Moms Morning Off at The Playhouse

If you are looking for a small, more informal setting than preschool for your 2-5 year old (younger participants considered on a case by case basis) might I recommend my own program? One of Active Family Services, LLC’s many offerings is a small (5-6 kids max) Moms Morning Off in our home daycare located just outside historic downtown Leesburg.

I do not follow a set curriculum, but work hard to create a sense of community for the kids and offer some kind of simple activity or adventure each day. Activities so far have included painting, cooking, playing in the snow, jumping in puddles, treasure hunts, rice and bean texture play, crafts, walking field trips to the library, Raflo park, W&OD trail or even just going for a walk to look for squirrels or acorns in the neighborhood. It is a mixed age group so each kid participates at their own level. We practice skills like taking turns, helping each other, being gentle and using our imaginations. We have lots of open ended toys for free play and a neighborhood playground just behind our house.

In addition to Moms Morning Off I also offer occasional drop in care on a limited basis.

UPDATE 6/7/2008: Our Moms Morning Off has been replaced by a two day a week Playschool (currently full). We still offer drop in ($15/hr) and off site care ($20/ hr) on a limited basis.