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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

ST. JAMES CHILDREN'S SCHOOL

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...

- Jackie B.

Ladybugs Family Daycare, LLC

Hi I was woundering if you are hiring.

- Sarah T

The Family Academy of Bethesda

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...

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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
Child care
Preschool
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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We are a licensed family daycare. The care provider has 14 years of experience caring for children of all ages and with different needs. Care provider also has DDA training to work with children and adults with disabilities. We offer an international setting. Our care giver speaks English, French, Lingala, Kicongo, and some...

Sarah T says "Hi I was woundering if you are hiring."

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The Family Academy of Bethesda

4324 Montgomery Ave. Bethesda, MD

5.0(3)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Academic
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
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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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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Montgomery Child Care Association Ashburton/Wyngate

10010 Fernwood Road Bethesda, MD

5.0(1)
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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Children's Manor Montessori School

13100 Diamond Hill Dr Germantown, MD

Child care
Preschool
Children's Manor Montessori School located in Germantown, MD is a center that provide a safe, nurturing, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center has a comprehensive program from Infant, Toddler, Primary, Pre-K, and Kindergarten.
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Camp JCC

6125 Montrose Rd Rockville, MD

Camp JCC in Rockville, MD is a camp and center that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as Preschool, Pre-K, Arts, and Camps.

Bar-T Matsunaga Pre-Kindergarten

13902 Bromfield GERMANTOWN, MD

State license verified

Kidsco Inc-Montgomery County Public Schools

18820 Strawberry Knoll Rd Gaithersburg, MD

Child care
Preschool
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School in Gaithersburg, MD offers accept enrollment for pre-K through grade 5 students. Their facility also runs a Head Start Learning Center, classes for children with autism, and Preschool Education Program (PEP) classes on top of their school programs.

Bright Eyes of Timberlawn

5707 Luxemburg St Rockville, MD

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Bright Eyes Child Care is located in Rockville, MD. It is a family owned company and offers curriculum for infants, toddlers, preschool and pre-k students. School age care and summer programs are also available. They accept infants from 6 weeks old to 12 years old children.

Georgetown Hill Child Care Center Inc

14901 Dufief Mill Rd North Potomac, MD

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
The Georgetown Hill Child Care Center provides a childcare program in North Potomac, Maryland. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Georgetown Hill Child Care Center...

Bright Eyes of Thurgood Marshall

12260 McDonald Chapel Dr Gaithersburg, MD

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Pete and Diana Holzberger have owned Bright Eyes Early Learning Center since 1991 located in Gaithersburg, MD and has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age-appropriate contexts from Infants, Toddlers, Two Year Olds, Preschool & Pre-K, School...

Where Angels Learn and Play LLC

15812 Good Hope Road Silver Spring, MD

A small and structured licensed child care/learning center for ages 2-5. The children learn how to read, learn to recognize sight words, are taught pre-k math, science and social studies. The center is located at Round Oak Missionary Baptist Church. A hot breakfast is served each morning and an afternoon snack. We also do potty...

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...

Galway Elementary School

12612 Galway Dr Silver Spring, MD

Kindergarten
Galway Elementary School is an education provider in Silver Spring, Maryland that offers academic programs for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades 1 to 5 students. The company’s mission is to equip students with the necessary tools that will empower them to become productive contributors of the community. The school also...

Our Lady of Mercy Preschool

9222 Kentsdale Drive Potomac, MD

Child care
Preschool
Our Lady of Mercy Preschool in Potomac, MD offers a curriculum for kids from pre-K through 8th grade. Their subjects cover Religion, Math, Social Studies, Science, etc. They provide early childhood screening materials, observations, and one-on-one interactions with the children. They feature teaching styles that give optimal...
Child care
Preschool
Academy Child Development Center - Washington Grove Center located in Gaithersburg, MD was founded in July 1981 by Marilyn Fleetwood. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts ages from Infant, Toddler, Tiny...

Baetta Daycare

11725 King Tree Street Silver Spring, MD

State license verified

This is a home child care service called Baetta Daycare! I have been involved in child care for 20 plus years, I opened up my own daycare in 2012 and it has been smooth sailing since. I provide care for children throughout the day. Things ranging from daily learning activities to group play indoor/outdoor activities. The ages...

ARK DAY CARE& LEARNING CTR

13220 Glen Rd Gaithersburg, MD

A FAMILY CARE WITH EXTENSSIONOF PRE-K WHERE KIDS CAN GROW TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND LEARN THROUGH MUSIC AND PLAY, OPEN FROM 6 a.m. TO 6 p.m. MON-FRI AND ALSO WEEKENDS PER REQUEST, 2TEACHERS+A HELP @ ALL TIMES AVAILABLE

Carderock Springs Elementary School

7401 Persimmon Tree Lane Bethesda, MD

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
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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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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