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Pre-K Schools in Fort Washington, MD are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Elder's Inc Childcare Center

Elders Childcare has been home to my two boys the last ten years. I can't say enough about how great they are and Mrs. Hubbard gave us so...

- Franchita E.

Elder's Childcare Center

(January 2023) We are absolutely in the early stage of adapting to daycare with our little one, but I feel this review is due now. I'd...

- P. S

Elders Inc. Childcare Center

I absolutely love this daycare center

- Mesha

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Elder's Inc Childcare Center

9105 Oxon Hill Road FORT WASHINGTON, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Academic
International
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
+ 5 more
WE OFFER NON-TRADITIONAL HOURS!!! 6:30am -11:59pm Monday through Saturday. Elder’s Childcare Center is a childcare program that focuses on providing full services to working parents, with emphasis on convenient hours, as well as educational and social skills development. Our pre-school program will prepare children for...

Franchita E. says "Elders Childcare has been home to my two boys the last ten years. I can't say enough about how great they are and Mrs. Hubbard gave us so much peace...

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Elder's Childcare Center

9105 Oxon Hill Road Fort Washington, MD

5.0(10)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Elder's Childcare Center is a childcare program that focuses on providing full services to working parents, with emphasis on convenient hours, as well as educational and social skills development. Our preschool program will prepare children for kindergarten. This will be accomplished through a moral base educational curriculum...

P. S says "(January 2023) We are absolutely in the early stage of adapting to daycare with our little one, but I feel this review is due now. I'd previously began...

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River View Daycare

406 South Parrot Drive Fort Washington, MD

Every child is special and each one is an individual and here at River View Daycare we ensure we tailor the care we provide to suit each child. Our goal is to provide an excellent level of care to children by working with parents, providing a loving home-like environment and educational resources for every stage of learning...
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Elders Inc. Childcare Center

9105 Oxon Hill Rd Fort Washington, MD

4.3(6)
Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
Elder's Childcare Center is a childcare program that focuses on providing full services to working parents, with emphasis on convenient hours, as well as educational and social skills development. Our preschool program will prepare children for kindergarten. This will be accomplished through a moral base educational curriculum...

Mesha says "I absolutely love this daycare center"

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Above and Beyond Family Child Care opened January 2010. I have more than 30 years of experience in rearing my own children and in providing care for children. My mission is to provide an inclusive environment where a mixed-age group of children with different learning styles can all learn together in a least restrictive...
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Little Busy Bee

8001 Allentown Rd Fort Washington, MD

Preschool
Child care
Little Busy Bee is an early learning center located at 8001 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, Maryland and offers preschool, pre-kindergarten and school-age programs. It offers a safe and clean environment and a staff of professionals that strives to meet the children's developmental needs. Little Busy Bee is open Mondays through...
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Paragon Tutoring Service

2429 Mary Place Fort Washington, MD

Tutoring - K-12 - All Subjects AFTER SCHOOL - WEEKENDS -SUMMER TUTORING CAMP SAT - HSA - MSA - Etc. Science Projects Amazing Results! Experience 8 years Limited Space - Contact Today
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Alexandria)

6200 INTER PARCEL RD ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
For 40 years, Chesterbrook Academy preschools have provided 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...

Christine K. says "We’ve been part of the Chesterbrook Academy family for five years, and we couldn’t be happier. Our children are cared for, supported, and genuinely...

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The Goddard School of Alexandria

1703 N Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA

4.9(32)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
The Goddard Schools are the #1 rated private preschool system in the United States with over 530 schools nationwide. Our school will serve infants through Pre-K students. We are located at 1703 N Beauregard St. The school is currently being constructed and we plan to be up and running between December and January. The...

Care Member says "Ms Michelle is fantastic! She knows the families inside and out and loves every child in her classroom! "

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BRIGHT MIND PRESCHOOL

322 N ALFRED ST ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Bright Mind Preschool is committed to educating all children in a safe and loving environment and to enrich their lives academically and create a desire for learning. It is our goal at Bright Mind Preschool to prepare children academically, socially, emotionally, and physically for kindergarten. Bright Mind Preschool takes pride...

Porchia T. says "I would give Bright Mind Preschool a rating of 5. This school was the best part of our experience in Virginia. My daughter loved the school and her...

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SAINT GABRIEL PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE CENTER

4319 SANO ST ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Academic
International
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
+ 2 more
Saint Gabriel, ages 2 to 5 years. Preschool and Daycare, a Catholic preschool in Alexandria, Virginia since 1970. Helping children acquire skills be ready for Kindergarten. With a nurturing environment for children, guided by dedicated Sisters and staff, the preschool emphasizes physical, emotional, cognitive, and social...

Care Member says "My experience in St. Gabriel was the best. My three kids attended there. This was the most reliable place for us. My kids loved the place from the...

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Chesterbrook Academy Alexandria

6200 INTER PARCEL RD ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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...

Christine K. says "We’ve been part of the Chesterbrook Academy family for five years, and we couldn’t be happier. Our children are cared for, supported, and genuinely...

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LILY PAD AT METRO PARK

6361 WALKER LN # C-110 ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1408/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Lily Pad at Metro Park is conveniently located in Alexandria, Virginia, one block from the Franconia Springfield Parkway. We have been in the community since 2010 and as our families can attest, we are well known for our lovely home-like environment and dedicated long term staff. Lily Pad uses the Frog Street curriculum to...

Care Member says "The entire staff truly cares for the kids as they update you constantly with pictures and feedback on their day! "

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EVANGEL DAYCARE

5900 OLD BRANCH AVE TEMPLE HILLS, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1360/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
+ 1 more
Your child will learn many things about God’s world and will develop language skills with the help of many animal friends. Workbooks have been designed and prepared especially with your child in mind. Coloring, painting and gluing will help develop manual skills and stories, poetry, and music will aid in the development of...

Care Member says "I would like to share a testimony that exemplifies the level of education and solid foundation D was awarded while he attended Evangel Daycare. He...

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BB Babies LLC

2441 S LINCOLN ST ARLINGTON, VA

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
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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The Little Home Daycare

6007 Southward Way Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
The Little Home Daycare is a state licensed home daycare located in the heart of Kingstowne, VA. With over 15 years of experience, we provide care and education for children, ages 6 weeks to 6 years (infants to kindergarten). Our program provides loving, age-appropriate, safe, and creative learning environments that promote...

Catherine C says "Outstanding, professional, patient and kind child care with flexibility and support for working parents. My daughter started at 2 months old and stayed...

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The Play Room @ The Living Water School

2200 Culbera Drive Hillcrest Heights, MD

Academic
Faith based
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
The Play Room @ The Living Water School is a free and creative learning space for ages 2 to 4. The founder, Anika (a former principal), is completing her PhD in education at the University of Maryland and has developed a unique Christ-centered school for ages Pre K 2 through high school where students receive a very...
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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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iSprout S.T.E.A.M Academy

1601 13th Road South Arlington, VA

Academic
International
Cooperative
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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Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool

4444 Arlington Blvd Arlington, VA

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
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...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Fort Washington, MD

Pre-k programs in Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, 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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