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Pre-K Schools in Derwood, MD are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Mel's Little Ones Daycare

Ms Mel is very great with kids and she teaches them a lots of stuff and get them ready for pre-k. she takes very good care of my sons and...

- Melodie C.

World of Discovery

World of Discovery has been a very very great organization, a great experience everything has been fabulous .

- Vickey W.

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.

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Glory Day Care

6716 Garrett Rd Derwood, MD

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I was born and lived in Lima, Peru for 35 years. I graduated in Industrial engineer at Federico Villarreal University in Lima Peru. After immigrating to the United States of America, I went back to college (Broward Community College) and started taking English classes. Later, I received another bachelor's degree in Mathematics...
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Mel's Little Ones Daycare

20573 Lowfield Dr Germantown, MD

4.0(1)

State license verified

Mel's Daycare we empower children for success. Our Daycare Readiness Pathway Offers Specialized Curriculum and developmentally appropriate programs for infants through Pre-K.

Melodie C. says "Ms Mel is very great with kids and she teaches them a lots of stuff and get them ready for pre-k. she takes very good care of my sons and others that is...

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World of Discovery

13521 Clopper Road GERMANTOWN, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1350/mo
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Special needs
+ 3 more
World of Discovery was established in January 2021 with a commitment to combine quality childcare with excellence in early childhood education. WOD is devoted to satisfying the diverse needs of families within our community. We approach this by providing optimal opportunities for learning and the highest standard of...

Vickey W. says "World of Discovery has been a very very great organization, a great experience everything has been fabulous ."

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Sunshine Daycare

621 Warfield Dr Rockville, MD

5.0(5)

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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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Family Child Care

12217 Morning Light Terr Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(6)

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Home care at Amiguitos in Gaithersburg, Spanish immersion license: 254861. Personalized care for your children with the tenderness and love of the mother, in a family environment, safe and comfortable. Open from 7:30 a.m. at 5:30 p.m. We implement age-appropriate games and are in constant communication with parents throughout...

Val O says "Fantastic family day care! As a first-time mother not really having a clue about what to do, Elizabeth and Noemi basically filled in all the gaps, and I'm...

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Share & Love FDC

20320 Cabana Dr Germantown, MD

5.0(9)

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Share & Love is a Multicultural and Bilingual program for children between 6 weeks and 13 years of age. Our objective is to offer parents a safe, loving, and trustworthy environment where they may leave their children for childcare, and where children will be able to speak and learn Spanish in addition to English. We are...

Danielle H. says "This has been my son's home away from home for most of his life - since 2019. He is now 3.5 yrs old but he began with Fabi when he was 3 months old. She...

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KidsCo Jr.

8507 Emory Grove Road Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(2)
Child care
Preschool
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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Luz' Day Care

13112 Pickering Dr. Germantown, MD

5.0(3)

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Family daycare provider with over 20 years of experience. I take care of children 0- 12 in my home full time and before and after school. I will get them potty trained and ready for preschool or kindergarten, daily activities include outdoor place.

Joseph D. says "The absolute best!! My little one is so loved and well cared for. I cannot imagine having her anywhere else!"

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Rock Spring Children's Center

10401 Fernwood Road Bethesda, MD

4.2(9)
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
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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Angels' Place Childcare

14113 Gallop Terrace Germantown, MD

5.0(19)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Special needs
+ 3 more
Angels' Place ChildCare is a reputable, warm and nurturing home-based child care program that runs like a professional center. The owner, Ms. R., has graduate-level education, is also a college professor, as well as a CPR/First Aid instructor - a definite advantage! There are 3 full-time providers at Angels' Place ChildCare,...

Care Member says "My son has been coming to Angels' Place Childcare since he was 3 months old. My child never cries during drop-offs and is usually smiling when I pick...

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Sarah's Daycare

19823 Filbert Dr Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(3)
Sarah's Daycare, located in Gaithersburg, MD is a learning and daycare facility with high quality care. Sarah's Daycare has many objectives but one objective is the most important to us:to give you and your child the best daycare experience! Sarah's Daycare enrolls ages newborn - 5 years of age (before and after school is...

Jamie W. says "Excellent care. My 2 boys very much enjoy this daycare. Activities and much more!"

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SuperMe

1404 Longhill Dr Potomac, MD

5.0(3)
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
International
Cooperative
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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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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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Gaithersburg)

10 Kent Gardens Circle GAITHERSBURG, MD

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for Toddlers through Pre-Kindergarten, takes...
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Chesterbrook Academy Olney

17717 Prince Philip Dr OLNEY, MD

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for Toddlers through Pre-Kindergarten, takes...
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Bethesda Country Day

5615 Beech Ave BETHESDA, MD

State license verified

Academic
Day Care
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for 2 year olds through Pre-Kindergarten, takes...
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Olney)

17717 Prince Philip Dr OLNEY, MD

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for toddlers through Pre-Kindergarten, takes...
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Learn, Play & Grow Daycare, Llc

7600 Charleston Drive Bethesda, MD

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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...
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Whiz Kid Academy

11140 Rockville Pike Suite 100 Rockville, MD

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
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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Barbara Ann Docal

14117 Chadwick Ln ROCKVILLE, MD

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...

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

Pre-k programs in Derwood, 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 Derwood, 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 Derwood, 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 Derwood, 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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