Mission Statement
The Robert E. Simon, Jr. Children's Center is designed to meet the emotional, social, physical and intellectual needs of children in a safe, child-oriented environment. The center is a non-profit corporation created to meet the childcare needs of the community.
Our Philosophy
Every child is unique. Our childcare philosophy accommodates the developmental stages of every child. The center respects each individual and allows for flexibility and choice. Children learn best through organized and free play. We promote and support active developmental learning through play. We welcome diversity and will support the acquisition of the home language while teaching English in the classroom.
Our History
The Robert E. Simon, Jr. Children's Center opened in January 1990 as part of the Reston Area Child Care Consortium, a consortium of employers, community residents, parents, educators and varied professionals concerned about the childcare needs in our community. The center is licensed by the state of Virginia and has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since August 2000. VA Department of Education approved curriculum since 2023.
Our Goals
To provide
a safe, loving, and stimulating environment for children to grow and develop
To support
each family in maintaining their child's good health and promote physical development
To assist
each child in functioning effectively with peers and with adults
To help
each child develop his or her cognitive abilities to the fullest