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Walney Montessori Home, Chantilly

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Hi parents, welcome to Walney Montessori Home, our home-based daycare and Montessori school in Chantilly, VA! My child care facility is located off Walney Rd in Chantilly, near Westfields Blvd and Sully Rd (route 28). I'm a few minutes away from Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy (route 50) and the I-66. Please contact me through CareLuLu, and get your $50 registration fee waived!
About Me
I have 24 years of experience in child care and hold degrees in Psychology and Microbiology, as well as a Montessori diploma from Association Montessori international (AMI). I have the experience of working in various Montessori schools and daycares, and it has been my dream for many years after these wonderful experiences to open up a Montessori program of my own. Now that I have been able to open Walney Montessori Home, I look forward to providing the community with great child care services and creating a secure and academic environment for the children!
Program
Walney Montessori Home is open all year-round from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. We provide full-time infant care as well as toddler care and preschool for children 3 months to 6 years old. We provide healthy morning and afternoon snacks to all kids attending our program, as well as lunch (all included in the tuition). To prevent possible allergies, we maintain a peanut and tree-nut free environment.
Curriculum
Our progressive curriculum is separated in three age groups: Infants through 18 months old: At this age children have primary needs of security, exploration and search for identity. We promote communication through one to one interactions and play experiences that help them grow physically, verbally, cognitively, socially and emotionally. Various interactive activities like story telling, singing songs, music and physical movements. 18 months to 3 years old: Children from 18 months to 3 years experience social interaction and learn about rules and respect of others. At this stage we stress on development of senses as well as on the physical, social and emotional development. Children are introduced to self-correcting exercises of perceptual development and practical life activities of cultural adaptation. 3 to 6 years old: At this stage, we focus on organizational skills as well as the acquisition of basic mathematical concepts and language (enrichment of vocabulary, grammar), geography, history, culture, art and music etc. Thank you for reading, I look forward to meeting you and your family! Joining Walney Montessori Home will provide a unique opportunity for excellent mental, physical and emotional development of your child!

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Greg N.
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Posted 5 months ago
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This home daycare is a blessing. Our son has learned a lot from the daily lessons and a lot of social skills when communicating with the other kids. Teachers are wonderful and are very caring of our child.
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Molli F.
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Posted 6 months ago
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my daughter loves it there. doesn’t even turn around when we drop her off.
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Vaibhav P.
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Posted 6 months ago
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We love the care, empathy and love given by her and her team to our daughter! Thank you for everything!
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Soyoung M.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Our daughter was in their care for year an a half, and she has grown so much during that time. The teachers there really do care for the kids like their own and we've enjoyed seeing her learn and grow during her time there.
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Brie K.
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Posted 2 years ago
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We are so pleased with this child care program. We were initially anxious in selecting a day care for our daughter, but as soon as we met the owner, our worries were put at ease. The facilities are organized, clean, and intentional. Although I do not see the day-to-day curriculum, our daughter has grown immensely since starting here and in the short communications with staff, I can see that they encourage and support her growth. One of the best parts of this daycare center is the bond they have created with my daughter; she absolutely loves both daycare adults and I can tell that they love her just as much. It puts me at ease knowing that she is in a loving and safe environment; there truly is nothing better. My one wish would be more overall communication between daycare and home. It would be nice to be kept apprised of what she does on a day-to-day basis (i.e. what are they learning, what did they do, incidents that need to be addressed at home, etc.), and I do wish they had cameras that families could log into to see what their children were doing. This would especially have been helpful those first few months just to put my mind at ease. I also would love for my daughter to bring home any activities/art that they created that day, this would help us feel as though daycare was an extension of her natural day and help us see what she's learning so we can support that at home as well. Lastly, it would be nice to know what she is eating at day care. We still pack her breakfast, but I am unsure what she is eating for lunch and/or snack. Again, this all falls under communication. All-in-all, you will be pleased with this daycare knowing that your child is loved and well cared for, coming home happy and smiling!
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Evan R.
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Posted 2 years ago
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The owner and her staff take excellent care of our nearly one-year-old son, Macklan (Mac). They are consistently kind, caring, gentle, and dependable. Mac is excited to get to school in the morning and always happy when we pick him up in the afternoon. It is very clear that they are working hard to help Mac increase his communication skills and emotional regulation while facilitating social interactions among his peers. My wife and I consider ourselves lucky to have found this caregiver. We cannot recommend her highly enough!
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Saritha B.
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Posted 3 years ago
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My son started going to this day care center since he was 11 months old. He loved it as a baby and now at 3 he still gets excited everyday in the morning going to this center. I have only good things to say, they really care and I know I can be at peace while Im at work leaving my child here. Thanks to this provider and Team for taking care of Kiaan !
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Elena B.
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Posted 3 years ago
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Children are doing a lot of activities, learn about nature, letters, numbers and counting. I like that they almost don't watch tv and spend enough time playing outside.
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Christina B.
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Posted 3 years ago
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The provider and her team are great! They're very responsive, patient, and so great with our kids. They will text us videos and pictures whenever there are special events. I also appreciate the provider with her flexibility when I've had to run late due to work meetings. I have a peace of mind knowing that my kids are in very capable hands whenever I drop them off. They are always excited to go to "school" and runs inside with barely a look back to wave us goodbye. Thank you, to this provider and Team, for taking such good care of our kids.
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Joanne N.
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Posted 3 years ago
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Brought our two children (2.5 and 1) to this in-home daycare. The owner is very kind, warm, friendly, and the environment feels very home-like for the children. They were very comfortable and played very well with the few other children there. It was a very flexible, safe, fun place to have watch our kids, and great facilities and outdoor fenced play area.
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Shivangi V.
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Posted 4 years ago
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our son had a great time here. Teachers are very caring and loving.
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Kristen L.
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Posted 4 years ago
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We started my daughter at 4/5 months. It was nerve-wracking as first-time parents. This provider made us feel so comfortable with our infant, she worked with us as we transitioned from breastfeeding to bottles to formula. I felt like I was leaving my baby girl with family. Fast forward 3 years, my daughter is beyond advanced for her age. She knows things and makes cognitive connections far above her biological age. I attribute this to the curriculum at this place. My daughter is going to enter kindergarten well equipped even as the youngest in her class. I could not recommend this provider more. She is fantastic and gives each child the special attention they require.
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Jennifer A.
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Posted 5 years ago
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My daughter attended this montessori full-time around 2 months of age until 2 years old. She learned so much from her daycare provider and assistants. I loved how they taught her how to clean up after herself, to share, dance, sing etc. They were truly engaged in my daughter’s overall development – they helped shape her into this little amazing person. As a new parent, the daycare provider and assistants made me feel at ease while I was at work. I knew my daughter was in safe and loving environment – a second home. I’m so happy that my husband and I went with this daycare even before my daughter was born – that’s how impressed we were!
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Jen A.N.
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Posted 6 years ago
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My husband and I were very fortunate to find this childcare program! We initially looked a brick and mortar daycare centers but after visiting this provider, we knew she would be a great fit even though our baby wasn't born yet. My baby has been going to her for many months now and I can tell that it has helped establish a routine even at home (napping, eating, playing etc.) I can tell my baby is always happy to be dropped off as she immediately joins the other children or goes to the other daycare providers (who are all amazing!). The space for the children is always clean and organized! I love watching my baby come home and showing off her new skills! I highly recommend this childcare program!
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Kylie M.
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Posted 6 years ago
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This provider and her staff are very welcoming, so the daycare really feels like a second home for the kids. Everything is always very clean and organized with lots of space for the kids to play. I chose this daycare for the Montessori teaching strategies they use and I am very impressed. I would highly recommend this childcare program.
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Becca O.
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Posted 6 years ago
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I was able to be a stay at home mom for 14 months but it came time to get my career going again and I needed a caring and nurturing home for our child. We stumbled upon this provider and went for a visit. My husband and I fell in love with her place within minutes. It took both myself and child to get used to the new daily schedule but now we are all happy as can be. My baby runs away from me when I come to pick her up now because she is having so much fun!
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Morgan M.
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Posted 8 years ago
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This is a wonderful program and we have had such a great experience. The provider has a great setup for the kids to learn and play, and she is so accommodating and wonderful to work with. I highly recommend this childcare program.
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Daniel E.
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Posted 8 years ago
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We feel so comfortable and confident with this provider. She loves our son and cares for him really well. The home is clean and organized. She is Montessori trained which will be amazing for our son to grow up around. Great location and hours. We recommend this daycare to all our friends and co-workers.
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Meet The Staff
Owner
Bachelor's Degree In Psychology
24 years of experience, mom of 3
Home-based
Hours
7:30am - 5:00pm
Ages
3 months - 6 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
Yes
Transportation
No
Facilities
  Fenced Facilities
  Playground
  Multipurpose Room
  Library
  Fenced Yard