Oakton KinderCare

“ My husband and I both work full-time jobs, which is a challenge with two young children. I never thought we would take our children to a childcare facility, because I thought I would either stay home, or we would go the Nanny route. However, we were in a bind one day and called a friend of ours who recommended Kindercare, so we decided to give it a try. Every parent remembers the first time they drop their child off at daycare. Try to convince yourself to be strong and everything will be okay. There was added nervousness from my European office colleagues. Their culture allows for them to take time off to raise their children until they can attend school, so they would ask, "why are you letting someone else raise your babies?" However, after just a few short weeks, we stopped looking for a nanny because of the great care. For instance, while our eldest son was in the infant classroom, the center let me go up and nurse my little three times a day, which was highly important to me. My son soon came home crawling at nine months and, shortly thereafter, he started talking up a storm. I also remember coming into his classroom to visiting him. They were letting him try eating cereal with milk while using a spoon, which was shortly after he started using utensils! I thought, "wow they are brave!" When he transitioned into the two-year-old classroom, he started regular potty-training. One day his teachers were able to get him to go by himself, so he came home proud thinking that he was such a big boy. By learning potty-training at school, it made learning at home very easy for us! However, the best part of our experience these past two years has been walking in each day and being greeted by the teachers, who are eager to tell me how my son is doing in their classroom. They get excited when my child has reached a milestone, which shows how much they are invested in their learning and growth. I've laughed with them, cried with them, and truly enjoyed having them be part of our family. When the folks in Europe now ask questions, like "how can you let someone else raise your children?" I just look at them and say, "My boys go to school with a lot of friends that they love and play with, they are very socialized, they learn a lot, and they are truly loved by their teachers." It's been a great experience!

“ Our three-year-old daughter, Kendall, has been with Kindercare since she was a few months old starting in Connecticut and now Oakton, VA. In the nine months she's been with the folks in Oakton, she has continued to grow and learn things that amaze us on a daily basis. The center directors, Wendy and Katie, have been great in helping with whatever needs Kendall may have, and the center teachers have been great as well. We couldn't be happier about the learning experience and fantastic environment that she is in, and the level of trust we have for the Oakton staff.

“ Our kids have been at Oakton Kindercare for four years now, with our third child starting here as an infant. We know the teachers love our children and all of the kids they care for. The excellent continuity of the staff speaks volumes about how good the center is and is a testament to the center director.

“ Our son, Ty, started at KC Oakton when he was a toddler. It is with great joy that we have watched him grow and thrive under the caring, attentive, and loving supervision of our KC family. Everyone on staff, from the administration to the teachers, shares in making the children and their families feel safe, cared for, and highly valued. It means so much to us to know that Ty is in such great hands every day. What's more, everyone is so warm and loving to my older son, who is not even a student there! He feels just at home there as if he were enrolled himself!  And now, as Ty gets ready to head off to kindergarten, I look back with amazement at how much he has learned - socially, emotionally, and educationally. Thank you, Team Oakton!

“ My son has been going to KinderCare Oakton since he was one year old. I can say that he grew up there—he’s now 4.5 years old and he loves his friends, teachers, the cook, everyone. When he’s there, we feel very safe, and we know that the care, attention, love, and meals he receives contribute greatly to his growth and learning. KinderCare Oakton is our second home. We are truly grateful to know them. I would like to thank the teachers, the management, and everyone who works for KinderCare Oakton. 

“ My little boy’s second home and he enjoyed everyday and feel safe.

“ My little boy has thrived at this location. The teachers and staff are excellent. The environment is super clean, welcoming and engaging. My boy has shown great learning progress day by day. My self also feels positive vibes when I am inside the school, thanks to the Oakton team.

“ KinderCare Oakton is Best! My son has been attending Oakton KinderCare since he was one year old and he is now 5. We are extremely pleased with the care, love, and professionalism shown throughout this time. From the teachers to the administration, everyone has contributed greatly to our child’s development. We sincerely thank the entire Oakton KinderCare team for providing a safe, warm, and educational environment.

“ All three of our children have gone to KinderCare, and I can’t imagine a warmer or more nurturing place than our center. The leadership team sets an incredible tone for an enriching and supportive learning environment, and invest substantial effort in making our center a true community. They put on amazing special events, including a holiday concert and a graduation ceremony, and provide lots of opportunities for parents to drop in or chat with their child’s teacher about their progress. They have also done a great job of building out additional enrichment activities, and my children have loved their weekly phonics and soccer classes! All of the teachers and staff know each of my children by name, and, every time my school-aged child comes into the center with us, they ask him all about school and give him big hugs. It is so clear that the teachers have expertise in and care about the kids’ socio-emotional development, in addition to their academic work. My oldest was a young kindergartner, and truly thrived, due, in large part, to the excellent care and teaching that he received at Kinder Care. We have recommended our center to many neighbors because of how much we love it! We feel so grateful to be part of the Oakton KinderCare community!

“ From the first time I stepped into the center I felt my child was in safe hand and that put my mind at ease. The staff was warm and welcoming and have nurtured all three of my children. They were very well prepared for kindergarten and have made wonderful friends along the way. During the last eight years the staff have become like family to us. I love the center, the staff and the curriculum. Please keep up the great work. To anyone looking for a safe, warm, and nurturing environment for their children I highly recommend Kindercare. 

“ We have had such a wonderful experience so far at Kindercare Oakton! Our baby girl started at 6 months and has been welcomed into such a loving environment. The infant room teachers are so wonderful and treat our child like their own. The center has great programming and they are always doing fun, learning-filled activities. Our daughter is learning so much everyday. The communication is frequent and clear, with daily updates and pictures through the app, which as a new parent has been very comforting. We can't recommend the center enough!