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Come visit us!!
About Us
. About Us
A message from the director
Freetown Friends is a small, home-based morning preschool located in Reston, VA.
In 2004 I opened the doors for my unique preschool program for children 18 months to 3 years old.
I offer a structured yet flexible daily routine in a friendly, loving, and encouraging environment.
I work with the children to discover their uniqueness and individuality, and to help them learn positive interaction and communication with others. I accomplish this in an environment that includes supervised free play, art, music, stories, and outdoor play.
My area includes a large, brightly furnished indoor playroom as well as a large, fenced in, outdoor area with playground. The children share age-appropriate experiences in a guided play-based curriculum.
We are open Monday- Friday from 8:45-11: 45 am, with an option to stay until 12:45 for lunch bunch. I work with the parent to find the best fit for your family, with 2,3,4 or 5 mornings a week availability.
Shelley Daniel
Teachers
.Who we are
Our Teachers
Shelley
Director
Shelley is extremely passionate about children. She has been working with children since her teen years, and has found her niche in the ages of 1-3 year olds. She loves their excitement at experiencing new things, and how curious and eager they are to learn. She hopes to leave a lasting impression on every child who attends her preschool. Shelley has a great respect
for each individual child. It’s her goal to meet them where they are and grow with them.
In her late teens, Shelley worked
as an assistant in a 2-year-old program and also cared for special needs children in one-on-
one situations.
She moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 1999 where she was employed as a professional nanny for 5 ½ years. During this time Shelley worked with children from 8 weeks to 9 years of age.
She was also employed at Kenwood Learn and Play, an in-home program in Bethesda, Maryland.
Shelley is CPR, First Aid, and EMAT certified and continues to build upon her child development skills through classes yearly. She is married and has five children.
Shelley loves to cook, read, and spend time with family and friends. She is an active member in her church, neighborhood, and children’s schools, as well as in the community.
Cassis
Teacher
Cassis is very excited to join the Freetown Friends School staff this year! Originally from Bolivia she moved to Northern Virginia at age 13 and is a fluent Spanish speaker.
In 2013 Cassis received an A.S. Degree in Social Sciences with a specialization in Teacher Education from Northern Virginia Community College. She’s especially passionate about working with children in their earlier formative years providing support as they observe, explore, experiment, and investigate the world around them. She is committed to knowing each child to better foster their academic & social development while providing a fun, engaging learning experience. She cares about safety and encourages empathy, kindness, politeness, and plenty of giggles!
Cassis has three children and loves spending time with her family the most. She has two dogs and enjoys music, fashion, art history, hikes and visiting museums everywhere she goes.
Admissions
.Admissions
Admissions Requirements
To enroll your child, the following will be required at the time of enrollment:
Space permitting, additional days can be scheduled to make up for absences. There will be no refunds for days missed, and each month’s tuition is equal.
One month’s notice is required to terminate enrollment. Failure to provide sufficient notice will cause forfeiture of the deposit.
Virginia law requires the following forms to be completed before attending our program:
Preschool Extracurricular Activities
.Extracurricular
More fun at Freetown Friends School
Extracurricular activities: Field Trips
We plan one to two field trips each year. Past destinations have included the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, Cox Farms, Meadowlark Gardens, Roer’s Zoofari, Leesburg Animal Park, Frying Pan Park, Walker Nature Center, and a local fire station.
These trips broaden the students’ views of the world and give us new places to learn about and explore together. Our trips include all family members who wish to attend.
Shelley Daniel
Hands-on activities: Summer Camp
Summer camp is offered each year between June and August. Students enjoy daily water play (weather permitting) and have fun exploring a variety of themes.
We have studied caterpillars and butterflies, ladybugs, life under the sea, life in the lakes. We have explored fairy tales through fun and creative means, such as: visiting outer space, pirate adventures, battling with superheroes,
and much more!
Camp is held outdoors in the shaded yard. The children enjoying getting wet and messy every day through various sensory experiences such as shaving cream, slime, water beads, cornstarch, and play dough.
Camp enrollment fills up quickly, so please contact us in the spring, to allow us to be able to offer your child a summer of fun!
Our classroom
.Our Classroom
See What’s going on at the school
The classroom features a seated area for snacks and craft projects, a toddler-accessible sink / wash-up area and an adjoining bathroom.
Colorful artwork, craft projects and learning aids (alphabet, numbers, shapes, calendar, birthdays, etc.) adorn our walls.
Children’s artwork is always prominently displayed around the classroom.
We have a variety of age-appropriate toys and activities for every child.
There are many items for pretend / creative play, including a small kitchen, a workbench, a doll changing station, strollers and more.
There are also many different outdoor activities to encourage physical activity. We love to enjoy the outdoors!
While not an admission requirement for any age, we are here to support potty training and child independence while using the bathroom
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