10AM - 2PM
6475 New Hampshire Ave C-650, Hyattsville
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“I came into tech from a completely different world — catastrophe adjusting. For years, I traveled across the country helping people recover from major disasters, but over time I wanted a career that challenged me mentally instead of physically. With my engineering background and growing interest in Linux and cloud infrastructure, I knew I needed a structured program that went beyond just earning certifications.
That’s what led me to Yellow Tail Tech. Their program doesn’t just teach theory — it includes networking, Security+, RHCSA, RHCE prep, and an actual apprenticeship that gives you real-world experience. The instructors I had (Alfred and Riky) were patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about helping every student succeed, even when I was balancing long work hours with classes.
What really makes Yellow Tail Tech stand out is how much they emphasize understanding the why behind every command and concept. That strong foundation gave me the confidence to step into IT, ready to contribute from day one. I was able to obtain my RHCSA certification on the first attempt!
If you’re serious about making the jump into tech — especially Linux or cloud — Yellow Tail Tech gives you the structure, support, and skills to actually make it happen.”
“We're so happy with our experience at Curious Critters so far. The teachers and staff are so engaging with educational and fun activities everyday. We get daily updates so while we're at work we're not worried about what our son is doing. Highly recommend!”
6:30AM - 6PM
7207 Livingston Rd, Oxon Hill
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“This daycare is absolutely amazing. The entire staff is dedicated to their craft on making sure our children has the best learning experience while nurturing them like their own. My daughter is so in love with this daycare that she can't wait until mornings to go see her friends. The staff embrace her each morning with love that I am proud to call this daycare home away from home. Don't mistake this awesome daycare facility with the terrible daycare in Oxon Hill where the teacher abuses the innocent children. No not that daycare. First Learning Stages Daycare rocks!!!”
“My daughter has been at this daycare for a little over a year. As a a teacher and educator myself, I am very happy with the care and education my daughter is receiving at Little Miracles. We are so lucky to have found Ms. Carla. As a new mom and coming out of the pandemic, I was more than anxious to send my little one to a daycare. Little Miracles has been wonderful for my daughter and for our family.When we were first looking for daycare centers, we were struggling to find a center that we could afford and one that had room. Within an hour of contacting Ms. Carla that first summer, we were able to hear back from her and schedule an appointment to see the facility. At the time, we needed to tour while there were no kids there (of course due to the pandemic), but we were so thrilled by how our daughter took to Ms. Carla.When our daughter started, Ms. Carla assured us that our little one was happy and cared for by sending picture updates and all the fun little crafts home. She was active, learning, and playing. Our little pandemic baby was so fulfilled.The curriculum is rigorous and keeps our little one always coming home with new things she has learned. For a day care, the learning is age appropriate and challenging. Along with all the crafts, ABCs, counting, now days of the week and months have been taught to my daughter (she astounds me every week by the new things she is learning) - Ms. Carla is the one who potty trained my baby and helped us follow the routine at home. Without her, I have no idea how I would have done it. Seriously, she knows kids and she is the professional.Ms. Carla has been steadfast with her Covid protocols and this has helped her daycare stay safe and clean for all kids. The center is much smaller than other comparable centers which is best for our daughter. Ms. Carla and her team is attentive, caring, and treats all kids like her own.As a family, we deeply appreciate her service, her love towards our little butterfly, and her guidance and grace for us as new parents to support us in this journey together.”
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
4208 Briggs Chaney Rd, Beltsville
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“We are so thankful for the amazing work, Ms.Millis. She has done this this year. Watching our child grow in reading, early math, and especially learning Bible stories at such a young age has been a blessing. Her patience, love, and dedication shine through everything she does. The graduation was beautiful and filled with joy — a true reflection of her heart for the children. Thank you for giving our child such a strong and loving start. We appreciate you so much!
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6:30AM - 6:30PM
3560 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie
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“My 7 month old has been attending Bowie Kinder Care for about 3 months now and i could not be happier with our decision to send her there. As a new mom I was nervous about placing her in childcare while my husband and I returned to work full time but after meeting the staff (i LOVE her teachers) and a few days of seeing all of the pictures of all of the amazing activates that they do, i was much more comfortable and relieved to know that she is in excellent hands while i am away !”
“We had a good experience with KinderCare. Our child attended for one year and we definitely saw major growth. I like that there is an app that allows you to see pictures and videos of your child during the day. The teachers and the Center Director truly care about the kids.”
“My now 4year old has been attending for about 5 months now and I must say already I would highly recommend this Center!!! They are all About the children and Kids Being Kids! the curriculum, the daily lessons and activities shown to the children, the teachers and staff are all friendly and genuinely gets to know each child with time, they are constantly updating equipment surrounded around what the children would Like and NEED and I greatly appreciate EVERYONE There they are so Awesome! All Directors All staff no issues, communication is key here and they never leave a child behind. My son is pretty nervous at times and so his first week he did great they allowed him to adapt without him becoming overwhelmed and now he looks forward to seeing his teachers and friends everyday even on weekends Lol Thank you Children’s Centre for allowing me and my family peace of mind while knowing my child is receiving the added necessary care & knowledge from home to School ❤️❤️ it takes a Village!”
7AM - 6PM
728 F St NE, Washington
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“As parents, finding the perfect daycare for our first child was no easy task. Fortunately, our search led us to University for Kids. The teachers' genuine kindness and warmth embraced our son from the start, creating a safe and loving environment where he has thrived. The seamless updates through Brightwheel have kept us connected throughout the day, providing real-time insights into his activities and milestones. Overall, our journey with University for Kids has been positive, thanks to the dedicated team's professionalism, care, and unwavering commitment to our son's happiness and development. We're grateful for the impact they've had.”
“Educare is a magical and wonderful place! The staff and teachers are amazing. Our 2 children attend and we adore it.TEACHERS: are amazing! Everyone is so friendly, professional and helpful. Most of the teachers know our kids by name even if they are not in their class.FACILITIES: The facilities are beautiful with friendly inviting furniture and toys. The playgrounds and grounds are top notch.CLASSES: Our 2 year old and 4 year old adore their friends and teachers. In our 2 year old class they send detailed logs of eating, diapers and sleep. They check in every day to see our our daughter did overnight and they let us know if anything is ever off. They only allow family’s on campus.PROGRAMS: they have monthly virtual wellness and support groups. Each family has a Family Engagement Specialist who checks in frequently to make sure you have everything you need. Ours Ms. Black is outstanding!INCLUSION: they are committed to inclusion and our childrens special needs are respected and uplifted. They have all Early Intervention services right on campus and Ms. Nora is great at communicating.We highly recommend Educare for all DC residents. As a Head Start site, all DC residents are eligible and they hold most spots for folks based on income. So even if you don’t think you’ll get a spot, just apply! We are so glad that we did!!!”
“We absolutely love this preschool! I enrolled my 3 year old to help him with structure and activities and now 1 year in this school has changed so much and is learning amazing things. The teachers are amazing and I love that i can be so involved in what he is learning and what goes on at the school! He loves the school and we cant wait to enroll him in the 4 years program!”
6:30AM - 6PM
15705 Hall Rd, Bowie
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“Gabina Learning Center is AWESOME! My son is 5 years old; he has been going there for a year. The Director/Staff keep the center clean and smelling good. He is learning so much in Ms. Toni's class. The teachers are great with the kids. Ms. Toni prepares the kids for kindergarten. She teaches them so much. She provides lots of work my son has done throughout the week, which I love. The Director Ms. B is the sweetest person. She has a beautiful spirit and very pleasant. I would definitely recommend Gabina Learning Center. Brittany Walker”
“I love MindBloom Preschool. My daughter learned a lot, especially Mandarin. Ms. Jing has been doing a tremendous job teaching her additions, reading, counting, and writing. We, the parents, enjoy the program a lot, and our bundle of joy is excited each time we go to school.”
“My Experience Was Absolutely Phenomenal. From enrollment to graduation! I have received everything I need to be a SUCCESS in the Nail Industry ?? Huge Thank You To My Instructor Elise! YOU GLOW GIRL”