Based on 12 reviews
About
OPENINGS: We are full at this time.
Welcome to Potomac Lakes Children's Place, my licensed in-home daycare and preschool in Sterling, VA. I’m located in the Potomac Lakes neighborhood, right off Algonkian Pkwy (route 1582), near Potomac Falls High School. Your daily commute to work will be very convenient since I also have easy access to Cascades Pkwy (route 1794), Countryside Blvd (route 1570), and Harry Byrd Hwy / Leesburg Pike (route 7).
Please contact my daycare through CareLuLu to schedule a visit and get your registration fee waived!
About Me:
I’m the owner and main caregiver of this beautiful and intimate daycare, and I run my program with my 2 assistants. I’m a licensed provider with 15 years of experience with CPR & First-aid certifications. I’m also MAT trained, so I can administer over-the-counter and prescription medication.
I’m a parent myself, I mom to 3 children, and I know the struggles of every parent when it comes to finding the right daycare for their little ones. At Potomac Lakes Children's Place, we treat each child as if they were our own and we provide plenty of individual attention. Our goal is to make each child in our care to be happy and feel loved and safe at all times.
Program:
I’m open all throughout the year from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays. I offer full-time care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age kids up to 12 years old. For parents only looking for occasional child care needs, I can accommodate drop-in care.
Peanut and tree-nut free lunch and snacks are already included in the tuition and provided to all kids attending my program. If weather permits, we go to our fenced backyard playground where we spend our outdoor playtime. I send reports home to parents every day about meals, diaper changes, naps, and any notable events throughout the day.
Curriculum:
My family child care and preschool program follows the play-based learning approach, allowing children to learn through play and educational activities such as arts & crafts and music. My young students learn numbers, and colors, and engage in arts and crafts for holidays such as Halloween and Valentine's Day.
I incorporate a variation of free play where the children get to pick their next activity and the toys they want to play with for the next hour. For infants, I have sensory activities that include water play, playdough, foam clouds, and books with various textures for children to touch and identify.
Parent Reviews
Marie B.
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Posted 2 months ago
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The caregiver is an absolute gem. Our son smiles so big when he sees her in the morning and I can tell he had a great day at the end of every day. The other kids seem really happy as well. She and her team are so kind with sweet and positive personalities. After only a couple weeks, my son started sleeping through the night at 4 months old. I’m certain it was because of the eating and napping schedule she has him on and all the fun activities they do during the day. We also love her space. It’s clean, lots of light, organized, and she has a huge fenced in grassy backyard with fun outdoor toys. She does water day once a week during the summer too!
We feel very fortunate to have found this caregiver, I highly recommend her.
Lisa S.
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Posted 3 months ago
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From the moment I first visited, it was clear that this daycare is a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The daycare owner and her 2 staffs are exceptionally caring, professional, and attentive, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes both parents and children feel at ease.
My daughter started going to this daycare at 4 months she is now 11mo is so happy to see her and her staff each morning. with open arms and it’s clear that she’s happy under their care and hands. My daughter is also growing and learning in meaningful ways. The curriculum is well-balanced, offering a variety of engaging activities that promote social development.
Communication with the daycare has been seamless, and I truly appreciate the regular updates and feedback on my child’s progress. This daycare is a clean, safe, and thoughtfully organized, making it a pleasant space for the kids to explore and play.
Overall, I highly recommend her to any parent seeking a high-quality daycare experience. It’s evident that her and her staff are dedicated to providing the best care possible, and I am grateful for the positive impact they’ve had on my daughter’s early years.
Kristen M.
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Posted 4 months ago
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This caregiver has been such a blessing to us! She and her team are attentive and loving to our daughter. They truly love the kids and create a nurturing learning environment. Our daughter started attending this daycare when she was 5 months old. We are approaching one year with her and couldn’t be happier with her care!
Leah R.
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Posted 10 months ago
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We absolutely love the owner and her daycare and team. Our little girl is always happy there and it's a happy calm, but fun, environment. The space is big and there is a big back yard in a safe place for the kids to play. Highly recommend.
Jessica J. A.
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Posted 10 months ago
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This daycare has been a wonderful experience. She is very prompt in communication and as a first time parents, this was very important to me. Her facilities are clean and the other children she watches over seem to enjoy their time there. Our baby also is very content with her and comes home happy every day. I'm glad I chose her for our baby
Wade P.
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Posted 1 year ago
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The owner and her team take great care of our child! She always comes home super happy and seems to provide great activities for the kids. She also has a very competitive rate!
Maddie O.
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Posted 1 year ago
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We have loved our experience with this provider! Our son is so happy and loves going to school every day. We could not ask for better child care and would absolutely recommend her!
Reema A.
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Posted 1 year ago
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The owner and her staff are incredible. They have taken care of 2 of my kids since they were very young. I highly recommend her daycare facility.
Stephanie S.
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Posted 1 year ago
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My husband and I say often how lucky we were to find this caregiver! Our daughter absolutely loves daycare. She has the biggest smile when we drop her off in the morning and when we pick her up. She is the absolute best!
Melissa C.
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Posted 1 year ago
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We have two kids (ages 18 months and 3) with this caregiver and I can't imagine sending them anywhere else. She provides a safe and fun place to play. My kids come home happy everyday with fun art projects, stories, and lots of songs. At pickup time you can see all the kids are happy. She always communicates and responds to text messgaes quickly. I can't recommend her enough.
Katie E.
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Posted 1 year ago
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The owner and her assistants are family. We have been with her for nearly 5 years through 2 of our 3 children. Leaving your child with someone as just an infant is so difficult, but we felt comfortable from the start. Both our children thrived, adapted, made friends, and most importantly, were truly loved. One of our children has an extra medical need, and she worked with us through it the entire time. We found her through multiple referrals and will confidently recommend her to take care of and love your children. We will be devastated when it is time to go to preschool.
Candice S.
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Posted 1 year ago
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I am so fortunate to have had her provide childcare for both of my children! They have advanced so much in their time in her care and are happy, healthy, safe and LOVED!
I could not recommend her highly enough, her and her teams care for the children is exceptional!
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Meet The Staff
Owner & Caregiver
15 years of experience, mom of 3
Child Care Assistant
Child Care Assistant
Home-based
Hours
7:00am - 5:00pm
Ages
1 month - 12 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
Yes
Transportation
No
Facilities
• Fenced Facilities
• Playground
• Multipurpose Room
• Indoor Playroom
• Infant Room
• Outdoor Play Area
• Park-like Setting
