Happy Home Learning Center began in 1994 in Alexandria, VA with a staff of six serving 45 children. It soon had a six month waiting list. In 1998, Founder, Mrs. Tillman, opened a second site, also in Alexandria, VA. Boasting 102 students and 16 full-time staff, the Alexandria centers were nominated Small Business of the Year and was nationally accredited in 1996 by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The third center opened in September 2009 in Woodbridge, VA. Happy Home Child Learning Center takes pride in requiring highly trained staff, teachers and teacher assistants. The centers fill quickly and do carry a waiting list. Ages of childcare are from 3 months through 5 years old, depending on the center.

Founder, Mrs. Deborah Tillman, holds a B.A. in Business Administration and a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Special Education. Among her many accomplishments, Deborah Tillman has been featured in the October 2002 issue of Essence magazine and April 2003 issue of the National Examiner. Deborah Tillman has been a featured guest on the Charles Ross Show in Atlanta, Georgia. Deborah Tillman travels across the region presenting workshops entitled: How to Open a Quality Child Care Center and welcomes interviews and speaking engagements. She currently lives with her husband James and their son Zeplyn in Lake Ridge, Virginia.

Happy Home accepts children from the ages of 3 months to 5 years.

Tours are scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00am - 4:00pm.


With three centers to serve you, all within an easy commute from I95 in Alexandria, VA and in Woodbridge, VA. We offer extended day care services for your children, ages 3 months through age 5, depending on the center.

Hours of operation are from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, closed on major holidays.

Please call for an appointment today. Limited spaces are available.

Testimonials

Dear Mrs. Tillman,
I wanted to express my gratitude for your staff at Happy Home 3. I feel so comfortable when I leave my boys in the care of your staff, I feel as if I am leaving them with family. They have been there since April 2010 and immediately I begin to notice how much they were learning. They are not only learning from a curriculum but they are also learning life lessons, respect, and how to give to others who are less fortunate. I am always impressed with their ability to recite prayers, their school motto and in their words sing “Jesus music!”

I cannot say enough good things about Mrs. Callen and Mrs. Nadutey! I know that my youngest son Jeremy can be a handful but they never stop caring; helping me and Jeremy through his difficult days. Some days I have worried about Jeremy being a lot to handle and they have told me, “Mom he is okay, don’t worry”.

While looking for care I was extremely concerned about the number of centers I called that were not willing to give my children their asthma medication. Joshua is extremely asthmatic and at times may require 3 or more treatments a day. When I told Mrs. Callen about their asthma medication and how often Joshua has to take it, without hesitation she told me that would not be a problem. I am happy to report this has never been a problem. She has been very proactive in making sure Joshua and Jeremy have their treatments as needed. On occasions she has called to let me know she has given my boys a treatment because she thought they needed it.

I was thinking today of all the people I am grateful for in my life and I wanted to let you know how I felt about Happy Home 3 and all of the staff. I am always greeted with smiles from every teacher and aide that I encounter. I also wanted to thank you for the high standard you have set for Happy Home!

From my family to yours, Happy Holidays!!
Sincerely,
Crystal Jackson