The Pear Tree School
Hours:
7:30am until 5:30pm
Welcome! I provide full and part time care for your children in my home in a caring and encouraging environment. I specialize in fostering social development and growing independence, while nurturing early literacy and foundational math skills.
My home is bright and full of open space-the layout is designed and decorated for kids to enjoy their time while away from home.
I offer several programs to meet your needs:
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Summer
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School Year Programs
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Full Day Care
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Before and After Care
Please Message me for more information.
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Summer Program
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My summer program is camp-style and designed for fun! Kids will enjoy sports, music, art, water-play, gardening, cooking, nature walks, and more!
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Each week is themed for added fun such as Hawaiian Luau, Pirate, Carnival, and Dinosaur.
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School Year Program
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My program offers a full day learning curriculum, including art, science, reading, math, and play!
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Full Day Care
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Before and After School Care: Kids age 5-12
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Full Day Program
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My full day program provides a flexible, fun and playful environment. I focus on letter recognition, letter formation and pencil grip, phonic awareness, reading, and writing. Additionally, I work on number and quantity recognition, science, art, creative movement and music.
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Creativity is always encouraged. I emphasize the process of creating rather than the end result. I provide kids the opportunity to experience different learning materials and enjoy the thrill of being proud of what they do as they grow.
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This program offers:
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Crafts-- nature-based, seasonal, holiday and more!
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Healthy snacks-- morning and afternoon
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Indoor and outdoor play time
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Circle time-- talk about the day and share stories; read to each other
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Nature walks--leaf hunt, bug search, and other fun adventures
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Free time--sometimes our kids just want to drop structure and have fun; choosing from their own interest.
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Memory book including milestones and photos.
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Parent text updates to share fun and learning.
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Before and After School
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Located in the Victory Lakes neighborhood, I provide care for both Victory Elementary and Marsteller students.
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This program offers:
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Homework completion and additional school work help, if needed
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Healthy afternoon snacks
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Indoor and outdoor play time
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Crafts
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Free time--sometimes our kids just want to drop structure and have fun: choosing from their own interest!
About Me:
I am the mother of three boys, Nicholas, 23, Santino, 17, and Michael, 16. I am certified First Aid, CPR, MAT trained. I have worked in several daycare centers over the past 15 years including Chesterbrook Academy and Appletree II in Vienna, VA. I enjoy working with kids and helping out parents.
I provide a positive environment for fun and learning. I will work hard to make sure your kids enjoy their experience while getting important work completed. As busy parents, I know that your time with your kids in the evening is precious. I will help get work done so that this time at home is even more valuable family time for you.
I am an avid crafter and cook and feel strongly that these skills will benefit your kids. I understand the importance of healthy food and snacks and allowing kids to be creative!
Contact Sarah Powell at:
(703) 335-5702 (Home)
(443) 942-6101 (Cell)
sarahpowell12665@gmail.com
Hear from Happy Families!
“Mrs. Powell is patient and kind while still maintaining discipline and gaining the utmost respect of the children in her care. She has an organized schedule which includes completing homework, indoor play time, outside time, and even snacks!” (Kate Magnusson, Mom of Thomas and Poppy)
“My kids loved Mrs. Powell! She has extensive experience working with children and that is evident in the organized and positive way in which she runs her program.” (Emily Reymer, Mom of Anders and Kate)
“It is with great pleasure that I recommend Mrs. Sarah Powell’s in-home child care center to you. Sarah watched my two children for the past two school years. I was exceedingly happy with the care she provided for my children.” (Susan Schloeder, mom of Nicholas and James)
