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CURRENT OPENINGS: For children 2 and up only!
Barcroft Children's Den, Arlington is an intimate home daycare in Arlington, VA. My child care facility is located in the Barcroft apartment complex, right off Columbia Pike (route 244) and S George Mason Dr. Your daily commute to work will be fast since my home is between Arlington Blvd (US-50) and the I-95. I’m also a few minutes’ drive away from S Glebe Rd (route-120) and Leesburg Pike (route 7).
I offer siblings, military, and teacher discounts. I will also waive your registration fee if you contact me through CareLuLu :)
About Me
Like you, I’m a parent myself, so I know your concerns when it comes to finding safe, yet affordable child care. I’m a professional caregiver with 14 years of experience and CPR & First-aid certifications. I always treat each child under my care as if they were my own. Also, I decided to only take a maximum of 3 children so I can give them plenty of individualized attention.
Curriculum
Barcroft Children's Den follows the play-based learning approach, allowing children to learn through play and educational activities. During circle, I teach them the alphabet, shapes, and colors, and we play puzzles. My curriculum also consists of learning about feelings and emotions, and I ask them how they feel every morning.
If weather permits, I take them out to my spacious backyard or to the nearby community park that has a playground and field where we spend our outdoor playtime.
Program
I can accommodate full-time and part-time care for infants and toddlers between the age of 3 months and 3 years old. My family child care is open all throughout the year from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
I run a peanut and tree-nut free environment to prevent possible allergies. My daycare consists of a living room area where kids play, and I also have a dining room with highchairs for their lunch and snacks.
Safety
In order to safeguard the health of children, I maintain cleanliness by regularly sanitizing tables and chairs throughout the day. Additionally, I take precautions to prevent infants from sharing toys as they often put them in their mouths.
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Shannon C.
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Posted 3 days ago
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The caregiver has a warm and kind presence and she is incredibly knowledgeable about babies and caring for them. She has been so helpful in helping our little one have a regular schedule and my daughter is so happy to see her each morning. I am a first time mom and from the first day I brought my daughter to this daycare, she helped me feel at ease, it is such a relief to know your baby is in great hands and in a loving environment with lots of... more
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Shannon K.
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Posted 1 year ago
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This provider is an absolute blessing! She has taken better care of my infant son than I ever could have imagined. She is extremely organized, clean, and diligent. She is extremely experienced as a mother and professional caregiver and knows exactly what activities to do to help babies of all ages reach developmental milestones. She proactively communicates and helped my newborn develop a predictable eating/sleeping schedule. We plan to keep our... more
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Erin M.
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Posted 1 year ago
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I am immensely grateful to have found this caregiver! She provides a safe and warm environment with lots of individualized love and attention. She takes seriously her responsibility to care for and teach babies as they grow and navigate the world. I valued her recommendations and guidance on sleeping, teething, feeding and more. My son was happy and excited to see her every morning, and happy every afternoon when I picked him up. It was a... more
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Mariana R. M.
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Posted 1 year ago
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The owner has been a wonderful caretaker for our 6 month old son. She is a sweet and caring caregiver. We are lucky to have found her to take care of our precious child. She has a great setup for newborns; there are lots of toys, and fun activities for them to do. She is always kind and gracious to us, and truly enjoys taking care of her kids. We highly recommend her to anyone who needs a caregiver. If we have another baby we would not hesitate... more
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Sarah P.
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Posted 2 years ago
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The caregiver was great with our daughter. She was cared for and felt safe.
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Jacob N.
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Posted 2 years ago
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I would highly recommend this childcare provider! My wife and I looked at number of daycares in the area before our son was born, felt great about choosing this provider, and have never regretted it. She has watched our son from 12 weeks old to current (6 months old) and has helped him (and us) learn so much! This provider really treats our son as if he is one her own children and even helps guide us as new parents.
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Samantha J.
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Posted 3 years ago
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We could not be happier with this provider and her daycare. As other reviews have said, she is wonderful for first time parents, due to her caring nature and the smaller number of children she takes at one time. Our little boy absolutely loves his time there. I was nervous to leave him with anyone in the beginning, but after just a few days he started to recognize the walk up to her apartment and would start dancing and smiling in anticipation.... more
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Patti K.
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Posted 3 years ago
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I would highly recommend this provider as a loving childcare provider. She cared for our son for 1.5 years, and always provided excellent and loving care. She has a full heart and played such an important role in supporting the development of our son, and we always felt comfortable leaving him in her care, knowing he was safe and happy. She was very communicative about his development, progress, and daily routine, and helped us, as first time... more
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Arthur J.
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Posted 3 years ago
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This provider is so attentive and caring for our daughter. She encourages her development on a daily basis and allows her to explore her curiosity. We noticed immediate improvements in our daughter's development after switching from another home child care environment.
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Ana B.
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Posted 3 years ago
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I'm very satisfied with my child's caregiver. She is a very polite and knowledgeable person who explains everything to me since I am a new parent. She takes care of my baby in a very lovable way. I see that my baby is way more active since she started going to the daycare and I'm pretty sure that this provider has all the credits for this. I'm very lucky I got the chance to found this home daycare through the internet. A happy child means a... more
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Douglas S.
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Posted 3 years ago
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The provider gave excellent childcare for our five-month-old daughter. She has a very loving, patient way with babies and as first-time parents, we always appreciated her decades of experience as our little one hit each developmental milestone. We always felt our daughter was very safe and, later on, we felt completely comfortable dropping her off knowing she would have a fun-filled day with this provider and her other two playmates. This... more
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Clay B.
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Posted 3 years ago
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This provider is an astoundingly good teacher and caregiver. She truly cares for other kids as if they were her own. Our kid was with her from 3 mo. - 22 mo. At each stage he got the proper amount of discipline and teaching. He also had a medical issue that needed attention, and it was no problem for her to give daily care. Having two other kids his age there helped him with his socialization, and today we think we have a well adjusted... more
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Veronica B.
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Posted 3 years ago
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This provider was a wonderful caregiver to our daughter for over 2 years. This provider is as pure as gold and cares deeply about her kids' development and happiness. I only gave slight marks off because her facility is out of her apartment, so there are less opportunities for the kids to go outside. It was perfect for our daughter from 12 weeks until 2 when she "graduated" to a bigger space with older kids. Would definitely recommend this... more
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Sana C.
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Posted 3 years ago
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I cannot say enough great things about this provider. She has been a wonderful caretaker to many little ones over the years, including both my children. She took care of our older son from the time he was 6 months old until he was ready for preschool at age 3. We absolutely adore her and when my second was born in 2019 I was quick to get on her waitlist of parents. We knew we wanted her to care for our second just as she did our first. We... more
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Home-based
Hours
7:30am - 5:30pm
Ages
3 months - 3 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
No
Transportation
No
Facilities
• Fenced Facilities
• Fenced Yard
• Outdoor Play Area
