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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)
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.
Our Educational Philosophy
Our approach to early childhood education recognizes that young children must develop much more than cognitive skills during their early years. They need to develop socially, emotionally, creatively, and physically too. Our Ascend Curriculum provides us a balanced framework for instruction and our teachers introduce new skills in the following subject areas each month: Literacy, Mathematics, Spanish/Baby Signs, Science & Sensory, Technology, Physical Fitness, Creative Expression, Kind Child, and Cultural Understanding.
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.
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!
Kids Café 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.
Programs Offered
Our Team
Kesha Menefee
School Director
Kesha Menefee Adams has been a valued member of the Winwood team since 2007. She 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. With more than 27 years of experience working with children, Kesha began her journey in early childhood education at just 15 years old.
Inspired by her grandmother, who was a preschool teacher for 18 years, Kesha discovered a passion for working with young children and has dedicated her career to helping them learn and grow. Children bring so much happiness to her life, and she feels fortunate to create lasting memories with them each day. Kesha considers every family and teacher part of her school family and looks forward to many more wonderful years together.
Ashraf Nowkarizi
Assistant Director
Ashraf Nowkarizi was born in Iran and later moved to Russia with her husband and daughters in 1994 before relocating to the United States in November 2005. Living in both Russia and America gave her a new perspective on life, where she learned new languages, built the ability to communicate with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, and adapted to different cultural environments. She holds a degree in Economics as well as a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. While living in Russia, she taught Farsi at an international university and also volunteered at an orphanage.
Ashraf has always had a deep love for teaching and working with children and has been a valued member of Winwood Children Center since 2007. She considers herself innovative, motivated, and committed to supporting children’s learning and development. Teaching and caring for children has changed her life in meaningful ways, and she continues to find great fulfillment in helping children grow each day.
Brenda Campos- Ponce
Teacher of the Year
Born and raised in El Salvador, Brenda Campos- Ponce came to the United States at the age of 13 and graduated from high school in 2003. She has been working with children since 2006 and holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Most of her experience has been working with preschool-aged children, ages 3 to 5, and she has been a valued member of the Winwood team since September 2013.
In 2020, she began working with infants and has loved it ever since. She especially enjoys the cuddles, smiles, and watching babies reach important milestones during their first year. Seeing their growth and development makes her heart feel full. Outside of work, she is a devoted wife and mother of two wonderful girls.
Ms. Maria Razmara
Teacher
Maria is originally from Iran and has been working with children for more than 20 years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from the University of Tehran, one of Iran’s leading universities. Before moving to the United States, she taught English to children ages 7 to 16 in her home country.
Maria truly enjoys working with children of all ages and is passionate about helping them learn and grow. She feels proud to have been part of the Winwood family for more than 12 years and values the relationships she has built with the children, families, and colleagues she has met along the way.
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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.
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.
