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Our Children First

5.0

Our Children First is phenomenal! The way the kids interact and play together is a joy to see. They prepared our child for pre-k and now care for our infant!

- Sennay

Daffodils Child Care

5.0

My son has been attending Daffodils for over a year now, starting when he was four months old. It was a smooth transition when he started, and he's always been happy to arrive in the morning and happy when I pick him up. Muna and Eman provide such loving and attentive care. I appreciate the...

- Carolyn

Laila's Childcare Services,

5.0

I wanted a place that was safe, educational and close to home. Leaving my son at this very nurturing family home has been one of my delights and as a new single parent, the hours and more importantly, the flexibility was what attracted me the most. Every morning, i dont feel like im taking him to a...

- Marina 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!!!

- Ms. T

My Little Tree Home Day Care

5.0

We have had an incredibly positive experience with Little Tree Daycare. We moved to the area about a year ago, and it was tough to get settled. It was such a relief to find such a loving and caring environment for our 12-month-old daughter. It is a caring, loving, nurturing, and educational...

- Lindsay

Before school programs in Arlington, VA

Our Children First

Our Children First

3547 Hartford Place NW, Washington, DC

Starting at $380/wk

5.0

(1)

Provide care for infants, toddlers, and young children. Plan and implement early learning educational programs. Organize games and recreational activities. Prepare food and snacks. Provide before and aftercare services. Accept Subsidy Meals Program
5.0
"Our Children First is phenomenal! The way the kids interact and play together is a joy to see. They prepared our child for pre-k and now care for our infant!"

Sennay


Daffodils Child Care

Daffodils Child Care

7814 Seth Hampton Dr, Alexandria, VA

Starting at $425/wk

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 son and I both love and appreciate Muna and Eman. They take such good care of him, which I can see when he squirms out of my arms the minute we arrive in the morning! From the beginning, Muna has sent pictures and updates, which helps reinforce my comfort in...

Mara J


Laila's Childcare Services,

Laila's Childcare Services,

5800 Quantrell Ave Apt 408, Alexandria, VA

Starting at $250/wk

5.0

(4)

As a childcare provider and former teacher, I understand just how important the first five years are of a child's life. At Laila's Childcare Services, an in-home, high-quality childcare program, your child will spend his or her day in a loving, nurturing, and learning environment, sharing...
5.0
"Mrs. Laila is irreplaceable. Our twin boys has been going to her since they were 1 and years old. Mrs. Laila have not only provided our children with outstanding care, but she also taught them ABCs, how to count, identifying all their body parts, colors, phonics...

Rosemond O


Little Dino Home Daycare

Little Dino Home Daycare

7827 Thor Drive, Annandale, VA

Starting at $350/wk

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
"I had my 3 kids with her, she is caring and dedicated, my kids love her, they call her nana!! Mrs. Wilson"

Maria L


My Little Tree Home Day Care

My Little Tree Home Day Care

1337 Balls Hill Rd, McLean, VA

Starting at $380/wk

5.0

(3)

We are family oriented child home care providing services in the Mclean area, State Licensed and have all the requirements needed by the state on order to provide this services. Our goal is to provide a place where children know that they are accepted, loved, protected, and wanted; helping to...
5.0
"My husband and I looked at so many different options and this care is by far the best in the area! We chose them over other day care centers that we visited. We have been very happy with the warm, loving, safe and calm environment provided. The day care is run by...

Priya S


Brandi's Childcare

Brandi's Childcare

1635 Wrightson Dr., McLean, VA

Starting at $350/wk

5.0

(2)

Hello families, my name is Brandi Smith, I m a licensed in-home childcare provider in McLean Va. with over 16 years of experience. My program is a small setting with a 1 to 6 ratio. I believe some children thrive in small setting and am happy to provide this for my families. I enjoy helping...
5.0
"Brandi took care of both of my children when they were 7 weeks old. She took care of my oldest until he was almost two and a half and he loved going to Mrs. Brandi's house each day. She provides a safe and loving environment for the children to go to everyday and...

Leslie H


My Little Turtles Home Daycare

My Little Turtles Home Daycare

5005 Greenhaven Place, Alexandria, VA

Starting at $340/wk

5.0

(10)

My Little Turtles home daycare 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 prep and...
5.0
"We love Lecy and My Little Turtles Home Daycare for our 3 year old daughter. She has been in her care for over the last 2 years and is very happy there. Lecy is genuinely an amazing, caring and loving person. We are so grateful to have her in our lives. My...

Roselle G


Amazing Grace Multicultural Education Center

Amazing Grace Multicultural Education Center

1516 Kearny Street NE, Washington, DC

Starting at $250/wk

5.0

(1)

Our program provides care and developmental stimulation through play-based academic growth opportunities for young children, ages 2-5 years old, in a small, home-like setting located in the beautiful Brookland/Catholic University neighborhood. The curriculum is child-initiated which provides...
5.0
"My child attended an award winning early childcare program that specialized in early reading skills directed by Wanda Holmes and when he started school he was on a first grade reading level."

Wanda H


FPCA Christian Childcare Center

FPCA Christian Childcare Center

7610 NEWCASTLE DR, Annandale, VA

Starting at $200/wk

5.0

(4)

Welcome to the First Presbyterian Church of Annandale Christian Childcare Center (also known as the "FPCA CCC")! Our Childcare Center's MOTTO comes from Jesus Christ's teaching in Matthew 19: 14, where He instructs His Disciples to, "Let the Children Come to Me!" This Christian Childcare Center is...
5.0
"This is a new program, but the professional in charge is someone I've trusted to take care of my daughter since 2012. She brings years of experience, formal education and a great intuitive knack for handling children of all ages. Her new program promises to be a...

Sara M


Just Kids Childcare 24/7

14 Taney Ave, Alexandria, VA

Starting at $230/wk

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
"Dependable safe very calm and relaxing environment I would recommend this company to anybody looking for reliable care for your children."

L


Ms. Sandy's Daycare

Ms. Sandy's Daycare

6519 Deepford Street, Springfield, VA

Starting at $450/wk

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
"Excellent!!! Warm and caring provider"

May


The Red Wagon Learning Center LLC

The Red Wagon Learning Center LLC

6452 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria, VA

Costimate: $296/wk

5.0

(1)

Our center is open from 6:30am every morning Monday - Friday. A healthy breakfast is served daily at 7:00 am. The morning program includes music and movement activities inspired by the ORFF Schulwerk approach and time slots dedicated to reading. In our after school program, three fun,...
5.0
"My five-year old son has been going to The Red Wagon for over an year and absolutely loves it! Besides providing excellent care for meals and play time the one thing that has impressed me the most is the range of activities the kids are involved in. From painting...

Nilpa P


Happy Kids Child Care

Happy Kids Child Care

4758 Tapestry Dr, Fairfax, VA

Costimate: $284/wk

4.0

(4)

Hi neighbors and parents! My name is Janaki and I have had a certified home daycare in Fairfax, Virginia for the last 20 years. I have 2 assistant teachers who are also with me at the daycare. We have a learning program, meals, and planned activities each day. Prior to starting my own home daycare...
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


Glen Echo Family Day Care

Glen Echo Family Day Care

6832 Tulip Hill Ter, Bethesda, MD

Starting at $600/wk

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 (20 months old) has been going here for a little over a year. I could not ask for a more loving and caring place for him to be. He has been hitting all his developmental milestones and looks forward to going each day. Farah and Anwar are great about...

Molly F


Learning Wonderland Academy

Learning Wonderland Academy

7237 Auburn Street, Annandale, VA

Costimate: $280/wk

5.0

(7)

Our Vision & Mission Learning Wonder Land is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where your child can explore, create, and foster their Language, Motor, and Math skills. Our mission is to care for the Social Emotional, Creative Expression, Cognitive, and physical Health of...
5.0
"We couldn't be happier with the care and education our preschooler and baby have at Learning Wonderland Academy. This is a standout daycare by all measures, including their commitment to safety since the start of COVID-19. We're also so impressed with how well our...

Anna L


Jubilant Tots Inhome Daycare

Jubilant Tots Inhome Daycare

8113 Carrick Ln, Springfield, VA

Starting at $250/wk

5.0

(1)

Jubilant Tots is a county permitted small home-based care. The Philosophy of JT is play base, where kids learn through play, for stronger foundation. Children spend time going indoor/outdoors to parks and trails, playgrounds; painting, coloring, role-playing, crafting, play doh, sand and water play...
5.0
"My baby boy started going to Jubilant Tots full-time when he was 7 months old, and has been going part-time since my mom helped babysit him. Shringar was great and my baby thrived in her daycare. She always made sure that my baby was well-fed, clean, and had...

Vida A


The Star Daycare

The Star Daycare

6460 Maplewood Drive, Falls Church, VA

Starting at $350/wk

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
"Star Daycare is welcoming, clean, and well maintained. Staffed by very kind, friendly women who care greatly about their kids. The hours are accommodating. Provider is willing to work with parents to meet a family's unique needs."

Ulyana C


Holy Family Daycare

Holy Family Daycare

4500 Shoal Creek Court, Alexandria, VA

Costimate: $291/wk

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 A


ET Child Care

4600 Picot Rd., Alexandria, VA

Starting at $325/wk

5.0

(4)

I am a 57-year-old proud grandmother of 4 whom I dearly love and babysit. My mission is to create an environment that is safe, supportive, inspiring and fun for the kids. We offer full and part-time schedules for infants and kids. We provide a pick up and drop off services. We provide flexible...
5.0
"I highly recommend this daycare! My son has been going to Ms. Eme's for 6 months now and we could not be more pleased. I was so nervous when I decided to go back to work. Being a stay at home mom I thought it would be difficult for my son to get used to day care....

Nikki


My 1st Choice Family Childcare.

My 1st Choice Family Childcare.

2404 Belle Haven Meadows Ct., Alexandria, VA

Starting at $400/wk

5.0

(18)

Special place for your child. Safe and healthy environment. Healthy meals and snacks. VA state license. CPR, First Aid and MAT (medication administration Training) certified. 16 years' experience working with kids. Hours of operations: Mon- Fri. 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Other times and weekends...
5.0
"Mrs.Farrah Deeba provided the best care for my daughter.She is responsible, dedicated to her work, loves kids.She has lots of space, nice backyard, where your child can play.I highly recommend her.I'm so glad I met her, because it's hard to find such care for your...

Gunay


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Before School Programs in Arlington, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed before school programs.