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Child Care Provider /day Care Provider/ Family Child Care
5.0
Vajira takes care of our baby boy Marceau since he is 6 months old. He turned 18 months old last month and he is always so happy when he goes to Vaji. She is the greatest person you can imagine to take care of your kid : always patient, she taught him a lot of politeness, she cooks food for the...
- Helena T.
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
ST JOHN'S CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
5.0
We have had a great experience at St. John’s over the past three years. We have three girls who have attended and they love going to school! The teachers genuinely love and care for the students which makes me feel good knowing our kids are safe and in good hands. Our oldest has grown so much in the...
- Elaine S.
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.
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
Preschools in Derwood, MD
Child Care Provider /day Care Provider/ Family Child Care
7737 Barnstable PL, Derwood, MD
5.0
(6)
Licensed love and care for 20 years. New born to school age, Nutritious homemade meals provided, and I do accept W.P.A voucher.
NOW ENROLLING NEW BORN TO SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
5.0
"Vajira took great care of both of our kids since they were 10 and 4 months old. She provided them with great home-cooked meals helping them eat a wide variety of foods (no picky eaters!) She taught them colors, shapes, alphabets, etc. and sang and danced with...
Portia
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
"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...
Savannah K
CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER
17930 BOWIE MILL RD, DERWOOD, MD
Creative Learning Center - "CLC Preschool"
Offering Half-day Preschool and Full-Time Childcare to families in Derwood, Olney and Rockville since 1989.
CLC - Hours of Operation: M-F (7:00 am - 6:00 pm) Half Day, Full Day and Flexible Options
Openings: 2, 3 AND 4 YEAR CLASSES
Glory Day Care
6716 Garrett Rd, Derwood, MD
I was born and lived in Lima, Peru for 35 years. I graduated in Industrial engineer at Federico Villarreal University in Lima Peru. After immigrating to the United States of America, I went back to college (Broward Community College) and started taking English classes. Later, I received another...
Kidsco
17301 Bowie Mill Rd, Derwood, MD
Kidsco is a before and after school program provider on Bowie Mill Rd, Derwood. Their center is devoted to meeting the needs of children and families they serve by incorporating a club-style program. On summers, they provide day camps and day trip camps to keep children busy learning.
Creative Learning Center Inc
17930 Bowie Mill Rd, Derwood, MD
Creative Learning Center Inc located in Derwood MD is a licensed childcare center and education provider that offers a safe and nurturing environment for children. It provides age-appropriate programs that develop the full learning potential of children. The center promotes balanced activities by...
5.0
(1)
St. John's Christian Preschool is a non-profit organization and an outreach of St. John's Lutheran Church. The preschool was established for the purpose of promoting the mental, physical, emotional, social and spiritual growth of children. The professional staff supervises and guides the children...
5.0
"We have had a great experience at St. John’s over the past three years. We have three girls who have attended and they love going to school! The teachers genuinely love and care for the students which makes me feel good knowing our kids are safe and in good hands....
Elaine S.
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.
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
"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...
Sarah
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW PRESCHOOL
15300 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD
5.0
(7)
Our traditional, Christian Preschool welcomes all children, aged 2.5-5 years old. We offer an affordable half day program for 2's, 3's, and 4's. Age appropriate instruction and a play based curriculum are the hallmarks of our Preschool, where we believe that every child is a gift from God. Schedule...
5.0
"Fantastic preschool and community! We joined the preschool without being members of the church. Sending our oldest there for his first school experience gave him such a positive association with learning and school. We loved being involved in all the school...
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Kids & Tots
12914 Travilah Rd Unit 1, Potomac, MD
5.0
(4)
Kids & Tots Preschool and Nursery is one-of-a-kind Preschool and day care facility located in Potomac, Maryland and it has been a home away from home to many children. Kids & Tots Preschool and Nursery is a unique combination of a loving home atmosphere along with a fun preschool curriculum and a...
5.0
"It is very rare that, especially as a first time parent, you find someone to care for your child that you trust as if they were your own family. However, we were fortunate enough to find that in Azin/Kids & Tots. Azin provided Helena a loving, safe, nurturing...
Elena W
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.
Luz' Day Care
13112 Pickering Dr., Germantown, MD
5.0
(3)
Family daycare provider with over 20 years of experience. I take care of children 0- 12 in my home full time and before and after school. I will get them potty trained and ready for preschool or kindergarten, daily activities include outdoor place.
5.0
"I love her, she is very professional, love the child's and very good teacher"
Trayce
Bambi's Day Care
4067 Adams Drive, Silver Spring, MD
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Manjula. I just opened up a new licensed family child care and learning center and is offer FREE TWO WEEKS when you sign up. The daycare is located in Kensington, Maryland. New customers can receive an offer of free two weeks during the first month. Bambi's Day Care is on...
5.0
"Manjula has been a wonderful nanny to us !
She took care full time of our two daughters over the last two years and a half. We are very lucky to have found her.
She started looking after them when my younger daughter was 2 months, and my elder one was 2 years and...
Helene E.
Barbara Ann Docal
14117 Chadwick Ln, ROCKVILLE, MD
5.0
(4)
Hello, and welcome to My Little Angels daycare of 20 years, where we teach a comprehensive curriculum. Our program offers a true early childhood education environment where our students learn numbers, colors, shapes, sing songs, enjoy creating crafts, and story time. Our facility is bright with...
5.0
"I am pleased to submit a 5 star/spectacular rating for Barbara Ann Docal. Miss Barbara Ann served as our daughter's daycare provider from when she was 3 months old until she left for pre-K at four and a half. Our daughter has just turned 7 (and is doing extremely...
Claudia S.
Little Sproutlings Daycare & Learning Center
17700 Bishops Castle Court, Olney, MD
4.8
(13)
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...
5.0
"Our experience with Little Sproutlings Daycare was absolutely phenomenal! Ms. Ayesha is such an amazing, caring, supportive caretaker - at our initial meeting, we had not previously met in person and she greeted us outside. My 4 yr old daughter who is typically...
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Chrissie Jones Family Childcare
1207 Clagett Drive, Rockville, MD
5.0
(4)
Last two spaces available for ages 2 -4 years old. Wait list for Infant spot September 2020.
I have my 90 hour Certification for Preschool. I keep my numbers small in order to keep a more individualized program for each child. I instill good manners and cooperation. I will teach your child, I...
5.0
"Both of our daughters have bern with Chrissie since they were 8 weeks old. We were the first if our friend group to have kids, and we have no family in the area. Chrissie has become an informed resource for us with her nurturing and common sense approach to...
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Sunrise Early Learning Center @ Shady Spring Drive
Shady Spring Drive, Gaithersburg, MD
5.0
(3)
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
Prime Foundation Montessori
12429 Falconbridge Drive, North Potomac, MD
5.0
(3)
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....
5.0
"Our experience with PFM started in 2020 when my oldest son just turned 3 and now our youngest attends. From our initial tour to today, we have loved being a part of this community. In total, we have been there for almost 4 years and during that time there have been...
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International Daycare of Bethesda
9414 Balfour Drive, Bethesda, MD
4.4
(13)
It is the philosophy of our program that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring, and discovery. Children are creative and receptive; our program strives to nurture and encourage these qualities. Our purpose is to provide an atmosphere that encourages social,...
5.0
"International Daycare of Bethesda has been fantastic for our 16-month old. They have a great program full of activities for the kids, and the group is small enough that each child receives a great amount of care and attention (no more than 8 children). Our son...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Derwood, MD
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Derwood, MD?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Derwood, 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 Derwood, MD for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Derwood, MD?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Derwood, 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 Derwood, MD.
How can I find a preschool near me in Derwood, MD?
When looking for a preschool near you in Derwood, 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 Derwood, MD who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for Derwood, MD preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Preschools in Derwood, MD are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.