Sommers Childcare LLC 5520 Rayburn Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311

"I am so glad I cam across Sommers Childcare when I did! My daughter started when she was two years old and she is absoultely obsessed with the Sommers family! The only reason we are leaving is because we are moving. Samantha and Damani take such good care of the children in their care and go the extra mile with each child. They have hosted karate classes, petting zoos, individual birthday parties for all the children, visits from local law enforcement and Firefighters, trips to the pool, and local restaurants as well as holiday photos for all the children. More improtantly my daughter has learned so much over the past two years being in their care and to say we will miss them is an understatement."

"For the first 3.5 years of my son’s life, we went through several moves and a few daycares as well. After moving to Virginia in the Fall of 2021 and putting my son into a franchise daycare center, I I decided to find something closer to home and discovered an in-home daycare, Sommers Childcare, which is run by teachers by trade-husband and wife duo. An in-home daycare was something I never considered before, but after a very short time, I realized that this is the best thing that could ever happen to us. The individual attention every child gets, the activities, the safe environment, the nutritious organic meals made from scratch daily coupled with a child to adult ratio and flexibility with schedule and hours has been a blessing for a single parent like myself. My son is happy and curious, he is thriving and the way he now speaks and behaves now is something that I can’t thank Samantha and Damani Sr. (and adorable Damani Jr.!) for enough! After attending many different daycare facilities, I would say that Sommers Childcare is by far is the best one we ever went to. Little kids may not know words, but they understand kindness and that's how I would describe Sommers Childcare in one word - kind."

"Samantha and Damani are absolutely AMAZING! I’ve been a stay-at-home mom since our 4-year old daughter was born; so naturally, my husband and I were nervous about where she would attend preschool. After meeting Sam, Damani and DJ, (discussing backgrounds, interests & etc) they just carried this aura about them that wiped away any doubt that we had. They’re extremely patient, accommodating and are genuinely passionate about educating our tiny humans :). Our daughter will be attending kindergarten in the fall, and Samantha’s teaching styles and curriculum ensure that she will be totally prepared :)"

"My daughter has been attending for a little over a month. My husband and I were nervous sending our little one to daycare but from the moment we met Samantha we knew this was the right fit. Samantha is nurturing and genuinely cares for our little girl. We feel safe knowing she is in such a loving environment. I've been telling everyone I know how wonderful she is. In the short time my daughter has attended she had grown so much. I can't wait to see what she has in store to teach her."

"My son currently attends Sommers Childcare. After a negative experience in a daycare center, Samantha became our nanny when my son was 5 months old and cared for him for 15 months as part of a nanny share. My son has hit every milestone, loves books, communicates effectively, and even knows how to take deep breaths to calm himself down! I owe all of this largely to Sam. She treats every child like her own and works hard to give them the best early childhood development. I love that Sommers Childcare is a mother-father team - both Sam and Damani not only have extensive experience with caring for children, but also a true passion for it. They will see to it that your child thrives. I am updated daily through an app so I know what my son’s day entails, from diaper changes to pictures of their adventures. Sommers childcare only takes 6 kids full time and this small ratio allows for a more than fair amount of attention per child. I highly recommend Sommers Childcare!"