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Drop-In Child Care in Fort Washington, MD are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 59 listed drop-in child care

Elder's Childcare Center

(January 2023) We are absolutely in the early stage of adapting to daycare with our little one, but I feel this review is due now. I'd...

- P. S

Elders Inc. Childcare Center

I absolutely love this daycare center

- Mesha

Ms. V's Busy Bees Daycare

My wife and I were struggling to find local child care for our 18 month old son. We needed childcare fast and many places were full or not...

- Jeremy S

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Elder's Childcare Center

9105 Oxon Hill Road Fort Washington, MD

5.0(10)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Elder's Childcare Center is a childcare program that focuses on providing full services to working parents, with emphasis on convenient hours, as well as educational and social skills development. Our preschool program will prepare children for kindergarten. This will be accomplished through a moral base educational curriculum...

P. S says "(January 2023) We are absolutely in the early stage of adapting to daycare with our little one, but I feel this review is due now. I'd previously began...

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Elders Inc. Childcare Center

9105 Oxon Hill Rd Fort Washington, MD

4.3(6)
Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
Elder's Childcare Center is a childcare program that focuses on providing full services to working parents, with emphasis on convenient hours, as well as educational and social skills development. Our preschool program will prepare children for kindergarten. This will be accomplished through a moral base educational curriculum...

Mesha says "I absolutely love this daycare center"

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In-Home daycare

Jeremy S says "My wife and I were struggling to find local child care for our 18 month old son. We needed childcare fast and many places were full or not accepting...

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Chris' Learning Center, Inc.

3100 Tucker Road Fort Washington, MD

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
+ 1 more
Chris Learning Center, Inc. is a licensed, fully staffed center with over 40 years of childcare experience. We serve children six (6) weeks to 15 years of age. We offer preschool, before/after care, tutoring, summer camp, pick-up/drop off services and more! We are located in Fort Washington and Clinton, MD.
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Discovery Family Childcare

1310 Old Drummer Boy Ln Fort Washington, MD

Child care
Discovery Family Childcare is a childcare and educational facility in Fort Washington, Maryland that caters to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It can accommodate up to eight children and operates from January to December, Mondays through Fridays. This childcare facility offers full-time or part-time...
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A Place To Call Home

13101 LEnfant Dr Fort Washington, MD

Finally there is a warm and nurturing home child care in Fort Washington, MD. Welcome to A Place To Call Home Child Care Center. We are state licensed (MD License #162377) and able to care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Why Send Your Child To A Place To Call Home? Simply put, we will care for your child like one...
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Bright Home Childcare

6132 SUMMER PARK LN ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(3)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
+ 1 more
I run a state-licensed home daycare located in Kingstowne Alexandria, VA. The childcare is operated by a mother of three with a Bachelor’s Degree and 15+ years of professional experience. All staff, including the owner, are First Aid, CPR, and MAT Certified. We offer a nurturing learning environment that promotes self-help...

Care Member says "My husband and I took our daughter to Ms. A’s daycare for 2.5 years. We only left when our daughter aged out. She is an incredible daycare provider....

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Reaching For Las Estrellas Academy

2500 N VAN DORN ST STE 100 ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2000/mo
Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Welcome to Reaching For Las Estrellas Academy, where your child's early childhood development is our top priority. With 15 years of experience in the field. Owning an in-home daycare, and a Montessori School, We are dedicated to providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. Our staff members...

Care Member says "Las Estrellas was the first daycare we used and I am so thankful for the care they gave my son. They made my son feel comfortable and went above and...

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My 1st Choice Family Daycare

2404 BELLE HAVEN MEADOWS CT ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$400/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare

Care Member says "Wonderful, clean and modern! We are very happy and would recommend to everyone!"

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ENROLLING NOW! Precious Little One's Daycare

6924 PICKETT DR MORNINGSIDE, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

We are a licensed home daycare located steps away from Andrews Air Force Base, close to the 495 Beltway and Suitland Parkway. Our facility offers spacious areas for your kids to learn and play. We have a huge fenced-in backyard play area that your kids will enjoy and feel safe. Your child will get plenty of one-on-one...

Marquita W. says "We have had a great experience with Precious Little One’s Daycare. My daughter still goes there. She loves it there and I know this because she...

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HHS/ED Children's Center by Reggio's Treehouse

330 C Street, SW WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(6)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Reggio’s Treehouse is an authentic Reggio Emilia inspired preschool that educates and enriches the minds and lives of our young learners. We embrace the Reggio Emilia philosophy that teaches children to become self-directed learners and whose guiding principles encourage self-expression and critical thinking. Please use this...

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...

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Val's Home Day Care LLC

4225 Laurel Road Alexandria, VA

5.0(5)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Hi, my name is Valbona. I am a board certified child care provider and have 16 years of experience providing loving care for infants and toddlers. Licensed and trained in CPR, First Aid, and Early Childhood Education training. My child care program combines learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing...

Shannon S. says "My daughter has been with Val for about a year now, and I can not stop singing her praise! She is patient, knowledgeable, trustworthy, dependable... just...

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EXCEL PREPARATORY PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

2418 GRIST MILL PL ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1500/mo
Academic
International
Montessori
Special needs
Preschool
+ 3 more
Excel Prep is a Mandarin Immersion and STEAM-based early learning institution, fully licensed by the State of Virginia Dept. of Education, to serve 105 students ages 0-12. Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy maintains Accreditation with NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI. Our highly-qualified teachers all hold degrees and many of...

Care Member says "If you want early education for your child that feels like family, this is the place! We’ve been blessed to be a part of the Excel family for 3 years...

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Gardizi Home Childcare

6720 Dorothy Giles Ct Alexandria, VA

4.4(7)
In-Home daycare
Child care
Hello, my name is Nasrin Gardizi and I have had over 17 years of experience with home child care and also with raising my own two boys. I love children and am extremely passionate about my career! I have worked as a child care provider for Infant Toddler Family Day Care for over 10 years and have provided child care for dozens...

Lindsey B. says "We have been leaving our son with Nasrin Gardizi (Naz) since he was 3 months old. She is caring, experienced, attentive, accommodating, friendly, and an...

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Bennette's Family Day Care And Learning Center

5377 Bedford Terrace Alexandria, VA

Date Night and Drop in Care available.
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Sunny Daycare one llc

8740 Talbott Farm Dr Alexandria, VA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Our daycare is a family owned facility for infants, toddlers, school aged kids. We treat every child according to his specific needs and temperament and provide unconditional love and respect so they can feel secure environment and explore their own identity. Every day, we engage in puzzle games, story time, Circle time...
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TRINITY PRESCHOOL (Half Day Program)

2911 CAMERON MILLS RD ALEXANDRIA, VA

1.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$728/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Trinity Preschool is enrolling for the 2023-2024 school year! We are a half day preschool program which runs September through June. School hours are 9am-Noon with extended care options available (early drop off 8am) and aftercare (12pm-2pm). Trinity Preschool is a play based program, licensed by VDOE, and welcoming children...
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ET Child Care

4600 Picot Rd. Alexandria, VA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
I am a 57-year-old proud grandmother of 4 whom I dearly love and babysit. My mission is to create an environment that is safe, supportive, inspiring and fun for the kids. We offer full and part-time schedules for infants and kids. We provide a pick up and drop off services. We provide flexible childcare services. ET home...
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Northeast Stars Montessori DC

1325 MARYLAND AVE NE WASHINGTON, DC

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Northeast Stars Montessori (part of the STARS Montessori Group) is distinct in being professionally run preschool with an eye to individualized attention in a warm friendly setting. Our beautiful large Montessori classroom(s) feature the smallest amount of preschool students while still having the same number of professionals...
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Bethany Lutheran Preschool

2501 Beacon Hill Road Alexandria, VA

Faith based
Preschool
Founded in 1959 to provide a Christian education for young children and outreach to their families, the school is an extension of the educational ministry of Bethany Lutheran Church. We offer classes for a drop-in program for children 12 months - 3 years and preschool classes for preschool age children. There are options of...
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When you drop your child off near you in Fort Washington, MD, you should expect to provide the provider with necessary information about your family and your child’s dietary needs, health concerns, and any allergies and medications. It's bes to discuss any particular requests or expectations ahead of time, but be prepared to further review any special circumstances or questions you have during the first drop off.You may also find it helpful to talk about drop off and pick up procedures as well as safety rules with your child ahead of their first day. Setting them up for success by ensuring everyone is comfortable with the arrangement will help make it a stree-free drop off!

Drop-in child care can be a great way to accommodate the ever-shifting needs of families, but it's important to make sure you are taking the necessary precautions before relying on drop-in child care. Make sure to thoroughly research any drop-in child care facility near you in Fort Washington, MD you're considering, including checking reviews and discussing any questions you have. When you visit the drop-in care center in person, take time to observe and ask questions about their practices and policies, and ask about what supplies you'll need to send with your child.

Drop-in child care hours in Fort Washington, MD will vary by location, but typically these services are available throughout the day. Most drop-in child care centers will open for business around 8 AM and close after 5 PM, although this can vary depending on the center’s size and organization. Some drop-in child care centers may have extended hours, so be sure to discuss your scheduling needs when interviewing your options.

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