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Recent family child care 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.

Laura's Family Child Care Inc

5.0

Ms. Laura has been taking care of my two children (now aged 18 months and 3 years) and we have been so pleased with the experience. Not only does Ms. Laura show them love and attention, but they have learned so much under her care (using a cup, practicing good manners, sharing toys, etc). I could...

- Emily M.

Celestial Child Care

5.0

I can't recommend Celestial Child Care highly enough! Truly a wonderful place providing caring, reliable FUN child care. We love the bilingual education, educational activities and structure of free play and circle time, etc. It's the perfect setting for my son who thrives on routine! Ms. Karla is...

- Kristin B.

Star Child 4 Kids

5.0

Alison is a fantastic provider for my infant son. The schedule she sets for the day works well for him and he always comes home happy. I very much appreciate her helping to improve his eating of solids foods. Highly recommend her!

- Stephen S.

Infant Toddler Family Day Care

5.0

We had a wonderful experience with Infant Toddler. Belqis is truly amazing. She loved our son, cooked him wonderful meals, and every day, Harrison would run to her door. I would recommend her whole heartedly.

- Care member

Family child care 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
"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


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
"I love how happy my daughter is when I drop off and pick her up. She is so happy there and is learning so much! At the previous daycare she wasn't really learning and it amazes me how much shes growing while being here. Not only to mention she loves all her...

Kimberly M


Celestial Child Care

Celestial Child Care

4805 Seminole Avenue, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(10)

My family child care specializes in toddlers between the ages of 1 - 4 years of age. I run a very clean and organized facility, giving loving care to my kiddies every day. I have a state license and am CPR/FIRST AID certified. I am also under the VA Child Nutrition Inc program, which comes to...
5.0
"I can't recommend Celestial Child Care highly enough! Truly a wonderful place providing caring, reliable FUN child care. We love the bilingual education, educational activities and structure of free play and circle time, etc. It's the perfect setting for my son who...

Kristin B.


Star Child 4 Kids

Star Child 4 Kids

11156 Forest Edge Dr, Reston, VA

5.0

(8)

Star Child 4 kids is a wonderful home base family owned and family focused child care facility in North Reston. Smoke and Pet free environment . Located off North Shore Dr. close to the Wiehle Silver line Reston metro. We strive to meet each child need by providing a comfortable setting for both...
5.0
"Alison is an awesome and caring professional childcare provider! She did an excellent job with late-night babysitting my 3-month-old boy. I would definitely hire her again!"

Tikia R.


Infant Toddler Family Day Care

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 have been incredibly fortunate to have Ambreen in Springfield, VA care for our child since he was four months old. Her dedication, kindness, and genuine love for the children under her care are exceptional. Ambreen creates a warm and nurturing environment where...

Care member


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.


5.0

(1)

State Licensed, MAT Certified, CPR/First Aid Certified, USDA Food Program Approved, 10 plus years experience. *Before/After Care, Full/Part-Time care, Preschool/Toddler Care, before and after school care. *Preschool curriculum. * Loving family day home with emphasis on individualized care for...

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
"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.


Katie's Wonderful World

Katie's Wonderful World

5339 North 37th St, Arlington, VA

5.0

(1)

I strive to give parents a peace of mind knowing that their child is under the best care possible. Small number of children. Self directed play and group interactions. Soft play room flooring so your little one can comfortably play with toys and learn new things. My mission is to work with each...
5.0
"Hello! I am a mom who has been with Katie for some time, and wanted to add a recommendation. We are leaving soon after getting a rare spot at my husband's work daycare, which due to the location and convenience we could not pass up. We have been very happy with...

Alison


Ms. Sandy's Daycare

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.


Roxana's Child Care

Roxana's Child Care

6102 Brookland Road, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(4)

Hello parents, my name is Roxana I am an experienced childcare provider with more than 17 years of experience in this business. I have a true passion for nurturing and taking care of children. My main focuses are to make sure that the children are happy, safe, and well fed. I am a state Licensed...
5.0
"We've been using Roxana's Child Care for almost 2 years and I know my son is getting exceptional care and love. He loves getting out of the car for 'play club' which makes it so easy to be comfortable leaving him all day. She's made these first time parents lives...

Elizabeth V.


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 amazing. A friend of ours recommended her. Our daughter was 8 months old when we had her go to Chuchie's daycare and she still goes their to this day and is now 5. Chuchie is accommodating with the parents schedules. My daughter was going Full-Time up...

Christine M.


Teddy Sweet Home Daycare (burke, Lorton, Fairfax)

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
"I originally enrolled my 9 month old at a daycare center, but quickly realized that it wasn't a great fit, it was such a structured school-like environment, which is a hard adjustment for a baby. When we started looking for alternatives, we found Salma / Teddy...

Rebecca B.


Smiley Kids Home

Smiley Kids Home

12150 Blue Topaz Ln Fairfax VA, Fairfax, VA

5.0

(1)

Our in-house family day care provides children with opportunities to play and socialize with other kids their age. Being able to work with others shows them how to have better behaviors and teaches them to become team players. They learn how to share, play and learn well together while their...
5.0
"Poonam is so friendly and professional. She knows how to get along with kids with the respect from them as well. I am glad that my kids has the chance to stay in her daycare, learning knowledge, and playing with other kids. Recommend this place very much!"

Shikha S.


Sunita's Home Child Care

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 have been using Sunita as our daycare provider for the past 2.5 years. Our daughter was just 11 weeks old when she started at Sunita's. As a new mom, I was extremely nervous and apprehensive, leaving my daughter with a stranger. Sunita made me feel so at ease...

Courtney


Candycare Childcare

Candycare Childcare

9006 Alexis Ct, Springfield, VA

5.0

(7)

Welcome to the Candycare - a home based childcare facility. Our mission is to provide quality care for your children. We ensure your child will be able to grow, explore, learn, play and enjoy their day. Each day, we offer the children circle time, art projects, songs, story time, learning games and...
5.0
"We absolutely love Carla. Carla cared for our daughter from 11 months to 2+ years when she was a lead assistant at another facility. Carla was a warm, welcoming presence for us and truly had a strong impact on our daughter. Carla welcomed our daughter each day...

Christina S.


Daffodils Child Care

Daffodils Child Care

7814 Seth Hampton Dr, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(21)

My Name is Muna Barkhadle Leaving your young infant with someone you don't know can be a difficult and nerve-racking decision to make. As more children enter child-care in the early, tender years of infancy, the continuity of care between home and outside care is very important for the young child....
5.0
"We love Muna and Eman! Our son has been attending since he was four months and Daffodil daycare has been wonderful. He has progressed so much since attending and loves going to daycare. Having to send him to daycare was a difficult decision but Muna and Eman have...

Megan N


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.


Bright Morning Star

Bright Morning Star

7700 Erie St, Annandale, VA

5.0

(9)

This is a licensed in-home family childcare. Located in Annandale VA , conveniently near H-Mart, Annandale High School and Braddock Elementary School, with easy access from Little River Turnpike and 495. My assistant (my sister) and I work together as a team to provide a fun, educational, and...
5.0
"Flor and her mom take good care of the children. They provide home made meals and a safe place for the children. I have 3 kids. Flor and her mom took really great care of them since they were babies. My kids love to go to Bright Morning Star"

Karina


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