Based on 11 reviews
About
CURRENT OPENINGS: For children 2 and up only!
Next infant opening is anticipated in April 2025!
Welcome to Arcola Playhouse, my licensed home-based daycare and preschool in Silver Spring, MD. My child care facility is located in the Arcola community (near Arcola Local Park and Arcola Elementary School). We're right off Arcola Ave and just a minute away from Georgia Ave (route 97). Your daily commute to work will be very convenient since I have easy access to University Blvd W (route 193) and Colesville Rd (US-29).
About Me:
I’m a professional caregiver with CPR & First-aid certified, so the children under my care are safe at all times. Before opening my own daycare, I also worked in a nursing home. Like you, I’m a mom myself and I can relate to your needs and concerns when it comes to finding the best daycare for your little one.
Working with kids always puts a smile on my face! They are loving individuals, enthusiastic, honest, and curious. My goal is to help them reach their full potential in all developmental areas such as intellectual, physical, social, and emotional.
Program:
Arcola Playhouse follows the Play-based learning approach, allowing children to learn through play. Kids will surely enjoy my large private backyard playground with swings, slides, and age-appropriate toys. We spend our outdoor playtime there if the weather permits. I also have lots of books, and kids also work with puzzles and art supplies.
In addition to English, I speak Amharic fluently and upon request, I can teach your child this foreign language (however, please note that my daycare is not a bilingual or full immersion program).
I’m open all year round from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mondays through Fridays. I offer full-time and part-time care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers between the age of 6 weeks and 5 years old. Peanut and tree-nut free snacks are provided to all kids in my care (already included in the tuition).
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Tiffany L.
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Posted 1 month ago
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As a first time mom, leaving your child in the care of a stranger is terrifying. My son was 7 months old and I cried the entire way home. Fast forward 3 years, and this stranger has become family! She truly has a way with the little ones and I would absolutely recommend her for anyone needing childcare.
Both my sons love her (and her injera). My first has transitioned to preschool, and they are so impressed with his language skills, helpfulness... more
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Tara C. J.
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Posted 1 month ago
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The owner has been wonderful and provides loving care of our son. He loves going to daycare, and his social and cognitive ability have grown in the time he has been attending. As a home based center, it has fewer kids than larger day care centers and so has a nanny share feel to it but with the benefits of day care (more predictable schedule, guaranteed socialization with other kids, etc). Overall, I recommend this facility for your family and... more
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Lynn N.
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Posted 6 months ago
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Our experience with this daycare has been really positive. Our son started with her at 5 months old and her day care has been a warm, fun, friendly, stimulating, and clean environment for him to spend time in. He transitioned smoothly to solids, a nap schedule, and from barely moving around to now holding on to things to walk around, thanks to her creating the structure and environment for him to develop and grow. Her daycare is full of... more
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Anastasia R. S.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Buckle up, this is a bit of a read, but worth it (promise). No time? Scroll to the end for my one-sentence bottom line.
Like most first-time (working) moms, one of my biggest worries was finding quality, safe, AND affordable childcare. The last thing I expected was checking daycare off my list within the first week of maternity leave. That was before I met this caregiver. About five minutes into touring her in-home daycare, my husband and I got... more
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Chelsea M.
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Posted 2 years ago
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We love this daycare! my daughter is always happy to see her caregiver when we drop her off, and she has been willing to acommodate all our requests. I can tell that she truely cares about the kids in her care and loves each one. I feel good going to work everyday knowing that my daughter is having fun, learning, and being well taken care of.
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Thank you so much. It is an honor to be trusted to take care of Josie:)
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Elena V.
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Posted 2 years ago
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The caregiver has become an extension of our family. We are so lucky to have her and her facility in our life as she is incredibly patient, kind, warm and loving. She gives us updates on our little one’s day and shared a lot of details about what our baby is up to. Additionally, her facility is so clean - our baby rarely comes home with sniffles or a cold and that is a testament to how committed she is to keeping everyone safe and healthy. We... more
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Thank you so much! It is an honor to be trusted to take care of your daughter Talia:)
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Sarah H.
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Posted 2 years ago
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My husband and I feel so lucky to have found this caregiver! Our 2.5 year-old has been going to her daycare for the past 7 months and is thriving there. She is unbelievably friendly, warm, and loving, as is her assistant. The space is bright, welcoming, and cheerfully decorated, and there is a huge backyard with a great swingset and slide. My son is so happy there -- it is clear that she loves the kids as if they are her own. My husband and I... more
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Neely J.
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Posted 2 years ago
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I LOVE this child care provider and so does our baby girl! My husband and I were looking for childcare and didn't know where to start! We met her and she did not hesitate to share her warm kindness. Our baby girl started with her services at 8 months and she has truly bloomed in her care. I highly recommend this beautiful business for all moms. As first-time parents, we needed someone who was loving and trustworthy. We found just the right... more
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Jasmine I.
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Posted 2 years ago
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This provider is an angel and the absolute best. She cared for my son for 2 years and became a second mom to him. She is very warm, patient, fun, and loving. Children absolutely love her. She pays attention to the small details and helps make parents feels safe and comfortable with leaving their young children with her. I never worried when my son was with her and knew that she was caring for him just as well as I would. She is amazing in every... more
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Meron H. G.
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Posted 2 years ago
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This is a great place to send your little ones. My boy was going to the daycare when he was 2 years old, and he was happy to go there each day. The owner is a very caring and loving person, she treats all the children like her own. She is very responsible and reliable. I fully recommend this place and I am very happy with the love and care my son was getting at the daycare. Thank you 😍
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Amy T.
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Posted 2 years ago
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I remember being a first time mother and crying as I left my son when he was six weeks old. I owe it to this amazing daycare and the big hearted caretakers who made my son feel home and gave me the assurance and confidence. No amount of money is worth the genuine love, care and attention my son gets. I must say the owner’s big smile all parents get is a sunshine that brightens all our day! Thank you and we love you
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Meet The Staff
- Child Care Assistant
- Owner & Caregiver4 years of experience, mom of 2
- Child Care Assistant
- Child Care Assistant
- Owner & Caregiver4 years of experience, mom of 2
Home-based
Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm
Ages
6 weeks - 5 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
No
Transportation
No
Facilities
• Playground
• Backyard
