Willow Pond Children's Homecare, Fairfax
Based on 25 reviews
About
CURRENT OPENINGS: All ages!
Hello, I run a state licensed, pet free, smoke free, and family-friendly home daycare. The house is very convenient to reach since it is right on Lee Hwy. I have twelve years of experience in child care and have been running my own daycare facility for the last two years. We are open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and care for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. For the safety of the children, the daycare is a peanut-free environment.
The children in my care are provided with healthy and nutritious meals including breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and evening snack. The experienced and certified staff works hard to provide a safe, nurturing environment for the kids in our care. The staff is CPR/First Aid and MAT certified. We strive to give each child an early head start in education; therefore, a parent gets an in-home child care facility with a corporate daycare’s curriculum and experience.
Our focus is to maximize each child’s learning potential in all areas: cognitive, social, emotional, and physical. The facility has a great open layout with lots of space for children. The home has large areas for the children to actively engage in learning and playing. There are lots of toys for children of all ages to explore and learn. We incorporate fun activities including painting, arts and crafts, free play, music, reading books, educational projects, such as comparing different fruits, vegetables, and snacks to determine which ones are healthy or not, and much more.
We also teach children Mudra and yoga. Mudras are hand gestures used in meditation and yoga that can help improve focus, reduce anxiety, and enhance emotional well-being. Introducing Mudras to young children helps them develop mindfulness and self-regulation skills, promoting a sense of calm and concentration.
Please contact us through CareLuLu to book a tour and get your $75 registration fee waived.
Parent Reviews
Rahul S.
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Posted 6 months ago
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We were quite nervous for our daughter enrolling in her first ever daycare/school but the owner and her staff have provided such an amazing fostering atmosphere for her. She communication with us helped tremendously in easing into the transition as she consistently kept us up to date with happenings and the curriculum. She also kept children engaged with a tremendous range of activities. We could not be happier with the overall experience and care provided for our daughter by everyone at the center
Busaban L.
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Posted 7 months ago
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She is the best! we feel so safe and secured sending our child there. Our child is always happy when we drop him off.
Jared F.
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Posted 1 year ago
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This caregiver has been a godsend for our family. She's helped raise our first daughter and there have been so many times where we would have been lost with out her and her team. We're very grateful to have found her and couldn't recommend her highly enough.
Steven A.
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Posted 1 year ago
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The owner has been amazing along with her staff. Her facility or in home area is organized, clean and very safe. Our son loves seeing all of the kids and staff every morning. If and when we have our second kid we will 100% try to have both of them in her care!
Megan W.
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Posted 1 year ago
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The owner and her team is caring for both my children. We have been attending since my daughter was just over one year old. She is loving, attentive, and informative. My children love to go to day care and always come home happy! She ensures to keep me and my husband in the loop. She very organized! You can tell she loves the children very much and is very good at her job.
Sally C.
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Posted 2 years ago
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We have enrolled our son with this provider for a year now and we love her! She is great with communicating/updating us about his day and does fun and creative activities with the kids. We love hearing about his day and how much the daycare is like his second family. We are so grateful for this provider and her team and the love they put into caring for our son.
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Samiha R.
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Posted 2 years ago
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The caregiver is amazing. My son feels extremely cared for, and is learning a lot at this daycare. She keeps us updated at the end of the day, is creative, and just a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!
Edward B.
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Posted 3 years ago
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Our little boy loves this provider. we love the communication she puts out during the day and we feel 100% comfortable with our son being there. we are very happy to have been connected with this provider. she runs a top notch day care :)
Jacqueline H.
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Posted 3 years ago
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This provider has been instrumental with my son's growth. In two months of starting daycare my son went from saying two/three word sentences to full (but toddler run on) sentences. He has great manners and practices good hygiene which she instills in the children. He loves all of the activities and comes home telling us about his day. This provider always keeps us abrest of any issues (which is rare) or fun activities that occur. The facilities are clean and have activities for all ages.
Gowri K.
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Posted 3 years ago
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We've had a wonderful experience ever since we enrolled our child. The teachers truly go out of their way to make sure that the child and the parents are at ease. They are so engaged and invested in the childs development and growth and are just as excited as the parents about the childs achievements and milestones. They are so patient and understanding in working with the children and work with each child to help them grow and thrive. Their activities and lesson plans are well thought out and structured to help the child learn and meet milestones. They're great about communicating all essential information so the parents don't feel like they're missing out. We truly couldn't have found a better place for our child.
Alyssa S.
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Posted 3 years ago
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Our son loves going to “school” and gets so excited when it’s time to leave for this provider's place. We feel fortunate to have found such a qualified and caring provider and could not ask for better!
Ryan S.
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Posted 3 years ago
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My child loves going to daycare here. Just at the mention of it he gets really excited and knows that he’s going to have an awesome day. She fills the days with activities that keeps my child mind engaged and keeps me updated throughout the day on what he is doing.
Adam S.
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Posted 4 years ago
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Update August 2023**
Our son started here at 17 months and stayed for 4 years. He is now in Kindergarten and is no longer enrolled but his younger sister still attends.
From our experiences (pre/post covid), I can honestly say she will always do whatever is in the best interest of our child. She has been supportive in various ways and is always cheerful in our son's growth. She has always been upfront and honest and nothing has ever happened that would question our trust or judgement.
She isn't just a daycare provider, she is a caregiver who filled our son with guidance, growth, and love. Our son is well prepared for his new chapter in Elementary school and she played a pivotal role.
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This is our first child so we were new to the whole process of looking for a child care outside of family. Several things stood out as we were checking this place: 1) basement is large and has a lot of space compared to others; 2) children look happy and that was a good indicator; 3) the provider is on top of things.
We enrolled our son when he was 17 months and he adjusted quickly. Our son has been here for 11 months and counting and he loves it. This provider has been accommodating to our son's needs and preferences as she does a great job in working with our son. There are various activities each week that makes it fun. The provider has even taught our son to nap on his own, occasionally eat vegetables and follow a schedule. There are safety precautions that this provider has for COVID-19 that are well implemented.
We couldn't be happier with our decision and this provider is someone who we fully trust with our child's safety, well-being, and growth.
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Elena B.
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Posted 5 years ago
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We cannot express how grateful we are with this provider for taking such a good care of our daughter since she was only 5 months old. We were looking for a place with a homey feel, and this home daycare has gone above and beyond our expectations. After almost 2 years we can confirm that our little one feels at home when she is at the daycare, she is welcomed every morning with a huge smile and she runs inside as happy as she can be. This provider is like a second mom, she is very caring, loving and cheerful. Paying attention to every detail and very communicative too. She has the place immaculately clean. Lunches provided although are only vegetarian are very healthy and complete, giving also the option to parents to bring meat already cooked from home to be added to the dishes she prepares. Lots of art projects and good curriculum, kids are never bored. First impressions count a lot when looking for a place for your children, and it only took us a few minutes at this place to figure out this is exactly what we wanted for our baby.
The only reason we have not given the facilities 5 stars is because it lacks a bit of outdoor space for older children. They still do have outdoor time every day weather permitting. Highly recommended for parents looking for a caring environment for babies/toddlers.
Gregory A.
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Posted 6 years ago
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We heard nothing but good things about this daycare before our daughter started there, but our expectations were still far exceeded. Our little girl is always excited to go to daycare, and that’s the true test in our eyes!
Naomi G.
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Posted 6 years ago
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This provider and her team are amazing! Our daughter is confident and thriving thanks to the work of this homecare. We have loved our experience here.
Carla P.
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Posted 6 years ago
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I love the care that my son received at this daycare. My son has developed in many ways since he’s joined this early learning program. At the age of two, he knows his colors, days of the week, counts to 30, ABC’s and knows numerous nursery rhyme songs. The team is very efficient & courteous and the daycare is very clean. They work very hard and really care about all of the children. I highly recommend this early learning daycare.
Amanda T.
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Posted 6 years ago
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If you are looking for a loving and attentive daycare, look no further. My son has been with this provider since he was about seven months. She is incredibly communicative with parents, caring, assertive, and pays attention to detail. She gives a detailed written report everyday, has a warm and loving environment with lots of toys, and provides the children with the special attention they deserve. She greets us each day with a smile and loves to share about neat things my son did during the day. She’s been very accommodating with our schedule and our routines. We couldn’t recommend her more.
Patrick O.N.
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Posted 6 years ago
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My daughter started here just before her one year birthday. She absolutely loves it! She gets exited to head to school to see her teachers and friends of all ages. She has progressed developmentally due to this provider. Highly recommended. Willing to be contacted for any inquiries.
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Michelle R.
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Posted 7 years ago
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This provider and her assistants are wonderful with the children. Our son was with her when I went back to work and she cared for him as we would have. It was so nice to have someone we trusted caring for our son. She worked with us as we transitioned to solid foods.
She is an excellent care giver and we would have kept our son with her if we hadn't had the opportunity to have him with our older ones.
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Leigh H.
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Posted 7 years ago
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My husband & I had moved twice in a little over a year. We had gotten so close with our former day care employees that we were apprehensive when changing our son's routine. Liam warmed up to the providers upon their first meeting. With just the perfect amount of structure and play time, he has learned and has grown so much. His vocabulary, letter & number recall has tripled, and he receives wonderful meals & snacks. My picky eater has tried and loved so many wonderful, fresh foods! We couldn't be more thrilled! Every day we get a report on naps, food, activities, and more as they keep moms & dads up to date on all activities. Finding this in home daycare on CareLuLu was a true blessing. We are so grateful to everyone here for their love, caring, giggles, & cuddles. I would highly recommend to those in the search for a day care that is safe & personable. I would gladly speak to any parent considering this home facility for their little love. You will not be disappointed.
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Haritha A.
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Posted 8 years ago
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My daughter started going to this day care since she was 9 months old and she loves it. It provides a warm and friendly environment. Ms. S follows strict county rules. She makes kids do weekly projects, has daily circle time and takes good care of kids. She is very prompt in sending daily updates to parents. I like when she sends photos and videos of some of my daughter's beautiful moments. I would definitely recommend this day care to anyone who is looking for a clean, good and professional one.
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Anna R.
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Posted 8 years ago
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I would recommend this daycare to anyone! My super shy 2 year old son was a tough customer. He would cry when we would leave him with anyone! When it was time to start daycare, we wanted to ensure that he was in a smaller, more personalized environment so he could get the attention he needed while making the transition into full time child care.
The provider took the time to meet my son where he was at. She taught him his ABCs and 123s, but also taught him to read and write before he was 3 years old because he had shown interest in doing so. My son also had pretty bad separation anxiety, and the provider was always patient with him, teaching him different ways to conquer his sadness and that I would always return for him. When I left him under her care I was never worried that he would be treated well, and I would get a full report and pictures of his daily activities via both Whatsapp throughout the day and upon pick up. Every week my son had a themed art project that he was super proud of! He grew to love the provider and to look forward to his days with her.
I can't speak more highly of this daycare! She is an awesome childcare provider and I hope you find her as rewarding as I have!
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Prashanth K.
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Posted 8 years ago
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This provider maintains a safe and fun environment for the kids in her care. She is friendly, professional, and a prompt communicator. My daughter is getting a fun-filled learning experience under her care.
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Doris W.
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Posted 8 years ago
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My baby has been at this daycare for 10 months, since he was 4 months old. This home daycare provides a warm and friendly environment for all the kids. The provider not only reads to my baby, teaches him sign language, and works on art projects, she also teaches all kids good behavior. She strictly follows County rules and regulations, and keeps me informed about my son's daily activities. We are very happy with this home daycare.
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Meet The Staff
Director
Masters Degree
12 years of experience, mom of 2
Home-based
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7:30am - 5:30pm
Ages
6 weeks - 6 years
Kindergarten
No
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Meals Provided
Yes
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Facilities
• Playground
• Separate Nap Room
• Backyard
