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Pre-K Schools in Bethesda, MD are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Learn, Play & Grow Daycare, Llc

I cannot say enough good things. This is truly an ideal daycare. The center has a combination of the warmth of a caring relative and the...

- Care member

Glen Echo Family Day Care

My son has been going to Glen Echo Family Daycare since he was 4 months old, and has been there for over a year. The indoor-outdoor space...

- Jennifer R.

Rock Spring Children's Center

Rock Spring Children’s Center is hands down the best! I have two children who have been through their program. Their teachers are caring,...

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Bethesda Country Day School

5615 BEECH AVE BETHESDA, MD

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
Bethesda Country Day preschool provides 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 prepared for kindergarten...
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Learn, Play & Grow Daycare, Llc

7600 Charleston Drive Bethesda, MD

5.0(4)
My program serves children from infants through 4 years old. I have 10 years of pre-K teaching experience, and I'm licensed and accredited by the Maryland Department of Education Office of Child Care. My goal is to provide a safe, secure environment for your child that fosters physical, social, emotional and cognitive...

Care Member says "I cannot say enough good things. This is truly an ideal daycare. The center has a combination of the warmth of a caring relative and the resources and...

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Glen Echo Family Day Care

6832 Tulip Hill Ter Bethesda, MD

5.0(9)
Glen Echo Family Day Care is a licensed in home Family Day Care in the state of Maryland. We are licensed to care for no more than eight children at any one time. We are inspected regularly to ensure that licensing standards are met. We believe that children excel when they have providers they can trust and depend on....

Jennifer R. says "My son has been going to Glen Echo Family Daycare since he was 4 months old, and has been there for over a year. The indoor-outdoor space is wonderful,...

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Rock Spring Children's Center

10401 Fernwood Road Bethesda, MD

4.0(10)
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Rock Spring Children's Center is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), child care organization with the mission of providing affordable, quality child care to families of the local community. It serves over 130 local families and employs over 30 dedicated and loving child care professionals. The Center meets its mission by using its...

Care Member says "Rock Spring Children’s Center is hands down the best! I have two children who have been through their program. Their teachers are caring, dedicated, and...

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Bethesda Country Day

5615 BEECH AVE BETHESDA, MD

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
Bethesda Country Day preschool provides 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 prepared for kindergarten...
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The Family Academy of Bethesda

4324 Montgomery Ave. Bethesda, MD

5.0(3)
Montessori
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
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The Family Academy of Bethesda is a warm and loving Childcare and Early Education Center. It is located in a converted house in the heart of beautiful Downtown Bethesda. Being in a house gives the center a home-like atmosphere, which eases the child from his or her home into the early educational environment. The Family Academy...

Care Member says "So much love for the Family Academy. Our son attended here for years, starting from the time he was 6 months old. Each classroom was led by caring,...

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Preschool
Kindergarten
Montgomery Child Care Association of Ashburton and Wyngate located at 10010 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, Maryland, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The...

Julie K. says "This is a very well run center, the staff are wonderful - caring and experienced, healthy snacks, well structured activities. My kids went to before and...

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Childtime-Bethesda

4550 Montgomery Ave Bethesda, MD

Child care
Childtime located in Bethesda MD has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Infants, Toddlers, Twos/Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K/K Prep. The center teachers are CPR and first aid trained and offers a fun, safe...
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Carderock Springs Elementary School

7401 Persimmon Tree Lane Bethesda, MD

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Carderock Springs Elementary School located in Bethesda, MD has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Kindergarten to Grade K - 5.The school has sustained an enviable record of outstanding student achievement on...
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Happy Hands Learning Center

Montgomery Avenue Bethesda, MD

Preschool
Child care
Happy Hands Learning Center is a state-licensed preschool offering educational child care programs for pre-kindergarten students. They offer a bilingual preschool curriculum designed infants up to 5-year old children. Happy Hands Learning Center operates every weekday from 7:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
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Kids Adventures

8330 Grubb Rd Bethesda, MD

Preschool
Child care
Kids Adventures, located in Bethesda, Maryland, offers pre-kindergarten and extended care programs during the school year and day camp programs during the summer. The company is committed to providing young children a secure, comfortable and stimulating learning environment. The company’s programs focus on developing math and...
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Burning Tree Elementary School

7900 Beech Tree Road Bethesda, MD

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Burning Tree Elementary School in Bethesda, MD is a childcare and a center that serves families with children from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable child care. Their curriculum aims to provide a variety of activities such as Art, Vocal Music, Music Instrument, and Physical Education.
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Family Academy Of Bethesda

4324 Montgomery Ave Bethesda, MD

We are a daycare center established in 1975 taking care of infants from 6 weeks up to 6 years. We have an accredited Montessori program for the older children. Our Kindergarten is approved by Maryland Dept of Education as well. We are open year round, closed only on Federal holidays. Please check out our website.
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Bethesda Community School Inc

7500 Honeywell Ln Bethesda, MD

Preschool
Child care
The Bethesda Community School, Inc. is a non-profit private school that offers licensed programs for nursery through kindergarten. The school operates from Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and also offers before and after-school care for children up to twelve years old. The school provides an educational and fun...
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St. Albans Early Childhood Center

4404 WISCONSIN AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2275/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
St. Albans Early Childhood Center (SAECC) is a high-quality, NAEYC-accredited program serving children ages six weeks to five years. Guided by the Creative Curriculum, our approach emphasizes learning through play, focusing on each child’s interests to support their individual developmental milestones. Our classrooms foster...

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...

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ST. MARY SCHOOL (PRESCHOOL)

600 VEIRS MILL RD ROCKVILLE, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1070/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
St. Mary’s Catholic School is an educational institution affiliated with the Archdiocese of Washington. The school was founded in 1951 by the Sisters of Mercy and is an integral part of St. Mary’s Parish. As a parochial school, our aim has been to educate the whole child through a rigorous program that focuses on faith,...

Jolie S. says "My daughter has thrived at St. Mary’s. The teachers and staff are knowledgeable and experienced. The staff and teachers are talented, educated, and hold...

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Tysons Corner Children's Center

1600 SPRING HILL ROAD VIENNA, VA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
When it comes to your children, nothing less than the highest standards will do. Our non-profit child care centers offer programs for infants through Jr. Kindergarteners, and provide a safe, loving environment where children 6 weeks to 6 years old can learn and thrive through a hands-on, minds-on experience.

Care Member says "I can’t begin to express how much we love this daycare. My baby started here at 5 months and they helped transition her to the bottle, and now to the...

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Barbara Ann Docal

14117 CHADWICK LN ROCKVILLE, MD

5.0(4)

State license verified

Hello, and welcome to My Little Angels daycare of 20 years, where we teach a comprehensive curriculum. Our program offers a true early childhood education environment where our students learn numbers, colors, shapes, sing songs, enjoy creating crafts, and story time. Our facility is bright with students’ family pictures and...

Care Member says "Barbara Ann was great with our toddler and very attentive to his needs. We appreciate how personable and flexible she is, and all of her wonderful...

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Bright Hearts Childcare

2705 Village Lane Silver Spring, MD

5.0(5)
B.H.C.C. is based on the child development model which incorporate the theories of the great philosophers of Piaget, Vygosky, Erikson, Gardner and others. Learning through play is viewed as the cornerstone of the curriculum. Here children are giving the opportunity to explore materials and participate in variety of...

Katie L. says "When I went looking for care for my infant son, it was important to me to find a provider who would regularly read to him. Bright Hearts does that and so...

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Elonda's Day Care

816 6th Street NE Washington, DC

5.0(3)
We offer care to children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. With a wonderful Infant/Toddler program that provides meals, snacks, pre-k curriculum and much more. Elonda's Day Care is set up to cover every area of a child's developmental needs and plenty of space and time for what children learn best from, PLAY! The classroom...

Olivia says "My daughter has been coming here for over over a year. We couldn't be happier. We are from out of town, a small town where we personally knew our childcare...

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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Bethesda, MD

Pre-k programs in Bethesda, MD offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Bethesda, MD, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Bethesda, MD typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Bethesda, MD programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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