Testimonials

     

 "Angela cared for my young daughter for 3 years (age 1-4). She is the best! Angela is caring, competent and a fantastic educator. The program she runs is creative, fun and educational for kids of all ages. Angela captures the attention of the children by catering to their interests and level of understanding. Aside from that, she is a natural leader... the kids and teachers naturally gravitate towards her leadership and enjoy working with her. I consider my daughter very fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn and grow with Angela during the most important and vulnerable years of her life." 

Erica Tappis: former parent

 "Angela has a calm and caring personality, perfectly suited for her career with children. She focuses on preparing them for elementary school in a loving personal way." 

Rene Shuman: former employer

     

 As a Mom, it is extremely stressful when we have to trust others to care for our children. Angela made the process so easy. She is loving, caring, attentive, accommodating and hands on. I don't have to worry when my daughter is in her care. She has a great time and always comes home with new information she has learned. My daughter is now in school but I never miss a chance to do drop in when school is closed. My daughter adores Ms. Angela, the facility, staff and other children. This center is the perfect balance between being family oriented and educational. 

LaToya Fisher: former parent

     

 Anytime you're looking for care for your child, it's a scary time. More than anything you want your child to be loved, safe, healthy, and in an environment where he feels safe, welcomed, cared for, and where he can thrive both academically and socially. When the time came for us to look for a new childcare provider, Angela's Happy Home came recommended to us from a friend. We could not be happier with our choice! Angela and her staff love the kids and the kids know it. They work with them on social skills, tactical skills, academics, and more. Our son loves going to "school." He's made great friends and always has so much fun! Angela also keeps a secret parents page on FB where she posts updates throughout the day regarding activities, lunches, and more. There's nothing better than that peace of mind knowing your child is flourishing during the day even without you right there. Seeing Jack branch out and learn new things, and the fun projects he brings home makes our home and our hearts happy! If you're looking for an amazing home based daycare with all licensed and certified staff, please check out Angela's Happy Home! 

Heather Childers-Smith: Current Parent of enrolled child

     

 I'm impressed with so many things Miss Angela features at Happy Home, e.g., all the books they read, the outdoor play, the seasonal activities like baking pumpkin bread, and most of all I love the healthy nutritious and delicious homemade meals and snacks Miss Angela provides every day! 

Pearl Kuebel: Current Parent of enrolled child

 We love Angela and her staff! My son loves it there and we could not be happier! 

Jennifer Landoll: Current Parent of enrolled child

 Angela is fantastic, and our daughter loves going to daycare each day. We always feel like she’s well cared for, and Angela really goes above and beyond. It shows in the children at the daycare, as they are all well behaved, bright, and kind. The space is great, and very inviting. I would have no problem recommending Angela’s daycare to any of my friends. We feel so lucky to have found such a great place for our daughter to spend her afternoons. 

Brian Lotter: Current Parent of enrolled child

     

 " My son has ADHD and learning delays. Angela and her staff are enthusiastic, loving and more importantly accepting of him through his highs and lows They have come along side of me reinforcing my goals and values as his parent and I am constantly met with additional information and help through every step of my sons development. I truly wish I could put into words my gratitude and appreciation for everyone there. I am so grateful to have found Angela, I truly believe God puts you where you need to be, and he knew this is where we needed to be. Angela and her team love my son as much as he loves her." 

Que Leeks: Current Parent of enrolled child

     

 We love Angela's Happy Home daycare. She provides the experience that we really wanted for our kids in a smaller, casual setting where they can just be kids and learn through play and some fun learning activities. We have used Angela's daycare for two kids now - one starting from just toddlerhood and the second from infancy to toddlerhood. We plan to enroll our third with her too! Here's a few things that really stand out to us: Communication - There are no surprises with Angela. She is very clear with her contract, provides an annual calendar stating ALL paid vs unpaid closures, vacation dates, etc. This makes it very, very easy to plan ahead for your family vacations and such to coincide with her closure dates for the year. She also uses a private Facebook group for the parents to get updates and photos of the kids. She will also text parents directly for anything urgent. I have always experienced timely and clear responses from Angela. Assistants - Angela's childcare assistants, especially Caroline, are stellar. They LOVE kids and have so much experience. I trust them as much as Angela. Food - Angela makes homemade, balanced, nutritious breakfasts AND lunches and often posts pictures of them on the Facebook group. Breakfast is between 8-8:30am making it super convenient for parents to have two meals provided for kids eating solid foods. Breakfast can be as simple as cereal, milk, fruit or it can be as lavish as an American breakfast with eggs, sausage, pancakes, fruit. In fact, Angela has even done "Parent's Breakfast" days where she's made to-go breakfasts and coffee for parents to take that morning after drop-off. I kind of feel like cooking is a bit of a love language for her and I truly appreciate that and it gives me so much peace knowing my kids will not go hungry and they're getting balanced meals. Infant feeding personalization - Whether you're breastfeeding, formula feeding, or both, Angela will personalize the feeding to your desires. Golden! I love the flexibility that Angela provides with this. For example, I took the route of bringing a stash of frozen milk for the week and Angela would store that in her freezer and/or fridge. She would take care of the thawing process and then record on the 'Infant Daily Report' sheet how many ounces were drunk at each feeding. She also kept a few of our bottles at her home and took care of the cleaning for those while we had our own set at home. Again, super convenient. (This report also includes how many poops and naps were made and you see it at pick-up every day.) She had even offered to store extra milk in her deep freezer. As a breastfeeding mom, I also really loved witnessing first-hand on other infants at the daycare that they do pace feeding and cradle the babies while feeding with such care. Flexible inclement weather policy - Angela does NOT follow the MCPS weather closures, which means MCPS might be closed whereas Angela is open. Angela tends to follow the idea of, "If the roads are accessible and you can get here safely, I'm open." Game changer for parents expected to still work on snow days! Consistent outdoor play - Unless the weather is super cold or super hot (where it's unsafe to be outside), the kids are outside at least once per day and often twice per day either in her backyard or at one of the neighborhood parks. We always see pictures of them outside on the Facebook group so I know they're going out. She lets the kids be kids exploring nature and the bugs outside or enjoying the playground while supervising for safety. Very minimal screen time - This is even in her contract about how much screen time to expect and no screen time is given to infants. After 2+ years I can only count a handful of times where I have seen the (small) TV on and it's only during the pick-up hour where it's used to distract the kids while clean-up is happening. Overall, Angela is a gem that offers flexible care in a casual, intimate setting with a balance of play and learning via fun activities. 

Monica Schultz

     

 Angela's happy home childcare is a true gem for parents seeking a caring and engaging environment. Her exceptional patience with the children creates a calm and supportive atmosphere, ensuring each child feels valued. Beyond her nurturing approach, Angela's home-cooked lunches add an extra layer of delight to the experience. The nutritious and delicious meals she prepares reflect her commitment to providing a well-rounded and comforting space for the little ones. Choosing Angela's service has not only been a practical decision but a heartwarming one, knowing my child is in the hands of a patient and skilled caregiver who pays attention to his emotional well-being, developmental growth, and nutritional needs. 

Alan Su

     

 Angela and her staff are amazing. Our kids are so happy there and we feel confident they are in good hands. Highly recommend! 

Rachel Wakefield