where in Falls church? If you're anywhere near Gallows/50, we used to use Carousel Child Development Center (address is Annandale but it's just south of Gallows/50) and it was fantastic. The only reason we left was because we moved to Arlington and had to find a preschool near our new house and my work.

We just switched my son to bright horizons in falls church (skyline) and while its structured we love it. They are great with the kids with lots of great activities. It's structured enough to prepare for preschool but free enough for him to still be just three.

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I am looking for a daycare for a 3 year old in Falls Church. I don't mind if it is in-home, or nanny share, or whatever type, the priorities are (in the following order)
1. Warm and loving
2. Fun
3. Kids allowed to be spontaneous, draw and sing whatever they want, instead of just being given lessons or trained for a show for the parents.
4. Lots of opportunities to get outside, get dirty, etc.
5. Lots of praise etc instead of being corrected for their grammar etc.

These are some very basic things that my current daycare does not have, and we are not happy.

Thanks for any ideas and for your help.