Licensed Family Day Home

Infant & Toddler Child Care Home in Alexandria, VA

In our small apartment-based home, we care for just four children at a time so your child gets warm, close attention through every stage from infancy to pre-kindergarten. We follow the Department of Education curriculum and keep records of your child's progress toward kindergarten.

Licensed by the City of Alexandria
30 Hours Annual Training
Department of Education Curriculum

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Licensed Family Day Home
Four Children Per Shift
Day & Overnight Care
Infants Through Pre-K

Inside The Tree House Child Care, our home in Alexandria, VA

Warm, Home-Based Care From Infancy to Pre-K

We keep our groups small, with only four children per shift, so every child gets close attention in a real home setting. Here is the care we offer families across Alexandria.

Home-Based Child Care

Our day home gives your child a calm, familiar place to learn and grow, with room for only four children at a time. We follow a curriculum provided through the Department of Education program that carries children from babies through until they enter kindergarten, so your little one builds real readiness skills, not just supervised playtime. It is the kind of personal attention that comes with a home where your child is truly known.

Pre-Kindergarten Program
Kindergarten Readiness
Small-Group Learning

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Nighttime Child Care

For parents working overnight or second shift, we offer evening/night care that most centers in the area do not. We take four children in the morning or four in the afternoon/evening, as long as the two groups never overlap, so your child rests and is cared for while you are on the clock. It is dependable coverage built around a working family's real schedule.

Overnight Care
Second-Shift Care
Evening Child Care

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Infant & Toddler Care

Handing your baby to someone else in those earliest months is hard. We welcome children from babies on up, giving your infant or toddler gentle, hands-on care in a quiet home limited to four little ones, so your child is never lost in a crowded room, and we keep records of each child's progress so you always know how they are growing.

Early Development Tracking

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What Alexandria Families Say About Us

With only four children per shift, families here truly get to know us, and we build the kind of trust that comes from caring for their little ones every day, from infancy through pre-K. Read our reviews on Google.

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Why Alexandria Families Choose Us

Choosing someone to care for your child is a big decision. Here is what sets our home apart when you are looking for close, dependable care in Alexandria.

Licensed Family Day Home, City of Alexandria
30 hours of annual training
Department of Education curriculum

Only Four Children Per Shift

We care for just four children at a time, which means your child gets real one-on-one attention, settles in faster, and grows alongside a caregiver who genuinely knows their name, their routine, and what makes them feel safe.

Day and Overnight Care

Working nights or a shifting schedule shouldn't leave you scrambling. We take four children in the morning or four in the afternoon and evening, including overnight care, so families on second and night shifts finally have hours that fit their work.

Learning That Grows With Your Child

Days here are built around a state-approved curriculum that moves with your child from infancy through pre-kindergarten. We record how each little one is progressing so they arrive at kindergarten confident and ready.

A Warm Home Setting

Your child spends the day in a real home rather than a large, echoing room, surrounded by familiar faces and a steady daily rhythm. It is the kind of quiet, comfortable space where young children relax and feel secure while you are at work.

Meals and Nutrition

Nutritious Meals, Held to Virginia's Standards

We cook for the children here, so there is nothing for you to pack. And what goes on your child's plate is not left to whatever happens to be quick: Virginia sets the nutrition standard for a licensed family day home that serves its own food, and our home is inspected against it.

That standard follows the meal patterns of the USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program: milk, fruit and vegetables, grains and protein, in portions sized for your child's age. No fast food. No junk food. And if your little one is still hungry, second helpings of those same foods are always offered.

Every meal and snack prepared here by Gloria, with nothing for you to send
Meals and snacks timed to the hours your child is with us, whether that is a morning, a full day, or an overnight
No more than three hours between one meal or snack and the next while your child is awake
Portions sized for your child's age, with second helpings of the same wholesome foods
Babies fed on their own schedule, and always held while they take a bottle
How food is stored and served is part of the same licensing inspection that covers the rest of our home

How Care Begins at Our Home

Getting started is simple. From your first call to your child's first day, here is how we welcome new families into our small Alexandria home.

Reach Out
Call or book a visit to tell us about your child and the hours you need, including whether you work nights and need overnight care. We will answer your questions and share our current openings.
Visit Our Home
Come see the space where your child will spend the day. You can meet us, see the setting, and picture your little one settling into our warm, home-based care.
Plan Your Schedule
Together we set your hours — a morning, an afternoon, or an evening slot — and confirm the spot that fits your shift.
Settle In and Learn
Your child joins our home and follows a Department of Education curriculum built for every age from infancy through pre-K. We help each child grow at their own pace toward kindergarten readiness.
Stay Connected
As your child grows, we keep track of their progress and keep you in the loop. You will always know how your little one is doing while they are in our care.

Serving Alexandria & Northern Virginia

At The Tree House Child Care, we welcome families from across Alexandria, Virginia, and the nearby Northern Virginia communities into our small, home-based setting. If you live or work close by, your child is covered.

City of Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, VA

and surrounding Northern Virginia communities

Questions Alexandria Parents Ask Us

Here are honest answers to what families most want to know before trusting us with their child.

Are you licensed in Virginia?

Yes. We are a licensed family day home working with the City of Alexandria, which inspects our home regularly. We keep our permits current and complete 30 hours of training every year, holding all the required certificates.

Do you take infants and babies?

We do. We care for children from babies up to kindergarten age, following an approved Department of Education curriculum that grows with each child from infancy through pre-K.

Do you offer overnight or night-shift care?

Yes. For parents who work nights, we offer evening and night care. We take four children in the morning or four in the afternoon and evening, as long as the two groups do not overlap.

How many children do you watch at once?

Only four children per shift. Because we care for a small group in a real home, every child gets close, personal attention instead of being one of many in a crowded room.

How much does childcare cost?

Cost depends on your child's age and whether you need daytime or overnight care. The best next step is a quick call so we can talk through your schedule and needs, then share what care looks like for your family.

Do you follow a real curriculum or just babysit?

We follow an approved curriculum provided through the Department of Education program, covering children from babies through pre-kindergarten. Your child learns and grows toward kindergarten readiness in a warm home setting.

How do I get started or arrange a visit?

Simply call us or request a visit and we will walk you through the next steps. We would love to meet you and your child and show you our home before you decide.

Find the Right Home for Your Child

Whether you are returning to work, starting a new shift, or just beginning your search for care, we are happy to help. Reach out or send us a message and we will get back to you quickly.

Prefer to talk? 703-598-4274

Licensed family day home. Four children per shift.