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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
Smallfreckles Home Day Care
5.0
We've been with Small Freckles since they opened in 2017. We're very happy with the care. We know our children are safe, happy, and getting lots of attention and kindness. We highly recommend Small Freckles!
- Kristen D.
Ms. Sandy's Daycare
5.0
Ms. Sandy and her staff are great. They really care about the kids and treat them like their own. I highly recommend!
- Lisa I.
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.
Teddy Sweet Home Daycare (burke, Lorton, Fairfax)
5.0
This is an exceptional daycare. Salma and Gabby provide a safe, loving and educational environment for my toddler. As a 'covid baby' my little one had no outside contact with other children. It is remarkable how she has opened up and is now singing and dancing with the other children. Everyday I...
- Shannon S
Daycares 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)
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
"The entire staff truly cares for the kids as they update you constantly with pictures and feedback on their day! "
Care member
Smallfreckles Home Day Care
2834 Rosemary Ln, Falls Church, VA
5.0
(1)
We'll promise to take the best care of your kid. Our home daycare is new, comfortable, safe, clean atmosphere. Working Monday to Friday full time and part time, CPR & First Aid trained, State licensed for Home Day Care in Falls Church Age appropriate activities (reading,music, arts). We speak...
5.0
"We've been with Small Freckles since they opened in 2017. We're very happy with the care. We know our children are safe, happy, and getting lots of attention and kindness. We highly recommend Small Freckles!"
Kristen D.
Ms. Sandy's Daycare
6519 Deepford Street, Springfield, VA
5.0
(7)
Ms. Sandy has over 29 years of experience. She is devoted to providing quality in-home child-care services for ages birth through 12. Each staff member is First Aid and CPR certified and has Medical Administration Training (M.A.T.) and, more importantly, they are state licensed by Social Services...
5.0
"Ms. Sandy's Daycare is like second home for my children. When they are there, I know they are safe and loved, and I never have any worries about their care."
Bethany S.
Mother Goose Home Daycare
12553 Cross Country Lane, Reston, VA
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
"We took our daughter (first born) to Mother Goose when she was about 4 months old. Of course as first time parents we were nervous-we'd visited several daycares and there was always something that rubbed us the wrong way. But as soon as we walked into Gigi's...
Beatrice C
Teddy Sweet Home Daycare (burke, Lorton, Fairfax)
6301 Travilah Ct, Fairfax Station, VA
5.0
(24)
Hi,
my name is Salma and I am a mother of two children. I have been a provider since 2004 with my own daycare since 2007. I am a responsible, patient, caregiving, understanding person, and so is my lovely assistant.
My hours are devoted to your children from 7am-6pm from Mondays-Fridays. I...
5.0
"My wife and I are truly blessed to be apart of this organization that seeks to guide our children in such an unprecedented era. We must pinpoint Mrs. Salma and Cynthia who have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our (bambino)and... from...
Glen T
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
"Our daughter started at Beloved Moments when she was only three months old. We did our research and had countless interviews. When we met with Anna and Rosa we knew this was the daycare we could trust with our little princess.
The daycare is always clean and neat...
Tomeka O.
Infant Toddler Family Day Care
11166 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA
4.3
(17)
Looking for Quality Child Care?
Infant Toddler Family day Care (ITFDC) is a network of professional child care educators with a commitment to the principle that learning begins at birth. We support the emotional, social and intellectual development of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and...
5.0
"We had a phenomenal experience with ITFDC. This was my first child and time using daycare. Her caregiver, Victoria, took wonderful care of her. It was just my daughter and ranging from 1-3 other children. I loved that she was able to get individual attention. She...
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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 are so lucky to have found Glen Echo Family Daycare! Anwar and Farah really care about each child, and all of the adults and kids interact like a little family. They organize so many interesting and thoughtful activities that I would never have thought of...
Thea
Bright Beginnings Home Daycare
5614 7th Pl S, Arlington, VA
5.0
(2)
I am currently holding a home day care permit by Arlington County. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. No pets, non-smoking environment and alcohol-free. Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon.
5.0
"Farjana starting taking care of my son when he was 11 weeks old and since he was born 7 week premature he needed extra care and attention. It has been so nice knowing that he's in such a great loving and caring environment and we're really appreciated Farjana...
Natalie
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 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...
Sara C.
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
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.
Honeybee's Daycare
7432 Colshire Dr Apt 2, McLean, VA
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Asma I run Honey Bee's Daycare in McLean. In my daycare your children would have opportunity to learn things such as writing, reading,coloring(etc). I hope that I can take care of your Child in every aspect which include his/her health and security.
5.0
"A great women who treat children kindly and respectfully love it."
Adeela
Chuchie's Home Daycare
7218 Beverly Park Dr, Springfield, VA
5.0
(3)
Lovely and caring home daycare with playground
Virginia State Licensed,Business Permit
CPR Trained, AED and First AID
22 years of child caring experiences
Fluent in English and Tagalog (national language of the Philippines)
Smoke-free,clean and very safe environment
Preparation to...
5.0
"Chuchie is an excellent day care provider that I provide my highest recommendation for. Chuchie provided full-time day care for both of our kids for several years (including from just after birth for our son) until both of our kids aged out/my mom fully retired....
Kyle M.
Vilma's Home Daycare
7804 Lowmoor Ct., Springfield, VA
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Vilma and I'm opening my own home daycare. I have a genuine love for children and enjoy seeing them reach their highest potential. My goal is to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, enriching environment for all children under my care. This goal will be reached by structured and...
5.0
"I've known Vilma for the past 13 years and have been the beneficiary of her kind and caring child care services in the past. She is extremely responsible, reliable, and certainly the type of caregiver that I trust explicitly. A wonderful family and home environment...
Umran K
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
Laurinda's Mini-Preschool & Daycare
8235 Woodstown Ct, Springfield, VA
5.0
(3)
Laurinda's Mini-Preschool is a Family Home Childcare where children play happy and grow at their own pace. Their days are filled with a variety of activities that stimulate their curiosity, creativity and the desire of learning. They have many opportunities to explore their environment as well. the...
5.0
"My toddler has attended Laurinda's Mini-Preschool and Daycare for the past year. Laurinda is an experienced, warm, and smart caregiver. My child adores Laurinda - he talks about her often and is always excited to go to daycare.
This in-home daycare provides...
Megan O.
5.0
(2)
Welcome to Affordable In-Home Daycare (AIHD) – voted the Best Childcare Agency in Fairfax City for the last 5 Years!! AIHD is an LLC run by Theresa Stephens who has a Virginia State License, a Fairfax City Business License, an Infant and Toddler Endorsement from the Virginia Department of Social...
5.0
"Theresa gives my daughter the personalized and individualized attention she needs at times, as she is special needs. Theresa went above and beyond to meet and accommodate her needs. We highly recommend her!"
Katie G.
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 was a second mother to both of my boys, caring for my oldest for two years and my youngest for 8 months. We knew that the boys were going to be cared for and loved unconditionally, the same as her own children. She has more patience than anyone I've ever met...
Jordan C.
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Merrifield, VA
What are the benefits of daycare near me in Merrifield, VA?
Daycare centers near you in Merrifield, 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 Merrifield, VA?
Daycares near you in Merrifield, 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 Merrifield, VA?
Finding the right daycare center near you in Merrifield, 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 Merrifield, VA?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Merrifield, 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.