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Fran's Children's Place, Silver Spring

Based on 15 reviews

About

CURRENT OPENINGS: All ages! We also have specific part-time spots for 2 years old and above on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Fran's Children's Place is a licensed home daycare and preschool in Silver Spring, MD. They offer high-quality child care and early education in a safe, comfortable, and happy environment. The facility is located near the Wilton Oaks neighborhood, right off Hathaway Dr. Your morning and evening commute will be convenient since the daycare has easy access to Layhill Rd (route 182) and Georgia Ave (route 97). Special deal for CareLuLu parents only: contact me on CareLuLu and get 1 week of FREE child care! I will also waive my $60 registration fee. The week of free care will be offered after 2 months of attendance. Offer valid for new families only.
Message From The Owner
Hi parents! I'm the owner and main caregiver at Fran's Children's Place, and I love working with kids! I always maintain a good relationship with parents and do my best to accommodate their needs and concerns. One of my top priorities is to give parents peace of mind. I have 30 years of child care and early childhood education experience. I hold a Child Development Associate's degree as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science. I’m also CPR and First-aid certified, so you can be sure that your little one is safe and secure at all times.
Curriculum Information
I believe that learning should be fun, which is why I follow the Play-based learning approach. I observe my young students to see how they play, as it says a lot about how I could approach each one of them and their unique learning style. I follow well-crafted lesson plans that include indoor and outdoor activities, art projects, music, reading, free play, etc. In addition to English, I speak Farsi and Persian fluently and upon your request, I can teach your child these foreign languages (my daycare is not a bilingual program though).
Program Details & Hours
Fran's Children's Place is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (we're open year-round, including in the summer). I provide full-time and part-time care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers between the age of 3 months and 5 years old, including children with special needs (children with language deficiency/disability, ADD, and ADHD). Our rates are affordable and we’re willing to work with your budget! I participate in the USDA Food Program and I serve nutritious morning and afternoon snacks to all children in my care, and I can also provide lunch with an additional fee. Health and safety is very important to me and children never get sick in my care. I have high standards when it comes to cleanliness, washing hands, etc.

Parent Reviews

Matt M.
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Posted 4 days ago
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The caregiver has provided warm, loving, and flexible care. We're very pleased and would highly recommend.
Response from the provider:
hi Matt - thank you so much for leaving your kind and nice review for me. Giving care a service to such a wonderful family is absolutely my pleasure.
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Theresa M.
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Posted 8 days ago
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We absolutely love this caregiver. Our 14 month old daughter is always so excited and happy when she gets to her house and just has a blast. We couldn't be happier. We highly recommend her to other families searching for a good spot for their little one.
Response from the provider:
Dear Theresa - thank you so much for your kind review about me. taking care of my sweetheart Emma is absolutely my pleasure. I am blessed for knowing a wonderful family like you. ❤
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Connie W.
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Posted 15 days ago
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I like their curriculum, my little one learns so much from the daycare.
Response from the provider:
Dear Connie and Oliver - I appreciate your nice review. It is my pleasure knowing you and also taking care of sweet Jojo. Thank you so much.
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Myia B.
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Posted 4 months ago
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This daycare provider is amazing! I could write a book about the many things we love about this daycare but she really goes above and beyond to care for our daughter. We’ve had to switch care for our daughter twice but what set her apart from the rest was the initial interest she had in our daughter concerning her home routine, diet, and developmental milestones. She is super accommodating and we love how she gives us a snapshot of our baby’s day like what they worked on, how she interacted with others, how she ate, how long she slept etc. She takes her time to teach and involve the kids in various activities throughout the day. She treats the littles as if they’re her own and we’re blessed to have our daughter in her care.
Response from the provider:
Dear Myia, thank you so much for your comments about me. I really appreciate your review and kindness. Wishing you and your family all the best. Love, Fran
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Shivani S.
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Posted 1 year ago
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we just love it. our baby is safe and loved there. We wanted to have a homely environment. the love and care and attention that she has it at home is the key for her growing up. We have that at this daycare. If your main concern is love ,safe and healthy environment for your child. you are at the right place here. learning is so much fun. no screen time is the bonus.. just love it . Thank you again for everything you do.
Response from the provider:
Dear Shivani, thank you so much for your nice review about me. I appreciate your kindness. - Fran
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Adelina V.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Fran has looked after Kaya got almost two years and I feel like she’s a family member. she has loved and cared for Kaya as she would for her own grandchild. in return, Kaya loves her also and asks about her when she’s at home. Fran has a lovely, clean and safe place for the children and a manicured back yard for them to play. we feel grateful to have found her and we’re sure many others will follow when we graduate Kay’s into a school program in the fall. thank you Fran!
Response from the provider:
Dear Adelina - thank you so much for your nice and honest review about me and my child care facility. I love you and your family, especially the sweetheart Kaya.
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Edesa A.
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Posted 1 year ago
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I enrolled my son in Mrs. Fran's Daycare 7 months ago and I couldn't be happier with my decision. Mrs. Fran is incredible - she are warm, welcoming, and genuinely cares about each and every child in her care. My son has made amazing progress since starting at the daycare. The daycare is clean, bright, and filled with age-appropriate toys and activities. The outdoor play area is fantastic, with plenty of space for the kids to run, climb, and play. One thing I really appreciate about the daycare is commitment to communication. Mrs. Fran keeps us informed of our child's progress and any issues that arise. She is always willing to answer questions and address any concerns we have. Overall, I highly recommend this daycare. It's a safe, nurturing environment where my son has thrived. I have complete peace of mind knowing that he's in good hands while I'm at work.
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Gail A.
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Posted 2 years ago
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This provider is a dream come true. Your kiddo is the most important thing in the world. With this provider, they have an attentive and loving caregiver. Our little one gets excited to go to this daycare and play with their fiends. She gives them space to play on their own, leads them in group activities and gets them outside as much as possible. It's been a really wonderful and fun experience for them and has made it so much easier for me to return to work.
Response from the provider:
Dear Gail, thank you so much for your nice review about me and your experience with my daycare. I appreciate your kindness. - Fran
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Jieming M.
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Posted 3 years ago
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My daughter attended this family childcare for over two years and she was always so happy to go. She truly cares about children and provides a safe and loving environment for them. She offers various age appropriate activities that entertain and challenge the kids. She also provides organic fruits and snacks. At pick-up she always kept us updated of how her day went. We felt sad having to say goodbye to her because we moved out of state, and we all miss her!!
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Chris C.
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Posted 4 years ago
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There aren't enough words to describe the peace-of-mind that comes from bringing our 20m daughter to this provider each day! We are two full-time parents that went from 19 months of individual nanny-care to needing daycare situation before we were "ready"....and both with our own high-standards on what's good for our daughter. With this provider you can put your worries at ease. From the moment we brought her in to visit with us and check out the facility, she took to the environment and verified what we agreed was a magical place full of learning opportunities. We get daily reports on her eating habits, learning, naps and general interactions with other children which is ridiculously helpful and allows us to easily reinforce things at home. In only 2 months of attendance we have noticed our little one's growth in learning, confidence in what she knows, following directions and openness to education even at her young age....it's amazing! Small amount of children and the provider truly treats them all as if they are her own, for us there is no question that we are leaving our baby in loving hands. We were nervous being thrown into the process (so many places were subpar or let us down) and weren't ready for daycare but then life happened and we needed something fast, this provider was a heaven-send and now that we're with her we couldn't imagine being anywhere else.
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Derek D.
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Posted 5 years ago
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Words cannot express how excited we are to have found Fran in Silver Spring. We had some mitigating circumstances but Ms. Fran accommodated us with fidelity! The atmosphere and feel of her daycare was an instant draw to my wife and I and most importantly, our toddler son Derek. We were so blessed to have found her. DJ absolutely loves going there!
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Jeff P.
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Posted 5 years ago
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Fran is a wonderful child care provider who was like another parent to our children. She provides safe, dependable care, with an age-appropriate learning curriculum, in a warm home environment. She truly is the best of all worlds.
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Edesa A.
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Posted 5 years ago
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My daughter has thrived at this daycare. The care and support she receives is exceptional. Fran is a very dedicated caregiver and teacher. My daughter has learned and grown in many ways. I’m so happy she attends this daycare and would highly recommend it!
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Emily T.
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Posted 5 years ago
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Fran provides a Wonderful and nurturing place for our son. She is loving and qualified. We are so grateful for her care!
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Jennifer M.
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Posted 5 years ago
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Fran was a wonderful, warm and caring provider for our three children. I party appreciated her knowledge of and attention to best safety practices for infants. Her outdoor play space is large and really allows the children plenty of room to explore and move around. We recommend Fran whole heartedly!
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Meet The Staff
Owner & Main Caregiver
Bachelor's In Library Science
33 years of experience, mom of 2
Home-based
Hours
7:30am - 6:00pm
Ages
3 months - 5 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
No
Transportation
No
Facilities
  Fenced Facilities
  Playground
  Multipurpose Room
  Library
  Water and sand tables
  Indoor Playroom
  Outdoor Play Area
  Separate nap area and eating area