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Bright Beginnings Home Daycare

5.0

We love our daycare because our daycare loves our son! Every day, they are excited to see him and he's thrilled to be there. How a child responds says a lot about the quality of the environment. They are clean, communicative, and flexible. I love that Farjana meets us our son where he is at - when...

- Care member

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.

Yona Family Child Care

5.0

We could not have been luckier to find Yona Family Childcare (Ms. Zaid) for our son. Every day when I dropped him off, he would start dancing the minute we would get to Ms. Zaid's door, because he was so, so happy to spend the day there. The children are read to and provided a variety of other...

- Zoe J.

The Star Daycare

5.0

The Star Daycare is a professional home daycare setting. Mrs. Tariq is very professional and personable. She lives the children and is very diligent in caring for them. She teaches them through dance, song, and play. Many children who have developmental delays improve once they attend the Star...

- Anosha

Gigi's Family Daycare

5.0

It is extremely stressful to search for a daycare facility, especially with your first baby. My husband and I could not be happier and more blessed with having found Gigi's Family Daycare. Our son started at Gigi's when he was 4 months old, he is now 4 years old and his baby sister has joined him...

- Begona B.

Nursery preschools in Washington, DC

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


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.


Yona Family Child Care

12012 Dalewood Dr., Silver Spring, MD

5.0

(5)

Your Trusted Child Care Provider Need a responsible, hard-working, and kind Child Care Provider? I'll take care of your baby or child with lots of love and attention. I am licensed and I have years of experience and tons of happy clients, so your child will feel nurtured, calm, and happy. We are...
5.0
"We could not have been luckier to find Yona Family Childcare (Ms. Zaid) for our son. Every day when I dropped him off, he would start dancing the minute we would get to Ms. Zaid's door, because he was so, so happy to spend the day there. The children are read to...

Zoe J.


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
"The Star Daycare is a professional home daycare setting. Mrs. Tariq is very professional and personable. She lives the children and is very diligent in caring for them. She teaches them through dance, song, and play. Many children who have developmental delays...

Anosha


Gigi's Family Daycare

5822 66TH Ave., Riverdale, MD

3.7

(3)

Our daycare offers Full-time, part-time, before & after school care. Our program provides a morning snack, lunch and dinner. We are a Spanish-Immersion facility.
5.0
"Definitely recommend. Friendly staff. My daughter is learning so much and she's only 14months. She knows so many words. I love how they are bilingual. She's been at this daycare since she was 6 weeks."

Celi


Little Star Home Day Care

10804 Cavalier Drive, Silver Spring, MD

3.7

(3)

Little Star is an in-home family day care, licensed by the state of Maryland, that offers a nurturing and active environment for infants and toddlers. Little Star is owned and operated by Alem Berhanu, who has over 15 years of childcare experience and believes in the importance of creating a...
5.0
"We are so happy with our experience at Little Star daycare. Alem is a warm and loving care-giver, and her home is bright and clean. Our son has been with her over a year and has thrived during his time with her. He has learned many words in sign language, how to...

Liz M.


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.


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.


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
"We LOVE Aunt Molly's Playcare! Our daughter attended her daycare and now our son is there. Molly's house is like our kids second home, she loves our kids like her own. The kids are always outside playing and learning through sensory play. She provides healthy...

Sarah P.


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


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.


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,...

4707 - Everbrook Academy of Dupont

1307 19th St NW, WASHINGTON,

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,...

9709 - Everbrook Academy at FERC

888 First St. NE, WASHINGTON,

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,...

Caritas Felice's Family Daycare

1517 Gridley Lane, Silver Spring, MD

At Caritas Felice's Family Daycare, we provide high-quality in-home care and early childhood education for infants to 6 years. With over 20 years of experience, we offer a loving and safe environment for your child that fosters physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. We believe...

Rose Home Daycare

7338 Greentree Rd, Bethesda, MD

We are a licensed family run business that has a combined experience of more than 10 years in childcare. Suyin Rose has homeschooled her children and has a degree in Business Administration and has a passion for working with young children. Our Philosophy: We embrace the Creative Curriculum as a...

Little Tots Home Daycare

4629 Barnum Lane, Alexandria, VA

Welcome to Little Tots Home Daycare, We are a state licensed in-home daycare facility. Our program offers full-time childcare service to children ages 1 month to 3 years. We are a play-based program that believes that children learn best through hands on activities while in a nurturing and, safe...

Maria's Building Blocks Daycare

7314 RIVERHILL RD, Oxon Hill, MD

Maria's Building Blocks Daycare, IMMERSING IN SPANISH, is dedicated to providing families with quality home childcare in a nurturing environment. Home daycares are a personable alternative to large centers that can often be crowded and have dozens of children. Entrusting your family childcare to...

Kitty Lounge Child Care

2605 Gaither Street, Temple Hills, MD

Would you like your child(ren) in a safe, peaceful and enjoyable environment? Then check out Kitty's Lounge Daycare, A Christian Foundation, mom and daughter business, child care providers. Licensed and CPR/First Aid certified. Hours of Operation: M-F 6:00 a.m. to midnight. Location: Temple Hills,...

Yedidya Family Child Care

105 Hannes Street, Silver Spring, MD

We provide child care for children starting from infants up to six years of age. We will start operating on June 11, 2018.

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