One of the most important investments, which parents can make today, is to ensure that their…read morechildren have a good educational and moral grounding. As such, I believe the Hopkins House is playing a significant role in the development of children. In developing children today, the belief that "it takes a village" to do that, is absolutely correct. The Hopkins House is that village. Given the many challenges and stresses, which children face today, parents must be strategic and partner with those organizations, which have proving records of being extremely successful in the development of children. I have found that there is no better organization to take on this critical task, than the Hopkins House. It is the high quality of the staff and teachers at the Hopkins House, which makes this all possible. The Hopkins House is not only making a "high standard" impact in the lives children, the Hopkins House is also making a significant impact in the development of our community. When it comes to the Hopkins House, the engine of developing children, is working efficiently and properly. In addition, the world is changing and we, as parents, must realize that things will never be the same again. In this regard, the Hopkins House is playing an important role in ensuring, that children become capable of taking on all of the challenges, they will be faced with in the future.

This is the BEST Preschool anyone can think of when looking For Early childhood education. It's…read morevery family oriented and a safe, loving and learning environment for all children

This daycare has been great. Super accommodating, flexible and great communication. They have…read morelesson plans teaching the kiddos all kinds of stuff We always get tons of pictures and updates for our kid throughout the day. 100% would recommend. Amanda, the center director always keeps the parent well informed about any issues.

Amanda is wonderful. She's the director at this facility. During this pandemic it has been very…read morestressful regarding where can I safely leave my daughter while I go to work. Amanda helped me get that security and confidence to have my daughter safely attend this facility. All the people that work here are so great. My daughter loves all of them and she looks forward every day to go to day care. Never gives me a hard time, I know she enjoys where she goes every day. I don't have to worry. Thanks everyone at Kindercare on Buckman Rd!!

Both of our kids started going to Ms. Claudia's when they were about 3 months old. They've formed…read moresome great friendships and are always excited to see their friends at day care. Ms. Claudia and her two daughters watch over the kids providing a variety of activities from picnics and backyard splash pads in the summer to arts and crafts in the fall. Claudia's day care has a great adult to child ratio (about 3 adults to 10 kids) and offers one of the best rates in the area, not to mention her generous discount for the second child. If you have rigid expectations and want hourly updates/photos than this might not be the day care for you. If you are OK with play all day every day in a safe environment, then Claudia's day care will be perfect for you.

Claudia has been a godsend to us over the last two years. Our daughter started with her at four…read moremonths and is now two. She takes care of the kids as if they're her own. My daughter is so excited to see Claudia every morning and I know she is loved and taken care of. It's a bonus that out of nowhere she started singing her ABCs and counting to 10, we certainly did not teach her that and attribute it to Claudia!! We are moving soon and I am so so sad to leave, I know we'll never find someone as great.

Mrs.Fauzia is probably the best daycare in the Alexandria area. I really wanted to gatekeep this…read moredaycare but a lot of her daycare kids are going to school now and military children are moving away. She now has open slots for new children and she is too good to hide and I gotta support the locals. Reasons to go: Her daycare is clean, affordable, conveniently close, and she is kind to them. It is an in home daycare so it feels less like you're dropping them off to a building. She has many toys and activities for all age groups. I believe she takes ages newborn until 12. She has one or two assistants at one time and she is state and county certified. CPR AND First Aid as well. She took care of my first until she started school age and now she is taking care of my second and he is 3 months. My first tells me they clean the toys and vacuum every day. So they don't let her play with the toys after they do that. My first stayed there until after the daycare closed because I use to work late. In emergencies, she will watch my little ones on the weekend if needed. Definitely a good daycare and makes me worry free when I go to work.

Ms. Fauzia runs a wonderful home daycare that my children absolutely love. She is incredibly…read morepatient and attentive, creating a nurturing environment that parents from Mount Vernon Hospital and Fort Belvoir trust. With a favorable 4:1 child-to-teacher ratio, each child receives ample attention and care. The daycare is located in a safe, pleasant neighborhood, adding to our peace of mind. I've recommended Ms. Fauzia to my coworkers, including a psychiatrist and a nurse, and they have been equally impressed with her care. Unfortunately, we have had to move 1.5 hours away, otherwise, we would have continued to use her excellent services. Ms. Fauzia is also very supportive with potty training and accommodating special needs, making her daycare an exceptional choice for any family.

My son attends and we love it!! The team is wonderful about keeping us updated on our son's day to…read moreday experience. They do so many creative activities with him and I have seen him learn and grow so much since he started. We love The Vine!

From the owner: We have a passion for educating preschool children during their earliest developmental stages…read more During this time, infants, toddlers, and preschool children must be exposed to an environment that engages them through all five of their senses. How babies learn information will depend on what they have been exposed to during the early stages of their development. At The Vine Preschool, we make sure that our childcare environment is always conducive to learning.

A.R.T.S. Academy is truly a SPECIAL place. When I was seeking daycare for my son, it was probably…read morethe most nerve wrecking part of being a new mom and going back to work. I visited many, many in home day care facilities and larger facilities. A.r.t.s. Academy was and is the perfect place for my son. I have peace knowing that my son is showered with love and care while I am at work. Nakia has had my son since 3 months and he is now going on 14 months. He is SO happy every time he sees her. These are are some of the awesome things I love about her: 1. She teaches him sign language 2. She teaches him days of the week in Spanish and English 3. She takes him for walks daily 4. She provides a daily report electronically that goes over his day in detail - (What he ate, activities, number of bottles etc) 5. Her home is clean and spacious for him to play I have nothing but great things to say about A.r.t.s. Academy! I am so thankful for Nakia and the great care she gives to my son. ~Noemi Crespo Rice, Ed.D

From the owner: A.R.T.S. Academy is a home based child care facility focused on learning through creativity. We…read moreprovide a clean, loving, safe and fun environment where children can learn and grow. We aim to lay an educational foundation that will develop intelligent, independent, and creative individuals. Our motto is love them, teach them, watch them soar!

If you live in the area and are looking for childcare. I highly recommend Anne's Family Child Care!…read more It is incredibly hard to put into words what Anne and her daycare have meant to our family. Two of our children have had the privilege of being in Anne's care since they were infants, and sadly, our oldest is now getting ready to leave her and head off to kindergarten. While we are incredibly proud of him, there is definitely a part of us that wishes we could keep him with Anne forever. If we had more children, there would be absolutely no question where we would want them to go. Anne provides so much more than childcare. She has created a loving, safe, fun, and genuinely educational home where our children have been able to grow and thrive. Our son comes home every single day with something new to tell us. New facts he has learned. New things he can do. New stories about what they talked about that day. He is constantly surprising us with how much he knows. Then there are the stories about the food they make together--including what he proudly calls their "gourmet flatbread pizzas." He doesn't just get fed; he gets to participate, learn, create, and take pride in what he helped make. That is what makes Anne's daycare so special. The children aren't simply being watched until their parents come home. They are being taught, encouraged, included, loved, and cared for. And Anne herself is one of the kindest and most loving people we have ever met. I think one of the greatest endorsements of Anne has nothing to do with anything I could write here. It is what happens years after children leave her care. Her former daycare children still come back to visit her. Recently, one of her former daycare kids showed up with a cake for Anne's birthday. There was no obligation and no reason other than that she loves Anne and wanted to do something special for her. I think that tells you almost everything you need to know about Anne. Children remember how people make them feel. The fact that kids grow up, move on from daycare, and still want to come back and celebrate Anne says more about the love in her home than any review ever could. Choosing someone to care for your children is an enormous decision. You're trusting someone with the people you love most in the world. We trusted Anne with ours, and she has given us more in return than we could have hoped for. Our son may be graduating from Anne's daycare and heading to kindergarten, but I don't think you really "leave" Anne's. She has become part of our children's story and part of our family. And as far as we're concerned, that's exactly where she'll stay.

My daughter spent 3.5 years here and it was the best child care experience I could have asked for,…read moreespecially as a first time mom. From learning how to grow food (peppers) to building a great vocabulary by reading, we've had an amazing time. Practicing hand writing and spelling her name really set us up for greater success in a traditional school setting. Truly found someone who I'm glad to call apart of my little one's village.

6 out of 5 stars doesn't even begin to describe how much we think of The Vine at Wesley, especially…read moreMs Shante! The school + her are exactly what our child needed; always going above and beyond to support her and help us!! We can't thank/recommend them enough and brag on her even more; stay awesome The Vine at Wesley and Ms Shante!!!

From the owner: At The Vine Preschool, we have been providing exceptional childcare in Alexandria, VA, for over 15…read moreyears. Our team of passionate early childhood educators understands that every child is unique, and we tailor our approach to support their developmental milestones. From infants to preschoolers, our daycare programs are designed to foster learning, creativity, and social-emotional growth.

I would not recommend this CDC.. When I first moved to NOVA, I called and left numerous voicemails…read morefor someone to return my calls with questions I had about their CDC, questions I couldn't find the answers to online. After two weeks of no one returning my calls, I had to get my husband that is an active duty officer to call and handle it. Everyone we spoke to wanted to pass the blame to another employee. The level of unprofessionalism and incompetence was astounding, yet, not surprising. My husband and I went to the orientation and that was the straw that broke the camels back for me. I did not feel comfortable leaving my small children in their care. I am now paying much more at a nearby facility and it's worth every bit to have peace of mind, which I did not feel that way about the CDC at the Ft. Belvoir North Post.

My 2 year old loves it there. My infant will also attend when he's 6 months. Great price. Very…read morehappy with how my son is learning and growing. He comes home tired! I'm happy we found Galaxy

From the owner: Looking for a provider that is licensed and experienced? Looking for child care that encourages…read morelearning AND makes it fun? Well, you have found the right place!