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Island Creek Kids Playhouse, Alexandria

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OPENINGS: We are full at this time.
Island Creek Kids Playhouse is off Beulah Street, near Telegraph Rd in the Island Creek neighborhood of Alexandria (between Newington and Franconia, near the Kingstowne Library). For CareLuLu parents, I will waive my $350 registration fee! To learn more, please call or send an email, I look forward to meeting you.
About Me
Hello Parents! Thank you for your interest in Island Creek Kids Playhouse, my small home daycare in Alexandria, VA. I’m the owner and as a mother of 2, I know that finding a safe environment and a loving caregiver is important. I have 18 years of child care experience and I'm CPR first-aid certified. I run a small family child care program, so you can rest assured that your baby will get the attention he or she deserves (I will care for a maximum of 4 children only).
My Daycare
Island Creek Kids Playhouse is a year-round home daycare and my hours of operation are Monday-Friday, from 7am until 6pm. I offer full-time care for children as young as 3 months through 3 years old. I offer snacks to the children in my care, and offer a peanut-free and tree-nut-free daycare. Our play area is decorated with colorful painted murals of trees that create a lively and engaging atmosphere. A small library and bins filled with blocks and puzzles also await your child's exploration. The space is flooded with great natural lighting and boasts an open layout, providing ample room for creative play and learning.
Curriculum
Daily activities include playing with blocks, puzzles, reading books, coloring, etc. In the morning, during circle time, we engage with blocks and enjoy interactive storytelling with small textured books that introduce animals, shapes, and colors to our young learners. Before naptime, we have a delightful song and dance session to keep spirits high. After waking up, each child enjoys individual tummy time and a range of sensory activities to stimulate their development. I also make sure that children have playtime outside if the weather permits. In addition to English, I speak fluent Persian (Farsi) and can teach the language to my students (this is not a bilingual or language-immersion daycare, but upon parents’ request, I can indeed speak only Persian to your child).
Safety
I always maintain a healthy and safe learning environment as I know you want your little one to be in good hands. The floors are kept clear of any small objects that could be put in their mouths. I also take the temperature of each child at drop-off, and if they are experiencing a fever or symptoms, they have to stay home and return with a doctor's note. In addition to our regular safety measures, our COVID procedures are rigorous. I wash all toys in a large pool to clean and sanitize them. We also use safe disinfecting wipes to meticulously clean toys, chairs, and tables, providing an extra layer of protection for our children.

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Tom G.
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Posted 1 month ago
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This provider is great. The child care area is always clean and filled with so many fun toys for our daughter to play with. She is communicative toward and gives us a recap of everything that went on with her when we pick her up.
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Lauren B.
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Posted 8 months ago
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This is our third baby and I knew exactly the type of care I wanted for our son. I did a lot of research, care visits, and follow up to find the right place. When I met this caregiver and walked through her in-home care, I knew my son would have plenty of fun and would be well taken care of with all the toys, play areas, and experience she has. We have been with her since our son was 4 months old - he is now 13 months. Our son absolutely loves... more
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Emily M.
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Posted 2 years ago
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We are so thankful that we found this provider. She loves our daughter and our daughter loves her. Our daughter has been going to this daycare for three years. She is so safe with the kids and only wants what is best for them. Her daycare is always very clean, bright and happy. She has been the best person we could have ever found to take care of our daughter, and we highly recommend her to anyone else.
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Margee C.
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Posted 3 years ago
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My son has been with care provider for over two years - since he was four months old. She has provided outstanding care to him. She is very loving and always looking out for his needs. When he was a baby, she was great at getting him on a nap schedule and making sure he ate well. Now that he is older, she has a great supply of toys and activities. It has been a stable in home daycare with little turnover of the other kids. It is the perfect... more
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Janet B.
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Posted 3 years ago
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The provider gave a loving care for my son!
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Danielle O.
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Posted 3 years ago
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This provider was so wonderful. She really took care of my daughter from 2 to 9 months old. I would recommend this provider to everyone in the Island Creek/Alexandria area
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Brian S.
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Posted 3 years ago
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This provider is very kind and Henry loves her!
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Laura O.
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Posted 3 years ago
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Our son has been going to this provider for the past 4 months. It has been a wonderful experience thus far! It is clear that the provider truly loves children. She always answers the door each morning with a bright smile. Thank you for all you do!
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Rebecca H.
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Posted 4 years ago
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This provider has cared for our 18-month old daughter since she was 6-months old. Our daughter absolutely loves her and has bonded with her, and we can always tell the provider genuinely loves our daughter in return. Our little one is sensitive, and it means a lot to us that she feels safe and happy with this provider. The facility is clean and bright and filled with tons of toys and activities. Our daughter is often sad to leave come pick-up... more
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Katie R.
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Posted 4 years ago
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We absolutely love the provider.
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Ashley W.
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Posted 4 years ago
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We absolutely lovethis provider. She is great with our son and he just lights up when I drop him off every morning. Her facility is clean and safe. She is patient and kind and a truly wonderful caregiver.
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Jennifer D.
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Posted 6 years ago
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The provider has been such a blessing to our family. It’s nice to feel completely at peace with where my kids are during the day, and that such a sweet and patient person is taking care of them. She does a great job teaching them their manners, how to play nicely and be respectful of others. She’s also very flexible with pickup/drop off times, which we needed because both me and my husband both work full time...She is absolutely fantastic!
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Stephanie P.
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Posted 6 years ago
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This provider is a great child care provider. She cares for our son very much. All the children at the center play well together. She is able to pay attention to each child's needs. Her facilities have lots of toys and offer a safe environment for children to play.
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Becky C.
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Posted 6 years ago
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We love this provider! She has been caring for my son for almost two years now. This provider cares for the children as they were her own and cares for the parents as well. She is patient and kind. We will be very sad to leave when we start preschool.
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Lindsey B.
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Posted 6 years ago
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I highly recommend this provider. She has been watching my son for almost a year. She is caring, experienced, attentive, accommodating, friendly, and an all around wonderful caregiver. Her house is super clean and her rates are very reasonable. I could not imagine having anyone else watch my baby boy!
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Katie S.
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Posted 6 years ago
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Our 4-month old has been with this provider for a little over a month. She smiles at this provider. at drop-off and pick-up every day. She loves her so much, and this provider tells us every day how much she loves our baby too. This provider has a very gentle, calm, loving approach that works great for our daughter. In my profession (early childhood educator), I have had the opportunity to visit many childcare establishments and this was the... more
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Meet The Staff
Owner
Owner
18 years of experience, mom of 2
Home-based
Home-based
Hours
7:00am - 6:00pm
Ages
3 months - 3 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
No
Transportation
No
Facilities
  Fenced Facilities
  Playground
  Multipurpose Room