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About Winwood Children’s Center Preschool in Reston
Winwood Children’s Center, Reston is proud to offer families in Herndon and Reston nurturing daycare services for infants and toddlers and proven preschool programs.
We only provide before school care for students at Lake Anne Elementary School, but our after school program extends care to students at Aldrin Elementary School, Armstrong Elementary School, and Dogwood Elementary School. Many of our staff have children of our own, and we know how difficult it is to choose a child care provider. We would love to show you around our preschool so you can see the quality of care we provide at Winwood for yourself!
Preschool Programs
- Infant Daycare (ages 6 weeks to 1 year)
- Toddler Daycare (ages 1 to 2)
- Early Learners (ages 2 to 3)
- Preschool (ages 3 to 4)
- Pre-Kindergarten (ages 4 to 5)
- Kindergarten Club (ages 4 to 5)
VA 5 Star Rating
Virginia Quality is leading the way for quality early care & education for Virginia’s children and families. Winwood Children’s Center, Reston is excited to announce that we have achieved a Level 5 in Virginia Quality. Level 5 represents the highest level of quality!
AdvancED Accreditation
Winwood Children’s Center, Reston earned AdvancED Accreditation in June 2018.
AdvancED is the largest community of education professionals in the world and is deeply committed to the care and education of all young children.
AdvancED holds daycare centers and preschools accountable to educational and childcare standards and supports the learning, growth, and development of young children by promoting a culture of continuous improvement. AdvancED Accreditation recognizes institutions that sustain a commitment to continuous improvement and educational outcomes.
Ascend Curriculum
Thanks to the flexibility of our Ascend Curriculum, we take an individualized approach to early childhood education and encourage every child to progress towards age-appropriate goals at their natural pace. New skills are introduced sequentially in 9 different learning domains each month and activities are modified to fit the interests and current skill level of each child. This skill-based approach to early education ensures that every child feels engaged, supported, and challenged and makes learning fun!
Partnering with Parents
We have found that our preschool students thrive when there is a strong partnership between school and home. We offer a variety of communication pieces to keep parents informed about their child’s day and their progress towards developmental milestones. We also maintain an open door policy at our preschool and encourage the families of enrolled students to stop by anytime.
We are all about community at Winwood Children’s Center. We host events throughout the year such as our annual Halloween parade, holiday parties, the St. Jude Trike-A-Thon, Honoring Community Heroes, Science Fair, and more. These celebrations give parents the opportunity to get to know one another better and build stronger relationships between parents and staff.
Kids Cafe Preschool Cooking Program
Cooking Up Confidence, One Recipe At A Time!
Kids Café is a hands-on cooking program where children explore new foods, build confidence, and develop essential life skills through fun, guided kitchen experiences.
Program Highlights:
- Designed for ages 3+
- Weekly sessions over a 12-week program
- Hands-on cooking activities and kid-friendly recipes
- Builds teamwork, sharing, and communication skills
- Encourages problem-solving and following directions
- Supports early math, literacy, and critical thinking
- Includes a take-home cooking kit for continued fun
Talk to your School Director today to learn more and enroll.
Getting To Our Preschool
Our Reston center is located at 1841 Explorer St, Reston, VA 20190, situated right within the vibrant Reston Town Center area. We are close to Lake Anne Elementary School and Lake Fairfax Park, making drop-offs and errands effortless for local families.
With immediate access to the Dulles Toll Road and the Reston Town Center Metro Station, our preschool offers an exceptionally convenient commute for parents traveling toward Dulles Airport, Tysons, or the greater Washington, D.C. area.
Programs Offered
Our Team
Kesha Menefee Adams
School Director
Kesha has been with Winwood since 2007 and holds an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, and is currently halfway through completing her Master’s Degree in Human Services Counseling. Kesha finds great joy to have been working with children for over 27 years, entering the field at just 15 years old. Kesha followed in her grandmother’s footsteps, as she was a preschool teacher for 18 years. Kesha quickly discovered the same passion and love for early childhood education. Children bring so much happiness into her life, and she feels incredibly fortunate to make memories with them every day, every month, and every year.
Ashraf Nowkarizi
Assistant Director
I was born in Iran and moved to Russia with my husband and daughters in 1994. On November 2005, we moved to the United States. Living in Russia and America gave me a completely new perspective to life. I have learned a lot from living in both places; learned two languages, learned to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds, and adapted myself culturally into the various cultures present. I have a degree in economics and I hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). In Russia, I taught Farsi at an International University. I also volunteered at an orphanage. I’ve always loved teaching and working with children. I consider myself very competitive and proficient with an innovative and leadership attitude. I have been working at Winwood Children Center since 2007. I’ve always loved children and teaching them. Teaching and taking care of children has changed my life forever.
Brenda Campos- Ponce
Teacher of the Year
I was born and raised in El Salvador and came to this country when I was 13 years old. I graduated high school in 2003 and have been working with children since 2006. I have a Child Development Associates (CDA). Most of my experience has been with working with preschoolers ages 3-5 years and have been working for Winwood since September 2013. I started working with infants in 2020 and have been loving it ever since. I love the cuddles, the smiles and seeing all the milestones that they reach their first year. It just makes my heart feel so full! I am a wife and a mother of two wonderful girls.
Ms. Maria Razmara
Teacher
My name is Maria, and I am from Iran. I have been working with children for over 20 years. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from Tehran University, and in my home country, I taught English to children ages 7 to 16. I truly enjoy working with children of all ages, and I feel so proud to have been part of the Winwood family for over 12 years.
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Childcare Schedule Options That Work With Your Life
Every family’s routine is unique — and your childcare should be too. With Cadence Education, our Family of Schools may offer various schedule options designed to fit your life.
Each of our school’s are unique, and may not offer all of the options listed below. Talk with your School Director to learn what options are available for your family at this location.
FlexiPass — New Flexible Care Option!
When schedules change, or the grandparents cancel, or life just gets busy, FlexiPass gives you five prepaid days of care that you can use whenever* you need them, one at a time or all at once. No registration fees. No ongoing tuition. Just dependable care when you need it most.
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