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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

Sunshine Daycare

My son(9) had attended Sunshine daycare for more than 3 years prior to Kindergarten. Currently my daughter(4) is going to this amazing...

- Oleg S.

Sue's Place Family Child Care

Sue has been an absolutely wonderful daycare provider for our daughter over nearly 3 years. She provides a happy, loving, active and...

- Andrew W.

Spring Knolls Early Learning Center

SK has been a wonderful fit for our little one. Their play-based approach has kept her engaged and always hoping that today is another...

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Sunshine Daycare

621 Warfield Dr Rockville, MD

5.0(5)
I am the owner of Sunshine Daycare/Pre-K in Rockville, MD. I have 24 years of experience working with kids of all ages. We are conveniently located near the Rockville Metro. I currently have an openings for full-time/part-time children from 2 to 6 years old. I offer a fun and educational enrichment program that teaches arts and...

Oleg S. says "My son(9) had attended Sunshine daycare for more than 3 years prior to Kindergarten. Currently my daughter(4) is going to this amazing daycare. Me and my...

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Sue's Place Family Child Care

10605 Patternbond Ter Silver Spring, MD

5.0(2)
I take pride in having a strong vocation for early childhood education and facilitating and active engaging environment that fosters both social and academic development for children ages two months to eight years old. Sue's place offers mixed age group setting with special activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and...

Andrew W. says "Sue has been an absolutely wonderful daycare provider for our daughter over nearly 3 years. She provides a happy, loving, active and engaging environment...

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Spring Knolls Early Learning Center

8900 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, MD

5.0(6)
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Preschool
Spring Knolls embraces a play-based learning philosophy in a cooperative community while focusing on the "whole child." Through the power of play, our experienced and dedicated staff help children thrive in the five developmental domains: social, language, cognitive, fine motor, and gross motor skills. Located...

Care Member says "SK has been a wonderful fit for our little one. Their play-based approach has kept her engaged and always hoping that today is another "school" day. She...

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BB Babies LLC

2441 S LINCOLN ST ARLINGTON, VA

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
We provide high-quality, structured educational experiences designed to promote the development of pre-academic and social-emotional skills. B.B. Babies fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity in young learners while encourage exploration and self-guided learning.

Care Member says " This daycare is amazing place! Very clean with great staff and very welcoming. My son went here for over a year and I couldn’t ask for a better...

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Monarch Preschool College Park

50TH AVE COLLEGE PARK, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1100/mo
Preschool
Monarch Preschool College Park is a high-quality, project-based learning pre-kindergarten for children ages 3-5. Learning is hands on and interactive. Teachers are active and engaged, helping children apply their learning to real world issues. We are committed to fostering a lifelong love of learning, focusing on the whole...

Wendy O. says "We were so excited that they were so close. Tour solidified our choice. Our son who had been home with us would thrive and play with peers his own age....

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ST JOHN'S CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

4629 ASPEN HILL RD ROCKVILLE, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$510/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Preschool
St. John's Christian Preschool is a non-profit organization and an outreach of St. John's Lutheran Church. The preschool was established for the purpose of promoting the mental, physical, emotional, social and spiritual growth of children. The professional staff supervises and guides the children through a program of play and...

Elaine S. says "We have had a great experience at St. John’s over the past three years. We have three girls who have attended and they love going to school! The teachers...

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Bar-T Early Childhood Pre K @ Lakewood Elementary

2534 Lindley Terrace Rockville, MD

4.0(2)
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Bar-T Early Childhood programs (children, ages 3 & 4), are designed to provide a high quality, creative, hands-on, child-centered learning environment for children. Students must be 4 years old by September 1st and be fully toilet trained, or 3 years old by September 1st and fully toilet trained at our Lakewood Elementary...

IAM says "My 3 yr old was very happy at this school. They have fun activities and the teachers are very loving, caring and organized."

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Vivi's Family Daycare

4916 ASPEN HILL ROAD Rockville, MD

5.0(4)
VIVI'S FAMILY DAYCARE OUR PHILOSOPHY At Vivi's Family Daycare, our goal is to produce, happy, intelligent, well adjusted children. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for newborns to children up to 5 years of age. We recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles and personalities. Children...

Care Member says "Vivi’s Day Care has been taking care of my son for the past three years, and I feel so fortunate to have found this place. They are an incredibly caring...

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Bambi's Day Care

4067 Adams Drive Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
Hello! My name is Manjula. I just opened up a new licensed family child care and learning center and is offer FREE TWO WEEKS when you sign up. The daycare is located in Kensington, Maryland. New customers can receive an offer of free two weeks during the first month. Bambi's Day Care is on Maryland's Exel and will be accepting...

Helene E. says "Manjula has been a wonderful nanny to us ! She took care full time of our two daughters over the last two years and a half. We are very lucky to have...

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SuperMe

1404 Longhill Dr Potomac, MD

5.0(3)
Outdoor/nature
International
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Welcome to SuperMe family oriented daycare that goes beyond just daycare. We are accepting children from infants to kindergarten-age, and providing service by highly trained teachers, nurture children to reach developmental milestones while ensuring they become confident, joyful and fully prepared students. Our classroom also...

Sharon S. says "A great daycare! Loving , nurturing environment. Art and music classes. Our twins love this daycare and are doing so well because of the great curriculum!...

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Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool

4444 Arlington Blvd Arlington, VA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is a child-centered, cooperative preschool with a play-based curriculum that promotes curiosity and builds self-confidence. We are a half-day program with classes meeting weekdays from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., serving infants through Pre-Kindergarten children (number of days per week...

Vicki says "My 3 little granddaughters all love attending this special school. We all love the emphasis on outdoor activities and cooperative play. Socializing is so...

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K & K Family Day Home

7532 Lisle Avenue Falls Church, VA

5.0(1)
A loving home daycare specialized in care taking and educating children in teamwork, sharing, and learning. Nutritional foods are provided during meals and snacks. With over 15 years of child care experience I offer a loving, hospitable, and learning environment for children.

Hajuri K. says "Great, affordable, and loving home daycare."

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Tysons Corner Children's Center

8260 GREENSBORO DR STE 137 MC LEAN, VA

5.0(11)

State license verified

starting at
$2770/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Preschool
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 "Our two boys (4&2) are currently enrolled. The teaching staff is extremely supportive of their development. Our youngest just completed potty...

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Samina's Little Jewels

1415 Stanbridge Pl Vienna, VA

5.0(10)
FAIR FAX COUNTY (OFC) LICENSED CHILD CARE DROP IN CARE AVAILABLE! My name is Samina, and I have built my childcare to reflect my fifteen years of professional experience and passionate interest in the business, as well as twenty+ years of experience of raising my own three lovely children. Early development is fundamental to...

Ushasee D. says "Our daughter started with Samina when she was 13 months old and Samina's Little Jewels has become a second home for her now. It is so comforting to see...

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Cedare Renaissance Academy

283040 GRAHAM ROAD Falls Church, VA

Cooperative
Faith based
Academic
Reggio emilia
Montessori
+ 3 more
CEDARE Renaissance Academy (Pre-K3 thru 12th) is a Contemporary Christian School located on three (3) COVID safe campuses in DC/MD/NOVA.. At CEDARE we are committed to the needs of our student families. We offer a Comprehensive Course and Care Options so that parents can return to work, work comfortably from home and...
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BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON

2001 WISCONSIN AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC

starting at
$2924/mo
Outdoor/nature
International
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
+ 3 more
SCHOOL!! 8am to 3:30pm with additional cost after-care to 6pm! Our Early Years curriculum for children in Pre-school and Junior Kindergarten unites the best components of the International Primary Curriculum, and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. We ensure your child is highly involved in their own...
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MIA'S MOM DAYCARE & PRE-SCHOOL

4731 MYER TERRACE ROCKVILLE, MD

State license verified

starting at
$350/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Montessori
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Mia's Mom Daycare adheres to a holistic approach of early childhood education. When we expose children to different environments and various learning experiences, we allow them to explore their self-awareness and gain a sense of the world around them. Once they leave our Family Child Care, they’re fully prepared for the next...
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Happy Faces Early Learning Academy

1905 9th St NE Washington, DC

Cooperative
Special needs
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
+ 1 more
Happy Faces Learning Centers has served the Brentwood area of Washington, DC for the past 33 years, and strives to remain one of the leaders in affordable child care.We have been recognized by publications including the Washington Post, for our stellar program as well as our "around the clock", 24 hour 7 day a week...
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CCUMC Preschool

7001 Connecticut Avenue Chevy Chase, MD

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Preschool
REGISTERING NOW FOR 2020-2021! At CCUMC Preschool each child is encouraged to develop into their fullest potential. We strive to create a preschool community that not only nurtures our students and prepares them for academic success beyond our walls but also creates warm connections for our parents. Morning classes for ages 2...
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SMITHSONIAN EARLY ENRICHMENT CENTER - 1000 CONSTITUTION

1000 CONSTITUTION AVE. NW WASHINGTON, DC

State license verified

starting at
$1863/mo
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
At SEEC we invite children to be extraordinary, to wonder, and to explore the world around them. We teach children to search for knowledge rather than simply be fed information. Children from infants through Kindergarten are encouraged to ask questions and to search for answers together. We give children the time and space to...
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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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