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CURRENT OPENINGS: All ages! We also have specific part-time spots for infants on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and for 2 years old and above on Fridays. Next full-time infant opening is anticipated in June and November 2024. Next opening for children over 2 will be in June 2024!
Welcome Kingstowne Children's Den, my licensed family child care and preschool program in Alexandria, VA. My home-based daycare is located in the Kingstowne neighborhood, right off Kingstowne Village Pkwy and Manchester Blvd (route 613). Your commute to work will be very convenient since I have easy access to Hayfield Rd (route 635), Beulah St (route 613), and Telegraph Rd (route 611).
About Us:
I’m the owner and main caregiver and I have 15 years of experience in child care and early childhood education. I’m CPR &First-aid certified, so you can be sure that your child is safe with me at all times. I strive to improve the quality of the services I provide to my clients as a professional child care provider by staying informed on the new child care laws and mandates, advocating for early childhood education, and learning new, exciting, and stimulating teaching methods and activities. I run my daycare with my assistant and she has a decade of child care experience. We’re both moms, so we have lots of first-hand experience with our own kids and we can certainly relate to your concerns when it comes to finding the best care for your little one. Our passion is child care and that is reflected in the emphasis we place on providing a clean, caring, and safe environment.
Mission:
We strive to provide your child with a loving, safe, fun, stimulating, and structured learning environment that will establish readiness not only for kindergarten, but also to prepare your child for life. One of the most important roles I have is to help your child develop the appropriate skills that will turn them into a lifelong learner. At the end of the day, you will be provided with an evaluation report to let you know how your child spent the day. The report will include what they ate, their nap schedule, what activities they performed, what their mood was like, and any other pertinent information you need to be informed of.
Program & Curriculum:
Kingstowne Children's Den is a Play-based early learning program. Throughout the day, my assistant and I incorporate activities such as play time, arts & crafts, music & dance, story time, games, and fun learning activities. I speak Amharic and I can teach your child this foreign language in addition to English (my daycare is not a bilingual program though). My in-home daycare and preschool is open year round from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays. I offer full-time and part-time care for infants as young as 4 weeks, as well as toddlers and preschoolers up to 4 years old. I provide two snacks to all kids attending our program and these are included in the tuition. Please contact my daycare through CareLuLu to get your registration fee waived!

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Kurt V.
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Posted 8 months ago
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My 7-month old daughter loves going to this daycare! Whenever I pick her up she is always smiling at the owner and I think it's because she knows it's a safe space for her!
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Katie R.
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Posted 9 months ago
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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!
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Rachel V.
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Posted 9 months ago
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I am truly grateful to have my daughter attend Haimi's Family Child Care. As a first time working mom, I was really worried having to leave my then 5 month old in someone else's hands, but this provider has been a God send. She and her assistant love and treat each child like they were their own, and my daughter has been thriving since attending. They do a great job communicating with the parents when something is needed, and they send home... more
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Anna L.
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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... more
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Lia P.
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Posted 9 months ago
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Both my kids were in this daycare from 9 weeks old to 3+. The owner and the caregivers loved my children as their own and provided exceptional care. They were both well prepared for pre k both academically and socially. They provide a fun and safe place for the kids to learn and grow.
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Tanaiia H.
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Posted 5 years ago
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Cassidy stayed here for a little while. Clean, nice, daycare.
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Amanda H.
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Posted 8 years ago
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When my wife and I needed to find daycare for our three month old, we were very nervous. The thought of dropping off our child, still so small and vulnerable, was frightening. The provider immediately made us feel at ease. She loved our son, and later our daughter, and they in turn loved her back. She puts safety first and our children always came home happy and healthy. I would not hesitate to give this daycare the highest recommendation... more
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Tami L.
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Posted 8 years ago
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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,... more
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Karen B.
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Posted 8 years ago
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My son attended daycare here for almost three years and we could not have been happier with our choice. This provider and her assistant truly love each and every child. The children are polite and well-behaved. It was wonderful knowing I did not have to worry while she was watching my son.
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Megan H.
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Posted 8 years ago
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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... more
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Erin K.
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Posted 8 years ago
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Our children each started here when they were just a few months old. From the start, the provider helped to make me feel comfortable leaving my babies with her. She took care of them like they were her own. She is a warm, caring, and passionate caregiver who I have always appreciated throughout the years. She and her assistants take the time to teach the children- words, colors, numbers- and creating learning activities- reading, water play,... more
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Danielle N.
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Posted 8 years ago
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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.
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Hatim R.
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Posted 8 years ago
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My son started going to this daycare at 12 months and was with her till he started going to preschool at age 3-4yrs. The provider and her assitant are the best care providers, I couldn't say enough about them. We were so lucky to find this daycare. I felt very comfortable leaving him with them as I know they love and care about him like their own kid. My son loves it. They thought him many developmental skills. The daycare is very organized,... more
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Christine C.
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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... more
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Steven W.
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We have used this daycare since my son was 6 months old for the last two years. My wife and I could not be happier that we made this choice. The provider and her assistant provide a loving atmosphere. We are often surprised how much our son learns there and we have become 100% trusting of the provider's decisions and regarding safety and programs.
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Home-based
Home-based
Hours
7:00am - 5:00pm
Ages
4 weeks - 4 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
No
Transportation
No
Facilities
  Fenced Facilities
  Playground
  Multipurpose Room
  Library
  Backyard