Outstanding Licensed And Accredited Programs
For Early Childhood Education, Preschool, And Before & After School Care In Montgomery County Since 1981
Outstanding Child Care & Education, Trusted Since 1981
State Accreditation, Degreed Teachers, & Nurturing Environments Give Families Peace Of Mind

Preschool, Childcare Center and Before and After School Care Serving Montgomery County, Gaithersburg, North Potomac, Potomac & Silver Spring, MD

All Programs are Accredited by MSDE and Participate in Maryland EXCELS

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Why Choose A Trusted, Accredited Early Education Leader For Your Child

As a Maryland EXCELS Level 5 program — the highest quality rating in the state — our programs are MSDE Accredited and are fully licensed, regulated, and monitored by the MSDE Office of Child Care. These distinctions reflect our commitment to excellence and give you confidence in the high-quality care and education we provide your child.

Professional Teachers and Staff Create Nurturing Environments

In addition to our accredited programs, families choose us for our highly qualified teachers and staff, who bring years of dedicated service to our classrooms, creating stability, consistency, and strong relationships with you and your child.
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Located on MCPS Campuses & Within School Buildings For Convenience, Reassurance, & Continuity

Located within MCPS elementary schools, our programs provide Kindergarten-through-Grade-5 students with a safe, nurturing environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. We support each child’s academic, social, and emotional development while ensuring a smooth, seamless experience throughout their elementary school years.

Research-Based Curricula From Infancy Through Pre-K

Your child embarks on their learning journey with research-based programs aligned with state standards and designed to support every stage of development. 

Infants, Toddlers & Twos explore The Creative Curriculum to build foundational skills in early communication, social-emotional security, motor skills, cognitive development.

Preschoolers delve into Children Explore Their World, while Pre-K students follow Children Study Their World (CSW) for language, literacy, math concepts, science, social studies, and the arts. 

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Engaging Enrichments & Field Trips that Extend Beyond the Classroom

Our programs inspire curiosity, creativity, and real-world learning through hands-on experiences, interactive enrichment activities, and memorable educational adventures that expand education beyond the traditional classroom setting.

Safe, Nurturing Learning Environments For Your Peace Of Mind

Above all, the safety, health, and well-being of your child is our top priority. We maintain secure facilities, strong health and safety protocols, and nurturing, developmentally appropriate environments where every child can thrive. 

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