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We have 60 preschools in Dayton, MD! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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ABC All Beautiful Children

14081 Big Branch Drive Dayton, MD

5.0(3)

< 1 mi

I am a licensed, in-home child care provider and certified for CPR and First Aid, emergency preparedness certification and before and after care program. I also have a certification for infant care program known as SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). For the past 13 years, I have worked with children in different age groups, as a substitute teacher and mother, and now as a childcare provider. My passion is to provide quality child care, warmth, security, exploration and all areas of development: Physical, mental, emotional, social and creative. We follow the Howard County school Curriculum to teach the basics and prepare them for school. My family child care is like a &quot;home away from home&quot; for your child. We have a smoke and pet-free atmosphere and our timings are very flexible. Please feel free to contact me to schedule a visit at our friendly family child care center. State license number (250262).

Stephanie says "My husband and I are so happy we found Saira to care for our son! She is experienced and knowledge about children's needs and is also very loving and...

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Dayton Oaks Extended Recreation Program

Ten Oaks Road Dayton, MD

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
School Mission Statement <br/>The Dayton Oaks School Community will provide a safe, nurturing environment that fosters individual potential through academic excellence, appreciation of diversity, and commitment to life-long learning. <br/> <br/>School Motto <br/>Be Dependable, Involved & Organized, Very Respectful, & Everyone Succeeds
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Olney)

17717 PRINCE PHILIP DR OLNEY, MD

5.0(1)

7 mi

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 prepared for kindergarten and beyond by developing essential academic, social, and emotional skills for success. Our dedicated teachers support each student, helping them feel valued, confident, and excited to learn! Join us for our January Open events and take a trip around the world! Thursday, January 8th, 4–6 PM, and Saturday, January 10th, 10 AM–12 PM, families can enjoy crafts, celebrations, and treats inspired by global traditions, all while getting a firsthand look at our warm community and enriching curriculum.

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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Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia

10453 GREEN MOUNTAIN CIR COLUMBIA, MD

4.0(5)

7 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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Our mission is to provide the children in our care with a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment where they can be free to explore, have new experiences, and be school-ready when transitioning into the school system. We offer a comprehensive preschool curriculum where we strive to cultivate young minds. We are trained and hold a higher standard for quality child care. Our program goes beyond licensing requirements to provide an environment for learning that children can be excited about. We offer an approved curriculum by the Maryland State Department of Education.

Nicole W. says "We love Watchful Eye!! Mrs. Lisa and her team truly are amazing! We have been going for over 3 years now and have used the before and after program for my...

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Child Care Provider /day Care Provider/ Family Child Care

7737 Barnstable PL Derwood, MD

5.0(6)

10 mi

Licensed love and care for 20 years. New born to school age, Nutritious homemade meals provided, and I do accept W.P.A voucher. NOW ENROLLING NEW BORN TO SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN

Helena T. says "Vajira takes care of our baby boy Marceau since he is 6 months old. He turned 18 months old last month and he is always so happy when he goes to Vaji. She...

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WATCHFUL EYE DAYCARE 2

3264 CORPORATE CT ELLICOTT CITY, MD

5.0(2)

8 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Watchful Eye Daycare 2 is a child care facility based in Ellicott City, Maryland. We provide a safe and loving environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school agers where an emphasis is placed on school readiness. Our mission is to provide the children in our care with a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment where they can be free to explore, have new experiences, and be school-ready when transitioning into the school system.

Lindsay D. says "My daughter started when she was 6 weeks. She's been attending every since, I love that they provided baby food because for me as a parent that helped...

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Chesterbrook Academy Olney

17717 PRINCE PHILIP DR OLNEY, MD

5.0(1)

7 mi

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 advantage of a child’s readiness to learn with activities that are fun, challenging, and engaging. Our dedicated and well-trained teachers work to ensure every child is happy, thriving, and ready for what comes next.

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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CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER

17930 BOWIE MILL RD DERWOOD, MD

5.0(2)

8 mi

Preschool
Child care
Creative Learning Center - "CLC Preschool" Offering Half-day Preschool and Full-Time Childcare to families in Derwood, Olney and Rockville since 1989. CLC - Hours of Operation: M-F (7:00 am - 6:00 pm) Half Day, Full Day and Flexible Options Openings: 2, 3 AND 4 YEAR CLASSES

Kathleen X. says "They have been wonderful, helpful, and easy to work with. My son loves going there. He is 3 and will be 4 soon. "

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LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW PRESCHOOL

15300 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE SILVER SPRING, MD

5.0(8)

9 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Our traditional, Christian Preschool welcomes all children, aged 2.5-5 years old. We offer an affordable half day program for 2's, 3's, and 4's. Age appropriate instruction and a play based curriculum are the hallmarks of our Preschool, where we believe that every child is a gift from God. Schedule a tour to learn more about our exceptional Preschool, which has served the Silver Spring community since 1964, and in our 'new' location since 2008!

Care Member says "Fantastic preschool and community! We joined the preschool without being members of the church. Sending our oldest there for his first school experience...

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Children's House Montessori Daycare

4301 Morningwood Dr. Olney, MD

5.0(1)

7 mi

I am delighted to welcome you and your family to my Montessori home day care! Here at Children's House Montessori Day Care I offer over 20 years of experience teaching Montessori to preschoolers, toddlers, and infants. I am trained by the Association Montessori Internationale and I have two decades of child care and early childhood education experience. I completed my AMI Montessori training in 2000, immigrated to the US from Sri Lanka in 2005, and worked as a Montessori teacher at a Montessori school in DC until I started my own daycare. I am also the mother of a ten year old daughter. While giving the children a warm, loving, nurturing homey environment we also provide the structure that allows your children to flourish at their fullest potential. And we will prepare them for school! Every day we provide a caring, personalized and enriched environment where children learn with joy. Our goal is to improve each child's language, physical, social, and emotional, and cognitive development. Your child will be actively involved in a daily routine including activities such as circle time, story time, music, colors, shapes,123's, ABC's, puzzles, books, Arts and Crafts, and exercise and outdoor play. We also provide healthy food and snacks twice a day. We recommend that parents tour our daycare prior to enrolling. You can call/ text us to schedule a visit and learn about our program. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to working with your little one!

Paige K. says "Chulani has been a true blessing in our search for childcare. Our son has been attending Children's House Montessori Daycare since he was 3 months old - he...

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Rising Stars Learning Care

1490 Marriottsville Rd Marriottsville, MD

5.0(1)

9 mi

This is a licensed family daycare/childcare home. We prepare children for preschool and kindergarten. We accept infants, toddlers, and before and after school care. I have raised two boys with college and post-college education. We believe in playing and learning in the development of children. I am well experienced with in-home daycare environment. Situated right on Marriottsville Rd, 1 mile north of Rt 70, we offer about an acre of natural outdoor beauty for nature walks and outdoor play area, for children of appropriate age.

Care Member says "This was such a great place for my toddler. I used them for 2 months, then moved back with my parents, but they took great care of my child and within 2...

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Kids Kingdom Childcare and Learning Center

9900 Washington Blvd North Laurel, MD

3.0(7)

10 mi

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kids Kingdom Child Care and Learning Center values early childhood education as the foundation for lifelong learning. We offer child care services from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We also offer before and after care program for school age kids. We believe that each child is a unique individual and should be viewed, respected and treated as such. As the welfare and well-being of each child is paramount, we strive to provide holistic support of the child's exclusive requirements and interests in a nurturing, familial environment that fosters the child's development across all developmental domains. We believe that the child develops in an orderly manner by passing through stages of development, which occur in predictable sequential fashion according to his or her physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. We provide experiences in dramatic play, math, art, science, music, language, pre-reading and pre-writing. These experiences nurture and facilitate growth at each stage of a child's development. Verbal skills are encouraged through group discussions and through one-on-one conversations between teacher and child and among children. These verbal activities enable children to develop the critical-thinking skills necessary to further learning. One of the teacher's roles in this process is to ask the right questions at the right time to spark the interest and desire to pursue a line of inquiry. Partnerships with families provide us with invaluable information relating to cultural backgrounds and heritage. Our teachers strive to build the relationships with families based on co-operation and a mutual respect for the reciprocal roles that each play in the lives of the children. Partnerships with families are developed through daily discussions, newsletters and meetings. Moreover, The Kids Kingdom open door policy aims to facilitate an open flow of communication while maintaining confidentiality and respect of the privacy and wishes of each family, resulting in the highest levels of customer service. Partnerships with industry professionals assist staff development and expansion of the curriculum to meet the individual and collective needs of all children. Needs based on cultural identity, additional support education and medical interventions which all require greater individual knowledge and supported cooperative teams, assures all children are facilitated in an inclusive environment as best as possible.

Care Member says "We were so fortunate to be a part of this wonderful center! We have a first-hand experience with their 3-year-old, 4-year year old (pre-school) and...

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Veenu's Daycare

17216 Vestry Ct Derwood, MD

4.0(18)

10 mi

Licensed, US Citizen, providing loving care for more than 25 years. Certified in: First Aid, CPR, Emergency Preparedness, SIDS Awareness. Nutritious homemade meals provided. Customized preschool curriculum. Newborn and up. Full time, part-time, and drop-in care. Non-smoking. No pets. Many references.

Savannah K says "Our son absolutely loved Veenu's and grew tremendously while under her care. He started at around just 3 months old and stayed for over 2 years with...

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Clarksville Daycare

Westcott Pl Clarksville, MD

5.0(4)

4 mi

*ENROLLING NOW WITH LOWER TUITION! For infants and toddlers in our child-care center, Full-Time or Part Time!* Located minutes away from Schools in the River Hill, Fulton Area! I am a qualified and licensed Maryland Day Care provider with CPR, First Aid, and SIDS certification and have many hours of training in child development. As a mother of four children, I take special care in the upbringing and care of children, ensuring they have a healthy balance of having fun while being educated! I am also an active volunteer at my local community center for and participate in weekly classes at Sunday school and summer school. My daycare operates to ensure that children can feel safe and at home in a welcoming environment, and every child is provided with the utmost attention to leave parents both satisfied and happy with the quality of care that their children receive. The center is SMOKE FREE and PET FREE to ensure your child is kept in a safe environment, and is located in one of the safest areas of Clarksville, Maryland. Please call to inquire about our services, how we can accommodate your needs, and special promotions!

Jessica R. says "Our 15-mth-old and has been at Clarksville Daycare for about 6mths. As nervous first-time parents, we started her out part-time (3 days per week) to ease...

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The Learning Cottage

9660 Basket Ring Rd Columbia, MD

5.0(7)

10 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
The Learning Cottage provides quality early childhood education with an extra touch of TLC. Our teachers create meaningful learning experiences in a nurturing and stimulating multi-age classroom for preschool children, ages 3-5. At The Learning Cottage, the well-being of the children in our care is our top priority. We want children to feel welcome, safe, and loved while they work, learn, and play with their teachers and friends. Throughout the school day, children are encouraged to EXPLORE, ASK QUESTIONS, MAKE CHOICES, USE THEIR SENSES, SOLVE PROBLEMS, EXPRESS THEIR FEELINGS, and BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. At The Learning Cottage, our qualified and loving teachers work closely with parents to help each child develop socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and creatively. We believe in fostering each child's natural sense of wonder and promoting a lifetime love of learning.

Hilary R says "My first son attended TLC for two years and is now currently thriving in Kindergarten. My second son is currently attending TLC. The 'thing' that makes...

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Kiddie Academy of Columbia

5550 STERRETT PL COLUMBIA, MD

5.0(1)

8 mi

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Sunshine Kids

6360 Sandchain Rd Columbia, MD

5.0(1)

10 mi

At Sunshine Kids; We provide care for children 6 weeks through 5 years old. We also offer before and after school care for school age children, ages 6-12 years of age. Our goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for children. This will be done through encouraging social, emotional and physical development. Sunshine Kids is dedicated to providing quality care in a safe, nurturing, fun, and educational environment. It is our goal to help children realize their full potentials throughout their Early Childhood Years, while allowing parents and guardians to feel confident and secure with the care their children are receiving.

Sabrina T. says "Can't say enough good things about this daycare. Her dedication and patience with the kids are unmatched. Truly a gem that we found this place. We have...

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Kiddie Mundo

8995 Lambskin Lane Columbia, MD

5.0(1)

10 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Kiddie Mundo Spanish Immersion Learning Center for children 2 -5 years old. We believe in the importance of offering a new language during the first years of childhood, and we also offering Spanish Immersion before and after care. We are implementing Gardner's methodology and the theory of multiple intelligence. We are working a project-based curriculum with 10 different thematic units during months: September thorough June. With tuition we also offer: gardening, yoga, meditation, bio-danza and eco-friendly activities. Breakfast, am snacks and pm snacks are also included in the tuition.

Eric H. says "Amazing staff that are great with my daughter! She is speaking Spanish very well now, and Kiddie Mundo is a very big part of that. I feel safe with her...

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7057 - La Petite Academy of Ellicott City

10101 FREDERICK RD ELLICOTT CITY, MD

5.0(1)

8 mi

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by design. The free-flowing, open concept design of our facilities inspires a nurturing, interactive, and collaborative environment in which your child can thrive. Our schools and classrooms are designed to give children room to grow, room to share and room to be themselves. At La Petite Academy, open spaces and open concepts promote open minds.

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Little Lighthouse

9055 Cheverlot Drive Ellicott City, MD

3.0(2)

6 mi

Preschool
Child care
The Little Lighthouse has openings for our preschool program for the 2022-2023 school year. Our curriculum meets Core curriculum standards for the state of Maryland. We are a Conscious Discipline Center! Call (410) 750-0660 or email us to schedule a tour!

Trish K. says "I had both my boys at the little lighthouse from infants until school. We LOVE them. The entire staff is competent and caring. They genuinely loved my...

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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Dayton, MD

Preschools in Dayton, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

ABC All Beautiful Children

My husband and I are so happy we found Saira to care for our son! She is experienced and knowledge about children's needs and is also very...

- Stephanie

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Olney)

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...

- Christine K.

Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia

We love Watchful Eye!! Mrs. Lisa and her team truly are amazing! We have been going for over 3 years now and have used the before and after...

- Nicole W.

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Dayton, MD

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Dayton, MD. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Dayton, MD for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Dayton, MD, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Dayton, MD.

When looking for a preschool near you in Dayton, MD on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Dayton, MD who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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