Baby & Maternity
Guide Adoption
The Barker
Adoption foundation
www.barkeradoptionfoundation. org
301-664-9664 7979 Old Georgetown Rd., 1st
Floor Bethesda, MD
Offices also in Virginia and D.C.

(check website for more info)
No-cost crisis pregnancy and
adoption counseling services.

Pre-adoption education and
training services. Domestic
infant adoption. Older
child adoption from U.S.

foster care. International
adoption, with partners in
China, Colombia, India, and
South Korea. Lifelong post-
adoption education, training,
and counseling services for
all members of the adoption
circle: birth parents, adoptive
parents, and adoptees.

Community education,
including customized
adoption-related workshops
and training sessions at
schools, hospitals, and
community organizations.

Baby Proofing
Babyguard Babyproofers
www.babyguard.com babyguard@babyguard.com
703-821-1231 1350 Beverly Rd., Ste. 115
McLean, VA
Visit our website. We send
safety products to you. Also,
we have been babyproofing
locally since 1991.

Child Care
Barrie School
www.barrie.org admission@barrie.org
301-576-2800 13500 Layhill Rd.

Silver Spring, MD
Our Montessori programs
begin with children ages 18
months. A Child's Place
www.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.

Please stop by for a visit.

CHI Au Pair USA
www.chiaupairusa.org chichris@chinet.org
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 18-26
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.

Congressional Schools of
Virginia www.congressionalschools.org
koneil@csov.org 703-533-9711 #203
3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd.

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Falls Church, VA
Congressional’s program
is designed to nurture
the physical, emotional,
and cognitive needs of
children under the age of
three. Emphasis is given
to language development
and preparing children for
preschool. FAZ Creative
Education Center
www.fazeducation.com fazcelc@gmail.com
703-848-8822 1776 Old Meadow Rd.

McLean, VA
Infants and toddlers are
unique and need a specific
routine for play, feeding,
and sleeping and we are
committed to making the
first transition of your child
away from home as easy
and comforting as possible.

Your child will be exploring
and discovering the world
around them in addition to
practicing their social skills.

first baptist
church of
clarendon child
development center
www.cdcarlington.org enrollment@cdcarlington.org
703-522-6477 1306 N. Highland St.

Arlington, VA
The philosophy and focus of
the FBCC CDC is to provide
exceptional care and early
learning experiences in the
context of brain compatible,
developmentally appropriate
in both practice and
expectation. Reston Montessori
School www.restonmontessori.com
office@restonmontessori.com 703-481-2922
1928 Isaac Newton Sq. West
Reston, VA
Infant Program - starting at 3
months. Children’s &
Misc. Retail
Belfort Furniture
www.belfortfurniture.com info@belfortfurniture.com
703-406-7600 22250 Shaw Rd., Dulles, VA
Belfort, Washington’s only
Stanley Young America
Signature Shop, where
you’ll find the area’s largest
selection of cribs, twin and
full size beds, plus sleigh,
bunk, loft, novelty and
storage beds at affordable
prices. Classes &
Instruction Acorn Hill
Waldorf Kindergarten &
Nursery www.acornhill.org
info@acornhill.org 301-565-2282
9504 Brunett Ave.

Silver Spring, MD
Ongoing birth to three
parenting classes, September-
June. Parent-infant (6 wks-1
yr), parent-toddler (1-2 yrs),
parent-child (2-3 yrs). Parents
learn games, songs and spend
time mindfully attuning
to their babies, supporting
development.




Barrie School
www.barrie.org admission@barrie.org
301-576-2800 13500 Layhill Rd.

Silver Spring, MD
Our Montessori programs
begin with children ages 18
months. BeanTree Learning
Ashburn Campus
www.beantreelearning.com 43629 Greenway Corporate Dr.

Ashburn, VA
BeanTree Learning offers
private early childhood
education and care through
PreK. 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
www.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 1:1
attention and homework
help after school to reinforce
subject matter. Year round
open enrollment available.

Call for a personal tour
today. Blue Box Sports
www.blueboxsports.com info@blueboxsports.com
703-953-1667 Locations in
Chantilly, VA
Falls Church, VA
Haymarket, VA
Tysons Corner, VA
Washington, D.C.

Woodbridge, VA
Ages Served: 18 months - 6
years Blue Box Sports offers Soccer
and Lil Sluggers Baseball
development classes centered
around fun games that kids
like to play. Classes are skills
based and are designed to
help develop motor skills,
promote fitness, and create
self-confidence. British Swim School
www.britishswimschool.com bssnova@britishswimschool.com
703-848-2800 British Swim School teaches
swim lessons year-round at
indoor, heated pools. With
our small class sizes, and
gentle, fun methods, we offer
Mommy-and-Me classes for
infants from 3-18 months,
and beginner through
advanced classes for children
of all ages. Check our website
for a location nearest you!
Funfit's Organically
Grown Gym
www.oggym.com oggymkids@gmail.com
301-975-0099 1912 Olney Sandy Spring Rd.

(Rt. 108)
Sandy Spring, MD
A Holistic Center for the
LIFE of your family! Active,
fun Mommy & Me classes
for new walkers and up.

Designed to enhance
development of your baby.

Offered through your
recreation department or at
our place. Open Play at our
center and private birthday
parties. Gymboree Play &
Music www.gymboreeclasses.com
703-836-2277 Alexandria, Burke, and
Chantilly VA
Join our newborn to 6
months classes for parents
and babies (Level 1); Level
2 for 6-10 months, and our
Music Classes beginning at 6
months. Developmental play,
music and art - parent/classes
for children up to 5 years.

International School of
Music www.ismw.org
info@ismw.org 301-365-5888
10450 Auto Park Ave.

Bethesda, MD
Location: next to Montgomery
Mall Ages Served: 6 months - 95
years 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 www.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
5 states, teaching over 100,000
students annually.

Reston Montessori
School www.restonmontessori.com
office@restonmontessori.com 703-481-2922
1928 Isaac Newton Sq. West
Reston, VA
Infant Program - starting at 3
months. St. Columba's
Nursery School
www.columba.org school@columba.org
202-742-1980 4201 Albemarle St., NW
Washington, D.C.

Grades: Nursery - PreK
washington waldorf school
www.washingtonwaldorf.org llawson@washingtonwaldorf.org
301-229-6107 4800 Sagamore Rd.

Bethesda, MD
Ages: Infants - 18
Pre-K/K Ages: Infant - 6
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m.

- 6 p.m.

WWS offers an education for
the whole child, blending
arts, movement, and practical
work with academics for
an uncommonly rich school
experience. Doctors,
Dentists &
Orthodontists embassy row
orthodontics &
Bethesda Dental
Specialties Embassy Row Orthondontics:
www.embassyrowortho.com 202-518-5918
2132 R St., NW, Washington,
D.C. Bethesda Dental Specialties:
www.bdssmiles.com 301-654-3011
4405 East-West Highway #102
Bethesda, MD
For over 25 years, we have
been on the cutting edge of
orthodontics, blending highly
personalized care with the
innovative digital technology
to create a patient experience
at our practices that is
second to none. Our mission
is to provide exceptionally
high quality care focused
on comfort, compassion,
convenience, and results
that delight our patients. We
pay close attention to every
detail to ensure a comfortable
and convenient orthodontic
experience for every patient.

We provide all high-tech
orthodontic treatment
options and uniquely offer
Invisalign for children as
young as 7 years old! Contact
us at one of our locations to
schedule a complimentary
orthodontic consultation.

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