Island Creek Children's Place, Alexandria

We can’t say enough wonderful things about this daycare. The owner and her team have a clear passion and love for all the students here. Our child always comes home spotless and happy, and demonstrates new skills learned at daycare regularly. The daycare facility itself is immaculate, and all sorts of Montessori toys are available. We receive photos, videos, and updates (bottles, naps, diapers, mood, and even developmental milestones) about our child as the day progresses, which is a comfort since it’s hard to be away! We started our child at 6 months and she has been fantastic to work with. She brings a warm, compassionate, and assured presence to the daycare that has brought us much comfort. The environment of the daycare is personal, hygienic, fun-filled, and learning focused. The students also get daily time outside, weather permitting. We couldn’t be happier with the communication, the personal attention, and the professionalism of this provider.

The owner and her team provide incredible care and offer the communication and investment parents hope for from the individuals looking after their little one! She made the transition from parent care to daycare truly seamless. She greets each child with warmth and a smile and it's returned right back. In addition to the app updates, at the end of each day, she provides a personalized summary and notes any concerns or questions from the day. We wanted a small, tailored, and loving environment where our child could learn, develop, and socialize with other children -- She has exceeded those expectations by ten-fold. She is professional, kind, and it's apparent how much she cares for each child in her fold. Within the first week, I knew we'd made the right decision, especially after meeting parents who were sending a second child for care at this daycare, which spoke volumes. I could sing her praises all day and am so grateful my family found her!

This caregiver was recommended to us by a friend, and she has exceeded our expectations in childcare. We were initially nervous about leaving our 6-month-old daughter in daycare, but from the moment we met her, we could tell that she loves caring for and educating children. She exudes a warmth and has an attention to detail that instantly made us feel comfortable leaving our daughter in her care. The daycare is secure, consistently clean, and well-maintained. She is loving, nurturing, and observant of our daughter’s needs. We love that she takes a Montessori approach to early childhood education, she clearly communicates information about the daycare and daily activities, and she makes helpful recommendations at each of our daughter’s milestones. We are so grateful that our daughter has a safe environment to thrive, and we highly recommend her for anyone's childcare needs!

We feel so lucky to have found this caregiver and to have had her care for our daughter since she was four months old. The care our daughter has received has been excellent. It can be hard to leave your child at daycare, but our daughter always has the biggest smile when she sees her in the morning, which has been so reassuring as first-time parents.

Every morning, my daughter looks so forward to coming to this daycare and when I pick her up, she is happy and it is clear that she has had a terrific day! The providers are top-notch, caring and very communicative. They are very caring, supportive and it has been a true blessing to have our daughter go to this daycare!

We absolutely love this daycare! Our daughter is always excited when we arrive and is in great spirits when we leave. The facility is clean and bright. The providers are amazing; they are very nurturing and responsive. It’s very personalized and we, as parents, have a lot of “control” as to our child’s schedule and wishes (e.g., naps, feedings, etc.) that you might not get at a bigger daycare center.

The transition from home to daycare has made my husband and I feel very comfortable as a result of the care we have received for our son. He has learned a lot from the other child around him and seems to be enjoying his time there.

We love this child care! Our two toddlers are always happy when we pick them up, they eat better there than they do at home, and the providers are knowledgeable and really seem to really care for each of the kids in their care. We have been surprised by the ways they go above and beyond to teach and keep the kids busy, from helpful ideas for potty training our oldest, to having holiday or birthday parties for the kids, and doing fun seasonal crafts. It is a lovely, safe environment and I feel great leaving my kids there.

We love this provider and our son is very happy at her daycare. Since attending he has become more vocal and is always smiling when we pick him up. This provider takes great care of our son, does activities with him like drawing and painting, and has even given us a progress report to let us know how our son was doing after starting daycare. As first time parents, we feel so at ease with this provider and know our son is in good hands.

Words can’t express how amazing these providers are at what they do. We looked for a long time and exhausted our search for daycares in the area, but when we found this place, it was no contest. it was clear from the second we met them, that this was the place for our daughter. Their home is extremely clean, safe, and creates a fun yet engaging educational space. Dropping off at daycare is hard, but this provider makes it easy with photos, videos, and keeps a journal of meals, naps, and diaper changes throughout the day. It is not hard to see how much she cares about the children and is excited to tell you about their day together. I enjoy debriefing at pick up as she just lights up. She also has the magic touch to get our daughter to nap for two consecutive hours at a time! Responsive, professional, passionate, friendly, sweet, and extremely knowledgeable about babies. If your kid isn’t attending this daycare you should be jealous!! Our daughter started at 2mo and is now 7mo and always has a smile when we walk through the door in the morning. If this daycare has slots open, act fast before they are gone, you won’t regret it!

Our boy has been having a wonderful experience at this place. The staff are professional, friendly and you can tell how loving they are towards all the babies. The child care area is always neat, clean and a very calming place for little ones. They have so many toys and fun activities; it is a wonderful environment for children of all ages. We are very lucky to have found this day care for our baby. We are so glad our boy has a safe nurturing environment he is always happy to go to.