"Again"
Her own word. This is a return to caring for children, not a first attempt at it — she describes many years of experience and offers references from the families she has cared for before.
Meet GaGa
Meet Anita — the GaGa in GaGa's House
Anita DeHaven has decided, again, to care for three full-time children in her own home in Stone Ridge. This is her letter to the families thinking about it.
In her own words
"I'm an old-fashioned grandma who likes to bake homemade cookies, read stories, do crafts — and just be silly."
Hello, my name is Anita, and I've decided — again — to care for three full-time children, ages 6 weeks to 3 years. I'll have all the time in the world to spend with them, as I'll have only three.
Our days will be filled with laughter, stories, fresh air, creativity, discovery, exercise and downtime, songs and dancing, sharing, building block towers and friendships, lots of love — and most of all, just being silly.
I live in Loudoun County just off Route 50, near StoneSprings Hospital. I'm voluntarily registered with the county and CPR certified, in a smoke-free, pet-free home. I have two awesome children and three amazing grandsons who are close by and I see often.
I'd love to welcome three children into my home who could grow, learn and laugh together during these very precious years.
If you're looking for an in-home atmosphere, please message me if you'd like to set up a phone introduction. I'd love to talk with you and answer all your questions.
Have a blessed day,
Anita (GaGa)
Why an in-home daycare
A house that already runs at a child's pace.
Anita isn't starting a business so much as going back to something she has done for many years. The house, the family and the routine were already there.
Her own family, close by
Anita has two grown children and three grandsons who live nearby and who she sees often. The grandchildren are the reason "GaGa" is the name on the door.
One caregiver, not a rota
She takes three children and no more, so the person who greets your child at 6:30 in the morning is the same person who hands them back at the end of the day.
Smoke-free and pet-free
Her words, and worth stating plainly: no smoking in the home and no pets in the home. For a family managing asthma or allergies, that is often the first question.
Right off Route 50
The house is in Stone Ridge, in Loudoun County, near StoneSprings Hospital — a short detour for parents already heading out toward the Dulles corridor.
Registered and CPR certified
Voluntarily registered with Loudoun County and CPR certified. More on what that means →
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Come and see the house.
"Please message me if you'd like to set up a phone introduction. I'd love to talk with you and answer all your questions."