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Laurinda's Mini-Preschool & Daycare
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 structure and a curriculum that are...
- Megan O.
The Goddard School of Alexandria
5.0
Ms Michelle is fantastic! She knows the families inside and out and loves every child in her classroom!
- Care member
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
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.
SPRINGFIELD ACADEMY
5.0
Springfield academy has some of the most caring teachers in the world. They feel like family to my children.
- Care member
Preschools 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...
Celebree School of Herndon - West Reston
12700 Sunrise Valley Dr, RESTON, VA
5.0
(1)
Your Child’s Future Begins at Celebree
At Celebree School, we are a community. As parents ourselves, we understand the stresses of raising children in this busy, technology-focused world. As educators, we share your concerns and are here to help your family raise not only emotionally and...
Karlyn's Little Blessings Home Daycare (State Licensed)
8851 Creekside Way, Springfield, VA
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...
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
"Laurinda has taught and cared for all three of our children. I will be sad when our youngest goes to kindergarten next year! She provides the perfect amount of structure/curriculum---the kids were all well prepared for kindergarten---but the home-based aspect gives...
MaryAnn
The Goddard School of Alexandria
1703 N Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA
4.9
(31)
The Goddard Schools are the #1 rated private preschool system in the United States with over 530 schools nationwide. Our school will serve infants through Pre-K students.
We are located at 1703 N Beauregard St. The school is currently being constructed and we plan to be up and running between...
5.0
"The infant program at Goddard Alexandria West is outstanding! Being our first child, we were very nervous to leave our 3.5 month old in a new place, but the school, teachers and staff quickly became our home away from home. We feel so comfortable having our son...
Care member
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
"Our daughter has been there since she was an infant, and Lily Pad has always been great. The staff is friendly, she learns so much there, and the administration is very responsive to questions or issues. They are also flexible with payment methods and schedules!"
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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
"The best care taker around. My children have been with Señora for five years. They are in a wonderful safe, caring and positive environment. I completely trust Señora with my two children. She is one of the best day care providers around."
Iana
5.0
(6)
Our private, non-denominational Christian school located in North Springfield, Virginia, provides an excellent learning environment for children who love to learn and are looking for a challenge. Springfield Academy has been owned and operated by the same Christian family since 1958. At Springfield...
5.0
"Springfield academy has some of the most caring teachers in the world. They feel like family to my children."
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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
"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...
Shannon S
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 have sent both of my kids to Celestial Daycare over the past 5 years and could not be happier! The space is bright, organized, and filled with many toys and activities for young ones to enjoy. The children also spend a lot of time outside on the playground. My...
Lindsey A.
5.0
(3)
Rising Stars exists to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate atmosphere for infant, toddlers and preschool age children. Our goal is to provide encouraging early care and education which endorses each child's social/emotional, physical and cognitive development. Close personal attention to...
5.0
"I cannot speak highly enough about Rising Stars. As a parent, I was initially worried about leaving my child in someone else's care. However, those worries disappeared quickly because of the amazing experience we've had at the daycare.
The staff at Rising Stars is...
Care member
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...
Care member
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.
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
"This is hands down the best daycare in the business! As a Mother looking for a good daycare for my two sons all it caused me was anxiety. We looked at a lot of daycare facilities and when I walked in here I knew it was the place. Anna and Rosa are super friendly...
Lacey F.
5.0
(10)
WELCOME TO MY FAMILY DAY HOME UZMA'S FAMILY DAY HOME LOCATED IN FALLS CHURCH VA CLOSE TO ANNANDALE, ALEXANDRIA, ARLINGTON VA. I AM IN CHILDCARE BUUSINESS SINCE 1995.STARTED AS CHILDCARE PROVIDER FOR INFANT AND TODDLER FAMILY DAY CARE INC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA. MOVED TO PRESENT LOCATION IN JUNE 2004....
5.0
"Wonderful environment for our child who was there from 3 months to over 3 years old. Such a fun, loving, and safe place! Months after we moved away our toddler told us "Uzma taught me to make friends""
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Surisa's Loving Home Daycare
6251 Marcy Court, Alexandria, VA
5.0
(25)
Surisa's Loving Home Daycare has been open since 1992. Surisa is a primary school teacher by training and has run this home daycare with her two assistants for over 20 years. The children are taken care of in a safe and friendly environment where they can grow, play and develop as strong...
5.0
"We feel blessed to have Surisa in our life! She has been taking care of our baby since he was 4 months old. I am a first time mother and was worried to find the right place for us. Surisa truly has a loving home. He is so happy to go there each day. She provides...
Kelianne C.
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
"My son has been going there for over 2 years, Bright Morning Star Care has provided and stills provides a very safe environment for children, home cook meals, I love that is a bilingual daycare, it helps with the development of my son with his second language...
Manuel G
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
"I'm a working Mom, and knowing that I was going to have to have someone else share precious time and care for my babies ~ like their very own ~ was SO important to me!
She took care of my oldest since he was 2 yrs, and was there throughout my pregnancy for my...
Bianca K.
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.
Little Cottage Montessori
7414 Allan Ave, Falls Church, VA
4.6
(9)
Little Cottage Montessori is a Home -based Montessori program, serving 4 months to five years old. Our school is situated in a small community of Poplar Heights in Falls Church, VA. Our program is serving families from Falls Church, McLean, Vienna, Dunn Loring, Tyson Corner, and Merrifield. This...
5.0
"Little cottage Montessori is fantastic. My son is 3 and has been there since he was 16 months old. Sharika Ismail the head is wonderful, patient, knows my son better than I do!! She is always available to guide, work with us and is extremely flexible. True...
Lara L.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Merrifield, VA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Merrifield, VA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Merrifield, VA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Merrifield, VA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Merrifield, VA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Merrifield, VA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Merrifield, VA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Merrifield, VA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Merrifield, VA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Merrifield, VA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.