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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.

Veenu's Daycare

5.0

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 Veenu. Veenu is kind, considerate, and very dedicated to the well-being and development of the kids in her care. I felt like our son was advanced for...

- Savannah K

Carmen's Licensed Childcare

5.0

I can not ask for a better provider for my 19 month old daughter! I recently moved to the Germantown area and was nervous about finding a new provider from my daughter who has separation anxiety. I found Carmen on Care.com. I interviewed with her the same day and my daughter started the following...

- Janelle F.

Robin's Nest Child Care

5.0

Robins Nest has been home to my family for over 7 years now. Both our children came there as infants when I had to head back to work and stayed until they were about 3. The teachers and staff are wonderful! My kids had fun and learned so much during our years there. I'm grateful to have had a place...

- Sarah

Drop-in child care in Gaithersburg, MD

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....
5.0
"Small setting with a caring provider! My son is happy at drop off and pick up which lets me know he's in good hands!"

Ranetta G.


Sunrise Early Learning Center @ Shady Spring Drive

Sunrise Early Learning Center @ Shady Spring Drive

Shady Spring Drive, Gaithersburg, MD

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...

Dear Parent(s), Welcome to G. G. Little Angels Day Care located in Gaithersburg/Montgomery Village Area. Our home is a clean, loving and nurturing environment with 14 years experience. I provide daily nutritional meals which includes Breakfast, am and pm snacks. We have Educational Activities, Arts...

Covenant Life Pre-School

7501 Muncaster Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD

Covenant Life Pre-School is a licensed child care facility located at 7501 Muncaster Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD that is experienced in providing programs that improve their students' academic and character development. Their center believes that a structured learning environment promotes children's...

Veenu's Daycare

Veenu's Daycare

17216 Vestry Ct, Derwood, MD

4.9

(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...
5.0
"I highly recommend Veenu's Daycare. My son went to her daycare for 15 months starting when he was a little over a year old. He had excellent care and I felt like Veenu and her staff truly cared for him. He learned so much from the teachers and the other...

Margaret B.


Carmen's Licensed Childcare

Carmen's Licensed Childcare

18119 Coachmans Rd, Germantown, MD

5.0

(2)

Located in Germantown Hours of operation Mon-Fri 7AM-5:30PM Accepting children ages 0-12 First Aid and CPR certified My daycare center provides a safe and fun environment for your child. I can prepare nutritious meals and snacks for your child. During the day I do learning activities such as...
5.0
"Very please and happy I found Ms.Carmen. It took me awhile to find a provider that I trusted and who open at 6am. I arranged a start date but last minute needed care sooner and she was able to have my daughter come that day!! My daughter is alway excited to go see...

Nina F.


Robin's Nest Child Care

Robin's Nest Child Care

13546 Travilah Rd, North Potomac, MD

5.0

(13)

We give developmentally appropriate care to children of all ages. We offer a preschool curriculum and serve nutritious meals. We are rarely closed and afford flexible hours. Situated on two acres of land, our bright 2,220 square foot facility was designed and built to take advantage of the outdoors...
5.0
"We loved our time here at Robin's Nest! Both munchkins were here from birth to Kindergarten and then some. They are definitely an extended family for us and we hope to keep in touch!"

Jessica H.


White Flint Children's House

White Flint Children's House

11810 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD

White Flint Children's House (WFCH) is an accredited school with the American Montessori Society (AMS) serving children from 18 months to 6 years old. At White Flint Children's House, our mission is to provide a nurturing and engaging environment that stimulates curiosity and fosters independence...

Family Daycare

Family Daycare

12937 Dean Rd., Silver Spring, MD

Family Daycare is a licensed child care provider with 21 years of experience in Montgomery County, MD. We offer a loving, clean and smoke-free home for infants, toddlers, and school age kids. We are open from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday though Friday. We also offer full-time and part-time care with...

Little Sproutlings Daycare & Learning Center

Little Sproutlings Daycare & Learning Center

17700 Bishops Castle Court, Olney, MD

Now conducting tours for immediate INFANT/TODDLER openings. We are an Essential Personnel approved facility strictly following the procedures and guidelines outlined by the Maryland Department of Health and Maryland State Department of Education with an exceptionally clean, warm, nurturing and...

Angelitos Bilingual

Angelitos Bilingual

15816 Coolidge Ave, Silver Spring, MD

New Bilingual Child Care (English & Spanish) in a nice, clean house and quiet neighborhood. Angelitos is enrolling now kids from newborns to Elementary school ages. All-day - Before and after school daycare. Your child will be keeping busy with a lot of activities and learning every day. Kids...

World of Discovery

World of Discovery

13521 Clopper Road, GERMANTOWN, MD

Starting at $1350/mo

World of Discovery was established in January 2021 with a commitment to combine quality childcare with excellence in early childhood education. WOD is devoted to satisfying the diverse needs of families within our community. We approach this by providing optimal opportunities for learning and the...

English Village Early Learning Center

English Village Early Learning Center

7730 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD

At English Village Early Learning Center, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, we introduce children to the joy of learning within a framework of play that places equal emphasis on intellectual curiosity and social responsibility. Young children acquire skills in a predictable sequence and thrive when learning...

Sunrise Early Learning Center

Sunrise Early Learning Center

8306 Shady Spring Drive, GAITHERBURG, MD

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...

Marc Station Optimal Learning Ctr

Marc Station Optimal Learning Ctr

19411 Walter Johnson Rd, Germantown, MD

Accredited beautiful and safe and clean school. Great trained and certified teachers. Friendly staff and great curriculum!

Prime Foundation Montessori

Prime Foundation Montessori

12429 Falconbridge Drive, North Potomac, MD

Prime Foundation Montessori is more than a daycare center. It is a full fledged Montessori preschool program with a beautiful classroom equipped with the highest quality complete classroom set of AMI approved Montessori didactic materials and the highest quality classroom furniture and equipment....

Fryer's Friends

Fryer's Friends

17604 Horizon Pl., Derwood, MD

I am opening a Daycare out of my home in Derwood, MD. I am to run my daycare as more of a "nanny share." This provides the socialization of a daycare, but still allows the one-on-one attention. I want myself and the parents to be partners in their child's growth. Rather than having strict...

Academy Child Development Center

Academy Child Development Center

10107 Darnestown Road, Rockville, MD

Child Care and preschool for ages 2 mos.-12 years. 8 locations in Montgomery County. EXCELS rated 5, MSDE licensed and accredited.Staff must love children and be dedicated to a safe, nurturing learning environment that meets nationally established standards. Self-selected and teacher guided...

Tucker's In Home Child Care

Tucker's In Home Child Care

10526 Westlake Dr Apt 301, Bethesda, MD

Hi, my name is Judy and I have 15 years in child care. Red Cross certified in CPR, first aid and AED. I am trustworthy, reliable and loyal. I am warm, caring and have a clean, safe environment. Affordable.

Chesterbrook Academy

Chesterbrook Academy

19400 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown, MD

Our preschools combine academic learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. We engage children in ways that help them discover, explore and learn to their fullest potential. Our teachers are dedicated to developing lifelong learners. Our teachers have the...

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