2730 Centreville Road, Herndon
2487 McNair Farms Drive, Herndon
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Your toddler is busy, curious, and eager to try everything. You want a toddler daycare in Herndon, VA that keeps up with that energy while giving your child the skills they need for preschool and beyond. At Happy Hearts, we provide a warm, structured environment where your toddler can move, explore, and learn through play.
Our toddler program is designed for children who are ready for more independence but still need lots of guidance, patience, and reassuring routines. We help your child build social skills, language, and early problem-solving in a safe setting that feels like a second home.
Happy Hearts is a licensed childcare provider in Virginia and a proud member of the Child Care Aware of America network. Our McNair Farms location holds VPI certification, an exclusive designation recognizing preschool excellence in Virginia.
In our toddler classrooms, every activity is planned with your child’s development in mind. We balance active play with calm, focused time so toddlers can practice listening, following directions, and expressing themselves in positive ways.
Your child benefits from a play-based curriculum that supports the whole child, including social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. As a trusted choice for toddler daycare in Herndon, VA, we pay close attention to each child’s unique personality, interests, and pace of learning.
If you are working through typical toddler challenges at home, our resources can help you stay consistent between home and school. Explore our guidance on dealing with toddler tantrums, practical potty training tips for two-year-olds, ways toddler daycare boosts speech development, and fun ideas for art and creativity with two-year-olds.
From the moment your child arrives, they are welcomed into a caring, structured classroom community. Each day includes a mix of free play, group activities, music and movement, outdoor time when the weather allows, and quiet time for rest and recharging.
Our teachers follow an age-appropriate, play-based curriculum that introduces simple concepts like colors, shapes, counting, and new vocabulary in a fun and engaging way. Toddlers are encouraged to explore materials, ask questions in their own way, and try new skills with gentle encouragement and guidance.
You can expect open communication about your child’s day, including eating, sleeping, and participation in classroom activities. We view our role as partners in your child’s early years, and we aim to support your routines and goals at home as well.
Families choose Happy Hearts because they want more than just supervision. They want a place where their toddler is known, supported, and challenged in all the right ways. Our focus on the whole child means we value kindness, curiosity, and independence just as much as early academics.
We proudly serve families in Herndon, Reston, Chantilly, South Riding, Aldie, Ashburn, McNair, and nearby communities from our two local locations. When you choose Happy Hearts for toddler daycare in Herndon, VA, you choose a team that is committed to creating a stable, nurturing, and engaging environment for your child’s earliest learning experiences.
At Happy Hearts, your toddler is encouraged to move, explore, and grow, with caring adults by their side every step of the way. As your toddler grows and approaches age two, our dedicated Two’s Program offers a natural next step with curriculum and classroom environments designed specifically for that exciting developmental stage. Our two Herndon locations — 2730 Centreville Road and 2487 McNair Farms Drive — are conveniently positioned along key commuter routes serving families throughout the area.
Our toddler daycare in Herndon, VA welcomes children from 18 months through 3 years of age. As your toddler approaches their third birthday, ask us about our Two’s Program — a natural next step designed specifically for children ages 2 to 3 years.
Each day follows a consistent, predictable routine that helps toddlers feel secure. The day includes arrival and morning circle, free play, teacher-led group activities, outdoor time, lunch, naptime, afternoon activities, and pickup. Consistent routines are one of the most important things we provide for toddlers at this developmental stage.
We maintain Virginia-licensed staff-to-child ratios for toddler classrooms to ensure every child receives attentive, individual care. Our small class sizes mean your toddler’s teachers know them by name, personality, and daily preferences.
Language development is a core focus of our toddler program. Teachers engage toddlers in conversation throughout the day, narrate activities, sing songs, read stories, and introduce new vocabulary through hands-on experiences. Our blog post on how toddler daycare boosts speech development explains this in more detail.
Contact us to schedule a tour of either our Herndon or McNair Farms location. During your visit we will walk you through the enrollment process, discuss your toddler’s specific needs and daily routine, and help plan a smooth transition into our classroom.
If you are looking for nurturing, play-based care that supports your child’s early growth, reach out today to learn more about our toddler daycare in Herndon, VA. At Happy Hearts, we are ready to answer your questions and help you plan the next step for your family. Call us at 703-793-3880 (Herndon) or 703-793-1835 (McNair Farms) to schedule your tour.
2730 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA 20171
Phone: 703-793-3880
Email: happyheartscenter@hotmail.com
2487 McNair Farms Drive, Herndon, VA 20171
Phone: 703-793-1835
Email: happyheartsmcnair@gmail.com
