TOP 10 Preschools in Damascus, MD

Q: In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Damascus, MD?

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

Q: What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Damascus, MD?

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

Q: How can I find a preschool near me in Damascus, MD?

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

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Recent preschool reviews in Damascus, MD

Thoughts of the Heart and Mind Children's Cottage

5.0

I’m so blessed to have found Patricia! She’s so patient and kind with the kids, her communication is amazing, and my son just adores her. Trusting someone with your child is a scary thing but Patricia makes it so easy. We will be sad to leave when it’s time for my son to transition to elementary...

- Care member

Sandra's Daycare

5.0

miss sandra runs the best day care in the world

- Glen E

Top Hat Montessori School

5.0

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 moment we enrolled him, it's been a journey of joy, learning, and growth, all thanks to the incredible team led by Ms. Celine, Ms. Katherine, and Ms....

- Care member

Sarah's Daycare

5.0

Excellent care. My 2 boys very much enjoy this daycare. Activities and much more!

- Jamie W.

Bluebell Early Learning Academy

5.0

This Academy/Pre-School has one of the best curriculums I've ever seen. I was always intrigued by the montessorie approach to learning, but was hesitant because it lacked the real world aspect. However, BELA combines both the montessorie approach with the traditional approach (best of both worlds)....

- Sara S.

Preschools in Damascus, MD

Thoughts of the Heart and Mind Children's Cottage

24501 Fossen Rd, Damascus, MD

5.0

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Thoughts of the Heart and Mind Children's Cottage is a creative learning environment where children are encouraged to explore the world and construct their own meaning out of their experiences. Our purpose is also to explore and understand the principles of faith in our creator. At Heart and Mind...

5.0

"Thoughts of the Heart & Mind Children's Cottage is a warm and fun place in which I have seen my 2-yr-old granddaughter thrive. She loves going to see her friends and has really developed great social skills and increased her vocabulary. This is a place where she is...

Kimberly

Little Angels Daycare Of Damascus

25305 Oak Dr, Damascus, MD

5.0

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We provide child care to infants 8 weeks old to 8 years old, part time, full time and before and after school. Walking distance from Baker Middle School.

Sandra's Daycare

10900 Kingstead Rd, Damascus, MD

5.0

(1)

Sandra's Daycare located in 10900 Kingstead Rd Damascus MD is a registered home-based childcare provider that offers a caring environment for children. It provides activities that help infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children acquire skills needed to become better individuals. The...

5.0

"miss sandra runs the best day care in the world"

Glen E

Bright Eyes of Damascus

9625 Main St, Damascus, MD

Bright Eyes offer Full-Time care (5 days per week) for children 6 weeks through 12 years and Part-Time Care (Less than 5 days/wk) for children 2-12 years old. We offer 2 snacks (AM and PM) and well as Lunch daily for children who attend all day programs.

Cannon's Care

10909 Show Pony Place, Damascus, MD

I am a family Day Care provider that has been in business for over 22 years. I am licensed to care for newborns through 12 years of age; up to a maximum of eight children, two being under the age of two. My hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Once the children...

Damascus Elementary School

10201 Bethesda Church Road, Damascus, MD

Damascus Elementary School, located at 10201 Bethesda Church Road, Damascus, Maryland, is a member of Montgomery County Public Schools- the largest school system in Maryland. They have programs for kindergarten up to fifth grade.

Pleasant Plains Pre School

9700 New Church St, Damascus, MD

Pleasant Plains Preschool is an educational facility that serves the community of Damascus MD. It offers a comprehensive early childhood education programs and provides developmentally appropriate activities that develop children's social skills, intellectual abilities, and emotional stability. The...

Little Hands Preschool

24800 Kings Valley Rd, Damascus, MD

Little Hands Preschool offers early education and enrichment programs designed for pre-kindergarten students. They admit children who are between the ages of two and five years old, and they can accommodate a total of 60 kids. Little Hands Preschool is open on weekdays from 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.

Montgomery Methodist Childrens Center

28325 Kemptown Rd, Damascus, MD

Montgomery Methodist Children's Center is an educational facility that provides programs designed to support children’s development and discovery of talents and abilities. The facility serves the Damascus MD community and accepts children age two to four. The center encourages the academic, social...

The Children's Center of Clearspring

9930 Moyer Rd, Damascus, MD

The Children's Center of Clearspring is a licensed childcare and learning facility located in Damascus, Maryland. The center is staffed with experienced and certified people that engage children in age-appropriate activities designed to enhance academic skills, physical abilities, social and...

Top Hat Montessori School

18243A Flower Hill Way, Gaithersburg, MD

4.0

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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

"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 moment we enrolled him, it's been a journey of joy, learning, and growth, all thanks to the incredible team led by...

Care member

Sarah's Daycare

19823 Filbert Dr, Gaithersburg, MD

5.0

(3)

Sarah's Daycare, located in Gaithersburg, MD is a learning and daycare facility with high quality care. Sarah's Daycare has many objectives but one objective is the most important to us:to give you and your child the best daycare experience! Sarah's Daycare enrolls ages newborn - 5 years of age...

5.0

"Excellent care. My 2 boys very much enjoy this daycare. Activities and much more!"

Jamie W.

Bluebell Early Learning Academy

3232 Green Valley Road, Ijamsville, MD

5.0

(1)

Bluebell Early Learning Academy (BELA) is committed to providing a quality, nurturing, educational, and fun experience for all children. Our unique approach to early learning focuses on core values of compassion, confidence, respect, and stewardship. Children are accepted and recognized as...

5.0

"This Academy/Pre-School has one of the best curriculums I've ever seen. I was always intrigued by the montessorie approach to learning, but was hesitant because it lacked the real world aspect. However, BELA combines both the montessorie approach with the...

Sara S.

Great Beginnings- Carolina

8 Catawba Manor Court, Clarksburg, MD

5.0

(6)

Great Beginnings is a safe, loving and nurturing place for your child to learn, have fun and grow! We are a family daycare that provide quality care to children from 3 months to 5 years old and we make sure we nurture each kid with the appropriate curriculum depending on their age and interests. NOW...

5.0

"I've known Carolina and her family for 6 wonderful years. My daughter, Julia, was 3 months old when she first started full-time daycare. As a first time mom, I was extremely nervous to leave Julia for the first couple of weeks. Carolina made me feel comfortable...

Lisa G.

Kiddie Academy of New Market

10800 Finn Drive, NEW MARKET, 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...

Kiddie Academy of Urbana

3401-D Urbana Pike, URBANA, MD

0826 - Childtime of Clarksburg

22530 Gateway Ctr. Dr. #900, CLARKSBURG, 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...

Kiddie Academy of New Market

10800 FINN DR, New Market, MD

Kiddie Academy of New Market provides children with a solid academic foundation by implementing a multi-sensory integrated approach in our curriculum. Our academy focuses on days filled with learning and fun, the key ingredients of our Life Essentials educational philosophy, designed to help your...

PVA Academy Daycare at Clarksburg

22901 Ridge Road, Germantown, MD

PVA Academy Daycare & Preschool is a ministry of Potomac Valley Assembly. Our purpose is to provide a safe, Christian environment for nurturing children where they can grow and develop spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively while they interact with others. God loves, cares...

Somos Early Learning

13700 Schaeffer Road , GERMANTOWN, MD

Somos Early Learning School it is a Montessori and Bilingual program, we are consistent with the belief that next to learning from their own experience, the child learns best from other children, the Montessori lessons promote independence and cooperative learning. We offer two programs: Pre-primary...