In-home infant care recommendations in South Arlington

[Anonymous]

Can anyone recommend quality in-home care provider for infants/toddlers in South Arlington area? Please include costs as well, though we are not expecting to start daycare until Spring 2016. Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Hello! I posted the following about my son's in-home daycare provider. She is not in S. Arlington, though; she's in Alexandria. We live in S. Arlington, and it takes us just 5-8 minutes to get to her house.

http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/462203.page

We absolutely love Monwara. She usually cares for fewer than the 5 children she is licensed for (by choice), so there is usually an opening. Right now she is caring for my son and another toddler, and if I had to guess, the 2 children will likely be moving on to daycare/preschool in a year, so that is another reason why she may have an opening when you are ready for childcare. In terms of costs, the cost varies depending on how many days/hours we send our son, as Monwara allows us to be flexible with scheduling. Currently he is in her care for 38 hours per week, and we pay $300.

I've also heard great things about Ruth Lopez, who is near Fairlington. I did not meet with her in person, as she did not have any openings when I was looking for childcare.

In-home daycare providers don't usually know whether they will have a spot available until a few weeks prior. I think Ruth Lopez may have a waitlist, though, so it may make sense to call her ahead of time. And I know Monwara has held spots for children in the past with a deposit.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Thanks so much for your recommendations and advice! I know is a bit early to start looking now but we at least want to get some names down for when we are ready to make calls and start visiting places. Thanks again!

[Anonymous]

Hi there.
I'm a provider in South Arlington and I have an opening.

Please email me for further information
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Thank you