Tag: children
Night Watch rebranded as Kids Watch
The urgent care health center for children at Graham Park Plaza, formerly known as Night Watch, is now Kids Watch Pediatrics & Urgent Care. “This rebranding signifies our dedication to being a trusted resource for families, offering a full spectrum of pediatric services,” says owner and pediatrician Ravneet Dhaliwal. Located at 7263-F Arlington Blvd., Kids … Continued
Cameras will catch drivers who don’t stop for school buses
Some Fairfax County Public School buses will soon have cameras installed on the stop-sign arms that activate when the buses stop to let children on and off. The cameras will record drivers who fail to stop when the buses are loading or unloading children. Violators will receive a $250 citation in the mail. The cameras … Continued
Northern Virginia Girls Softball Association still going strong after 30 years
Girls are invited to hone their athletic skills, get fit, and have fun by joining the Northern Virginia Girls Softball Association. The NVGSA is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The league encourages families to sign up and “experience the dynamic, empowering environment that has shaped thousands of young athletes.” Registration is currently underway for … Continued
Help a young cancer patient meet her idol
It’s been an incredibly tough year for Cassidy Rajala, an Annandale sixth-grader who’s spent months in the hospital since being diagnosed with leukemia in December 2023. One of the bright spots has been her discovery of pop singer Benson Boone. During her stay at Inova Fairfax Children’s Hospital, the music therapist on staff taught her … Continued
Kids create baskets for babies
Sixty children and parents came together for a Baskets for Babies event Dec. 7 hosted by Kids Give Back. At the event, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Little River Turnpike, volunteers assembled 75 boxes full of baby supplies for low-income, expectant parents. The kids wrapped cardboard boxes in festive paper and filled them with items … Continued
Childcare center proposed for South Street
The Gardner School has proposed building a childcare center at 6637 South Street next to Annandale Road in Falls Church.
Inova to open an EmPATH mental health unit
Inova Fairfax Hospital is opening an EmPATH center, a specialized unit that provides a safe, calming environment for patients experiencing a mental health crisis.
Board approves childcare facility in Annandale
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 8 approved the expansion of a childcare facility in Annandale.
Daycare provider arrested for assault
Police arrested the operator of a home daycare provider Bailey’s Crossroads for assaulting two children.
Fun for children at the Taste of Annandale
Be sure to bring your children to the Taste of Annandale. The ACCA Child Development Center is hosting a full day of fun activities.
Second Story hosts back-to-school event in Culmore
Culmore kids are ready for the first day of school, thanks to a backpack giveaway event at the Culmore Family Resource Center in Bailey’s Crossroads on Aug. 12.
Fairfax County hosts back-to-school fair
Fairfax County’s Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and its partners hosted a back to school resource fair at the James Lee Community Center.
Boy killed by train remembered as a standout soccer player
Eli Medrano, the Weyanoke Elementary School second-grader killed in a train crash on June 5, is remembered for his “larger than life personality, terrific sense of humor, and a smile that could light up the room.” That quote is from a GoFundMe page set up by soccer coach Ben Sprague on behalf of Jeffrey Medrano. … Continued
Preschool expansion proposed
The owner of a home-based childcare center in Annandale is seeking a zoning special exception to convert the property to a preschool. Reena Abu-Taleb described the proposal at the Mason District Land Use Committee meeting on May 28. The Annandale Children’s Academy, at 5116 Columbia Road, currently serves 10 children, ages 4-5, in an addition … Continued
Preschool celebrates 75th anniversary
Hundreds of people with ties to Sleepy Hollow Preschool came back April 20 to celebrate the school’s 75th anniversary. The celebration drew current and former students, family members, and staff to the school, currently located at John Calvin Presbyterian Church on Columbia Pike in Annandale. The event also honored Debbie Brown, who has been with … Continued