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Recent preschool reviews in Merrifield, VA
The Goddard School of Alexandria
5.0
My son has has been attending Goddard for the past year, and I can tell you we all are happy with the school and glad to see how much he has grown and learnt. We love all of his teachers and enjoy seeing how every staff member knows him by name and treat him with kindness. We are also happy to see...
- Patricia
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
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
Surisa's Loving Home Daycare
5.0
I am a first time mother and was very anxious to send my 9 month old to daycare after living through Covid quarantine. Surisa's place turned out to be a blessing for us. She truly cares for the children and adapts her style based on their needs. Her home is beautiful, clean and filled with light. We...
- Veni S
Little Angels
5.0
Our experience with Tamana has been excellent. She has an environment that our 18 month old son wanted to go to. He was always happy to see her in the mornings, and gave her a big smile and wave when we picked him up. Tamana was responsive to his needs as a child and our needs as parents. We are...
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...
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 school has been great. Ms. Ebony and and Ms Tonika have been amazing.
Over the past year our son has had many teachers: Ms Kassandra, Ms Crystal, Ms Maribel, Ms Talaya and he has loved them all."
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
"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...
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
"This place is amazing. My 3 year old has been there over a year and she is so happy. She's learned a lot..knew abc's by 18 months. She knows more than I could have ever taught her. She has fun, eats well, has friends, learns a lot, gets to play in and outdoors, is...
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
"Surisa has been wonderful for our son, who started attending her home day care at around one year old. He had a bit of a hard transition away from being at home full time, and Surisa and her wonderful helpers were so patient and kind, working with us to support him...
We are an in-home day care. We take care of children from 3 weeks to 12 years. We offer full time, part time and before/after school. We provide a fun, educational and interactive environment that kids can love. We are a small daycare (4 children maximum) that allows for individualized attention,...
5.0
"We were so lucky to find Tamana to take care of our little girl who started going to Tamana's daycare when she was 2 months old. We couldnt have asked for a more loving and caring environment. We searched over 30 daycares until we found hers. Not only is her...
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
"Chuchie is amazing. A friend of ours recommended her. Our daughter was 8 months old when we had her go to Chuchie's daycare and she still goes their to this day and is now 5. Chuchie is accommodating with the parents schedules. My daughter was going Full-Time up...
Kiddies Time is the finest quality licensed Family Home Daycare.
Founded in 1989, we have been proudly serving the community for over 27 years with trusted and nurturing loving care for the children.
Our convenient location is near Tyson, Vienna, Reston and Herndon area.
We provide a...
5.0
"We have had our two sons in the care of Leena and her staff and could nmore pleased. The dedicated care and attention of our boys was second to none. While some cheaper options are out there we chose not to go there."
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
"Our Lucas has nothing but great memories of Aunt Molly's Playcare. Molly is an excellent care giver. We felt confident every morning when we dropped off Lucas he is sure a day that is filled with fun, friends, and giggles."
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
"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...
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...
FAIR FAX COUNTY (OFC) LICENSED CHILD CARE
DROP IN CARE AVAILABLE!
My name is Samina, and I have built my childcare to reflect my fifteen years of professional experience and passionate interest in the business, as well as twenty+ years of experience of raising my own three lovely children....
5.0
"By working with Samina I realized that child care is more than a job for her. She loves kids, and she enjoys taking care of them and helping them to learn new things. She gets excited with them and for them. Her house is kid friendly; clean, safe, colorful, and...
Welcome to The Kids Zone Junior where every child feels loved, respected, nurtured and successful on a daily basis.
We allow the children to discover, explore and learn through play.
Valuing children just as they are is the best gift a provider can give to children.
-Open Weekdays:7am-6pm...
5.0
"Marites (The Kid Zone) has been my son's full-time daycare provider since January 2018. She is an outstanding provider and I highly recommend her.
Marites keeps a clean, safe, and welcoming space for the children she cares for. She provides nourishing meals and...
*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...
5.0
"Joy is an amazing caregiver - patient, loving, attentive and full of positive energy. She is particularly adept at taking care of infants and toddlers. Her ability to assess the needs of babies and provide the exact right approach is uncanny. I credit my...
My home daycare is extremely spacious and comfortable. I am a state licensed family day care provider for over 20 years.
Being a child care provider, it brings me joy seeing the children grow over the course of many years in my care. Seeing them hit their milestones is extremely rewarding and I...
5.0
""Ms. Lucia" has been a big part of my kids' lives, and she feels like part of our family! She really cares for the kids as if they were her own. Both of my kids went to her and so did my nephew -- all three kids love her! I would definitely reccomend her to...
Licensed Child Care in Springfield, VA, conveniently located near Springfield Mall and Springfield Estates Elementary School, with easy access from 95 and 495. My assistants (2) and I work together as a team to provide a fun and safe environment for your child. Ages 3 months to 12 years old accepted...
5.0
"As a first time mom I was so worried about leaving my daughter with anyone else. The first day I met Sandra she made me feel at ease. She was so welcoming and you could tell she really loves what she does. During the first few weeks she sent me pictures of my...
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 daughter has been at Glen Echo Family Daycare since she was 3 months old. The best thing about dropping my daughter off at Glen Echo is that I don't have to worry about her during the day! I know that she is being well-cared for. Anwar and Farah are now like...
I am a family daycare provider with a state license. I have been in business for 16 years. I am originally from Thailand.I have an degree from Thailand 2 year Early Childhood Development. I have additional certification from Norther Virginia College in Early Childhood Development.
I also taught at...
5.0
"We love Amy, her staff and family! They take amazing care of our daughter! I feel so blessed to have found a day care provider that loves my baby so much! I highly recommend Amy Day Care! It has been so wonderful having a provider that takes such good care of my...
Our Values
With a high teacher to student ratio, it allows us to focus on each child individually. Teachers are able to work one on one with students allowing the child to learn and grow at their own pace.
We are a Bilingual School in the heart of Alexandria City
5.0
"Excelente programa en inglés y español además de una ubicación perfecta con unos precios súper buenos!!!"
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Merrifield, VA
In 2024 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.