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We have 60 pre-k schools in Washington, DC! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Pre-K Schools in Washington, DC are rated 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

SAINT GABRIEL PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE CENTER

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...

- Care member

Glen Echo Family Day Care

My son has been going to Glen Echo Family Daycare since he was 4 months old, and has been there for over a year. The indoor-outdoor space...

- Jennifer R.

EVANGEL DAYCARE

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

- Care member

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Commerce Department Child Development Center

15th St Pennsylvannia Ave Washington, DC

Child care
Preschool
Commerce Department Child Development Center in Washington, District of Columbia, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant to pre-kindergarten that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's...
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Ward 8 Family and Child Development Center

3845 S Capitol St Sw Washington, DC

Child care
Ward 8 Family and Child Development Center offers a positive beginning to a child’s education with quality programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school aged children. The center provides children to learn through active participation with hands-on experience through exploration and discovery.
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Kuumba Learning Center

3328 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC

Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Kuumba Learning Center located in Washington, DC has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from toddlers, Pre school and school age program. They are open on weekdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
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Moorer's Christian Child Development Center Inc

617 Raleigh Pl Se Washington, DC

Child care
Moorer's Christian Child Development Center Inc. offers a positive beginning to a child’s education with quality programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school aged children. The center provides children opportunities to learn through active participation with hands-on experience through exploration and discovery.
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Chevy Chase Presbyterian Weekday Nursery School

One Chevy Chase Circle Washington, DC

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
We provide a nurturing and creative atmosphere for children ages 1 to 5 years old. Our play-based curriculum supports children as they develop physically, socially, and emotionally at their own individual pace. Our programs foster self-reliance, confidence, and good citizenship which are the foundations for enthusiastic...
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Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church Weekday Nursery School

One Chevy Chase Circle Washington, DC

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
We provide a nurturing and creative atmosphere for children ages 1 to 5 years old. Our play-based curriculum supports children as they develop physically, socially, and emotionally at their own individual pace. Our programs foster self-reliance, confidence, and good citizenship which are the foundations for enthusiastic...
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School Within A School At Peabody

425 C St Ne Fl 3 Washington, DC

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
School Within A School At Peabody is an educational institution that serves the community of Washington DC. It offers a vibrant environment and provides developmentally appropriate programs for preschoolers and kindergartens. The institution supports children's natural ability to discover his/her uniqueness.
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Hill, La-Juanda

4634 H St Se Washington, DC

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Hill, La-Juanda in Washington, DC is a licensed child care facility established in the year2001. They provide child care services, preschool and kindergarten programs. They offer full-time care, extended before and after care available from Mondays through Fridays, 6:00AM till 6:00PM.
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Isle of Patmos Christian Learning Center

1216 Saratoga Ave Ne Washington, DC

Child care
Isle of Patmos Christian Learning Center is a Christian-based preschool, designed to provide an environment for the child to grow and develop into what God has intended. Their goal is to nurture children's enthusiasm about learning and assist them in reaching their full potential; ultimately leading to successful entry into...
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National Childrens Center Inc

6200 2nd St NW Washington, DC

Child care
National Childrens Center Incorporated located at 6200 2nd Street, North-west, Washington, District of Columbia, offers childcare and learning services. The school is operates from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and...
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Owl School

1920 G St NW Washington, DC

Preschool
Owl School located at 1920 G Street, North-West, Washington, District of Columbia, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven-thirty AM to six-fifteen PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school...
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Child care
Preschool
Rainbow Child Development Center of Washington located at 505 57th Street North-East, Washington, District of Columbia, provides basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers...
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National Presbyterian Child Care Center

4121 Nebraska Avenue NW Washington, DC

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
National Presbyterian Child Care Center located at 4121 Nebraska Avenue North-West, Washington, District of Columbia, offers 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...
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Little Jewels Child Development Center

5216 Sheriff Rd NE Washington, DC

Child care
Little Jewels Child Development Center located at 5216 Sheriff Road North-East, Washington, District of Columbia, 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....
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SAINT GABRIEL PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE CENTER

4319 SANO ST ALEXANDRIA, VA

5.0(4)

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Academic
+ 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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Glen Echo Family Day Care

6832 Tulip Hill Ter Bethesda, MD

5.0(9)
Glen Echo Family Day Care is a licensed in home Family Day Care in the state of Maryland. We are licensed to care for no more than eight children at any one time. We are inspected regularly to ensure that licensing standards are met. We believe that children excel when they have providers they can trust and depend on....

Jennifer R. says "My son has been going to Glen Echo Family Daycare since he was 4 months old, and has been there for over a year. The indoor-outdoor space is wonderful,...

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EVANGEL DAYCARE

5900 OLD BRANCH AVE TEMPLE HILLS, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1360/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Kindergarten
Child 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
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Academic
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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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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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Washington, DC

Pre-k programs in Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC 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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