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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

ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL PRESCHOOL&KINDERGARTEN

St Paul was recommended to us by friends who had a very positive experience by sending both their toddler boys there. Although it was 10...

- Velotiana R.

Lumbini's Child Day Care

Great learning curriculum, does not do well with infants and children get little to no time outside.

- Christopher S.

Keep It Simple Family Child Care

We are saddened to be leaving as Keep It Simple is closing it's doors (temporarily?) while Ms Cynthia recovers from a serious car accident....

- Ann L.

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Magical Moments

2601 Urbana Drive Silver Spring, MD

Magical Moments is a loving, nurturing environment for young children to learn and play. We prepare children for kindergarten and use play/learning activities to engage them. We have several indoor and outdoor activities in our single family home. We are located in a safe area conveniently located one block away from Glenmont...
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iSprout S.T.E.A.M Academy

1601 13th Road South Arlington, VA

Academic
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 5 more
iSprout STEAM Academy is a safe and healthy space for children to learn, grow and explore. Our preschool and kindergarten prep programs provide cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth through the lens of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math through Play. iSprout STEAM Academy is open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL PRESCHOOL&KINDERGARTEN

3439 PAYNE ST FALLS CHURCH, VA

2.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more

Velotiana R. says "St Paul was recommended to us by friends who had a very positive experience by sending both their toddler boys there. Although it was 10 years...

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GAP COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTER INC.

209 UPSHUR ST NW WASHINGTON, DC

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
GAP Community Child Development Center Overview About Us: Established in 1982, GAP Community Child Development Center is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization licensed by the District of Columbia. The center is nationally accredited by NAEYC since 2009. Programs: GAP offers a multicultural educational and developmental...
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CHILDWAY- College Park, MD

9308 CHERRY HILL RD COLLEGE PARK, MD

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Childway is a private childcare center located in Maryland. Childway serves children from 6 weeks of age to kindergarten and before and after care. Childway has been providing quality child care in the metropolitan area for more than 40 years. Our staff is dedicated to providing your child with a friendly, nurturing and age...
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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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Bun Bun Bunny Family Child Care

4804 Levada Ter Rockville, MD

Bun Bun Bunny is a Spanish Immersion Family Child Care. One of the joys of my life was to teach the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. This experience allowed me to learn a lot about what high school students need to be successful in their future. When it came time to consider partial retirement, I developed some ideas...
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Whiz Kid Academy

11140 Rockville Pike Suite 100 Rockville, MD

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Whiz Kid Academy is an exclusively online, teacher-led Pre-K program, guaranteed to help your child grow in reading, writing, math, science, and more! Every day, we fulfill our mission to prepare children academically and socially for Kindergarten, all at a fraction of the cost of in-person learning environments. With our proven...
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CommuniKids Language Immersion Preschool and Children's Language Center

4719 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, DC

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
CommuniKids Language Immersion Preschool began as a small, parent-run cooperative preschool in 2003 and has developed into the Region's premier children's language center and preschool. At CommuniKids, we prepare young children to become the global citizens of tomorrow while immersing them in a second language. We have our own...
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Miss Vicky's Playhouse, LLC

6168 Vine Forest Court Falls Church, VA

Miss Vicky's Playhouse is a warm home-based daycare and preschool conveniently located in Falls Church, VA. Owned and operated by a loving and caring former Pre-Kindergarten and Preschool Teacher since 2009. Miss Vicky has opened her home and heart to a small, family-oriented, learning center for your child to grow, play,...
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ROCKVILLE NURSERY SCHOOL AND KINDER

301 ADCLARE RD Rockville, MD

Rockville Nursery School and Kindergarten is a play-based preschool serving the local community since 1943. We care for children 24 months to 5 years of age, as well as an aftercare program from 24months-11 years old. Our love of children and love of teaching allows us to develop a curriculum that focuses on learning through...
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Congressional School

3229 Sleepy Hollow Road Falls Church, VA

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
+ 2 more
As a part of a larger school community, Congressional School's Early Childhood daycare program has access to our entire 40 acre campus but has tailored amenities for our littlest friends. Our program has been around since 1987 and runs for children 6 weeks - 3 years old in the same building as our preschool and jr. kindergarten....
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Lumbini's Child Day Care

13113 Dumbarton Drive Rockville, MD

3.0(1)
I have an AMI Montessori Diploma and a Montgomery County License. I accept children from newborn to all ages. Children in my Daycare will be doing many activities to prepare them for Pre-K such as: Numbers, Letters, Colors, Sounds, Days of The Week, Writing, Arts & Craft and many more.

Christopher S. says "Great learning curriculum, does not do well with infants and children get little to no time outside."

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Infant to Toddler Family Child Care. Home-like setting. Learning basic ABC;s , 1 2 3's, Colors and Social Skills....preparing for Child Care Center / Pre-Kindergarten Grandmother in business since June 1982.

Ann L. says "We are saddened to be leaving as Keep It Simple is closing it's doors (temporarily?) while Ms Cynthia recovers from a serious car accident. We wish only the...

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Monarch Preschool, College Park

9606 50th Avenue College Park, MD

5.0(3)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
Monarch Preschool College Park is a high-quality, project-based learning pre-kindergarten for children ages 3-5. A place where care is not passive. Spaces, curriculum and teachers are all active, engaged and helping children apply their learning to real world issues. We expect to foster a life-long love of learning, focusing on...

Wendy says "Our son has been attending Monarch since they first opened in June. We love it there! Every staff member we've interacted with has been friendly and...

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ST. JAMES CHILDREN'S SCHOOL

11815 SEVEN LOCKS RD POTOMAC, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2510/mo
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
St. James’ Children’s School offers a year-round, extended day program for Infants through Pre-Kindergarten. Our school has achieved a Maryland EXCELS quality rating Level 3 by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). St. James’ Children’s School has attained this rating based on nationally recognized standards and...

Jackie B. says "My 4 year old and 18 month old boys have attended St. James Children’s School since last August and have both had very positive experiences over the last...

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Sherrie's Day Care

1305 Alderton Lane Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
Over 10 years experience as a licensed day care provider. I have a love and passion for children and a desire to provide them with a safe, fun, educational environment. From infants to kindergarten. Provides breakfast, snack, lunch and snack. Follows Montgomery Country nutritional guidelines. Works with children in preparation...

Sherridan R. says "Sherridon is great with children. I've known her for over 20 years and watched her care for infants and toddlers. She's patient and caring. If I had...

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Caritas Felice's Family Daycare

1517 Gridley Lane Silver Spring, MD

5.0(21)
At Caritas Felice's Family Daycare, we provide high-quality in-home care and early childhood education for infants to 6 years. With over 20 years of experience, we offer a loving and safe environment for your child that fosters physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. We believe in a play-based approach where...

Care Member says "This is the most thoughtful and well run daycare you can find."

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The Julia Brown Schools

1300 Milestone Dr Silver Spring, MD

5.0(2)
Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
We are family owned and operated since 1967. The Julia Brown Schools are certified by Office of Child Care and the Maryland State Department of Education. We use the traditional Montessori method of teaching our students. We serve children ages 18 months - 9 years of age. We offer a toddler program, Preschool, Kindergarten...

G.L. says "I have two daughters, aged 12 and 5. My 12 year old attended The Julia Brown Montessori Schools from age 2 through the 3rd grade. She is currently in the 7th...

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Baby Feet Home Day Care

6609 Kerns Rd Falls Church, VA

5.0(7)
As a parent you want a quality and an efficient Day Care Provider for your child that is also affordable. As a parent myself, I struggled finding something that met the needs of my child and myself as well. Now I am a Home Day Care Provider here to offer you and your child what I was looking for in child care. I will help your...

Warren A says "It has been almost 9 years since we were fortunate enough to find Wendy to care for our children. We started with our eldest, when he was barely 6 months...

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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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