Based on 14 reviews
About
CURRENT OPENINGS: For children 2 and up only!
Next infant opening is anticipated in November 2024!
Welcome to Bells Mill Playhouse, my nurturing family child care and preschool program in Bethesda, MD. My home-based daycare is located in the Potomac Outside neighborhood, in the Ashleigh area of Bethesda. We are very accessible to commuters since we're near Democracy Blvd as well as Bradley Blvd (route 191), River Rd (route 190), and the Capital Beltway (I-495). Perfect for your daily commute to work!
About The Owner:
I'm the owner and main caregiver of this in-home daycare and I'm a mom of 3. I am a licensed provider with almost a decade of child care experience and I'm also CPR & First-aid certified, so children under my care are safe at all times. Prior to opening my own daycare, I worked as a volunteer in various churches for 8 years.
My passion for child care and genuine love for kids pushed me to open my own daycare. I love teaching children new things and helping them grow. They bring me great joy and fill my day with fun and laughter. Being a part of their early stages of life and teaching them essential social and cognitive skills that will be useful throughout the entirety of their life means a lot to me.
Program:
Bells Mill Playhouse is a play-based program and engages children in various fun activities like arts & crafts, cooking, baking, etc. Our curriculum prepares children for school. We teach numbers, letters, shapes, colors, as well as farm animals and body parts. The children learn to count and write their names. By the time they leave, they are able to recognize sight words and write short sentences. In addition to English, I also speak Amharic and Tigrinya and can teach your kids these foreign languages upon request.
We are open all throughout the year from Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm. We provide full-time care for infants as young as 6 weeks, as well as toddlers and preschoolers up to 5 years old, including children with special needs. Our daycare provides snacks to kids attending their program (already included in the tuition).
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Shakirra M.
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Posted 2 months ago
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This caregiver has been providing exceptional care for my daughter for over a year. My family has been consistently impressed with her professionalism, dedication, and genuine affection for children.
She possesses a remarkable talent for engaging with and nurturing children. She creates a warm, supportive environment that encourages my daughter to explore, learn, and grow. Her ability to connect with children on their own level while... more
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Trevor F.
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Posted 9 months ago
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She is the best day care provider in this area. She always goes the extra mile, she is very understanding, helpful, and patient. My Wife and I have been using this day care provider for over an 2 years and this has been the best day care experience my son and I (the parent) has had.
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Patricia A.
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Posted 9 months ago
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My son has been attending this daycare for over a year now and we’re very happy with our choice. This provider has been an incredible support system for my family. She is patient, kind, and caring and makes the kids feel at home. She is extremely flexible and always willing to accommodate our needs or special requests. The daycare itself is clean, organized, and has plenty of toys. I love that the provider can easily be reached throughout the... more
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Ivan K.
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Posted 9 months ago
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This caregiver is great with the kids and very accommodating. We have enjoyed her taking care of our son for the past year plus. We highly recommmend her and her daycare for all your child care needs!
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Alice A.
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Posted 1 year ago
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The owner created a healthy environment, loving atmosphere and was dedicated toward caring for my daughter. I had no doubt each time l handed my daughter over to her that she was safe, Happy, loved and healthy which gave us peace of mind when l away from her. She was so flexible with dropped off and picked up time which was of help to us. Words only cannot express the amazing care our daughter received at her place. Thank you for providing such... more
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Ayuk A.
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Posted 1 year ago
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very Good
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Allison P.
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Posted 1 year ago
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An availability came open at Bells Mill on short notice and we were able to visit and take the spot! My infant began at 4 months old having never been away from me and is very happy. She’s never cried at drop off or pick up - even on the first day! It’s small in numbers of children which makes me feel good that she is receiving attention and also able to witness and learn from the older children. Aside from the toys available, the owner is... more
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Kristin S.
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Posted 2 years ago
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We have loved our experience with this caregiver. My son started when he was 4 months and has really thrived under her care. Her daycare is beautiful, large and bright and the children are very happy to play there. She created a lovely learning environment with well curated toys and equipment. She is patient, kind and a fantastic partner for parents as well.
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Puja G.
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Posted 2 years ago
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She has cared for our infant since she was 11 weeks old and she is now approaching 11 months. She is patient, kind, and attentive. She keeps a clean, modern facility with plenty of structure for toddlers and infants. We trust her like family and are so grateful to have her in our daughters life. I highly recommend her.
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Rodrigo F.
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Posted 2 years ago
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We would like to thank CareLulu for introducing us to this provider. She is an extraordinary individual with high working standards and a legitimate vocation to take care of children. As time passes by, we see that she is very dedicated to our daughter's care and other children in her facility. We as a family have plenty of positive things to say about her but the most important one is THANKS! for being so genuine in your care for our daughter.
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Simret G.
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Posted 2 years ago
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have known this provider for very long time. She spent time organizing and taking care of the children at church and outside the church including my
children, at our church, she is very caring and devoted to child care. My kids and I were blessed to have her, and so I believe she’s perfect fit for this role. if more information needed about her, I’ll be more than willing to answer by phone or email. thank you!
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Nardos N.
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Posted 2 years ago
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I know this provider more than 3 years. She is very friendly and loves children a lot. She serves in the church, which I am a member, in the children ministry department particularly with kids under 7 years old. She spends quality time with kids and more than anything she is very passionate taking care of kids and playing with them. My two kids for the first time they never mind my absence and played with her in her house for hours and to my... more
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Solomon H.
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Posted 2 years ago
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This provider and her care is one of the most outstanding person and service, we as a family have experienced in raising our kids. She is such a humble and dedicated person who never stop from giving a great deal of attention, care and love to children. She always create a very friendly and educative environment. My children really love staying with her. I and family would certainly recommend her for anyone looking for such a quality service.... more
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Demoz A.
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Posted 2 years ago
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Words cannot express the thanks that my family has for this provider. My son has been for about four years with this caregiver. I am grateful for the loving care and guidance he received. My child has learned so much and continues to share with me the activities that he learned.
This provider is knowledgeable. She makes the kids to have age-appropriate activities ,interact with each other and with her .She also knows how to form a good... more
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Home-based
Hours
7:30am - 5:30pm
Ages
6 weeks - 5 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
No
Transportation
No
Facilities
• Backyard
• Playground
