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West Virginia Ave Playhouse, Washington DC

Based on 12 reviews

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CURRENT OPENINGS: All ages! We also have specific part-time spots for 2 years old and above Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:30pm.
About The Daycare:
West Virginia Ave Playhouse is a licensed home-based daycare and preschool in Washington, DC. We’re located in the Ivy City neighborhood, near Lewis Crowe Park. Our place is perfect for your daily commute to work since we’re very accessible and close to major roads, such as New York Ave NW/NE (US-50) and Bladensburg NE/Maryland AVE NE (US-1). Our family child care program is open all year-round from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mondays to Fridays. We provide full-time care for newborn babies, as well as toddlers through preschoolers up to 5 years old. To prevent any possible allergies, we maintain a peanut and tree-nut free environment. We can offer meals to children in our care (breakfast, lunch and snacks) but please note that there is an additional fee for these meals (please inquire about this). Our space is really nice with an open design and a modern atmosphere. There are vibrant carpets, wall decor, educational charts posted on the walls, age-appropriate toys, and activity sets for infants and toddlers.
About The Staff:
I’m the owner and main caregiver, and I have a decade of experience in child care and early childhood education. I hold a Child Development Associate's Degree and CPR & First-aid certifications. I run my daycare with my 2 assistants who have 35 years of combined experience. We’re all moms, so we can certainly relate to your child care needs and concerns. Our team ensures that every child receives plenty of individualized attention, and that they are happy and feel loved :)
Philosophy:
West Virginia Ave Playhouse is committed to creating a safe, warm, loving environment for children where they can learn and grow at their own pace physically, emotionally, creatively, intellectually, and socially. We want to help your children boost their confidence and self-esteem by treating them as unique individuals. We strive to make your child’s time in our care the best experience it can be.
Curriculum:
We’re dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, enriching, and happy environment ensuring school readiness. Our daycare addresses these goals through our Creative Curriculum with lots of activities that foster a strong bond between staff and children, as well as through programs that provide age-appropriate learning experiences that strive to balance structured activities with sensitivity to each child’s readiness to learn. We engage the kids in daily interactive activities and our preschool curriculum teaches young students shapes, letters, and colors to ensure their readiness for kindergarten. We have soft books where infants and toddlers can feel the pages to develop sensory skills. We sing songs and learn about different cultures across the world, so that children are well-rounded when they enter school. We also do exercises like Zumba to keep active and not spend too much screen time.

Parent Reviews

Victoria R.
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Posted 4 months ago
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Finding this daycare has been such a gift! Our son has been attending full time since he was 5 months old. He’s 10 months now, and we have been so grateful for how well she cares for him. Our son absolutely loves coming to daycare every morning - he gets a huge smile on his face when we arrive, and he gives her a big hug. They have a wonderful bond. It’s clear that she has a ton of experience and does so much to help him learn and grow. Her place is always clean, and has lots of opportunities for play. She also has a backyard with shaded areas where the kids can play when it’s nice outside, and she takes them for lots of walks through the neighborhood. She’s a proactive communicator, and she’s great about sending pictures and videos. She also arranges fun projects, like having the kids do very cute art projects for holidays. It’s given us such peace of mind to know that he’s well taken care of and thriving during his time there each day!
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Hadley R.
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Posted 4 months ago
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We have had a wonderful experience with this home daycare. My baby started there at 3 months old and has thrived. She is loved and cared for and the teachers are happy to work with us on sleep consistency and building skills. Highly recommend!
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Ellta S.
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Posted 8 months ago
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My son has been attending this in-home daycare since he was just 3.5 months old, and I couldn't be happier with the care he receives. From the very beginning, the provider has treated my son like family. She has created a warm and nurturing environment that feels like a home away from home. I have complete peace of mind knowing that my son is in such loving and capable hands. The provider's dedication to early childhood development is evident in the engaging activities and learning opportunities she provides. I also appreciate the open communication and flexibility the provider offers. She keeps me updated on my son's day, including his meals, naps, and any special moments he has. She is always willing to accommodate my schedule and any special requests I may have. Overall, I highly recommend this daycare provider and her team to any parent looking for a caring, nurturing, and reliable in-home daycare for their little one. My son has thrived under her care, and I am grateful for the positive impact she has had on his development. Thank you for everything you do and for your genuine care!
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Nils M.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Our son absolutely loves going to daycare here. He is extremely well taken care of and constantly amazes us with the new skills he has learned during the day under the excellent care of the caregiver.
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Iman N.
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Posted 1 year ago
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As a first time mom, I really felt (feel) that my daughter is in great hands while her father and I are at work. My daughter always appears happy upon arrival and when she leaves the facility. The caregiver is truly a kindhearted provider pay attention to each child and their specific needs. I am so glad we found her!
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Eric D.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Adiam has been an amazing caregiver for our son. After he started daycare we saw him meet a lot of his developmental milestones early. We are very happy with our choice.
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Kimberly W.
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Posted 1 year ago
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My son loves going to daycare everyday. he is learning, thriving and happy. The caregiver takes such great care of him and keeps me alert of his progress.
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Susanna M.
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Posted 2 years ago
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I can't say enough wonderful things about this awesome home daycare! Finding this daycare has been such a wonderful help and blessing to my family. We'd started my then-20-month-old son at a larger daycare and only two days in, we were really unhappy with his care and the toddler caregivers. When first looking for daycares, we'd toured this daycare as well, but we'd initially gone with the other daycare because it was a better fit for my 3-year-old daughter (the preschool caregivers there are awesome), so we wanted to try to keep them at the same place. On his second day there, though, I was so upset I drove over to this daycare as soon as I dropped my son off and knocked on her door to see if she still had a spot available for him. Thank goodness she did! I feel like I'm taking him to his extended family every morning. The environment she creates for the children is warm, communicative, loving, stimulating, nurturing, inviting, and playful. My son loves her and his fellow playmates, and I love that she keeps the number of children small, which means she can provide really attentive care to each of them. By his second week there, my son had learned all his colors and was singing new songs! I can't recommend her highly enough, especially for those parents whose children have been at home or cared for by a nanny or nanny-share. This feels like a natural extension of that kind of individualized and attentive care, and it gives me and my husband peace of mind sending our son here every day. The cost is also SO SO reasonable--truly a steal for the care you get! Our son got into a coveted early education program for this fall. We did ultimately decide that we will send him there, but I have to say, it was not an easy decision to make, because we hate to take him away from this caregiver and his friends in her care. We plan to make the most of the months we still have with her, but I get teary anytime I think about when we'll have to say goodbye. I am so grateful for this daycare!
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Johanna M.
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Posted 2 years ago
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Could not recommend this daycare option enough. The provider is caring and communication is very good. When we first started she understood how hard it is to leave your baby and she sent me updates throughput the day. My son has started to meet his milestones and is obvious he enjoys going to daycare.
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Andrea F.
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Posted 2 years ago
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This is an amazing home daycare. My son has been thriving ever since he joined and the owner is a wonderful teacher to him. I was in desperate need a daycare and I am so glad that I found her daycare. Please don't hesitate to join. Her place is clean and a fun place for the kids.
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Josie M.
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Posted 2 years ago
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This caregiver is an attentive, caring provider. She takes covid protocols and safety seriously and her facilities are impeccably clean. She was quick to learn my son's habits and provides a nurturing environment. He adores her and I have no concerns leaving him in her care.
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Selamawit H.
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Posted 2 years ago
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Thank you for your wonderful care. My daughter loves her time at this Home Daycare. She gets very excited and loves her time here . This provider is very caring and loves what she does . This place is very nurturing with very dedicated staff.
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Meet The Staff
Owner & Lead Teacher
Child Development Associate's Degree
10 years of experience, mom of 3
Home-based
Hours
7:30am - 5:30pm
Ages
0 weeks - 5 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
Yes (extra fee)
Transportation
No
Facilities
  Backyard