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Daycares in Merrifield, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Sunita's Home Child Care

As a first time mom, I was really nervous about leaving my baby when I had to go back to work. After a lot of searching and interviewing, we...

- Crystal A.

Affordable In-Home Daycare, LLC

Theresa gives my daughter the personalized and individualized attention she needs at times, as she is special needs. Theresa went above and...

- Katie G.

FRIENDSHIP CHILDRENS CENTER

The FCC teachers take excellent care of my child and provide a warm and caring environment. They also put a lot of effort into coming up...

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Daycare Centers Near Merrifield

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Sara's Kids

2759 Knollside Lane Merrifield, VA

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
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 childcare environment both in...
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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. I love teaching and value...

Crystal A. says "As a first time mom, I was really nervous about leaving my baby when I had to go back to work. After a lot of searching and interviewing, we came across...

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Celebree School of Herndon - West Reston

12700 SUNRISE VALLEY DR RESTON, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

International
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
+ 4 more
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 academically proficient children, but...
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Affordable In-Home Daycare, LLC

3409 PARK HILL PL FAIRFAX, VA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Welcome to Affordable In-Home Daycare (AIHD) – voted the Best Childcare Agency in Fairfax City for the last 5 Years!! AIHD is an LLC run by Theresa Stephens who has a Virginia State License, a Fairfax City Business License, an Infant and Toddler Endorsement from the Virginia Department of Social Services and a Child Development...

Katie G. says "Theresa gives my daughter the personalized and individualized attention she needs at times, as she is special needs. Theresa went above and beyond to meet...

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FRIENDSHIP CHILDRENS CENTER

5411 WESTERN AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2665/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Since 1989, Friendship Children’s Center has proudly served families in the Friendship Heights community as a trusted, non-profit child care provider. We specialize in developmental, play-based learning and offer a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive. We’re known for our innovative educational programs, strong...

Care Member says "The FCC teachers take excellent care of my child and provide a warm and caring environment. They also put a lot of effort into coming up with and...

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Shooting Stars Childcare LLC.

5903 Onodaga Road Bethesda, MD

4.3(6)
Child care
In-Home daycare
We are a Limited Liability Company called Shooting Stars ChildCare, licensed by Office of Childcare, Maryland State Department of Education and bilingual (English/Persian) Small Family DayCare, we are in process of Accreditation by NAFCC and Maryland Excels Program. Our main objective is to support and encourage the process of...

Sara C. says "We absolutely love Shooting Stars! Our little boy loves going there each morning and he is learning so much, so quickly! We are so impressed with the things...

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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, the Star Daycare is now offering...

Anosha says "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...

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Claudia's Daycare

12014 Waterside View Drive Reston, VA

5.0(1)
Hello! Thanks for your interest. I have worked with children of all ages for over 20 years and have loved every minute. I currently have an at-home daycare in Reston where I work with several children throughout the week. How it works: Although my daycare is at my apartment, I'm not your average babysitter. I comply (by law)...

Claudia A. says "Claudia is amazing! She watched my son at her apartment once a week and we loved her! She is the sweetest person, great for children, and her apartment...

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Honeybee's Daycare

7432 Colshire Dr Apt 2 McLean, VA

5.0(2)
Hi! My name is Asma I run Honey Bee's Daycare in McLean. In my daycare your children would have opportunity to learn things such as writing, reading,coloring(etc). I hope that I can take care of your Child in every aspect which include his/her health and security.

Adeela says "A great women who treat children kindly and respectfully love it."

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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 environments that promote...

Catherine C says "Outstanding, professional, patient and kind child care with flexibility and support for working parents. My daughter started at 2 months old and stayed...

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Happy Kids Child Care

4758 Tapestry Dr Fairfax, VA

4.3(6)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 2 more
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 prepare them for school.

Care Member says "Our experience with Happy Kids Child Care has been excellent. My children have been with Janaki for the past three years, starting as infants, and I...

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Joyful Beginnings Home Daycare

Winchester Way Falls Church, VA

5.0(7)

State license verified

*More than 15 years experience with childcare. Professionally trained child caregivers specializing on infants and toddlers. CPR, AR, AED, First aid & MAT Certified. *State Licensed & Annual Fire Safety Inspection approved facility. *We provide home cooked meals and snacks. *Separate napping room for infants. Big...

Margaret L. says "We had an excellent experience sending our toddler to Joyful Beginnings. We were only in Falls Church briefly, and Joy was so helpful in accommodating...

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Teddy Sweet Home Daycare (burke, Lorton, Fairfax)

6301 Travilah Ct Fairfax Station, VA

5.0(24)

State license verified

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 accept five weeks to school-aged...

Shannon S says "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...

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Smallfreckles Home Day Care

2834 Rosemary Ln Falls Church, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

In-Home daycare
We'll promise to take the best care of your kid. Our home daycare is new, comfortable, safe, clean atmosphere. Working Monday to Friday full time and part time, CPR & First Aid trained, State licensed for Home Day Care in Falls Church Age appropriate activities (reading,music, arts). We speak English and Spanish.

Kristen D. says "We've been with Small Freckles since they opened in 2017. We're very happy with the care. We know our children are safe, happy, and getting lots of...

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Bright Home Childcare

6132 SUMMER PARK LN ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 1 more
I run a state-licensed home daycare located in Kingstowne Alexandria, VA. The childcare is operated by a mother of three with a Bachelor’s Degree and 15+ years of professional experience. All staff, including the owner, are First Aid, CPR, and MAT Certified. We offer a nurturing learning environment that promotes self-help...

Care Member says "My husband and I took our daughter to Ms. A’s daycare for 2.5 years. We only left when our daughter aged out. She is an incredible daycare provider....

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SPRINGFIELD ACADEMY

5236 BACKLICK RD SPRINGFIELD, VA

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$1874/mo
Faith based
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
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 Academy, we use the advanced...

Care Member says "Springfield academy has some of the most caring teachers in the world. They feel like family to my children."

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LILY PAD AT METRO PARK

6361 WALKER LN # C-110 ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1408/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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 Frog Street curriculum to...

Care Member says "The entire staff truly cares for the kids as they update you constantly with pictures and feedback on their day! "

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Reaching For Las Estrellas Academy

2500 N VAN DORN ST STE 100 ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2000/mo
Montessori
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Reaching For Las Estrellas Academy, where your child's early childhood development is our top priority. With 15 years of experience in the field. Owning an in-home daycare, and a Montessori School, We are dedicated to providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. Our staff members...

Care Member says "Las Estrellas was the first daycare we used and I am so thankful for the care they gave my son. They made my son feel comfortable and went above and...

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Mother Goose Home Daycare

12553 Cross Country Lane Reston, VA

5.0(4)

State license verified

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 very important and is why we...

Audrey F. says "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...

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Mrs. Delia Day Care

3249 Jermantown Road FAIRFAX, VA

5.0(2)

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Mrs. Delia Day Care is a like a home away from home. Where learning and play is all day.

Sheila M. says "My 3 children attended Ms. Delia's Daycare over a period of 10 years. Ms. Delia is wonderful! She loves what she does, and she is passionate about...

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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Merrifield, VA

Daycare centers near you in Merrifield, VA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Merrifield, VA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Merrifield, VA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Merrifield, VA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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