Valley Park Little Playhouse, Alexandria
Based on 17 reviews
About
CURRENT OPENINGS: All ages! We also have specific part-time spots for infants and for 2 years old and above on Wednesdays all day and for 16 months old to 24 months old Tuesday through Thursday all day.
Welcome to Valley Park Little Playhouse, my in-home daycare and preschool in Alexandria, VA. My child care facility is located in the Valley Park apartment complex, right off Edsall Rd (near Bren Mar Park Elementary School). My home is accessible for all commuters since I have easy access to the I-395 (Edsall Road exit 2A) and the I-495 (Capital Beltway).
About Me
I'm the owner and main caregiver of this intimate and nurturing family child care program. I have 8 years of professional experience with CPR & First-aid certifications, so you can be sure that your little one is safe at all times.
As a mother myself, I can definitely relate to your needs when it comes to finding the best second home for your child. Your baby is my priority and will receive plenty of individual attention since I only take a maximum of 5 children.
Curriculum
My curriculum focuses on preparing kids for school and child development and cognitive growth through a play-based learning approach. I also supply my students with age-appropriate academic learning materials and toys.
In my daycare and preschool program, many fun and educational activities await your child (such as arts & crafts and music)! Toddlers choose what they want to play with and learn for the day. They can choose between shapes, colors, flashcards, farm animals, story time, and playing outside. Infants are engaged in different activities like songs, sign language, tummy time, and sensory activities.
Program
Valley Park Little Playhouse is open year-round between 7:30am and 5:30 pm, Mondays to Fridays. I can provide full-time and part-time care for infants as young as 1 month, as well as toddlers, and preschoolers. Lunch and snacks are already included in the tuition and provided to all kids enrolled full-time.
Please dont hesitate to contact us through CareLuLu to book a tour, I would love to meet your family in person :)
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Ana P.
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Posted 1 month ago
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This provider is simply the best! Our baby loves it there and is really happy. We actually tried several daycares before we could find a spot here, and we have never felt such a relief knowing he is safe and well cared for!
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Juan A.
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Posted 2 months ago
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We are extremely happy with this caregiver & the care she provides our son. We went through 3 daycare centers that presented very well, but our son would get home exhausted from having cried most of the day and he was not happy going there.
The first week at the daycare was difficult, as expected, but ever since it was been incredible seeing how eager he is to go to daycare and how happy he is under her care.
I happily would recommend her to... more
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Cameron L.
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Posted 4 months ago
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Our child started at 4 months and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience with her. She is warm, responsible, and keeps you updated throughout the day. The food provided is fresh and we dealt with a good allergy and she took it and made sure our child was well cared for. We are extremely happy with the care provided and amount of growth we have seen in our toddler.
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Lauren F.
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Posted 10 months ago
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I feel incredibly lucky to have found this provider. She has been caring for my daughter since she was 5 months old. I feel so comfortable knowing my daughter is in a safe environment and with someone who truly cares about children, and has shown her so much love from the first day she started. My daughter smiles every time we get to her door- she knows she’s in for a good day! She also keeps her place immaculate. I have no idea what kind of... more
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Reagan L.
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Posted 2 years ago
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You can stop your daycare search here- 100/10 stars for her!! We came from a daycare center and this in-home blew all our expectations out of the water. This was our first baby and she blossomed so much (even grandparents who live out of town have mentioned the huge difference it has had). The small number of children allows her to get to know and spend direct time with each child. She provides food each day as they are learning to eat solids,... more
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Matthew S.
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Posted 2 years ago
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She was phenomenal. we saw Lennon progress so much in her time with her. Lennon was excited every morning when we would drop her off and loved the 1-on-1 time. She's dedicated to each of the children. I would recommend her to anyone.
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Elizabeth D.
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Posted 2 years ago
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The caregiver provides excellent care for our twin boys. She is always proactive in communicating, sharing pictures throughout the day and advising on best approaches. Our boys give her big smiles when they arrive and they come home tired from all the activities. We feel like they’re in solid hands and would recommend this daycare.
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Brittany C.
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Posted 3 years ago
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We brought our daughter to this provider at the recommendation of a friend and have been more than satisfied. We get daily updates with photos throughout the day, our child eats a balanced variety of foods at meal and snack times, and we love the bond our daughter has made with the other kids because the environment is so close-knit. Our daughter has blossomed over the last several months and we know so much of it is from this provider!
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Maryssa K.
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Posted 3 years ago
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This provider is wonderful! Our child has been there for almost a year and we continue to be so happy with her care, professionalism, cleanliness, and communication. We know our daughter is in great hands. We receive pictures, updates, and videos throughout the day which brings us joy! Highly recommend this provider!!
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Shannon B.
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Posted 3 years ago
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We have only positive things to say about this facility! As first time parents who work high stress jobs during covid, we were very nervous to send our infant to daycare during this time. This provider gave us prompt updates and communicated frequently with us when we first started, which was very reassuring! While navigating teething, changing sleep schedules, and other challenges of an infant, she always listens to us and communicates with us... more
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John K.
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Posted 4 years ago
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We cannot say enough positive things about the child care provided by the owner of this facility, she has exceeded our expectations in every way. The facilities and environment she provides are very nurturing, stimulating, educational, and playful. The curriculum that is provided produces immediate results; for example more complex vocabulary/sentence structure and always increasing knowledge such as ABCs/123s, days of the week, etc. It is... more
Response from the provider:
Thank you so much John and Maren! Your girls brings so much joy and laughter in my daycare!
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Rachayl S.
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Posted 4 years ago
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This provider is absolutely wonderful! My husband and I were nervous to send our daughter to daycare in the current environment and this provider has completely eased our concerns. her facility is clean and well-maintained. In addition, she is in contact throughout the day with pictures, videos and updates to keep us informed about our daughter’s day. It’s great! I love being able to see what she is up to and what she is eating. This provider... more
Response from the provider:
Thank you Rachayl!
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Marcello E. M.
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Posted 4 years ago
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This provider has been a wonderful person to work with and to have watch our daughter. she is very professional and has a great environment for Sariah to learn and play
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Jennifer W.
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Posted 4 years ago
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Sariah loves interaction at this daycare. She's well entertained, educated and fed. She's always excited to go daycare. She comes home with something new learned and loves talking about her day.
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Sarah J.
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Posted 4 years ago
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This provider is a passionate, loving, and experienced caregiver who we admiringly recommend. I am grateful to have found such a nurturing and developing childcare for my son. As first-time parents, we were nervous about having our son away from us. However, throughout the day we receive updates of what our son is doing, and his progress. This helps us as working parents to keep in touch and stay connected with how our son is doing. This... more
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Nazia A.
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Posted 4 years ago
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Excellent performance of the day care is being observed by me.
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Makeda B.
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Posted 5 years ago
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My daughter loves being in the care of this provider. As a mother, I look for a clean, organized and loving space for my child to be while not in my care. I am so glad to have found this Family Child Care!
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This is a rare find!
This facility is usually full. There's an opening right now, so we recommend visiting soon!
Home-based
Hours
7:30am - 5:30pm
Ages
1 month - 5 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
Yes
Transportation
No
Facilities
• Playground
• Multipurpose Room
• Library
• Neighborhood Park
• Indoor Playroom
