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Recent child care center reviews in Gaithersburg, MD

Meeli Amatya

5.0

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 our area but something told me she was the one. We have been so blown away by her care. If the child is not feeling well she doesn't just call us to...

- Samantha X.

Kinderland Daycare

5.0

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 work individually with every kid depending on the age and personal needs. I would highly recommend this place!

- Marina

Ani Daycare

5.0

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 Daycare was definitely the right one!! All Children are cared for in a designated area with an extensive program of activities and all receive a...

- Roxana

Creative Explorers Child Care

5.0

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 and her likes / dislikes. Our daughter was excited for drop off each morning and the teachers seemed genuinely happy to see her each day. They also...

- Michelle B.

Sunrise Early Learning Center @ Shady Spring Drive

5.0

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 to stay so my daughter could start the actual curriculum for 2 year olds but we are leaving due to a change in job.

- Nicole G.

Child care centers in Gaithersburg, MD

Meeli Amatya

Meeli Amatya

17946 HazelCrest Dr, GAITHERSBURG, MD

Starting at $1100/mo

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"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 our area but something told me she was the one. We have been so blown away by her care. If the child is not...

Samantha X.


Kinderland Daycare

Kinderland Daycare

74 Orchard Dr., Gaithersburg, MD

5.0

(7)

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...
5.0
"Excellent Daycare. Henrita and her staff are very professional and above all very caring and lovely with children. They have a very well structure program for each day. All areas are very clean and tidy. The huge outside play area (fenced and safe) is a plus....

Rosa &


Ani Daycare

Ani Daycare

209 Autumn Flower Ln, Gaithersburg, MD

5.0

(2)

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,...
5.0
"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 Daycare was definitely the right one!! All Children are cared for in a designated area with an extensive program...

Roxana


Creative Explorers Child Care

Creative Explorers Child Care

1009 Bayridge Terrace, Gaithersburg, MD

4.5

(4)

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....
3.0
"Update because of Covid-19 my son doesn't have a spot any longer. Back story he was 3 months when he first went now he's 1. This is the only other place he's was familiar with outside of home. Ao it's very unfortunate that he can't return for whatever reason. I'll...

Ranetta B.


Sunrise Early Learning Center @ Shady Spring Drive

Sunrise Early Learning Center @ Shady Spring Drive

Shady Spring Drive, Gaithersburg, MD

4.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"My daughter has attended Sunrise for 3 years. It's the only pre-school I visited that the children actually do the projects. a lot of pre-schools have the teachers do the projects which didn't make sense for teaching. Also the structure of there classes is...

Joseph M


KidsCo Jr.

KidsCo Jr.

8507 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"We absolutely love this place. All of the staff are friendly and caring. My son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy and they knew more about it than I did!"

Amanda R.


Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg

Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg

15895 Gaither Dr., Gaithersburg, MD

3.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"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 young son and after extremely careful consideration, chose Kiddie academy of Gaithersburg. To start, Angela...

Rachel


Top Hat Montessori School

Top Hat Montessori School

18243A Flower Hill Way, Gaithersburg, MD

4.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"Our daughter is currently in the infant room and loves her teachers Ms. Marbely and Ms. Lilia. Every morning we drop her off, she has a huge smile on her face. The app gives us constant updates and even pictures of her throughout the day. We are very happy with our...

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Zhilla's Daycare Center

Zhilla's Daycare Center

15303 Chineberry St, Gaithersburg, MD

3.7

(3)

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...
5.0
"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 things. The center is very clean and very child friendly."

Marco


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.
5.0
"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 years old, so naturally when I had my own children, I decided to enroll them here. The environment is very loving...

Chintimini K.


Mai Saliba Day Care

8313 Tea Rose Dr, Gaithersburg, MD

5.0

(1)

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.
5.0
"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 and George are now a part of our family."

Dina D


Li'l Village Child Learning Center

Li'l Village Child Learning Center

367 Muddy Branch Rd, GAITHERSBURG, MD

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...

Blueprints Academy

Blueprints Academy

8312 Lando Court, Gaithersburg, MD

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,...

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Gaithersburg)

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Gaithersburg)

10 Kent Gardens Circle, GAITHERSBURG, MD

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...

Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg

Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg

15895 Gaither Drive, GAITHERSBURG, MD

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...

0802 - Childtime of Gaithersburg

0802 - Childtime of Gaithersburg

1199 Quince Orchard Blvd, GAITHERSBURG, MD

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...

Bar-T

Bar-T

18753 North Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD

Our Bar-T Kids Club program is the largest private provider of before and after school programs for children in Montgomery County. We strongly believe that children need to have choices, and we provide a variety of opportunities for children each day. At Bar-T Kids Club, we allow our children to...

TOP HAT CHILDCARE

TOP HAT CHILDCARE

18243 FLOWER HILL WAY # A, GAITHERSBURG, MD

Starting at $1690/mo

Established since 2012, Top Hat Preschool is a safe and clean Center welcoming ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Our passionate and loving teachers and staff work closely to help build children's academic readiness through the Montessori Methodology and Traditional Curriculum. We also offer bright...

Childtime of Gaithersburg

Childtime of Gaithersburg

1199 Quince Orchard Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD

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...

THE NURTUREY

THE NURTUREY

112 W DIAMOND AVE, GAITHERSBURG, MD

Starting at $400/mo

The Nurturey has been a staple in the Gaithersburg community for over 25 years. We are an MSDE Accredited program with long tenured employees, a bilingual program with a small nurturing, caring environment.

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