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Preschools in Washington, DC are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews of the 178 listed preschools
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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...
Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...
2200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC
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2027 Rhode Island Avenue NE WASHINGTON, DC
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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...
4400 JENIFER ST NW STE 3250 WASHINGTON, DC
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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...
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....
Care Member says "Excellent hidden gem in Petworth! The entire staff is caring and nurturing. My son really thrived at Meriam CLC. Would definitely recommend. "
Carin Z. says "My daughter attended Valentina's day care center from the age of two until starting elementary school at age 5. It is the most loving and nurturing...
4380 Macarthur Blvd NW 2nd Floor Washington, DC
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1529 Sixteenth St. NW Washington, DC
330 C Street, SW WASHINGTON, DC
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Care Member says "Our daughter attended the HHS/ED Center for 2 years and I can honestly say it became like a second home for her. From the very beginning, the teachers...
Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...
4380 MCARTR BLVD NW STE 200 WASHINGTON, DC
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Maggie C. says "I'm happy to recommend MSOW. My child attended school there from age 2-5 and we had a great experience. The school is warm, loving and focused on the...
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...
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...
5200 CATHEDRAL AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC
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Care Member says "We have had an excellent experience with my child at CPP. She has really come out of her shell over the years while attending CPP and is excited about...
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There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Washington, DC. 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 Washington, DC for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Washington, DC, 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 Washington, DC.
When looking for a preschool near you in Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.