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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Arlington, VA

Chuchie's Home Daycare

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. Based on our wonderful experience, I...

- Kyle M.

Rubina Mirza Daycare

5.0

Rubina’s daycare is pretty comfortable and clean. It is a safe space for the baby’s development. She and her husband help us with the transition from home to daycare, my baby has been there since he was 6 months and didn’t take the bottle, but Rubina and her husband patiently try every day giving...

- Care member

Elonda's Day Care

5.0

My daughter has been coming here for over over a year. We couldn't be happier. We are from out of town, a small town where we personally knew our childcare workers. This is a perfect transition. As a super overprotective first time mom I strongly recommend this facility!!! I plan to stay with...

- Olivia

Little Stars Childcare

5.0

We've been using the Little Stars Daycare for nearly a year and have had a wonderful experience. Feliza and the other workers truly love our child and she loves going there.

- Nicole S.

Little Dino Home Daycare

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.

Drop-in child care in Arlington, VA

4001 - Everbrook Academy of Crystal City

4001 - Everbrook Academy of Crystal City

201 12th Street South, ARLINGTON, VA

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive,...

Katies Wonderful World

Katies Wonderful World

5339 North 37th Street, Arlington, VA

Katies Wonderful Worlds Mission is to provided excellent, loving, nurturing, educational care and attention to children ranging in age 3 months to 5 years old. Your little one will learn through hands on experiences abcs, 123s, colors, shapes, sharing. Ms. Katie will help your little one reach...

The Creative Difference

The Creative Difference

1132 N Ivanhoe St, Arlington, VA

The Creative Difference, LLC is an educational enrichment program, focusing on out-of-school opportunities for children to broaden their learning experience through hands-on and creative activities. We offer after school enrichment classes, arts-based day camps, and private tutoring for...

iSprout S.T.E.A.M Academy

iSprout S.T.E.A.M Academy

1601 13th Road South, Arlington, VA

iSprout STEAM Academy is a safe and healthy space for children to learn, grow and explore. Our preschool and kindergarten prep programs provide cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth through the lens of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math through Play. iSprout STEAM Academy is...

Sully's In Home Daycare

Sully's In Home Daycare

2904 16th Rd. S Unit A, Arlington, VA

Hello, I'm a former pediatric office manager , CPR and First Aide Certified. Took early childhood education in high school and fluent in Spanish. I have a 3 year old son which I love with my all my soul and he is the main reason why I decided to become a child care provider. I had a really hard time...

Hush Hush Little Baby

Hush Hush Little Baby

2501 9th Rd S, Arlington, VA


Chuchie's Home Daycare

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.


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.


Elonda's Day Care

Elonda's Day Care

816 6th Street NE, Washington, DC

5.0

(3)

We offer care to children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. With a wonderful Infant/Toddler program that provides meals, snacks, pre-k curriculum and much more. Elonda's Day Care is set up to cover every area of a child's developmental needs and plenty of space and time for what children learn best...
5.0
"Totally Reliable! Dependable! Great at what she does! Baby has been with Elonda's for almost a year, since 8 weeks! We love it. Elonda is so easy to work with & understanding! We love the teachers, curriculum, activities, and we feel we get SO much for our money,...

Chanelle D.


Little Stars Childcare

Little Stars Childcare

1913 Hillside Drive, Falls Church, VA

5.0

(1)

Welcome, My name is Feliza. I am bilingual, state-licensed childcare provider with openings for children ages infant to preschool. I have over 20+ years of experience and would love to share my love and experience with your child. In my house, I have a separate area for care. The childcare area is...
5.0
"We've been using the Little Stars Daycare for nearly a year and have had a wonderful experience. Feliza and the other workers truly love our child and she loves going there."

Nicole S.


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.


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.


Smallfreckles Home Day Care

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.


My Baby Steps Academy

My Baby Steps Academy

7010 Little River Turnpike, Ste. 100, ANNANDALE, VA

Starting at $475/mo

5.0

(2)

At My Baby Steps Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing the earliest stages of our children's development and fostering their natural curiosity for learning. Our newly designed facility offers a warm and secure environment where children can explore freely, allowing their innovative minds to...
5.0
"It has been the most wonderful experience of all times. Very good faculty! They are very thorough and also pay attention to personal details. The coursework for the children is also very well planned. My son learnt a lot here and became social although he was a...

Care member


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
"We have been leaving our son with Nasrin Gardizi (Naz) since he was 3 months old. She is caring, experienced, attentive, accommodating, friendly, and an all around wonderful caregiver. Her house is super clean and her rates are very reasonable. We highly recommend...

Lindsey B.


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.


Tiny Tots Home Daycare

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...

Bambino Kids Daycare Center

Bambino Kids Daycare Center

3919 14th St NW, Washington, DC

*Multicultural bilingual program (Spanish/English) *Experienced and energized teachers *Convenient location - worry free drop-off and pick-up *More than 25 years of experience *BA in Early Education & Child Development Associates (CDA) Certified *CPR & First Aid certified teachers

Bethany Lutheran Preschool

Bethany Lutheran Preschool

2501 Beacon Hill Road, Alexandria, VA

Founded in 1959 to provide a Christian education for young children and outreach to their families, the school is an extension of the educational ministry of Bethany Lutheran Church. We offer classes for a drop-in program for children 12 months - 3 years and preschool classes for preschool age...

TRINITY PRESCHOOL  (Half Day Program)

TRINITY PRESCHOOL (Half Day Program)

2911 CAMERON MILLS RD, ALEXANDRIA, VA

Starting at $728/mo

Trinity Preschool is enrolling for the 2023-2024 school year! We are a half day preschool program which runs September through June. School hours are 9am-Noon with extended care options available (early drop off 8am) and aftercare (12pm-2pm). Trinity Preschool is a play based program, licensed by...

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