Based on 13 reviews
About
OPENINGS: We are full at this time.
About Me
Welcome to Franconia Children's Place, my lovely home daycare in Alexandria! I have successfully run my family child care program for over 30 years, and I offer safe and high quality care. I am CPR first-aid certified and I am truly passionate about child care and early childhood development! After so many years in the field, I can say with confidence that I consider myself an expert.
I am a mother of 2 lovely daughters, and I treat every child in my daycare as if they were my own. By providing families top quality care and a great experience, I have had the luxury of caring for children from birth to their later years, and even taking care of their siblings!
I offer lunch and snacks to the children in my care (included in the tuition), and run a peanut-free and treenut-free daycare. In addition to English, I also speak Farsi (Persian), and upon parent’s request, I can speak Farsi to your child (but we are not a bilingual Farsi daycare).
My Daycare
Franconia Children's Place offers full-time child care for newborn children and 2 years old. My hours of operation are Monday through Friday, between 7:00am and 6:00pm.
I believe that children learn through play, and thus offer a play-based child care program. Upon enrolling in my daycare, your child will have access to lots of educational toys, interactive playtime with fellow children, and fun activities like arts & crafts.
Franconia Children's Place is off Franconia Rd in Alexandria VA, near the Virginia DMV and Franconia Elementary School. My home is very conveniently located for your commute to work since I’m only a few minutes away from the I-95 / I-395 as well as the connector with the Beltway I-495.
I am so excited to learn more about your child and your child care goals, and to welcome your child into my home!
Parent Reviews
Maame A.
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Posted 5 months ago
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This caregiver has been watching my son since he was 3 months old and I’m so thankful for her each day. My son is always so excited to see her in the morning and reaches for her out of joy. it’s wonderful to see the bond they have developed and she has with each of her kids. Security and safety are extremely important to her; her backyard and house are secured and well maintained. She is a warm and sweet woman with a welcoming demeanor. My son is happy and thriving and we are so thankful she came into our lives!
Ryan H.
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Posted 2 years ago
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Our daughter looks forward to her days with the caregiver and her friends at daycare. The caregiver has a great setup with a lot of things to entertain the kids and a separate bedroom for the kids to nap in. She is very easy to work with and we plan to bring our next child here when the time comes.
Cathy K.
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Posted 4 years ago
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Alexander has been with this provider for a year now, since he was 12 weeks old. She has always made us feel very comfortable, even when it was, and still is, difficult to leave our child every day. We always feel like we’re leaving him in good hands, who loves him like we do - like leaving him with family. I love the pictures she sends every day, and she really tailors her care to what Alexander needs at any given stage. When he was an infant and preferred his head turned to one side, she worked with him to help accustom him to turning the other way so we could avoid a helmet. When he was (and still is) a picky eater, she spends time everyday to ensure he eats. We visited at least 20 different daycare centers/home daycares before we found this provider - but when we did we instantly knew that she was the best fit for our family. We are grateful for her, and give her the very highest.
Jasmine N.
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Posted 5 years ago
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My daughter has been going to her since she was 2 months (now 9 months) and we love this provider. She does a great with our daughter and genuinely loves her. Her home is clean and actually looks like a daycare center. She spends plenty time with our daughter and gives her the affection and love she needs as a baby.
Brittany S.
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Posted 5 years ago
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This provider is a very loving care giver. We always feel comfortable that our son is in good hands and well loved with this provider. It's clear from drop off and pick up that our son loves her and enjoys his time with her and his friends. She sends pictures and videos throughout the day so you can see what your child is up to.
Zoma R.
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Posted 6 years ago
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Would definitely recommend. I am very comfortable leaving the kids with her. She has very open communication and can work with your schedule most of the time. She sends candid pictures of the kids daily. The setup is very convenient with access to the backyard, the playroom and nap room. Great variety of toys.
Krissy V.W.
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Posted 7 years ago
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We love these both provider! Both of my children had wonderful experiences at her house. She did a great job of working with our family to establish routines for each child. I also loved the individual attention she was able to provide each child. Because she runs a small center, my kids were able to spend time together and establish strong sibling bonds at a young age. Her facility is clean and has a wide variety of learning materials. Mostly importantly, she really cares for the kids - you can see her love of children from the moment you meet her and it is reflected in her daily care. I highly recommend her!
Ashley K.
Verified through Facebook
Posted 7 years ago
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Both of my kids were with F. from 4 months to 2+years old. They both love her and have thrived in her care. As a first time Mom, I was terrified of leaving my tiny infant with a stranger, but F instantly put me at ease. She is warm, caring, and something of a child expert, having been in the business for a long time. It's clear that she treats the kids in her care as if they were her own babies. I recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for childcare. She has set up her beautiful townhouse so that the full bottom floor and backyard are dedicated to the kids, complete with a rotation of age-appropriate toys, children-friendly decorations, and safe, separate spaces for sleeping and playing. As an added bonus, she sends us picture texts of our son throughout the day: wonderful when I'm at work and missing the little ones!
Jessica R.
Verified through Facebook
Posted 7 years ago
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I would recommend this provider to anyone looking for a safe and fun daycare for their child. She took care of our daughter at 3 months old when I returned to work. To say I was nervous about leaving her with anyone would be an understatement. She put my worries at bay and kept in contact with me throughout the day. This past year has been great knowing our daughter was in great hands. Charlotte would light up every morning and loved going to this provider everyday! Unfortunately we moved out of state and needed to leave, otherwise we would have stayed until she was off to school. Two thumbs up!
Qasim S.
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Posted 7 years ago
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This provider provided care for my little princess for nearly three years. My first impression when I met her was "wow, my baby will not be bored!!" She has a bunch of toys, activities, and outdoor items she switched out every couple of months.
This provider is a very caring person who just loves children. I believe that if you are going to be in this line of work, you have to love children! She would always give us updates on the progress of our baby and what they did that day.
I highly recommend this provider --- especially if you're a protective father like myself. :-) By the way- she makes the best Mac n' Cheese!!!
Kristy D.
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Posted 7 years ago
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This provider has cared for both of my children over the past 4 years starting when they were each 3 months old. It is obvious that she loves children and has taken very good care of mine. Even with my oldest now in preschool she still enjoys going back to visit her.
This provider has age appropriate toys and activities for the kids and a clean and safe environment. I like the "in-home" care that she provides and am glad to have chosen that over an institutional facility. Besides the care my kids have received, I also appreciate the daily pictures she sends of the kids so I can see what is happening in their day.
Beth R.F.
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Posted 7 years ago
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This provider has been great with my son. He is happy to go to her house everyday. My son has not liked the transition to solid foods and this provider has helped him try new foods and ease the transition. I love the picture updates I receive each day. She is flexible with pick up and drop off, adjusting when our work schedules change.
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Meet The Staff
Owner
30 years of experience, mom of 2
Home-based
Hours
7:00am - 6:00pm
Ages
0 weeks - 2 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
Yes
Transportation
No
Facilities
• Fenced Facilities
• Playground
• Multipurpose Room
• Library
