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Poole Pride & Joy Daycare, Fort Washington

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Poole Pride & Joy Daycare is a year-round home-based daycare in Fort Washington, MD. Our family child care program is run by Arcine Poole who has 30 years of child care experience. We are open from 6:30am until 6:00pm and care for children as young as 6 weeks through 12 years old, including children with special needs. We offer preschool, as well as, both full time and part time child care, including drop in care. We also have older children in the summer as well as before and after school care for children up to 12 years old. We provide snacks. To learn more, please call us or send us an email. Please ask for Arcine Poole and be sure to mention that you found us on CareLuLu.
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Athena C.
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Posted 4 months ago
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We were referred to Poole Pride & Joy daycare by one of my closest mom friends. I’ve always valued and respected her opinion so I knew we were in good hands. Our daughter was very shy and didn’t talk much when she started. As a new mom, I was very concerned. In a few short months we started to notice her slowly coming out of her shell. Her personality blossomed over time; we were all shocked and pleased. In my heart I know this was, in part, due... more
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Thanks so much for taking time out to review my childcare it was an honor to care for you precious daughter she has... more
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Calotta B.
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Posted 4 months ago
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Ms. Poole is the best decision we have made for our son's care! She loves every child like her own and we consider her an extension of our family. My son is so happy to go to daycare everyday. He has learned so much since he started. He is able to speak in full sentences, is confident in using the potty, enjoys learning and can recall numbers, colors, and the alphabet. Additionally, he absolutely loves books and especially all of her home... more
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Tri L.
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Posted 2 years ago
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Mrs. Poole was AMAZING. My daughter loved going to see her "Nanu" and often would not want to leave. Her social and academic development was amazing and she learned a lot, while also having The meals and snacks provided were healthy and accommodating. When we left my daughter continued to ask how Mrs. Poole was and when she could go back. Highly recommend. 5/5.
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Latisha C.
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Posted 5 years ago
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As the childcare name implies, caregiver Arcine Poole is a Joy to not only the children but the parents What sets her apart is she is not just running a business but genuinely cares and nurtures the children as her own. I love her style and approach which allows each child to maximize his/her character and academic development in a unique way. I am thankful that my child is under her care and know that she is in good hands and well prepared for... more
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Shayla D.
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Posted 5 years ago
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Wow. Where to begin...first I am a momma bear...helicopter mom whatever you want to call it...Mrs. Poole is very patient, knowledgeable regarding children, wise, loves the outdoors, models healthy eating for the children and the children love her! You definitely will be very pleased with this childcare home!
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Home-based
Home-based
Hours
6:30am - 6:00pm
Ages
6 weeks - 12 years
Kindergarten
No
Before School Care
Yes
After School Care
Yes
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
Yes
Transportation
No
Facilities
  Fenced Facilities
  Playground
  Computers
  iPads/Tablets