Based on 21 reviews
About
CURRENT OPENINGS: All ages!
Welcome to Kingstowne Park Village Playhouse, a state-licensed home daycare and preschool nestled in a safe and quiet neighborhood in Kingstowne Alexandria, VA. My family child care program is located right off Kingstowne Village Pkwy and Hayfield Rd, and has easy access to Telegraph Rd (route 611) and the I-95 (Henry G. Shirley Memorial Hwy).
About Us
I am a mother of three children with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business. I have 19 years of professional experience, and I love working with kids both at home and at work! All of our employees (including myself) are First Aid, CPR, and MAT Certified. We offer a safe, nurturing learning environment that encourages self-help with positive guidance.
Curriculum
Kingstowne Park Village Playhouse follows the play-based approach with elements of the Montessori philosophy. Our curriculum works in unison with our assortment of age-appropriate toys and games. We also incorporate music, reading, and playing both indoors and outdoors.
We take the children on nature walks and we talk about animals, bugs, trees, etc. There's a craft activity every day that includes painting and coloring. We teach the kids through talking and singing and our overall teaching style is learning through verbal cues and practical learning experiences.
Our kids are always prepared for preschool and beyond! We know how much you love to know about your child's day, so we provide a daily summary sheet to keep you informed!
Program
We’re open all throughout the year from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Some of our features include a low Child to Provider ratio and healthy snacks. We provide full-time and part-time care for children between the age of 6 weeks and 3 years, including children with special needs.
I invested in my space to make it stimulating and inviting for kids. Our daycare has nice carpets, great wall murals, activity sets, puzzles, and blocks. We also have highchairs, cribs, and cots for each child, a separate nap room, and a private playground.
We’re excited to meet you and your little one, please contact us through CareLuLu to schedule a visit :)
Parent Reviews
Amanda L.
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Posted 1 month ago
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I was very nervous as a first time mom taking my 8 month old to daycare, but my son has thrived in this program! He loves going to school and I feel confident that he’s in great hands. The child care provider is so kind and the kids all love her. I’m lucky to have found her!
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Tim F.
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Posted 6 months ago
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The owner and her team do an amazing job with our little one. We could not be happier with our decision to send him to her. We found her from a recommendation of two of our neighbors, both that sent their own children to her. During our first meeting with the owner she talked with us about her approach, one that she prioritizes kindness and play, while working on all of the developmental milestones along the way. We’ve seen that play out over... more
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Timothy D. I.
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Posted 1 year ago
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I am so thankful for this home daycare! My son is 14 months old and I can tell he enjoys being able to have fun during the day with the other kids. What I appreciate most is that the caregiver always has a smile, is intentional with updating me and my wife on our son's progress and is always willing to try new things to help him feel more comfortable and continue to grow.
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Thank you so much for the review!
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Latrice L.
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Posted 1 year ago
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We appreciate the owner and her staff! We love the small, intimate class size and the kids really get focused attention from the teachers. Our son is really thriving and learning a lot! They also helped get our oldest pre-school ready!
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Thank you so much Latrice for your support!
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Rebecca E.
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Posted 1 year ago
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The owner and her wonderful staff are amazing caregivers. My son loves going to daycare and seeing all of his friends! I am so grateful that we found her. I couldn’t imagine my babies being watched by anyone else. She is high energy, caring, detail oriented and very positive! We love this Family Child Care and highly recommend it to families!
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Thank you so much for the review!!
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Aibesse T.
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Posted 1 year ago
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My child enrolled at 4months and has enjoyed his time. He’s now about 20mons and knows all his letters and most of his numbers. I’m pleased with the loving engagement and safe environment the center provides the kids! I also love they have about ~12 kids, which was perfect in COVID times.
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Jeremy J.
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Posted 2 years ago
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The owner and her staff were a pleasure to work with for the 3 years that our son was in her care.
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Thank you so much!!
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Ignatzia K.
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Posted 2 years ago
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This daycare is a wonderful space for learning and growing. My daughter is excited to go to daycare each morning, to greet the owner (and the assistants), and to spend time with the other kids. Her days are spent learning from the caregiver and the other children; whether that's mealtime manners, identifying animals in pictures, learning the alphabet and new words, creating art, or learning about plants and bugs outside, the days are well spent.... more
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Lina E.
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Posted 2 years ago
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We loved the owner and her assistants so much! The treated my son like family for the 3 years he was with them. We loved the structured set up of the room, with kids having cubbies for belongings, since it prepared them for preschool. He was always super happy when picked up, and playing with other kids. I could not recommend her more - she is loving, caring and very knowledgable. As a first time mom, she was also a great resource - having all... more
Response from the provider:
Hi Lina! I hope everyone had a great summer. Thank you so much for the review!
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Kristin K.
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Posted 2 years ago
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This provider is the best! There is no one else we would’ve trusted our premie, our baby with Down syndrome and then our pandemic baby with. She cares deeply for the kids, teaches them and models wonderful values. We would have kept our kids there forever.
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Tasha M.
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Posted 2 years ago
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The logistics and communications are clear from Kingstowne Park Village Playhouse. My child is 14 months so she does not have the language to express she enjoys being there however, during drop off she quickly crawls to join her friends in play. During pick up, I can peer into the glass doors and often see our child playing, listening to story time or enjoying an afternoon snack provided by the facility.
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Thank you for the review Tasha!! It means a lot! I hope you are enjoying the holidays!
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Abby K.
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Posted 3 years ago
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We enrolled our daughter at 6mos and she has thrived with this provider. This provider is incredibly kind, caring and communicative with parents. I don't worry at all with my child under her care. So glad we were able to get enrolled and into her care.
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Kayla K.
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Posted 3 years ago
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This provider is wonderful. She is patient and kind with the children. She has helped my child get rid of his pacifier, nap better, potty train, and eat solid foods. She teaches the kids songs and reads books to them. She loves to take the kids on nature walks on the sidewalk in her neighborhood and she practices letter names, counting, and identifying shapes with the children. Her emphasizes on social emotional learning is most valuable. I... more
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Masha A.
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Posted 4 years ago
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Immediately upon meeting this provider, I felt like a family. I never hesitated going back to work as I felt my little guy was in the best hands. This provider took her time to share helpful tips and showed plenty of love. My son runs straight to the daycare providers and nothing makes me happier knowing he is loved, taken care of and has a great day.
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Caitlin M.
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Posted 4 years ago
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This provider has been wonderful with both of our boys. When we first dropped our oldest off, this provider immediately put our minds at ease, and now with two boys in her care, we have only grown more impressed. This provider makes our boys feel so welcomed and has helped them learn and grow, and always goes the extra mile and builds strong lines of communication. After three years, we couldn’t be happier and recommend her without reservation.
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Kristyn P.
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Posted 4 years ago
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The provider and her team have been fantastic caregivers for all 3 of my children, going the extra mile to support any special
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Rachael A.
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Posted 4 years ago
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We love this provider and all of the workers at this Family Child Care! Our daughter has learned so much over there, and really enjoys going (and sometimes doesn’t want to leave!). They are very patient and work with parents on their child’s growth. Anything that we are teaching at home, they try to reinforce with our daughter, such as learning the alphabet and starting potty training. We absolutely recommend this Family Child Care, and highly... more
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Taesha F.
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Posted 4 years ago
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The provider and her team has been taking care of my little girl since she was five months. It seems like every day my baby has learning something new, baby sign language clapping her hands or new sounds. I can tell that the team takes care of my little one as if she was their own. I feel good knowing that my baby is safe and loving environment while I’m at work.
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Gelicia W.
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Posted 7 years ago
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Immediately upon entering the daycare I could feel the presence of love and comfort. The owner is such a wonderful and pleasant person who you can tell truly cares about your child welfare. Her assistants are so nurturing to the children and every time I drop my little one off she is happy to see them. Upon my first impression of the day care I noticed how clean and organized everything was. It is like that every single day from when I drop my... more
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Amita S.
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Posted 9 years ago
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This provider and her team provide a loving, nurturing, caring, and overall joyful environment for infants and toddlers. Both of our daughters each spent 3 years there, and we were always fully satisfied with the level of care our children received. The daycare is neat, tidy, and offers plenty of educational activities for the children. The owner and her team treat the children and families with the utmost level of care and concern.
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Stephanie S.
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Posted 9 years ago
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Our daughter started with this provider at 12 weeks upon my return to work. I could not have asked for a kinder, more loving, educational, safe (and I could go on) environment for her. She not only was a daycare provider, she was an extension of my daughters family. Our little girl learned so much, from educational material to social skills. She was also helped to me, as a first time mom, during transitions to schedule changes such as few... more
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Meet The Staff
Owner
Bachelor's Degree In International Business
19 years of experience, mom of 3
Home-based
Hours
7:00am - 5:00pm
Ages
6 weeks - 3 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
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Meals Provided
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Transportation
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Facilities
• Fenced Facilities
• Playground
• Multipurpose Room
• Backyard
