Jackson Child Care

Our Teachers

Monica Jackson

Monica Jackson is the owner and operator of Jackson Child Care. (JCC). A leader in the childcare field since 1991, as a life long learner, Ms. Jackson’s purpose and passion is “learning, growing, playing, and having fun together!” Ms. Jackson is honored to lead and work alongside a committed team of educators.

Qualifications

• Chairperson for Fairfax County Child Care Advisory Council
• State Licensed Family Day Home Operator
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• MAT ( Medication Administration Training ) Certified
• USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program Participant
• CDA ( Child Development Associate ) Certified
• Past President of the Virginia Alliance of Family Child Care Associations
• Early Childhood Development Degree Conferred
• 25+ Years of Experience as a Family Child Care Educator and Trainer
• Virginia’s Quality 5 Star Quality Program Rating (2012-2015)
• Lady Fairfax 2014

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Testimonials

My girls were with Jackson Child Care for over 5 years and it was a wonderful experience. They would still be there if we had not moved across the country. Monica became a part of our family and gave the girls experiences most kids don’t get to have. Her love and support for the girls and our family are priceless and we are blessed to have her in our lives. - Jamie B

Ms. Jackson is a high-quality professional who has been an invaluable partner in our daughter’s development. Ms. Jackson runs her program according to all the appropriate state and local requirements as well as designing a curriculum that’s informed by industry best practices. She is constantly learning and educating herself to be the best provider she can be. My daughter is extremely willful and can be quite the handful. We worked with Ms. Jackson on her development and took her feedback into consideration with all the care and thoughtfulness it was intended. Ms. Jackson regularly demonstrates the ability to be flexible within the guidelines to help “meet kids where they are” so they can grow in all the important ways. We have complete faith and trust in her service and ability to educate our little one. - Kristofer H

Ms. Jackson runs a wonderful daycare which we sent our eldest son for approximately two years. After bouncing around multiple, sub-par daycares, we found Jackson Day Care and felt comfortable keeping our son there until he was ready for kindergarten. Under Ms. Jackson’s care, our son’s emotional intelligence as well as his auditory, visual, pencil/paper, and gross motor skills progressed rapidly, enabling him to get admitted into a competitive, local private school. Before the pandemic, the daycare would take regular field trips to the library, museums, farmer markets, and other places, making learning more meaningful for the kids. The daycare itself is well-maintained, and it periodically undergoes a deep cleaning, making it a comfortable environment for any child. - Rob W

Philosophy

At Jackson Child Care, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can learn, play, explore, and grow with confidence. We recognize that children develop at their own pace, and we tailor learning experiences to support each child’s unique strengths, interests, and developmental needs. Jackson Child Care is a Virginia state-licensed family day home committed to continuous quality improvement through participation in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5). We maintain strong partnerships with families because we believe children learn best when parents and educators work together.

For more than 35 years, we have partnered with families to provide high-quality early childhood education that fosters a love of learning while preparing children for success in kindergarten and beyond. Our goal is not only to build school readiness skills but also to help children develop the social, emotional, and life skills they need to thrive. Our preschool program focuses on: —Early literacy development, including letter knowledge, vocabulary, phonological awareness, print motivation, and storytelling —School readiness skills tailored to each child’s individual developmental needs —Guided play experiences that promote creativity, problem-solving, independence, and critical thinking —Language development that supports communication, listening, reading, and emerging writing skills —Social and emotional learning that helps children build friendships, self-confidence, empathy, and self-regulation —Hands-on learning through art, science, nature exploration, music, movement, and meaningful real-world experiences —Unstructured play opportunities that encourage imagination, curiosity, and joyful discovery —Field trips and community experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom

Our daily activities align with the Virginia Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) and incorporate research-based practices that support the development of the whole child. Children engage in meaningful learning experiences designed to promote growth across all developmental domains, including literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, physical development, approaches to learning, and social-emotional development. Through hands-on exploration, guided play, and intentional teaching, we help children build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for success in kindergarten and beyond. Through intentional teaching, play-based learning, and caring relationships, we help children develop the confidence, skills, and love of learning that support successful transitions into kindergarten and lifelong success.

About our program

Welcome to Jackson Child Care (JCC) where our mission is to learn, play and grow together! We have come a long way since 1991 when Ms. Jackson started taking care of children to earn an income while staying home to raise her daughters. What started, as an additional income opportunity quickly became a family passion and Ms. Jackson’s career!

Through years of rigorous professional development education and training, we have developed a program that offers children hands-on learning opportunities in a safe and fun environment. Our students gain valuable knowledge and social skills that help them to succeed in school and in life.

Caring for someone else’s child is an important and rewarding responsibility that we take very seriously. We are proud to serve the working families of Northern Virginia, and we give our best every day. By keeping our focus on a small number of children, we are able to effectively tailor our lessons and activities to each child’s needs. Your child’s safety, well-being, and peace of mind are our top priority.

As we celebrate our 31st anniversary, we remain committed to providing outstanding and affordable childcare services. We are building a community of learners and future leaders by establishing early learning school readiness through quality childcare. We invest in children and working families. Working families invest in the community and the economy. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about us. Thank you for your interest and for letting us serve your family.