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Bar-T Early Childhood Pre K @ Lakewood Elementary

My 3 yr old was very happy at this school. They have fun activities and the teachers are very loving, caring and organized.

- IAM

THE ARC MONTGOMERY COUNTY KARASIK FAMILY, INFANT & CHILD CARE CENTER

I am a current student at the University of Florida and was privileged to kickstart my academic journey at KFICCC many years ago. KFICCC...

- Care member

ST. MARY SCHOOL (PRESCHOOL)

My daughter has thrived at St. Mary’s. The teachers and staff are knowledgeable and experienced. The staff and teachers are talented,...

- Jolie S.

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Bar-T Early Childhood Pre K @ Lakewood Elementary

2534 Lindley Terrace Rockville, MD

4.0(2)
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Bar-T Early Childhood programs (children, ages 3 & 4), are designed to provide a high quality, creative, hands-on, child-centered learning environment for children. Students must be 4 years old by September 1st and be fully toilet trained, or 3 years old by September 1st and fully toilet trained at our Lakewood Elementary...

IAM says "My 3 yr old was very happy at this school. They have fun activities and the teachers are very loving, caring and organized."

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THE ARC MONTGOMERY COUNTY KARASIK FAMILY, INFANT & CHILD CARE CENTER

10611 TENBROOK DR SILVER SPRING, MD

4.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2468/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
Child care
We have the highest quality rating policy from the Maryland State Department of Education, obtained by only 6% of the early childhood programs in Montgomery County. Our beautiful recently updated facility includes a large field area, playgrounds, and a completely accessible indoor gym. We always have a nurse on-duty. Our...

Care Member says "I am a current student at the University of Florida and was privileged to kickstart my academic journey at KFICCC many years ago. KFICCC feels like a...

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ST. MARY SCHOOL (PRESCHOOL)

600 VEIRS MILL RD ROCKVILLE, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1070/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
St. Mary’s Catholic School is an educational institution affiliated with the Archdiocese of Washington. The school was founded in 1951 by the Sisters of Mercy and is an integral part of St. Mary’s Parish. As a parochial school, our aim has been to educate the whole child through a rigorous program that focuses on faith,...

Jolie S. says "My daughter has thrived at St. Mary’s. The teachers and staff are knowledgeable and experienced. The staff and teachers are talented, educated, and hold...

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Rock Spring Children's Center

10401 Fernwood Road Bethesda, MD

4.0(13)
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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 "We have been so lucky to be a part of rock spring community. Both my kids have been very happy, teachers are so loving and nurturing. Most teachers have...

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FRIENDSHIP CHILDRENS CENTER

5411 WESTERN AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2665/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Since 1989, Friendship Children’s Center has proudly served families in the Friendship Heights community as a trusted, non-profit child care provider. We specialize in developmental, play-based learning and offer a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive. We’re known for our innovative educational programs, strong...

Care Member says "The FCC teachers take excellent care of my child and provide a warm and caring environment. They also put a lot of effort into coming up with and...

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7122 - Veterans Hospital DC

1 MICHIGAN AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(1)

State license verified

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...

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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Lily Pads Early Learning Center

5230 Tuckerman Ln Ste 115 North Bethesda, MD

4.0(6)
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Lily Pads Early Learning Center Offering licensed care for children, six weeks to five years. Now accepting applications. We have both part-time and full-time openings.

Natasha B says "We loved Lily Pads! We recently left due to a move out of state. Our little one started in March of 2021 at 5 months old. As first time parents, the...

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Shine Squad Early Learners Child Care

10634 Sawdust CIR ROCKVILLE, MD

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$1517/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
In-Home daycare
Welcome to Shine Squad Early Learners Child Care! With 13 years of childcare experience, including professional preschool experience at Georgetown Hill Early School, Robin’s Nest, and A to Z Fun Care, I bring the best practices, structure, and learning routines from larger centers into my warm, home based childcare program....

Care Member says "Sidra is so kind and professional. She runs her business by the book. My daughter absolutely adores her, which we made my returning to work much...

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WEE WORLD EARLY CHILDHOOD ENRICHMENT HUB

4400 JENIFER ST NW STE 3250 WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2790/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
At Wee World Early Childhood Enrichment Hub, children don’t just learn—they become. We offer loving, play-based care for ages 6 weeks to 5 years in a bilingual (English-Spanish) setting. Our programs support holistic growth, school readiness, creativity, and cultural pride. We also offer weekend heritage language classes,...

Jen S. says "My daughter has been there for the past two years and she absolutely loves it! They are basically our family, we don't have any family in our area and they...

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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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WASHINGTON HEBREW CONGREGATION RJWECC

11810 FALLS RD POTOMAC, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$15000/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
At Washington Hebrew Congregation’s Rabbi Joseph Weinberg Early Childhood Center (RJW ECC), children are encouraged to be creative and curious. We view your child as capable, competent, and full of wonder. Our educators, clergy, and administration believe that learning is a process of construction, growth, and reflection. We...

Julia M. says "They create a really good community for the kids & families and my daughter has blast!"

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Exploring Child Learning Center

2027 Rhode Island Avenue NE WASHINGTON, DC

5.0(2)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Exploring Child Learning Center is a play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired daycare serving families in Northeast DC (20018). We offer nurturing, hands-on learning environments for infants to preschoolers that support creativity, curiosity, and connection. Our experienced team supports child-led exploration through open-ended...

Care Member says "As a FTM, I felt nervous dropping off my twins to be away from me for the first time. But the level of care and communication received for my lil ones...

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0809 - Childtime of Bethesda

4550 MONTGOMERY AVE STE 250N STE 250N BETHESDA, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg

15895 GAITHER DR GAITHERSBURG, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day 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...

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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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Olney)

17717 PRINCE PHILIP DR OLNEY, MD

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. At Chesterbrook Academy Olney 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...

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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0813 - Childtime of Silver Spring

10800 LOCKWOOD DR SILVER SPRING, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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KidsCo Jr.

8507 Emory Grove Road Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(2)
Preschool
Child care
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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Veenu's Daycare

17216 Vestry Ct Derwood, MD

4.0(18)
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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Amazing Grace Multicultural Education Center

1516 Kearny Street NE Washington, DC

5.0(1)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Our program provides care and developmental stimulation through play-based academic growth opportunities for young children, ages 2-5 years old, in a small, home-like setting located in the beautiful Brookland/Catholic University neighborhood. The curriculum is child-initiated which provides opportunities that support and...

Wanda H. says "My child attended an award winning early childcare program that specialized in early reading skills directed by Wanda Holmes and when he started school he...

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KREATIVE KIDZ LLC

14500 LAYHILL RD SILVER SPRING, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1350/mo
Academic
Preschool
Child care
We are early education center located conveniently in Silver Spring MD. Our fundamental values of love, kindness, trust, empathy, and respect guide us every day. We achieve these values with Education focused Curriculum, Safety and Health with qualified teachers.

Care Member says "Ms. Julissa has been an amazing teacher for my son. The directors are really nice and understanding."

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Kensington, MD

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Kensington, 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 Kensington, MD for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Kensington, 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 Kensington, MD.

When looking for a preschool near you in Kensington, 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 Kensington, MD who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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