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Start with neutrality
Listen without judgment and make room for each family’s goals, culture, and perspective.
Meet our founder
Leigh Sims.A thoughtful partner to families.
EdCoSpace began with a simple belief: caregivers deserve knowledgeable support that respects their needs, their families, and the world they are building for their children.
Certified Developmental SpecialistCertified Special EducatorMom of one
Supportive. Informed. Human.The kind of guidance families can feel at home with.
Why EdCoSpace exists
Inspired by the people who made parenting feel less alone.
When Leigh had her son, her “favorite people” were the ones who shared child-raising wisdom with neutrality. They were sensitive to her needs as a parent, knowledgeable about her child’s development and health, and focused on helping her build the family life she wanted.
“My goal is to be a favorite person to the families I serve.”
That experience became the heart of EdCoSpace: bringing child-development knowledge into daily life with care, context, and respect.
Leigh’s approach
Connect research, real routines, and the child in front of you.
Support works best when it acknowledges the full life surrounding the child.
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See the individual
Honor the talents, personality, needs, and developmental stage of each child.
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Work with reality
Consider time, resources, routines, and relationships when shaping the plan.
A guiding belief
“The best learning, the richest learning for children happens when there’s understanding and patience—but most importantly, the giving of your attention.”
— Leigh Sims, Founder of EdCoSpace
Community recognition
A 2024 Washington Parent Picks Winner.
EdCoSpace was recognized in Washington Parent Media’s annual reader-choice program celebrating organizations and services valued by families across the DMV.
Thank you to the families and community members who supported EdCoSpace. This recognition belongs to the relationships, trust, and shared work behind every engagement.
Let’s create something supportive together
Feel at home with the support you choose.
Start with a complimentary 15-minute discovery call. Share what is happening, ask practical questions, and explore the next step without pressure.