Madison Day School?

[Anonymous]

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this new daycare? It seems like a quality place but knowing more about it would be nice.

[Anonymous]

I live in the neighborhood and noticed it this weekend. I googled it to see what the rate was, if it was full time, etc but couldn't find a website. I'd love to know more if anyone has info! It would be super convenient for us.

[Anonymous]

I called and the website is madisondayschool.com...

[Anonymous]

I checked out their website - super vague info. No schedule, hours of operations, tuition rates, but I will say they are quick to return a phone call! Maybe they'll update the website when they're more established.

[Anonymous]

I wish I knew, too. Is it brand new?

[Anonymous]

I toured it and the facility is beautiful. The curriculum seems good and there's a low child to staff ratio - seems like the kids would get plenty of attention. They accommodate allergies and food issues - I know that's been a subject of discussion here lately. It is brand new and they have openings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I checked out their website - super vague info. No schedule, hours of operations, tuition rates, but I will say they are quick to return a phone call! Maybe they'll update the website when they're more established.

Agreed about the website. Hours of operation are 7-6. It's priced to be competitive with American Day School and St. Anthony's but that seems high given that it does not yet have accreditation or the history or reputation of those other schools and at least one of the teachers in the infant room has no degree at all.

Can anyone provide more info on the director moving from Flagstone to Madison Day?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I toured it and the facility is beautiful. The curriculum seems good and there's a low child to staff ratio - seems like the kids would get plenty of attention. They accommodate allergies and food issues - I know that's been a subject of discussion here lately. It is brand new and they have openings.

My understanding is that it doesn't have a food program yet. At least not for meals/lunch (i.e., parents must provide).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I toured it and the facility is beautiful. The curriculum seems good and there's a low child to staff ratio - seems like the kids would get plenty of attention. They accommodate allergies and food issues - I know that's been a subject of discussion here lately. It is brand new and they have openings.

My understanding is that it doesn't have a food program yet. At least not for meals/lunch (i.e., parents must provide).

They currently provide snacks. When they have enough enrolled kids, they'll bring in catered lunch. Families with special food requests/needs bring in their own - that's what I meant by accommodate, not that they would offer up 6 different snacks, but that they allow food from home for those who don't want/ can't have the food on the menu.

[Anonymous]

I just posted some comments on the Old Town patch website, along with other parents –http://oldtownalexandria.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/madison-day-school-opens-in-old-town
Here is a copy of my review there:
My daughter goes to Madison and we cannot say enough good things about the owners and the teachers. We were one of the first families to start going to Madison, and we have been thrilled with how happy my daughter is at the daycare. When we moved from DC, we were at first nervous about making the switch from a nanny to a daycare, but we couldn’t be more pleased with her care at Madison. The owners really care about each and every child and are incredibly nice and a joy to talk with each day. They are very hands on and involved with the day to day operations – which is great in my opinion. The teachers are fantastic and are always so positive, caring, loving, AND attentive. My daughter breaks out into a huge grin every morning when she sees her teachers – which is a testament to how wonderful they are an how happy she is at Madison. We love their weekly themed-lessons and their daily updates on our daughter’s activities. It is a very warm and nurturing place, and we couldn’t be happier. They are new so their website may not have all of the bells and whistles yet, but I wasn’t concerned about their website. I care much more about the level of care and attention my daughter gets and how warm and caring the owners and teachers are to us every day.

[Anonymous]

PP, how much is it?

[Anonymous]

Not PP, but $385/week.

[Anonymous]

Bump..anyone heard anything? Considering enrollment of my child.

[Anonymous]

Read the licensing website none of the teachers or the owner have a degree.

[Anonymous]

And flame away, but the guy who's called me like 14 times after I inquired over the phone and then declined the tour ... let's just say English is CLEARLY his second language. Not going to pay STA or ADS prices to not be able to understand the director...