Lifeskills Montessori And Daycare, Fairfax

Lifeskills Montessori has truly been the best place for our little one to develop critical skills while also being lovingly cared for and nurtured. From the minute I first set foot in the beautiful outdoor space, I knew it would be great for our family. It is a cozy environment that feels like home, coupled with the structure and engagement of a school. My son's vocabulary has exploded, his coordination is excellent, and even though he's very new to talking, he knows all the names of his friends at Lifeskills. :) Our family is incredibly grateful to the staff for all that they have provided.

Our son has been at Lifeskills since he was about 10 months old. When we first moved to the area, we had a hard time finding a place where we felt he was engaged and cared for, and from the first day we came to tour Lifeskills, we knew we found a place that would work for us. As parents with demanding full time jobs, it is a relief to know our child is in excellent care while we are away. He is thriving - knows a ton of words, eats well, and never wants to leave at the end of the day! The staff are all wonderful and clearly love the children. And the facility is amazing! Huge backyard to play outside, fun summer activities like water time, and a stimulating indoor space. We are thrilled with our decision to join the Lifeskills family, and would recommend it without hesitation.

Our son has been attending Lifeskills since he was eight months old, and we could not be happier with his care and growth. He had a lot of separation anxiety at the beginning and Ms. Maliha and the other teachers were and continue to be unfailingly patient and loving with him. Beyond that, he has grown exponentially both in physical ability, social development, and language skills, and we credit all of that to the warm, nurturing, and creative environment that Lifeskills provides. Everyone should consider Lifeskills for their family!

We feel very grateful to send my baby to Lifeskills Montessori. We started sending our daughter since last October when she turend 5 months old. As this is my first child, I was soo worried to send my baby at that young age. She’s now over 9months old, and our experience with Lifeskills Montessori is great. Maliha and teachers are the most thankful people for me right now. They all care my daughter from the bottom of their heart, and I can feel that through my daughter. She gets super excited when she sees her favorite teacher and that makes me feel so relieved and happy. I liked the fact that the day care is at home, and facilities are very clean and well maintained. Babies are in the seperate room and they play together, which is a plus for me as I want her to be social. Maliha is honest about her opions about things she observes, and we feel truly grateful to receive her advice and feedback as we don’t know if we’re doing right or not. When the weather is nice, they take babies outside to get some sun, and Maliha prepares food for my baby, and I can see what she had everyday from her record sheet. We’re totally satisfied with this daycare and I always recommend to my friends who will have a baby soon.

I cannot begin to express how grateful we are to Maliha and all of the teachers at Lifeskills Montessori and Daycare. Our daughter was cared for at home until the age of 2 and she had an extremely difficult transition at her first daycare, one that was recommended by a close friend. While searching for a new provider, we were immediately drawn to how warm, inviting and friendly the space is at Lifeskills Montessori and Daycare. Maliha provides a loving and caring environment that is also incredibly nurturing. It is evident that Maliha has a wealth of experience not only caring for children, but also providing an educational program. We have seen our daughter make huge steps in her social, emotional and developmental growth since transitioning. Most importantly, we can see that our daughter feels happy and excited going to Maliha’s home. In addition, the daycare’s indoor and outdoor space are always clean, organized and well kept. We can tell that Maliha and the other teachers place a lot of care into providing a safe and happy environment for the children.

After an exhasutive daycare search in Fairfax, we found Lifeskills Montessori and Daycare and are incredibly glad we did. Our son began at 6 months and is still enrolled and thriving at 18 months. The facilities are clean, safe, and lots of outdoor space for the children to play with. They also have special activities for the kids when the weather is warmer. My son is also developing incredibly well and is learning new things everyday. I would highly recommend Lifeskills Montessori and Daycare.

Choosing the right daycare is one of the hardest choices to make. We visited several, both in-home and corporate centers and Lifeskills Montessori & Daycare was definitely the best. It is so clear that they love the kids. As I met parents during pick-up/drop off they couldn't help but tell me how happy they were they found Lifeskills and there are so many times that I saw other kids have near tantrums because they didn't want to leave (we experienced our first last night). But the best part is knowing my daughter is happy - every morning she gets excited as we approach the door and she is all smiles when she sees her teachers and her friends. So reassuring as a parent that she is being well cared for in a safe, happy and fun environment. It has done absolute wonders for her development and socialization. I can't recommend this daycare/preschool enough.

Our son has been going to Lifeskills Montessori and Daycare since he was 5 months old. He is 13 months now and we have been grateful every day that he is in such a warm, loving, and safe environment! Maliha is amazing to work with and she runs the daycare beautifully. The teachers are wonderful with the kids as well. The kids play outside for hours a day in her beautiful backyard. Every week our son comes home having learned something else, it is amazing to watch him grow there! We would recommend her to anyone looking for a great daycare! As a working parent, it is such a relief to know that our son is happy while we are not with him!

Our son started attending Lifeskills Montessori and Daycare when he was just under 3 months old. When we first started, Maliha and the other teachers made us feel at ease. Maliha provided helpful tips and advice when we were a little unsure of certain things, which was reassuring as first time parents. The daily report and weekly summary she provides is great and also helps us with his weekend schedule. The daycare facility itself, which is run out of Maliha’s home, is wonderful. She keeps the facility clean and organized, and ensures all the toys and equipment are working properly and safely. There is a spacious backyard that the children can run around in and explore. Even the babies who aren’t mobile enjoy watching the older children play. We feel that our son has a stimulating environment to grow and learn, and watching the older children as well as keeping busy with daily activities has really helped him develop. During the summer Maliha has sprinkler days. She made a point to tell us he really enjoyed it, so that prompted us to sign up for baby and parent “splash class” on weekends! Maliha can always be contacted and encourages parents to communicate with her. We have really appreciated warm and loving environment Maliha has provided. It is clear that she cares deeply for the kids. Our son always has a smile on his face when we drop him off in the morning and when we pick him up in the afternoon. Lifeskills Montessori and Daycare has grown to become like a second home for our son and we couldn’t be happier to have him grow, develop, and have fun here!

Our two children attend Lifeskills Montessori and Daycare. It's nice to be able to have them around each other during the day and playing in a comfortable and engaging environment with other children of varied ages; you wouldn't have such an opportunity at a typical daycare center. The facility is inviting and the importance or outdoor play is recognized. Our oldest child who's 2 years old, knows the pledge of allegiance and loves holding the flag when presented the opportunity! Mrs. Maliha likes to celebrate special occasions with the children (holidays, birthdays etc.) which is a nice treat as well. The daily ritual is appreciated and I know Lifeskills places emphasis on helping the children develop themselves. We are happy with our decision to have Mrs. Maliha and her staff care for our children and we know they are happy and we'll taken care of!

My son has been attending Lifeskills for the past 6 months and we are very happy with it! It is a very calm and nurturing environment. Highlights include the nutritious meals that Maliha cooks herself and ample opportunities for outdoor play in her huge backyard. We are so glad to have found Lifeskills!

Without hesitation, I highly recommend Ms. Maliha and Lifeskills Montessori & Daycare for your childcare needs. For the past 16 months, Lifeskills Montessori has been my son’s second home, and our experiences there have been overwhelmingly positive. My son has exceeded his developmental goals in large part because of the structured but individualized learning environment provided by Lifeskills Montessori and Ms. Maliha. As an example, my son’s vocabulary has been increasing exponentially. He is learning his numbers, letters, and colors, and learning his manners such as saying “please”, “thank you” and “sorry”. Every day, he comes home with a new skill based on an activity that he did at Lifeskills Montessori-- how to ride on a scooter, how to color and paint, how to participate in the pledge of allegiance, etc.! Moreover, he loves socializing with other kids in an environment that encourages learning, fun, creativity, and physical activity. My son’s favorite part of the day is going outside and playing in the huge backyard! Ms. Maliha provides the perfect balance between an organized Montessori program and a flexible familial environment. She is kind, intelligent, communicative and responsive. For example, she provides frequent written reports so that we can assess our son’s progress, and she communicates often. Ms. Maliha truly has become part of our family as demonstrated by the fact that my son refers to her as “Grandma”!

Our son has been attending Lifeskills for over a year and we are beyond impressed and happy with every aspect! The Montessori program is fantastic and he is currently learning and expanding his knowledge and skills. He loves his teachers and they are loving and attentive. Maliha is great at communicating needs, requests, etc. my son has a great group of friends here as well and we find the environment incredibly beneficial.

Our daughter has been at Lifeskills Montessori & Daycare for nearly 2.5 years now and all of us love it. She's learning much more through the Montessori program than I could have ever expected. The staff is very caring and loving. The children are always doing new and fun activities. The space is great inside and out. A wonderful environment for fun & learning!

Wonderful place and teachers here. And other kids and parents are awesome too~