Based on 14 reviews
About
CURRENT OPENINGS: All ages!
Welcome to Sunrise Valley Children's Den, my intimate family child care program in Herndon VA. My licensed daycare is right off Coppermine Rd and Sunrise Valley Dr. Your commute will be very convenient since I have easy access to major roads: Centreville Rd (route 657), Dulles Access Rd / Dulles Toll Rd (route 267), and Sully Rd (route 28). Perfect for your daily commute to work!
About Me:
I’m the owner and main caregiver of this intimate, home-like child care facility. I have over 15 years of experience in child care and early childhood education. I believe education is very important and I want my students to learn something new every day! I’m CPR & First-aid certified and MAT trained, so I can administer over-the-counter medications to all kids in my care. I also hold a Child Development Associate's Degree.
Curriculum:
I provide quality child care and early education in a nurturing and safe environment, where each child can bloom to their full potential. I create a learning environment that values their uniqueness and where they can develop their socio-emotional skills and creativity.
I have a comprehensive curriculum for early childhood education that blends a focus on academic and social-emotional learning. I also use STEM curriculum and I incorporate various themes each month, during which we do fun activities related to that theme (for instance, if we have an animal theme, children may work on an arts and crafts project where they make a duck out of feathers).
Throughout the day, children work on learning shapes, colors, and are introduced to writing and tracing letters. I offer stimulating activities such as circle time, art, music, and other fun, educational activities where children can freely learn through play.
Program:
Sunrise Valley Children's Den is open all year-round from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. I provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks to all children enrolled in my program (cost of meals included in the tuition.)
My daycare is very clean and to avoid possible allergies. To prevent any type of disease caused by viruses and germs, I always sanitize tables and door knobs throughout the day and make sure we wash our hands in between meals.
I can't wait to meet your family! Please schedule a visit through CareLuLu and get your registration fee waived :)
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Julia J.
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Posted 3 months ago
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We are so happy that we found this daycare! She is a wonderful provider - she provides all of the benefits of a larger daycare, like a structured schedule, included meals, excellent programming and activities - but with the benefit of a small, intimate environment. Our son has thrived since starting here, picking up so much new language and becoming more social and outgoing. We strongly recommend this provider and her daycare!
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Brandon H.
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Posted 5 months ago
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This caregiver is the epitome of what an elite childcare specialist should be. She's energetic, resourceful, and utilizes great communication skills to keep our best wishes as parents fulfilled. Braxton continually amazes us with new skills, phrases, and his overall growth that must be attributed to her teaching methods. I would highly recommend her to any parent looking for childcare. She is affordable and provides healthy meals throughout the... more
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William F.
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Posted 11 months ago
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Lucia has loved her time at this daycare. The provider takes great care of her and always has activities for all the children to keep them entertained and active. They spend time outside, playing or going on walks which i love. i love that she has them sitting in her chair while eating or snacking (something i cant seem to get her to do). Overall its been a great experience and i would definitely recommend this provider and her daycare.
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Kirsten S.
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Posted 1 year ago
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She has been a godsend! From the first time meeting her to the everyday drop off and pick ups, she’s the kindest soul. Our daughter loves going to school and runs right up to her. I’m so incredibly happy we made the switch to her daycare!
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Elizabeth W.
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Posted 1 year ago
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The caregiver is so great with my baby! Her daycare is always clean and she takes every precaution to make sure the babies are safe and having fun! I love that my baby has access to crafts, learning, and socializing without being in a larger facility. I highly recommended this Daycare!
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Cara B.
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Posted 1 year ago
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We feel very fortunate to have found this facility for our toddler. He has been attending for 3 months and has really thrived here. Her facilities are super clean, and the communication and photos via the Tadpoles app is a huge perk. We have no complaints, and recommend her facility!
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Casey C.
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Posted 2 years ago
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As first-time parents, we were honestly quite nervous to send our daughter to daycare at 4 months old. When we toured the facility and met the owner, we had a really strong feeling that it would be a place where our daughter would be safe and well cared for.
Now, after just about 4 months under her care, I can unequivocally say that we made a great decision.
She is an excellent communicator and keeps my wife and I updated on Lily’s day with... more
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Elizabeth G.
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Posted 2 years ago
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Our infant twin boys love going to this Family Childcare. The facility is immaculate and the boys come home happy, clean, and well fed everyday. She sends us lots of pictures of them throughout the day and they always looks happy and are doing activities to enhance their development. They are developing so well that they are meeting their mile stones in line with their actual age (4 and a half months) instead of their gestational age. (3 months)... more
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Brad M.
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Posted 2 years ago
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Amazing is all I have to say! My wife and I are very attached to our baby as most parents are. It was hard to find a caretaker we could trust. I think many can relate. So we decided to try it out so we could both work. let me tell you, it was the best decision we made. She is amazing! She knows what she is doing. She made us feel so comfortable! Everything that was said about her is true! If your looking for a caretaker, she is the one. Like... more
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Stephanie K.
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Posted 2 years ago
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Amazing caretaker! If you have the opportunity to get your child a spot in her care do not pass it up! My daughter started with her when she was 4 months. She went above and beyond to make her facility feel like a second home for my baby. She is reliable, kind, organized, and took care of all the kids so well. I wish my daughter could be back in her care but due to moving, we had to find somewhere else. I will always be so grateful for the time... more
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Puja K.
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Posted 2 years ago
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This provider was one of my favorite teachers at the daycare my daughter went to. She was always so positive and happy which I think really helps start a child’s day on the right foot. my daughter also loved being in her class.
She later became our girl’s babysitter (by this time we had a 2nd additon to the family) and we loved having her. This provider asked for her to come all the time and she was so great with our baby girl who had some... more
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Erica M.
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Posted 2 years ago
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This provider worked for me for three years and assisted me with both my newborn daughter and five year old son. I would never refer her as an employee; in the years that she worked for me, she has became family. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to be flexible and personable, yet maintain discipline – something which is not very easy to do.
This provider knows her work extremely well – she can devote the same amount of time to all... more
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Peta M.
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Posted 2 years ago
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This provider cared for my Children from the ages of 5 - 10. She is a giving and attentive individual and my children absolutely LOVE this provider
I definitely trust and recommend her services.
Regards,
Peta
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Nady S.
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Posted 2 years ago
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This provider was a wonderful care-taker for my son. She took great care of his educational and development needs and made the environment very child-friendly for him. My son always enjoyed going to her daily and rarely wanted to go home. I would recommend this provider to anyone who is need of daycare!
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Meet The Staff
Owner & Caregiver
Child Development Associate's Degree
15 years of experience
Home-based
Hours
7:30am - 4:00pm
Ages
12 months - 3 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
Yes
Transportation
No
Facilities
• Playground
