Find Trusted Family Daycares Near Me in Alexandria, VA
We have 129 family daycares in Alexandria, VA! Compare and find the best family daycare to fit your needs.
How it works
Share details about your family daycare needs
Match with highly rated local family daycares near you
Compare family daycare and tour the ones that best fit your family
Recent family daycare reviews in Alexandria, VA
The Kingdom Of Children Llc
5.0
Ms Maria, Ms Olga, and Ms Rosa have been great with my 2 yr old and 1 yr old. Both have been here since they were about 4 months old. My daughter walks up to the door every morning smiling and seems genuinely happy to see everyone. Both my kids are thriving and hitting their milestones.
- Care member
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.
Saj's Family Home Daycare Service
5.0
Saj is the sweetest, most loving, and attentive care giver we could ever imagine for our daughter! I couldn't imagine our daughter ever being watched by anyone else. Our daughter has a medical condition that requires close monitoring when it comes to her meals. Saj makes special meals for her and...
- Krista C.
Morning Star Family Childcare
5.0
Our kiddo was here daily from 5mos old to 2.5y (when she aged up to a bigger place). She was always well cared for, learned a LOT, loved going, and made friends. We so appreciate Ms R’s and her staff’s loving support. Whenever we needed a little more info, all we had to do was ask.
- Care member
Happy Face
5.0
This daycare is the best thing that ever happened to my wife and I. We first brought our daughter here when she was 6 months old and she stayed until she went to pre-K this year. Wahida is the most caring, professional and dedicated caregiver you could ask for. She became a part of our family and we...
- William S.
Family daycares in Alexandria, VA
The Kingdom Of Children Llc
118 N French St, Alexandria, VA
4.6
(22)
Welcome to the Family Day Home "The Kingdom of Children LLC."
My name is Maria and I am a state licensed childcare provider in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I can tell you that I'm not only the director and provider of my Family Day home, but also I have a lot of professional experience in early...
5.0
"My son has been attending this daycare for a few months now. Initially, I was very nervous for him to start daycare, at such a young age, 4 months. Fortunately, I can confidently say we made the right choice taking him to Mrs. Maria. I drop him off every morning...
Care member
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
"Ms. Karla is wonderful! I was super nervous to have my daughter start daycare and she was such a great help in supporting the transition. She provides all of the essentials and it is a clean/organized space. She also has a great play area! With COVID, she is only...
Courtney J.
Saj's Family Home Daycare Service
5304 Tessie Terrace, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(3)
Certified from Fairfax county Office For Children
First aid, CPR and other Professional trainings recommended by Fairfax county OFC. approved subsidy vendor from VA and FairFax county
I offer pet free, smoke free and safe environment for kids. Also USDA food program available. Have seven years of...
5.0
"Saj is the sweetest, most loving, and attentive care giver we could ever imagine for our daughter! I couldn't imagine our daughter ever being watched by anyone else. Our daughter has a medical condition that requires close monitoring when it comes to her meals. Saj...
Krista C.
Morning Star Family Childcare
8616 Lombardy Lane, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(12)
At Morning Star Family Childcare, we have a curriculum with age-appropriate learning activities focused on infants.
With over 25 years of experience and countless hours of training and certifications, our in-home daycare is the perfect blend of a home and school; home which provides warmth,...
5.0
"My son is 7 months old and has been with Ms Rubina and her team since he was 3.5 months old. Everyday when we arrive he practically leaps out of my arms with excitement. It is such a wonderful feeling to know he's happy and thriving. My husband and I are so...
Kate
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
"This daycare is the best thing that ever happened to my wife and I. We first brought our daughter here when she was 6 months old and she stayed until she went to pre-K this year. Wahida is the most caring, professional and dedicated caregiver you could ask for. She...
William S.
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
"My daughter has been attending for the past four months and she has learned so much since going here. The facility is nice, and Mrs. Muna and Eman are awesome! I'll recommend anyone in need of a daycare for their child."
Cindy
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.
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
"Our two children have been lovingly cared for by Roxana since 2014. I know they are in a safe environment, with attentive care. Our kids are both picky eaters and they love her homemade food. Ours kids love her as if she is family, and you certainly don't get that...
Patricia G
Eva's Loving Daycare
6310 Dunman Way, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(4)
My name is Eva, I am a provider I have been serving families , I am also a Mother of three. My oldest is 34 yrs, second 31yrs, last one 21 yrs. I've been in child care business for over 20years. Before I became a provider, I was a Nanny for over 12 half years. I have always loved children. Over the...
5.0
"Eva has become a member of our family! She has been watching my daughter for about 18 months now, and my son as well for the last 7 months. She really gets the kids active, taking them to playgrounds, out for walks, and sometimes even on special field trips to the...
Dana S.
My Little Turtles Home Daycare
5005 Greenhaven Place, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(11)
My Little Turtles home daycare ( 571-494-6304) in Rose Hill, 22310 is State Licensed.
My name is Lecy. I am original from Brazil and loving mother of two.
I have worked with children for more than 15 years.
I love children and the challenges of guiding them. Arts and crafts, their hygiene, food...
5.0
"I've had the pleasure of having my two children in the care of Lessiane "Lecy" Gonclaves since she went into business for herself back in 2017. After seeing some other home daycares, I felt sick to my stomach as they were not well-maintained or safe looking....
Lisa T.
Building Blocks Family Child Care
6076 Joust Ln, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(1)
Sandra Scruggs Owner/ Provider of Building Blocks Family Child Care that offers safe professional home child care quality service for newborns, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. Sixteen years of extensive experience working with children. Founder of Irene House --- a nonprofit...
5.0
"My twins started at 6 months old and are now 5 and heading to Kindergarten. They have strong social skills and are well prepared to start elementary school. They even know sight words up to 2nd grade level and can read! Thanks Building Blocks!"
Q C.
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.
The Little Home Daycare
6007 Southward Way, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(1)
The Little Home Daycare is a state licensed home daycare located in the heart of Kingstowne, VA. With over 15 years of experience, we provide care and education for children, ages 6 weeks to 6 years (infants to kindergarten). Our program provides loving, age-appropriate, safe, and creative learning...
5.0
"Outstanding, professional, patient and kind child care with flexibility and support for working parents. My daughter started at 2 months old and stayed through pre-Kindergarten. Plenty of social, educational, and fun activities for all ages!"
Catherine C
Kool Kidz Childcare
7417 Northrop Rd., Alexandria, VA
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Basima. I have been providing daycare from my home for 5 years and counting. I have 18 years experience working with children.
I provide a beautiful home like setting for the kids. The rooms are bright and cheerful and very welcoming for all ages. I have all age appropriate toys...
5.0
"My son attended Kool Kidz Childcare for three years. Though we originally hired a childcare service for our son, we now consider Bassy and her family to be part of our family.
In the early days of the childcare, Bassy ran her business out of a smaller place and...
Ian G
Lily Day Care
7137 Rock Ridge Ln Apt L, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(3)
Lily Home based Childcare's mission is to provide top level home child care. I exist to attract and maintain customers. When I adhere to this maxim, everything else will fall into place. Combined with more than 10 years of child care experience in extended day and home day care environment, my...
5.0
"It s incredibly difficult to find a child care provider that you ll trust with your most special gift, your baby. We feel extraordinarily lucky to have found Mrs. Sarah to care for our one year old son. She s an absolute angel and cares for our son much like he was...
Kristen S.
Brianna's Home Daycare
7829 Gum Springs Village Dr, Alexandria, VA
3.7
(3)
The provider is:
-First-Aid/CPR certified
-Virginia Department of Social Services Medication Administration Training (MAT) certified
-Regularly attend Virginia Department of Social Services training courses that have included:
* Understanding Temperaments to Help Infants and Toddlers Learn and...
5.0
"I have no idea what the content below is talking about! That sounds like the COMPLETE opposite of the experience my family has encountered with Brianna and our children were with her AT THE SAME TIME! The comment about her not being certified is absolute crazy to...
Nicole B
Just Kids Childcare 24/7
14 Taney Ave, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Sharae. I'm a Professional Childcare Provider. I'm the Owner of Justkidschildcare247. I'm a Family Child Care Home Provider. I have over 8 years' experience in working with all age groups. I'm CPR and First Aid Certified, Mat Certified, I have multiple certificates in different...
5.0
"Ms. Sharae, is a awesome childcare provider. she provides a safe environment. She has been caring for my child since 6months. I highly recommend her."
MS. B
Discovery Time Learning Center, LLC
1509c Leslie Ave, Alexandria, VA
3.0
(2)
Located in Alexandria, Virginia, Discovery Time Learning Center LLC aims to provide children with a high-quality early childhood education. It strives to develop children's developmental skills. The Center offers a full-day and a half-day early childhood programs, early childhood flex care options,...
5.0
"Worst daycare ever, dirty, Director is unprofessional, staff aren't nice, the place stinks, the director office was unkept"
Rachel T
Gisela's ABC Fun Daycare
8626 Village Square Dr., Alexandria, VA
5.0
(1)
At my home daycare I plan fun and learning activities. We go out for walks, educational field trips, arts and crafts, reading, singing, dancing and playing. We learn the alphabet, numbers, colors and shapes. I'm enrolled in a school readiness initiative using the portage program. This curriculum...
5.0
"Gisela is an excellent caregiver for my toddler son! She helps him learn his letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and general vocabulary along with proper behavior. His ability to communicate has improved so much since attending her home daycare, and he is not even...
Lindsey V.
Northeast Stars Montessori Alexandria
697 N. Washington Street, ALEXANDRIA, VA
Northeast Stars Montessori (part of the STARS Montessori Group) is distinct in being professionally run preschool with an eye to individualized attention in a warm friendly setting. Our beautiful large Montessori classroom(s) feature the smallest amount of preschool students while still having the...
Showing 1 - 20 of 129
Additional Family Daycare Services
Family Daycare Articles
101 holiday activities for kids
November 5th, 2024 Holidays with kids can be stressful. The extra parties. The goodie bags. The 9,000 functions to attend. But! They can also be much more fun with little ones... Read more
10 public library activities for kids you never knew existed
February 15th, 2024 If you think of the public library only as a place to check out books, you are missing out! Public libraries across the country have evolved to offer not on... Read more
12 easy science activities for preschoolers
May 26th, 2023 If you’re like me and science wasn’t your favorite subject in school, you might wonder if you’re equipped to teach science skills to children. But science d... Read more
Are kids too busy? The pros and cons of filling ‘free time’ with activities
July 17th, 2023 When Robyn Parets’ two boys were young, she was torn in numerous directions, running all over Boston to take them to extracurricular activities. Like many p... Read more
FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Alexandria, VA
What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Alexandria, VA?
When looking for a family daycare near you in Alexandria, VA, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.
How do I know if a family daycare provider near me in Alexandria, VA is right for my family?
When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Alexandria, VA, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.
What are some tips for choosing a family daycare provider near me in Alexandria, VA?
When choosing family daycare near you in Alexandria, VA, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.
Ratings for Alexandria, VA family daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Family Daycares in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 116 reviews of the 129 listed family daycares.