA
5.0
(20)
Special place for your child. Safe and healthy environment. Healthy meals and snacks. VA state license. CPR, First Aid and MAT (medication administration Training) certified. 16 years' experience working with kids.
Hours of operations: Mon- Fri. 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Other times and weekends...
5.0
"Ms. Farrah is so caring and attentive to our two children. We are so impressed with how much they learn and progress under Ms Farrah’s care. We would highly recommend My 1st Choice Family Childcare to everyone. "
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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
"We love Glen Echo Family Daycare!!! The indoor space is absolutely beautiful and incredibly clean. It is stocked with all kinds of toys and areas for play. The outdoors is also spacious and immaculately kept. But most importantly: the teachers are incredibly kind,...
Lara J.
Aunt Molly's Playcare
5901 4th St North, Arlington, VA
5.0
(3)
Aunt Molly's is a dynamic home daycare run by a social worker and now adding an elementary teacher. We have over thirty years of experience working with kids and families. We are in a large, single family home right on Bluemont Park with two large, sunny playrooms, separate nap room, a deck,...
5.0
"Let me preface: my child does not go to this daycare - I work part time and stay home with my children the rest of the week. I'm looking for care for my new infant son and saw Aunt Molly's daycare listed here and just had to write a review! I see Molly at Bluemont...
Carey J.
Tiny Tots Home Daycare
5125 Overlook Park, Annandale, VA
3.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Farhat, I am a licensed Day Care Provider of 9 years. I provide a loving, caring and secure day care for infants and toddlers. I am certified in CPR, First Aid, EMat and have 45 hrs of School Readiness and am continuing with ongoing training. I am also participating in USDA Food...
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.
Happy Face
6230 Summit Point Court, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(7)
I am Wahida, a positive energetic and a mother of 3 girls. I am a home daycare provider for last past 21 years with CPR and first aid certified . I have home daycare permit through Fairfax county of Virginia, I love children and have experience working successfully with all ages. I have a bright...
5.0
"Wahida cared for my daughter in 2019 from 6 to 12 months and was an absolutely wonderful caregiver. She is positive, warm, and responsive, and it was a joy to see my daughter thrive in the early months of her life. My daughter always had a huge smile when I...
Rosina S.
I Excellent Care
2351 Eisenhower Ave Apt 504, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(1)
In home care for babies and children.
I have more than 8 years of experience with excellent care service for babies and children, boys and girls, understand their needs, including Feeding, Playing, Teaching, Bathing and Bedding.
I love so much to raise and take care of early age toddlers and kids...
5.0
"One of the best places you can depend on, Afaf is a professional nanny her availability and experience makes her the best to fulfil everyone needs.
Above and beyond expectations!"
Afaf R.
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
"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...
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Infants & Toddlers' World Child Care
8315 Cottage St., Vienna, VA
5.0
(2)
Specialized in infants and toddlers care providing love, nurturing and safety with a learning and discovery environment and proper activities for their ages, encouraging their creativity and learning experience with parents' participation like social-emotional activities, physical, language...
5.0
"Miss Gloria and her staff are the best! My son has been going there since he was 6 months and is always joyful going into the daycare. They provide the kids with a loving environment to grow, learn, play and make friends."
Habeba S.
5.0
(2)
I have seen the need to provide not only care but education as well. I work with the state approved curriculum STREAMIN3. I’m always looking for ways to provide education to kids, caring and teaching them as if they were my own. I like for children to feel that this home can also be called theirs.
5.0
"The staff is incredibly caring, they took extra efforts to meet my daughters bottle feeding needs! They were very mindful to every detail; they go above and beyond to provide top quality care!"
Brooke W.
"let's Be Friends " Daycare
2725 Woodley PL, Falls Church, VA
5.0
(10)
I am a provider for Fairfax County and I have a permit; I have a clean criminal record background check. I am certified in CPR and First Aid; I specialize in newborn infants and toddlers. I participate in training classes in Fairfax County to specialize in my job; I have 15 years of experience in...
5.0
"We have sent both of our children to Maria and Chelsea, and been absolutely thrilled with the level of care that they receive. We only recently moved our older (3.5 years) old to preschool; so she spent over three years full-time with Maria and Chelsea. We have...
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Sunita's Home Child Care
9444 Canonbury SQ, Fairfax, VA
5.0
(15)
Hello!
My name is Sunita and I am a CPR and First Aid certified family child care provider. I am licensed by Fairfax County and have 13 years of experience doing childcare as a profession. I have taken numerous courses and training in child care and am very passionate and loving with what I do....
5.0
"We came to Sunita after a bad experience in kindergarten. My daughter was three years old, and for three months she never got used to the last kindergarten, she never wanted to go there and was constantly freezing there. We accidentally found Sunita, and lo and...
Tatiana
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.
Elibunny Family Child Care
5916 South 5th Road, Arlington, VA
5.0
(9)
ELIBUNNY Family Child Care is a Quality program with full day care for 3 months to 5 years old children in a family home environment with love in care, we offer a infant classroom and a preschool class. it is very important that every child has a continue caregiver for the first 5 years of life to...
5.0
"We give Elizabeth and her Elibunny Family Child care our highest recommendation. Elizabeth and caregivers have been wonderful caregivers for our son who was in their care from the age of four months to eighteen months. From the very beginning we could rest...
Diane M
Sunrise Family Childcare Llc (shohreh's Family Home Childcare)
5814 Greenlawn Dr, Bethesda, MD
5.0
(11)
Our facility is a Family Home Childcare for children up to 5 years old. We have been in service for 23 years at the same location near NIH and Walter Reed Hospital (between Old Georgetown Rd & Rockville Pike). Our facility is on the yard level with plenty of sunlight and has a spacious playground in...
5.0
"I don't know where to start. Shohreh cared for all three of our children from age 6months to between 4-5 years old (my youngest recently left for pre-k), so she has been part of our family for 13 years! She is kind, caring, and helped us raise children who are...
Amy G.
5.0
(3)
Founded in 2008, we offer a professional, secure, and fun childcare program with an overall environment filled with love, learning, and respect. We engage children in educational play, providing various experiences to enhance their social, emotional, and cognitive motor skills.
5.0
"We sent our two daughters to Ms. Alma's home daycare for over 3.5 years and had an exceptional experience. Ms. Alma provides the correct balance of structure, routine, love, and creatively within her home daycare. We also loved the fact that she provided so much...
Amanda F.
The Britleys for Toddlers
525 School Street SW, Washington, DC
3.0
(2)
The Britleys for Toddlers' mission is to partner with parents to prepare children for the future; and inspire in them: excellence, self-esteem and social responsibility for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. We believe that education should be broad, balanced,...
5.0
"After relocating unexpectedly from the US Virgin Islands, on the heels of Hurricane Maria, we where plagued with the daunting task of finding Daycare for our daughter. She was ultimately enrolled in a Center in the District that came highly recommended....
Michele B
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in DHS, VA
What are the benefits of daycare near me in DHS, VA?
Daycare centers near you in DHS, VA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in DHS, VA?
Daycares near you in DHS, VA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.
What should I look for in a daycare center near me in DHS, VA?
Finding the right daycare center near you in DHS, VA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.
What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in DHS, VA?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in DHS, VA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.