Kingstowne Children's Den, Alexandria

We are so lucky to have found this daycare. our daughter started part time at 7 months old and has been extremely excited to go to daycare ever since. Because she was having such a great time, we have recently enrolled her full time. The environment is very safe and welcoming. Every kid seems to be happy when they are there. Our daughter is developing all of her milestones early and has started to sleep through the night since starting daycare. Overall, this is a very safe and caring environment that I would recommend to all of my friends.

I couldn’t recommend this daycare more. My son started with them when he was 4 months old and now he is 18 months. They made me feel at ease with parting with my baby in the beginning and they’ve made my son feel at home. He has learned so much in the 14 months he’s been going and has made a bunch of friends. I feel so grateful to have found this daycare!

We’ve had one or both of our children with this daycare since December 2019. We love the care and attention she and her assistant has shown to our family. My kids are always happy to go in the morning and blow kisses when they leave. They have been extra wonderful recently with our son having speech therapy services and the therapist going to the daycare for some visits. They always have the best interest of the kids at heart, and I cannot recommend them more.

Cassidy stayed here for a little while. Clean, nice, daycare.

Is it possible to be a first-time parent and not worry about my baby while I am at work, ever? Yes - with this provider. She truly loves the children like they are her family. She is extremely professional, taking our requests seriously while also providing suggestions for things we may not have thought of. She takes safety very seriously as well, which is a must for us (baby gates, locks front and back doors at all times, crib/sleep safety, fire extinguishers everywhere, good record keeping, etc). My sweet little baby was only 12 WEEKS OLD when we first put our trust in this provider. One year later, we have never doubted our decision. My words may seem dramatic, but, this in my baby daughter...I've waited for her all of my life and turning her over to the right person while I am at work is critical. I have to admit, my daughter runs out of our arms and into hers in the morning and cries when she has to leave her at the end of the day. None of my words in this review speaks more powerfully than that. My baby is comfortable there, feels safe, has fun, learns a lot, and loves her. One meeting with her, and you will understand.

As parents, we are all looking for the seemingly impossible -- someone who will love and care for our children as we would. Someone who will see them as her own. Someone who will build family and community within the group. We want a safe, happy, nurturing place where kids can be kids -- playing, learning, thriving. The provider at this daycare is an amazingly wonderful caregiver who provides every bit of that and more. At first I was concerned that the kids would go stir-crazy in her smaller home. But she keeps things interesting and fun, and I think the kids actually appreciate the security they feel in a smaller space. She has dedicated her yard as a playground for the kids, and there is a large jungle gym immediately behind her home. Her curriculum is flexible and allows kids to be kids, great weather days to be enjoyed, and hands-on learning when the kids are ready. She speaks excellent English. I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about her, but mostly for me it comes down to finding someone who will love and care for your child not as an employee, but as a mother. This provider is that person, and I am thrilled to recommend her!

Both of my daughters started at this daycare when they were 3 months old. Our girls were loved and cared for and were so excited to see this provider every morning. Now in pre-K and kindergarten, they still get excited to see her at bday parties and around Kingstowne.

Our son (almost 3) has been going to this daycare since he was 12 weeks old and he loves going to daycare. We consider the provider family and have had an excellent experience. From the first week till now, she and her assistant are always attuned to my son's mood, needs, and preferences. She always points out if he's been acting different and asks questions about whether he's been sleeping, napping, or eating normally. The provider is attentive, consistent, and extremely patient. We've appreciated her approach in working with us on his development and discipline. We're moving out of the area soon and we're very sad to say good bye. We'd highly recommend this daycare to anyone with an infant or young child.