University For Kids Capitol Riverfront Navy Yard offers a nurturing daycare experience for children in the Capitol Riverfront, Navy Yard, and Buzzard Point neighborhoods of Washington, DC. The programs are designed to foster a love of learning and development in a safe and stimulating environment
Gan Shalom is an inclusive Jewish summer camp open to children ages 2 to 5. This program builds on Hill Havurah’s tradition of community engagement, providing an accessible, fun, and enriching environment for children to grow and connect. The upcoming summer camp program will explore Jewish values through arts and crafts, music, outdoor activities, and community-building experiences. Though the focus is on Jewish values, we actively welcome children from all backgrounds.
Kiddie Blossom University LLC has limited childcare spots available. KBU is a Spanish immersion home daycare in a Montessori and Reggio Emilia inspired philosophies to foster children’s education to be confident, independent and creative learners.
Contact us:
Text or call after 5pm
(202)553-6103
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Starling Montessori School is a new Montessori Education and Child Care center located in Capitol Hill! Our founder and director, a dedicated DC parent and Montessori-trained teacher and administrator, brings a wealth of experience and passion to our school. We offer a 12 month program with half-day, full-day, and extended-day programs for children aged 16 months to 3 years. We are NOW enrolling for our programs! Reach out to learn more about our school and program offerings. Give your child a head start on a lifelong journey of learning and independence.
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Watergate KinderCare is ALL about younger learners- infants through age 5- and our teachers are passionate about these age groups. Each little one benefits from a whole-child approach that nurtures happy hearts, healthy bodies, and growing minds.
Enjoy this best-in-class center and central D.C. convenience. It’s safe, affordable, and flexible child care tailored to whatever your family’s needs may be. Meeting kids — and parents — where they are and building confidence for life has been a KinderCare tradition since 1969.
Key Bridge Boathouse Summer Day Camp
- Embrace the harmony of the outdoors inside our nations capital! Let the vibrant energy of our camp counselors ignite your love for boating like never before. Join the fun now! Register before the end of January for 15% off your total! (Discounts cannot exceed 25% off)
- January registration (15% off)
- February registration (10% off)
- March registration (5% off)
- There is a capacity of 21 kids each week, so sign up early!
- Each week at camp varies, but you’ll typically use canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards to boost your boating confidence, learning safe paddling, launching, landing, and advanced maneuvers—all while making new friends!
- Each week features specific boating activities with a unique daily theme twist.
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We provide the Highest Quality Nannies to families in need of Childcare!
Serving the D.C, Maryland & Virginia areas, we go above and beyond to make sure we meet all your needs.
Welcome to C Care Preschool, the leading provider of early care and education in Arlington. At Growing Minds Preschool, we are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where young learners can thrive and reach their full potential.
Hello!
I’m Amanda, and I love all things related to tiny people!
After years of brainstorming ideas, researching, blogging, reading, and connecting with other experts, I want to share all of this information with parents and educators everywhere!
Years of working with children and adults have helped me gain a wide-encompassing view of how people seek, attain, and use knowledge. There is no one right way to parent or educate, just as there is no one right way to learn.
How Does It Work?
Twofold:
First is working directly with young children and their adults. By providing live classes and playgroups, I can help connect adults to their children by modeling fun, interactive ways to engage together. Using music and movement together helps adults feel less inhibited during these experiences, allowing children to form bonds with their caregivers.
The second is working to build capacity in adults. Parents, educators, and related professionals have incredible, long-lasting effects on young children. By building capacity through workshops and professional development trainings, attendees can bring new knowledge to all of their future interactions. I provide current research and evidence-based information in easy-to-understand sessions, allowing attendees to implement their new knowledge immediately.
Ready to teach Baby Mombo™?
If you love meeting local parents, dancing with your little one, and having a ton of fun, teaching Baby Mombo™ is for you!
Baby Mombo™ is a babywearing dance fitness class designed by Amanda to help caregivers sweat and smile with their little ones! During this 45-minute high-energy class, babies will be wrapped in love while they feel the rhythm of their caregivers getting fit!
The only thing you need to lead this class is a willingness to learn and a desire to connect with other local parents! No previous dance or fitness experience is needed.
Kids World is a fully immersive experience designed for young children, teenagers, and their families to enjoy in the heart of downtown D.C. Attendees can expect three days of fun-filled learning and exploration in the DowntownDC’s largest green space, Franklin Park.
Activities include:
- Storyland story time with special guest appearances
- Pop-up children’s bookstore
- Hands-on science, nature, art, and craft projects
- Teatime with Paddington Bear
- Stuff your own bear station
- Meet and learn from kid entrepreneurs
- Superhero workouts with Black Panther, Wonder Woman, and Spiderman
- Rock out with youth bands, singers, dancers, and other performers
- Dance party with DJ Princess Christiona
- Trackless train rides
- … and so much more — all geared toward ages 3-15. Oh, and the cherry on top? It’s FREE!
Click here for more details. Follow the DowntownDC BID on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for real-time updates. We hope to see you there!
WHEN SHOULD I CALL EARLY STAGES?
If you are concerned about how your child is walking, talking, playing, learning, or behaving, don’t wait to see if they will grow out of it. The experts at our family-friendly center will work with you to identify your child’s strengths as well as areas where they might need extra help. The first five years of a child’s life are the most important to their development. The earlier a child receives services, the more likely it is that their needs will be reduced or even eliminated as they get older.
WHAT SERVICES CAN EARLY STAGES PROVIDE?
All children referred to Early Stages receive a developmental screening. If necessary, your child will receive a more in-depth evaluation and services. Some of the services that Early Stages can recommend include specialized instruction, speech/language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychological services, and behavioral support services.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD NEEDS AN EVALUATION?
Your family is assigned to a Family Care team member, who will walk you through our process from start to finish. They will contact you before the evaluation to make sure you understand the process and what will happen. On the day of your visit, your child will work with a team of specialists who will use play activities to evaluate your child. They will take the time to help your child feel comfortable and you will be able to watch the entire evaluation.
WHO DECIDES WHAT SERVICES MY CHILD WILL RECEIVE?
You and members of the evaluation staff will make all decisions together as a team. You may also invite other people you want involved. This team determines what services your child may need and the right school site at which to receive them. Your Family Care team member will work with the placement specialist to determine which school will best support your child’s needs and make sure all the paperwork gets to the school.
WHERE ARE THE EARLY STAGES CENTERS?
The Early Stages Center at Walker Jones Education Campus is located at 1125 New Jersey Avenue NW. The 96 bus stops right in front, and the nearest Metrorail stops are Union Station on the red line and Mt. Vernon Square-7th Street Convention Center on the green and yellow lines. Free 3 hour street parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Early Stages Center at Minnesota Avenue is located at 4058 Minnesota Avenue NE. The center is right next to the Minnesota Avenue Metrorail station on the orange line, which is served by several bus routes. Parking is available in the neighborhood and in the Metro parking lot (this requires a SmarTrip card).
HOW DOES A FAMILY GET STARTED WITH EARLY STAGES?
- You can contact the center directly.
- A child care provider, teacher, doctor, or other professional who knows your child may contact the center with a concern. In these cases, we will contact you. We can only begin the process with your permission.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT EARLY STAGES?
The best way is the way that is easiest for you!
- Phone: (202) 698-8037
- Fax: (202) 654-6079
- Email: [email protected](link sends e-mail)
- Online Form: Make a Referral
- Or stop by one of our centers in person
If your child is younger than 2 years 8 months, please contact Strong Start, the DC Early Intervention Program, at (202) 727-3665.
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Change your life with an au pair
Flexible and reliable childcare
An au pair is a form of childcare you can trust like family. When your family hosts an au pair, you receive extra support from someone who lives in your home, gets to know your family routines, and forms a loving relationship with your children. This can not only make family life easier but also more enjoyable.
Work-life balance
Juggling your career and your family can be exhausting—especially when you have little ones running around! An au pair can make things easier by helping with meal prep, before- and after-school transportation and even child-related chores around the house. Whether you need childcare on a typical 9-5 schedule, morning and evening care, or a schedule that changes week to week, au pairs can work up to 45 hours per week and up to 10 hours per day on a schedule you decide.
Cultural exchange
There’s no better way to foster a sense of cultural curiosity in your children than by hosting an au pair! Your au pair will introduce your family to the recipes, language, traditions and customs from their home country and in exchange, you’ll help your au pair experience the American way of life.
Ritam Global is a leading global company that specializes in providing students with comprehensive study abroad services. We are dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals by providing expert guidance and support throughout the entire process.
Our team of highly experienced and qualified overseas education consultants in Bhutan has the expertise and knowledge to assist students with everything from career counselling and course selection to visa guidance and application support.
With a commitment to excellence, personalized service, and a global network of trusted partners and institutions, Ritam Global is the go-to destination for students seeking quality study abroad experiences. Whether you are looking to study in Canada, Australia, UK, USA, or any other destination around the world, Ritam Global has the expertise and resources to help you make your dreams a reality.
“An educational childcare daycare center in Stafford, VA that will exceed your expectations.
Visit our Stafford, VA Academy, meet our staff, see our classrooms and play on our playgrounds.
We provide educational daycare near me in the greater Stafford, VA area that focuses on days filled with learning and fun, the key ingredients of our Life Essentials® educational philosophy. The smiles you’ll see on our children’s faces as they learn, share family-style meals with other children, and grow socially will delight you. The words from our children’s parents about our program, safety, and facility will impress you.
We realize the tremendous level of trust you place in a childcare provider. You want your child to thrive in an environment that’s as clean, safe, and nurturing as your home. Kiddie Academy is more than daycare. We set the standards for safety, education, and trust. Just ask the Kiddie Academy parents of Stafford, VA — they are our best references.”
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babycito is a free, inclusive online community dedicated to connecting parents with trusted, local family support service providers. We’re a one-stop shop providing the families of Northern VA the following services:
- Directory of Providers: Browse our pre-screened providers to quickly and easily find trusted, local support.
- Registry & Gifting:
- Service Registry: Create a cash fund registry for the services you need and want (e.g., doula, night nurse, lactation consultant, newborn photographer, etc.).
- Birthday Experience Registry: Tired of all the physical gifts that come with kids’ birthdays? Who has the space?! With babycito, you can create an experience/activity registry for your child’s birthday. Friends and family can contribute to things like Taekwondo or ballet lessons, sessions at an indoor play place or trampoline park, tickets to the movies, and so much more!
- One-time Gift Giving: Give a one-time gift of service to a parent or family who could use support.
- Education: FREE Service Guide and FREE service consultations to help you find specific providers, learn about available services, get support with your service registry, and ask questions.
We believe that all constellations of families should be empowered with knowledge and resources to access the services they need. Our core values are:
- Inclusion: We serve all constellations of families and include a variety of providers to meet each family’s unique needs.
- Education: We provide a service guide as well as service planning consultations so families are aware of what’s available and are prepared when they need support.
- Access: Our cash fund registry offers families the option to register for services, providing them with greater access to services thanks to contributions from friends and family.
Early childhood education focuses on the development of children 1-8 years old. This field offers several promising careers, including positions as educators and administrators. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), many early childhood education positions available to bachelor’s degree-holders provide median annual wages that exceed the national average.
To help students wanting to pursue this career, our team at BestColleges.com created a comprehensive list of the top online programs in early childhood development. You can view it below:
https://www.bestcolleges.com/features/best-online-bachelors-early-childhood-education/
Brand new Quality Learning Center opening up in March. Please stop by for a tour and learn more about us.
Thank you,
Marina Kamara RN, BSN
Posh Nanny & Premier Educators is a full-service Nanny & Teacher Recruitment and Placement Agency with a unique approach. We’ve been helping our clients living in the Washington, DC Metro area and throughout the U.S to find a job best suited for their skills and interests, and helping families and businesses locate perfect employees. There really is no need to go through the hiring process on your own.
The U.S. Chess Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission of teaching students, especially at-risk youth, to play chess in order to improve their academic and social skills.
The U.S. Chess Center’s teaching methods are fun and effective. Our nationally certified chess teachers help students become creative, enjoy learning, and pursue their passions. We emphasize problem-solving over memorization; as our students learn to think independently, they achieve success and develop well-earned senses of accomplishment. We provide students from throughout the Washington metropolitan area opportunities to meet as friends and equals over the chessboard at our classes, tournaments, and special events.
Not only have our students become champions in chess (winning more than 50 state and national championship titles), they also have used chess to accomplish their academic and life goals. Two of our students earned Rhodes Scholarships and hundreds earned academic scholarships. See where our students have gone to college.
Since 1992, we have taught chess to nearly 40,000 students and at over 150 schools across the National Capital Region. View a map of the schools and places where we have taught chess or held events over the past 30 years.
Our goals include:
- Improving academic skills.
- Increasing children’s attention spans.
- Teaching young people that they have control over much of their environment, so that the decisions that they make will have consequences in the future, even if not all of those consequences are immediately apparent.
- Bringing together students from a wide range of backgrounds in a safe, fun setting.
- Increasing students’ self-confidence.
- Awakening an interest in learning and achievement in students of all ages.
- Improving the resiliency of youths so that they avoid negative temptations.
Did you know? More facts about the U.S. Chess Center.
VIPTutors is an UK-based exclusive online platform that gives you access to over1,500 Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Princeton, MIT, Oxford and Cambridge alumni for academic tutoring, admissions consulting, essay editing, interview preparation and more. We are trusted by over 100 local education partners around the world having served over 10,000 students. Book your lesson today!
DC College Savings Plan (DC’s own 529 Plan) gives families a simple way to help save for rising college and vocational school costs.
Learn about the benefits of the DC College Savings Plan to help you save for future educational expenses. Visit our website at http://www.dc529.com to open an account or for additional information about the plan.
Tunes 4 Tots® was established in March of 2014 to provide private in home music lessons for small groups of infants and toddlers. Since opening, Tunes 4 Tots has developed a number of enrichment programs for a wider age range. In addition to expanding their curriculum, Tunes 4 Tots® has expanded their reach by offering classes to the public at multiple locations, as well as serving preschools, elementary schools, and pop-up locations. Tunes 4 Tots® obtained the Registered Trademark in February of 2019. Our 2020 pivot included adding Covid-safe outdoor small group classes and we have been able to serve even more families during a difficult time. Since opening, thousands of children have participated in Tunes 4 Tots® music classes throughout the Washington, DC area and beyond.
The Law Office of Alfredo Vasquez serves Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia, offering clients customized solutions in civil litigation, community associations, landlord-tenant and real estate law. Located in the Navy Yard neighborhood, we work with clients from a wide range of backgrounds. Lead attorney Alfredo Vasquez is a fully bilingual lawyer in English and Spanish. His pragmatic approach and determined advocacy have resulted in successful outcomes for clients inside and outside the courtroom. He offers customized solutions tailored to each client’s budget and priorities. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Bloom Wellness welcomes you! I’m Janvi Raichura, PT, DPT and CAPP-Pelvic Certified, the founder and lead therapist. Originally from the DC metro area, I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2021 and have been dedicated to the field of pelvic health ever since. My journey in pelvic floor physical therapy is driven by a passion for helping individuals achieve optimal wellness through a blend of evidence-based practices and personalized care.
Whether you’re dealing with pelvic pain, incontinence, post-partum recovery or any other related issues, I am committed to working closely with you to create a customized plan that fits your unique needs and lifestyle. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to better health.
At Bloom Wellness, we specialize in pregnancy, postpartum, and pelvic health care. Located inside a Capitol Hill gym, we offer one-on-one sessions that blend movement, manual therapy, and education to help you heal, feel stronger, and return to the activities you love. Services include support for core and diastasis healing, leaking, pelvic pain, and dry needling.
Learn more and book online: thebloomwellness.com
Power Tots is excited to announce our upcoming mini summer session held outdoors at Yards Park in DC on Saturday mornings! Our session will be held from July 18 – August 8, 2020. Each class is 30 minutes and the total for the session is $60 per child.
If your child is missing their regular routine and you’re looking for a fun, yet focused fitness activity, we have the classes for you! Our focus will be on big body movements, gymnastics, and building body awareness. Classes will be no-contact (no use of regular equipment to minimize hands-on spotting and frequent touching), and safely distanced, following all CDC guidelines. As we have adapted these past few months to offer the same great Power Tots quality to online live classes, we feel confident in our new offerings and can’t wait to show you in person!
Class breakdown:
– 9:00 – 9:30 am: Ages 3 years to 5 years (drop-off) Min number of children needed to start: 2, Max: 8
– 9:35 – 10:05 am: 18 months up to 3 years (parent & me) Min number of children needed to start: 2, Max: 4
– 10:10 – 10:40 am: Ages 5 years to 7 years (drop-off) Min number of children needed to start: 2, Max: 8
*We will hold August 22 as a possible make-up date if Power Tots must cancel a class due to inclement weather.
*Our instructor will wear a mask. Masks are optional for children participating.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Visit powertotsinc.com or click here to create a new account. If you’re a returning family, please log in to your current account to reactivate it and add your class.
Thank you and we hope to see you this summer in Power Tots!
Native Beauty is an eco-skincare boutique located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington DC.
We use skincare product lines that are not only natural and/or organic but also environmentally and socially responsible.
Native Beauty is extremely unique and one of first of its kind in the DC area to offer healthy eco-friendly skincare and spa services.
Breathing Space supports healthy families through yoga and wellness education.
Our yoga classes include age-appropriate postures and movement, breathing exercises, meditation or mindfulness activities, games, songs, and even art for children, from newborn through the teen years.
We offer weekly classes, camps, and other programs at various community partner locations near Capitol Hill and at schools around the Washington, DC, area.
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Starling Montessori School is a new Montessori Education and Child Care center located in Capitol Hill! Our founder and director, a dedicated DC parent and Montessori-trained teacher and administrator, brings a wealth of experience and passion to our school. We offer a 12 month program with half-day, full-day, and extended-day programs for children aged 16 months to 3 years. We are NOW enrolling for our programs! Reach out to learn more about our school and program offerings. Give your child a head start on a lifelong journey of learning and independence.
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La Collina is a Simple Italian (ish) Restaurant (Osteria) on Capitol Hill. Family friendly! Kids love our Bambini Menu and coloring pages.
Gan Shalom is an inclusive Jewish summer camp open to children ages 2 to 5. This program builds on Hill Havurah’s tradition of community engagement, providing an accessible, fun, and enriching environment for children to grow and connect. The upcoming summer camp program will explore Jewish values through arts and crafts, music, outdoor activities, and community-building experiences. Though the focus is on Jewish values, we actively welcome children from all backgrounds.
Located just steps from Capitol Hill in the heart of Washington, DC, Lavender Retreat is a spa and holistic health center. We offer a wide range of wellness therapies, including therapeutic massages, pre- and post- natal massages, skin care treatments, nutritional counseling, naturopathic counseling, and acupuncture for specific issues and overall wellness.
Come visit us, and treat yourself to Lavender Retreat Wellness Club’s serene environment, designed to fill you with total relaxation, away from the bustle and routine of everyday life.
We can’t wait to facilitate your journey to holistic health!
At Skills on the Hill, we treat the whole child by considering the environment, the child’s strengths and weaknesses, and what is meaningful to the child. We know that the child will do best when he or she is comfortable and motivated, so we disguise everything as play. At our pediatric occupational therapy clinic, we address motor delays, visual motor and perceptual deficits, weaknesses with daily living, self-help skills, difficulties with play and social skills, attention issues, and sensory processing and modulation disorders.
The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC), founded in 1988, is a model early childhood program that utilizes the Smithsonian’s vast collections as the foundation for its curriculum. In addition to its school, SEEC serves the broader community through family programs and educator workshops.
At Home DC is a Washington, DC-based business providing residential real estate services for sellers and buyers, as well as interior decorating services to help you make your house a home.
Owner and Keller Williams Capital Properties real estate agent Amber Harris is a 20-year DC area resident with deep knowledge about its neighborhoods (including her beloved Petworth), and she prides herself on putting client satisfaction first, with a strong dedication to responsiveness and keen attention to detail. Amber is licensed in DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Au pair coordinator for MD, DC, and VA. I love to help people find an amazing match for their family.
Au pair coordinator for MD, DC, and VA. I love to help people find an amazing match for their family.
Ginger’s Breadboys – a local woman-owned, single proprietor DC small business – makes holiday gingerbread cookie kits and gingerbread house kits perfect for family activities and corporate gifts. Kits include pre-measured mix, cutter, decorating tips, and more. Sustainably packaged for take-home gifts. Selling online and through Shop Made in DC. Enjoy holiday pop-ups too!
Drug Crimes Lawyers Washington D.C. – Our Washington, DC criminal defense attorney at Lotze Mosley PLLC understands the emotional stress of facing time in prison, steep fines, the loss of a driver’s license, life with a criminal record, and other consequences of a criminal conviction. If you are facing these life-changing penalties, you need competent, aggressive legal representation at the earliest time possible. Contact us for a free consultation at (202) 393-0535.