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Child Care Centers in Washington, DC are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 87 reviews of the 248 listed child care centers
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Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...
2200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC
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2027 Rhode Island Avenue NE WASHINGTON, DC
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Care Member says "As a FTM, I felt nervous dropping off my twins to be away from me for the first time. But the level of care and communication received for my lil ones...
4400 JENIFER ST NW STE 3250 WASHINGTON, DC
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Jen S. says "My daughter has been there for the past two years and she absolutely loves it! They are basically our family, we don't have any family in our area and they...
1227 25TH ST NW STE 101 WASHINGTON, DC
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....
Care Member says "The FCC teachers take excellent care of my child and provide a warm and caring environment. They also put a lot of effort into coming up with and...
Cleopatra M says "We have had a great experience with Bambino. All of the teachers are very loving and our daughter is always so happy when we pick her up at the end of...
Caitlin T. says "Our 5 month old just started a few weeks ago and we could not be more thrilled. The teachers are so compassionate, thoughtful, and it is clear that they...
Care Member says "Excellent hidden gem in Petworth! The entire staff is caring and nurturing. My son really thrived at Meriam CLC. Would definitely recommend. "
Michele B says "After relocating unexpectedly from the US Virgin Islands, on the heels of Hurricane Maria, we where plagued with the daunting task of finding Daycare...
Care Member says "My Little World (MLW) is a great daycare. My daughter has been there for 2 years and has thrived ever since she started. Everyday I know she's going to...
Care Member says "St. Alban's Early Childhood Center is one the best childcare centers in the area. The staff truly care about the children and listen to parent...
Wanda H. says "My child attended an award winning early childcare program that specialized in early reading skills directed by Wanda Holmes and when he started school he...
330 C Street, SW WASHINGTON, DC
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Care Member says "Our daughter attended the HHS/ED Center for 2 years and I can honestly say it became like a second home for her. From the very beginning, the teachers...
Care Member says "The Director is very informative and helpful. The way she communicate with families and employees is amazing. The daycare is very pleasing to the eye....
5200 CATHEDRAL AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC
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Care Member says "We have had an excellent experience with my child at CPP. She has really come out of her shell over the years while attending CPP and is excited about...
JP H. says "I love the student to teacher ratio and care that the students get is great. My son had a great experience. I really like their software for communication as...
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Child care centers near you in Washington, DC provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.
A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Washington, DC have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Washington, DC. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.