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Daycares in Sandy Spring, MD are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Olney)

We’ve been part of the Chesterbrook Academy family for five years, and we couldn’t be happier. Our children are cared for, supported, and...

- Christine K.

My Little Magical World Family Daycare

We feel very lucky to have found Leidy. She is so warm and loving with our son. She has watched him since he was four months old and he is...

- JJ

Nahom's Family Child Care

If I could keep my daughter at this daycare forever I would! We have been so lucky to have her be a part of Nahom's Child Care. Mrs. Shelly...

- Care member

Daycare Centers Near Sandy Spring

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Sherwood Child Day Care Center

1403 Olney Sandy Spring Rd Sandy Spring, MD

Child care
Sherwood Child Day Care Center is an establishment situated in Sandy Spring, MD that is providing services for the students in the community. This child care organization currently accepts children in the surrounding areas ranging from 2 to 15 years old. This child care center started operating in the year 1996 and is...
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Olney)

17717 PRINCE PHILIP DR OLNEY, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
For 40 years, Chesterbrook Academy preschools have provided exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment – offering far more than just child care. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children are...

Christine K. says "We’ve been part of the Chesterbrook Academy family for five years, and we couldn’t be happier. Our children are cared for, supported, and genuinely...

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My Little Magical World Family Daycare

13008 Eloise Ave. Rockville, MD

5.0(6)
My name is Leidy, mother of two children. I have 6 years of experience caring for children of other families. My goal for the Family Day Care is to provide a Home Away From Home for all children in my care. Daycare is committed to providing your child with quality care by encouraging each child to express themselves through...

JJ says "We feel very lucky to have found Leidy. She is so warm and loving with our son. She has watched him since he was four months old and he is now 21 months old....

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Nahom's Family Child Care

6901 May Fair Road Laurel, MD

5.0(6)
Nahom Family Child Care is a home base, licensed day care that provide care from new born to 12 years old. My focus is to love and care in a clean atmosphere, to educate and provide balance nutrient meal throughout the day. The day care is open from 6am to 6pm. I am certified in CPR, First Aid, completed all the child care...

Care Member says "If I could keep my daughter at this daycare forever I would! We have been so lucky to have her be a part of Nahom's Child Care. Mrs. Shelly not only...

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CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER

17930 BOWIE MILL RD DERWOOD, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Creative Learning Center - "CLC Preschool" Offering Half-day Preschool and Full-Time Childcare to families in Derwood, Olney and Rockville since 1989. CLC - Hours of Operation: M-F (7:00 am - 6:00 pm) Half Day, Full Day and Flexible Options Openings: 2, 3 AND 4 YEAR CLASSES

Kathleen X. says "They have been wonderful, helpful, and easy to work with. My son loves going there. He is 3 and will be 4 soon. "

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Sunshine Family Day Care

14315 Vivaldi Ct. Burtonsville, MD

5.0(3)
I provide a nurturing environment for infants and toddlers that is respectful and mindful of their needs. Learning for infants is focused around care giving activities such as feeding, diaper changes, developing small and large motor skills, language skills, and music. Toddlers will be encouraged to learn self help skills such...

Jennifer says "My daughter has been with Ms. Tena since she was 10 weeks old for the past year. Ms. Tena and Ms. Asmi are great They provide individual attention, while...

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Peace Chimes Family Childcare

7157 PEACE CHIMES CT COLUMBIA, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1720/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
International
In-Home daycare
"At my nurture In-Home Daycare, I'm dedicated to creating a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where every child is cherished and encouraged to grow. My mission is to partner with parents in fostering each child's unique development—emotionally, socially, and cognitively—through engaging activities and compassionate care. I...

Zandra S. says "I recently enrolled my child at Peace Chimes Family Childcare, and I couldn't be happier with our choice. Ms. Dre provides a nurturing and safe...

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Creative Explorers Child Care

1009 Bayridge Terrace Gaithersburg, MD

4.5(4)
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Newly Licensed Family child care center located in Gaithersburg, MD. At Creative Explorers we follow The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, Two's and Preschool. The curriculum is a comprehensive educational pathway for children and address 38 objectives across 10 key developmental areas. Research into the curriculum...

Michelle B. says "We joined CECC in august 2021 and our daughter quickly fell in love with all the teachers! They were patient and kind with her and truly got to know her...

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Lily Pads Early Learning Center

5230 Tuckerman Ln Ste 115 North Bethesda, MD

4.2(6)
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Lily Pads Early Learning Center Offering licensed care for children, six weeks to five years. Now accepting applications. We have both part-time and full-time openings.

Natasha B says "We loved Lily Pads! We recently left due to a move out of state. Our little one started in March of 2021 at 5 months old. As first time parents, the...

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North Laurel Little Explorers

9618 PARK AVE LAUREL, MD

5.0(4)
starting at
$275/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
North Laurel Little Explorers is a licensed in-home daycare and preschool located in North Laurel, MD. We offer high-quality care and early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers up to 6 years old, including those with special needs. Open year-round from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, we provide full-time, part-time,...

Care Member says "We had a great experience with Ms. Tahira. She cared for our daughter for two years, from the time she was one years old. Her daycare was always kept...

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Little Explorers, LC

14905 PERRYWOOD DR BURTONSVILLE, MD

5.0(17)
starting at
$360/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
International
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
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Give your child the gift of two languages! Welcome to Little Explorers family daycare. At Little Explorers we provide a nurturing environment where your child can learn and grow in both English and Spanish. We offer fun-filled activities in both languages. Helping children develop language skills early on with experienced,...

Care Member says "Both of our boys have been at Little Explorers from 6 weeks until Kindergarten. We have always felt tremendous love, support and care from every...

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Meeli Amatya

17946 HAZELCREST DR GAITHERSBURG, MD

5.0(2)
starting at
$1100/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Welcome to Flower Hill Childcare, where teaching young minds has been our passion for over 15 years. As a trusted center for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old, we pride ourselves on providing a bilingual environment that fosters growth, learning, and play. We are also certified in CPR, First Aid, and M.A.T to make certain...

Samantha X. says "I wish I could rate her 100 for how incredible she has been. I was so reluctant to place my first born anywhere. It was a toss between two providers in...

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Licensed love and care for 20 years. New born to school age, Nutritious homemade meals provided, and I do accept W.P.A voucher. NOW ENROLLING NEW BORN TO SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN

Helena T. says "Vajira takes care of our baby boy Marceau since he is 6 months old. He turned 18 months old last month and he is always so happy when he goes to Vaji. She...

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Bright Futures Early Learning Program

5100 Norbeck Road Rockville, MD

5.0(3)
I have been in the early childhood education field for over 13 years, working with young children in all age groups in both centers and family child care. I am passionate about the early childhood field and a staunch advocate for the importance of quality experiences during the first few years of life. In my program, I focus on...

Sarah says "Both my kids have attended bright futures daycare. Sobia is amazing with kids and has helped us along the way with our kids development, from sleep training...

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Sunshine Family Childcare

14423 Bonnett Ln Laurel, MD

5.0(12)

State license verified

Sunshine Family Childcare will provide a "home-like" setting; which is the best alternative for working parents. It will provide a secure environment for children during the most important time of their development. Sunshine Family Daycare offers "a home away from home", providing children to connect with...

Jane O. says "Neelam and her helper provided our son with a warm, nurturing environment that was perfect. It was during the pandemic, and he started at age one, but the...

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Pallotti Early Learning Center

800 MAIN ST LAUREL, MD

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
Pallotti Early Learning Center’s mission is based on love and respect for God, self, and others. The center is dedicated to providing a safe environment of acceptance, creativity, joy, and learning through shared experiences that offer diversity. By enriching the spiritual, emotional, and cognitive development of each child, we...

Care Member says "We love this Preschool! This is our second year a part of the community and have been very happy with our time there. The staff is kind, understanding,...

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Baby Planet Family Daycare

6807 Mayfair RD Laurel, MD

5.0(6)
Parenting a child is the biggest job but if it's not your only job, Baby Planet Family Childcare is there for your family. Our motive is to provide a loving, caring, and positive environment for your child, just like Home away from HOME. Childhood is the most important part of a child's life, and we make sure to fill it with...

Shanshan X. says "We were very happy to have our 3-month-old start out at this friendly and safe family care. After the first week, our child fell in love with the other...

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KidsCo Jr.

8507 Emory Grove Road Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(2)
Preschool
Child care
KidsCo Jr. has two Early Learning Centers located in Gaithersburg and Damascus, MD catering to children ages 6 weeks - 5 years old. We offer progressive programs that stress the importance of self-esteem, self-reliance, and foster a love of learning to guide young children into a successful Kindergarten year. We are excited to...

Jennifer R. says "Love this daycare. Came here from another sub-par daycare, but they made us feel at home, they have helped my son grow and thrive in amazing ways -...

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Kristland Family Daycare

7000 Scotch Drive Laurel, MD

4.7(3)
Kristland Family Daycare offers a happy, safe and loving environment for you to leave your child(ren) for the day. Our prices are reasonable and our staff are highly qualified. Our in-home location provides a feeling of security and familiarity for the children. We Offer: - In home care for ages 0 through kindergarten -...

Wardian L says "Ms. Rose has a family-oriented daycare. When you go there, the kids are like her own children! The homely feel is uncomparable and the kids love her so...

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Highland Playschool

13342 CLARKSVILLE PIKE HIGHLAND, MD

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2300/mo
Reggio emilia
Day Care
Child care
Our licensed center is led by professional educators who understand that love is the key to cultivating an environment where children of all ages can thrive. Led by Ben Costa, a veteran school principal and Kelly Wheeler, a veteran early childhood educator, children from 6 weeks to 5 years old will find the joy of learning in...

Care Member says "Highland Playschool gets five stars from me. The staff show commitment, love, care, kindness and patience. The director, Mrs. K. is amazing.She is...

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Daycare centers near you in Sandy Spring, MD offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Sandy Spring, MD provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Sandy Spring, MD for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Sandy Spring, MD include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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