Baby & Maternity Guide

As you prepare to welcome your little one and enter into the exciting world of parenthood, Washington FAMILY’s extensive Washington Baby & Maternity Guide is the go-to resource for products and services tailored especially for babies, parents and parents-to-be. Here you’ll discover listings of classes, support groups, retail establishments, doctors and so much more. All of the resources you need as you begin your parenthood journey!

 

CHILD CARE

A Child’s Place

achildsplaceinc.com

703-698-8050

3100 Prosperity Ave., Fairfax, VA

A Child’s Place in Fairfax was established in 1981. We take children 8 weeks to 5 years old. Please stop by for a visit.

Baby Steps Daycare at Minnieland Academy

minnieland.com

703-583-6158

At Minnieland, we provide infants with love and support as they reach those first milestones. Smiles, coos and babbles are the beginnings of language development and are shared often between an infant and his or her primary caregiver as they sing, read, play and share quiet moments throughout the day.

CHI Au Pair USA

chiaupairusa.org; [email protected]

703-528-5152

CHI Au Pair USA offers safe and affordable childcare in your home. Approximately $345 per family, per week. Carefully screened and trained au pairs ages 18 to 26 available from many different countries. Au pairs can stay up to two years, have legal visa, medical and liability insurance and childcare experience. U.S. Government-designated cultural exchange program. Local support provided in your community. Discounts and special promotions available.

Reston Montessori School

restonmontessori.com; [email protected]

703-481-2922

1928 Isaac Newton Sq. West, Reston, VA

Infant Program — starting at 3 months.

CLASSES & INSTRUCTION

Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery

acornhill.org; [email protected]

301-565-2282

9504 Brunett Ave., Silver Spring, MD

Ongoing birth to age 3 parenting classes, September through June. Parent-infant (6 weeks to 1 year), parent-toddler (1 to 2 years), parent-child (2 to 3 years). Parents learn games, songs and spend time mindfully attuning to their babies, supporting development.

BeanTree Learning Ashburn Campus

beantreelearning.com

43629 Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn, VA

BeanTree Learning offers private early childhood education and care through pre-Kindergarten. With a robust learning curriculum, BeanTree offers stimulating academic learning, experiential play and specialty programs in art, music, foreign language and technology taught by degreed, experienced educators. All programs are offered in small classroom environments to promote learning. Year-round open enrollment available. Call for a personal tour today.

BeanTree Learning Westfields Campus

beantreelearning.com

703-961-8222

5003 Westone Plaza, Chantilly, VA

BeanTree Learning is fully accredited through the prestigious AdvancED/SACS CASI organization offering full-day private Kindergarten and a robust after school program. With a team of degreed, experienced educators, BeanTree offers an advanced curriculum taught in small classroom settings, providing students with one-to-one attention and homework help after school to reinforce subject matter. Year-round open enrollment available.

Encore Stage & Studio

encorestage.org; [email protected]

703-548-1154

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Ln., Arlington, VA

Encore’s new parent/caregiver classes will promote your child’s development and provide exciting enrichment. Through creative play, movement and music, your child will sharpen critical social and physical skills in a fun and imaginative environment. In addition to our mommy- and-me classes, Encore Stage Studio presents Theatre for The Very Young series: plays for your preschooler to enjoy theater!

Friendship Children’s Center

friendshipchildren.org

202-244-5115

5411 Western Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.

Infant to pre-kindergarten. Creative curriculum. Music, dance, yoga and Spanish classes. Intergenerational activities. Community outreach. Educational outings. Full-time, part-time. Morning preschool. Call for enrollment information.

Imagination Stage

imaginationstage.org

[email protected]

301-280-1636

4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD

Be the flower while your child becomes the butterfly at Imagination Stage’s “You and Me” classes for ages 12-36 months! These caregiver and child classes use props and materials to stimulate the senses and promote your child’s development of social and motor skills.

International School of Music

ismw.org; [email protected]

301-365-5888

10450 Auto Park Ave., Bethesda, MD

Location: Next to Montgomery Mall

Ages: 6 months+

Music lessons in all instruments and voice. All levels and ages accepted. Nurturing and experienced faculty. Optional recitals and certificate programs. Early childhood music offered (6 months – 5 years). Can schedule family members at the same time.

Kids First Swim Schools

kidsfirstswimschools.com

Check website for locations.

The KIDS FIRST® Swim Schools are America’s largest provider of year-round warm water swimming instruction, operating 24 locations across five states, teaching over 100,000 students annually.

Montessori School of Cedar Lane

[email protected]

703-560-4379

3035 Cedar Ln., Fairfax, VA

Montessori School of Northern Virginia

msnv.org; [email protected]

703-256-9577

Hillbrook Campus: 6820 Pacific Ln., Annandale, VA

Valleybrook Campus: 3433 Rose Ln., Falls Church, VA

Reston Montessori School

restonmontessori.com; [email protected]

703-481-2922

1928 Isaac Newton Sq. West, Reston, VA

Infant program starting at 3 months.

DOCTORS, DENTISTS, & ORTHODONTISTS

McLean-Reston Pediatric Dentistry, Cris Ann Ternisky, DDS, Michael J. Ternisky, DDS

703-356-1875

McLean Doctors Building, 6711 Whittier Ave., McLean, VA

Pediatric dental growth and development. Preventative dentistry including school exams, fluoride treatments, pediatric oral surgery, early orthodontics, habit appliances, sealants, cleaning and general consultations.

Pediatric Dental Care

mypdcdentists.com

703-383-3434

10614 Warwick Ave., Ste. B, Fairfax, VA

703-992-7100

6120 Brandon Ave., Ste. 114, Springfield, VA

PDC – Kids come first. We offer comprehensive dental treatment for all ages. We are pediatric dental specialists treating children starting from 12 months. Healthy smile…healthy child.

PM Pediatrics – Specialized Urgent Care

pmpediatrics.com

703-644-5437

6358 Springfield Plaza, Springfield, VA

301.982.5437

7401 Greenbelt Rd., Greenbelt, MD

301.230.2767

12254 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD

410.266.6767

2301A Forest Dr., Festival at Riva Shopping Center, Annapolis, MD

Coming soon to Germantown: 19820 Century Blvd., Germantown, MD

PM Pediatrics believes that there is a better way to deliver urgent care to kids and young adults. Our mission is to ensure patients receive superior after-hours care, without a long wait. We specialize in treating patients from cradle to college offering a full spectrum of care and we understand life happens. We pride ourselves on providing a clean, child-friendly environment for families. Our courteous, professional staff is extensively trained to make each visit as stress-free as possible. PM Pediatrics is distinctly designed with fun themes and a TV in every exam room.

MISC. BABIES, MATERNITY & TODDLERS

Brooksfield School

brooksfieldschool.org

McLean, VA

703-356-5437

Toddler program. Now enrolling!

Encore Stage & Studio

encorestage.org; [email protected]

703-548-1154

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Ln., Arlington, VA

Encore’s new parent/caregiver classes will promote your child’s development and provide exciting enrichment. Through creative play, movement and music, your child will sharpen critical social and physical skills in a fun and imaginative environment. In addition to our mommy and me classes, Encore Stage Studio presents Theatre for The Very Young series: plays for your preschooler to enjoy theater!

NANNIES

Payyournanny.com

payyournanny.com; [email protected]

703-819-9796

Payyournanny.com provides personal household employment tax and payroll services to countless families in the D.C. metropolitan area that hire nannies, housekeepers, personal assistants, nurses, home health aides and others. “We’re here to help families.”