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Chesterbrook Academy Gaithersburg

10 Kent Gardens Circle GAITHERSBURG, MD

5.0(1)

3 mi

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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7064 - La Petite Academy of Gaithersburg

101 SAYBROOKE VIEW DR GAITHERSBURG, MD

5.0(1)

1 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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Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg

15895 GAITHER DR GAITHERSBURG, MD

5.0(1)

1 mi

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 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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Ani Daycare

209 Autumn Flower Ln Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(2)

4 mi

We are conveniently located in Gaithersburg, only a few minutes away from I-270, 355 and Rio. We are within 2 miles from Shady Grove Hospital and Falls Grove Shopping Center. We offer a variety of activities based on the weather for outdoor games and different classes such as alphabet learning, sign language, craft and many more. -Clean, safe and loving environment for your child. -Smoke free. -Pet free. -Breakfast, lunch and snack will be provided. -fenced play area. -Full-time/part-time . -Vouchers accepted. -Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:30 If you are interested in a enrollment and would like to schedule an interview, please text us at (240)-481-5621 or email us at ani_daycare@yahoo.com.

Roxana says "Fatemeh looks after my 18 month old daughter, and as I am sure you agree trusting someone with your children is a massive decision. choosing Ani Potomac...

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Sunrise Early Learning Center @ Shady Spring Drive

Shady Spring Drive Gaithersburg, MD

4.0(4)

< 1 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Sunrise Early Learning Center a licensed childcare program in the State of Maryland and is located in Gaithersburg; where (Loving, Learning, Guiding) is experienced. Your child's new if not first childcare program where each child is treated with respect and dignity. At Sunrise, we develop high quality age appropriate curriculum that prepares students for Kindergarten. Our program is designed to care for children from Infant - 13 yrs old. The center's operating hours are Monday - Friday from 7 am - 6:30 pm. Our dependable, trained and qualified staff have degrees in Early Childhood Education couple with many years of experience working with children. What Sunrise Provides: Clean and spacious classrooms designed to meet your child's health &amp; safety needs. State approved developmental appropriate curriculum and activities. Nutritious breakfast and lunch included in tuition. State voucher program accepted. Safe and fenced outdoor playground. Indoor gym for extra curriculum activities. Before &amp; After school programs. Summer Camp program. Daily enriching activities in math, science, language, art, computer, music and Spanish. Parents are welcome to visit the center throughout the day. Our enrollment process provide parents an opportunity to tour our facility and enjoy the comfort of our well organized and safe environment. Once you have learn about the center, an enrollment package will be given to your family. A subsequent visit will be scheduled for you and your child to visit the center. At Sunrise &quot;Comfort &amp; Trust&quot; is key to our enrollment process. Therefore, we strive to give our parents the highest level of comfort and provide quality care to our students in order to warrant their trust. Once our parents are comfortable and their children are cared for, &quot;Trust is inevitable&quot;. Welcome to Sunrise Early Learning Center: Gaithersburg.

Nicole G. says "The staff is very friendly and makes you feel welcomed. My daughter is always smiling and enjoys being there. Great clean place, I wish we would be able...

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Creative Explorers Child Care

1009 Bayridge Terrace Gaithersburg, MD

4.0(4)

1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Newly Licensed Family child care center located in Gaithersburg, MD. At Creative Explorers we follow The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, Two's and Preschool. The curriculum is a comprehensive educational pathway for children and address 38 objectives across 10 key developmental areas. Research into the curriculum shows an expanded understanding of what, why, and how in children. We offer meals & snacks, center based developmentally appropriate learning, 24/7 cameras, flexible schedule. Hope to hear from you!

Michelle B. says "We joined CECC in august 2021 and our daughter quickly fell in love with all the teachers! They were patient and kind with her and truly got to know her...

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Zhilla's Daycare Center

15303 Chineberry St Gaithersburg, MD

3.0(3)

4 mi

I have been working with children for almost 20 years and I love them. We are operating in a daycare center with three lovely and caring childcare providers at all times. I have bachelor of nursing from another county and been working as a nurse before starting my own business. Please feel free to visit our website at zhilladaycarecenter.com Looking forward to answer any questions

Marco says "Our son loves going to Zhilla's daycare. We can't thank Zhilla and her staffs enough for taking care of our son, keeping him safe and teaching him a lot of...

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Meeli Amatya

17946 HAZELCREST DR GAITHERSBURG, MD

5.0(2)

1 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Welcome to Flower Hill Childcare, where teaching young minds has been our passion for over 15 years. As a trusted center for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old, we pride ourselves on providing a bilingual environment that fosters growth, learning, and play. We are also certified in CPR, First Aid, and M.A.T to make certain that every child is safe and secure at our daycare. We operate year-round from 7:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, Flowerhill Childcare stands as a dedicated partner in your child's journey of discovery and development.

Samantha X. says "I wish I could rate her 100 for how incredible she has been. I was so reluctant to place my first born anywhere. It was a toss between two providers in...

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Kinderland Daycare

74 Orchard Dr. Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(7)

4 mi

Hello parents! My name is Henrita. I am a mother of three children, ages 14y.o. and 11y.o. and 4 y.o. I run a licensed family childcare in Gaithersburg, MD. Kinderland Daycare is a LICENSED HOME DAYCARE located next to Kentland and walking distance from Rachel Carson Elementary School! KinderLand Daycare is currently enrolling children ages from 12 months to 5 years old! Hours of Operations: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (M-F). Prices are very competitive! We offer: *Child-centered, planned activities in a nurturing, loving and caring environment. *Potty-training *Healthy homemade meals, snacks and organic milk provided, and included in tuition fee. *An experienced provider, trained in Health &amp; Safety, First Aid/CPR and all other required training necessary to operate in state of Maryland! Please contact me if you are interested and have any questions.

Marina says "My son goes to this place 3 times per week. The staff is very supportive and pays attention to details. The childcare is always super clean and neat. They...

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KidsCo Jr.

8507 Emory Grove Road Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(2)

< 1 mi

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 raise the bar by implementing The Creative Curriculum in all of our classrooms! By introducing children into a developmental continuum based on social, emotional, physical, and academic goals, a learning plan is customized for each of our families in a loving and safe atmosphere. KidsCo Jr. is based on the belief that young children deserve a healthy, secure, and stimulating environment to be cared for in their parent's absence. For these reasons, the company's mission is to raise the bar within the childcare industry and to provide top notch services to families within our community! It is our hope that the KidsCo Family proves to be an optimal solution for your families' childcare needs!

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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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Gaithersburg)

10 KENT GARDENS CIR GAITHERSBURG, MD

5.0(1)

3 mi

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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Top Hat Montessori School

18243A Flower Hill Way Gaithersburg, MD

4.0(4)

2 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Build a strong foundation for life with our Montessori programs. You can go to work with peace of mind that your child is learning and growing in a warm, nurturing environment. Open from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., we provide breakfast as well as morning and afternoon snacks with fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and other healthy options. Each child learns at their own pace, guided by an experienced Montessori teacher. We educate the whole child, with daily work that stimulates growth in large and small motor skills, language, social and emotional development, mathematics, art, music, nature, science, and geography and culture. When a child has their needs met with love, activity, learning, and quiet time, they will be happy to come to school, and happy to see you at the end of the day. We are proud to have earned the trust of so many families in our area. Call today to schedule your tour.

Care Member says "I cannot express enough how thrilled my wife and I are with the outstanding care that TopHat Child Care has provided for our 5-year-old son. From the...

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0802 - Childtime of Gaithersburg

1199 QUINCE ORCHARD BLVD GAITHERSBURG, MD

5.0(1)

2 mi

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 learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

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

3.0(4)

< 1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
We pride ourselves in bringing high-quality child care to the community. Some highlights of our Academy are: *State of the art facility *Over 10,000 sq feet indoor facility with indoor play area *Over 6,300 sq feet outdoor playground with three age appropriate play areas *Open from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Open all year round except major holidays. *Educational based learning with focus on four specific areas *Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum *Technology Education *Health &amp; Fitness *Character Education *Family Style Dining *Breakfast *Fresh home-made lunch, served family style to mimic the dinner table environment at home *Afternoon snack *WatchMeGrow proprietary webcam system *Allows up to 4 users per child watch live webcam of their child s class room. Excellent for working parents and grandparents that may be overseas. Never miss a moment of your child s day *Daily reports and pictures/videos delivered via Tadpoles application to each child s parents *Multiple security measures to make sure each child is in the safest environment. *And most importantly, well trained, qualified, loving and caring staff to provide the best care for each and every child who attends Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg How can you contact us? *Visiting our website www.kiddieacademy.com/gaithersburg *Visiting our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg *Email our Director gaithersburg@kiddieacademy.net *Call us directly at 301-978-7468 *Visit us at 15895 Gaither Drive; Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Rachel says "I am shocked that this facility has such a low rating, so I am giving my 2 cents! I spent several months searching for the right childcare provider for my...

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Gaithersburg Day Nursery, Inc.

8730 Oakmont Street Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

We are a family owned & operated child care center, located in a beautiful old neighborhood with WGES 2 doors down. We provide a "Home Away From Home" atmosphere for children of parents who must work and/or attend school during the day.

Chintimini K. says "GDN is fantastic! Full disclosure ~ I have known the owners of Gaithersburg Day Nursery my entire life (35 years). I attended the school when I was 4...

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Mai Saliba Day Care

8313 Tea Rose Dr Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)

2 mi

Child care
Mai Saliba Day Care is a childcare provider licensed to accommodate up to eight children and located at 8313 Tea Rose Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland. The facility is open Mondays through Fridays, providing care and education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Dina D says "A wonderful, caring and educational environment for our children. We couldn't ask for a better pair to care for our babies when we can't be with them. May...

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Sunrise Early Learning Center

8306 SHADY SPRING DR GAITHERSBURG, MD

1 mi

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Academic
Cooperative
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Serving our community since 2000, Sunrise Early Learning Center is a unique, safe and comfortable environment, where caring and nurturing is a significant part of our daily activities. A highly secured, fun-filled learning environment, where play is also a top priority for the development of the child’s social and school skills. A place marked by excellent communication between the provider and the parents. We provide developmental progress reports and when the need arises, we schedule parent-teacher conferences. The hallmark of Sunrise is loving, learning, Guiding and Teaching; where children are greeted enthusiastically when they arrive and given warm goodbyes when they leave. This signifies the kind or ‘open relationship’ that has continued to help us grow. Sunrise appreciates your confidence and trust, and hope to partner with you and your family as we develop your child‘s Social, Emotional, Cognitive, Intellectual and Physical well being. Welcome to SELC. We Hope You Join Us!
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Li'l Village Child Learning Center

367 MUDDY BRANCH RD GAITHERSBURG, MD

1 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
THE TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF AT Li'l Village ARE UNITED IN THEIR BELIEF THAT ALL CHILDREN: Have the power to learn Are curious & creative Can succeed Language No two students have exactly the same skills or learning style. That’s why we create an individual learning plan for every child. Your plan will combine direct instruction, small-group work, and one-on-one tutoring in a way that works for your student. We encourage children to try new things and ask questions. We are committed to creating a learning environment that fosters a sense of community and encourages exploration of the environment, social interaction and problem solving. Mounia Elhallou Director/Owner
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Blueprints Academy

8312 Lando Court Gaithersburg, MD

7 mi

Blueprints Academy Preschool and Child Care is a professional child care with an academic emphasis. We offer full-time, part-time and flexible child care options to fit a variety of needs and budgets. Our curriculum includes seven major components including: Integrated Learning, Literacy, Science, Art, Spanish, Individual Instruction, and Imagination Centers. Your Owner and Teacher is a former school teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching early childhood grades. Her credentials also include a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. The primary focus of our program is for children to learn through hands-on activities and play. Our goal is to prepare children for Kindergarten by giving them a solid foundation in thinking and literacy. Look at our website, blueprintsacademy.com or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/blueprintsacademy.
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Childtime of Gaithersburg

1199 Quince Orchard Blvd Gaithersburg, MD

4 mi

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 learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.
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Recent child care center reviews from local parents in Gaithersburg, MD

Child Care Centers in Gaithersburg, MD are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 43 reviews of the 76 listed child care centers

Chesterbrook Academy Gaithersburg

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.

7064 - La Petite Academy of Gaithersburg

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Gaithersburg, MD

Child care centers near you in Gaithersburg, MD provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Gaithersburg, MD have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Gaithersburg, MD. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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