Schools near Mitchellville, MD

“My grandson has been with Lake Arbor Kindercare for 2-years. My family and I are very pleased with the progress he has made. He is progressing so well through learning exercises and doing fun projects.
I know he will be well prepared for kindergarten. A special ‘Thank You’ to the Managers and to ‘All’ the Teachers at Kindercare. You do a fantastic job!!! ??”

“Miss Jessica went above and beyond during the snowstorm by hosting a virtual session for the kids. It was such a thoughtful and creative way to keep them connected while they were home from school. The children were able to interact with one another, enjoy a virtual lunch chat, and take part in a short, fun fitness activity—all through Zoom. The session was engaging, well-organized, and exactly what the kids needed. We truly appreciate Miss Jessica’s dedication and creativity.”

“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!”

“We enrolled our daughter here when she was just about 2 years old. As many parents, I was extremely nervous and hesitant. However, from the very beginning the staff was extremely personable and reassuring. As a mom, you want to feel that your child is safe, loved, and in a nurturing environment. The staff here made sure that we felt reassured and confident that our daughter was in good hands which made the transition easier.

Since starting here, I have noticed greatly how our daughter has had tremendous growth in not only her developmental skills but also her social skills. All of her teachers have been attentive and provide her with the individual help she needs to continue to progress. They also provide plenty of interactive activities that keeps her engaged and learning.

Overall, we have had such a positive experience here. We truly consider Celebree our family and they have made a tremendously positive impact on our daughter. I would recommend them to any parent who’s asked.”

“I want to give my recommendation for La Petite of Bowie. We have had one child attend for the school year (age 3/4) and both for summer camp (age 5/6). It is a very well structured environment where the kids not only learned lessons and played, but they were happy every day to be there and sad when it was time to go. Learning lessons even continued during summer camp! The leadership, Ms Daphne and Ms Teresa, stay busy but always make time to address parental questions or concerns. They know all of the kids, and the kids know and are fond of them. I actually enjoyed the cross pollinating of classes as each teacher brings a different strength and character. Our youngest son is slow to warm in general, but became very attached to both of his teachers. There are also video feeds available for parents who are curious about their child or the daily class activity. I strongly encourage parents looking for good instruction and care by seasoned professional teachers for their children (and not just young folks who need a job) to consider them, but don't hesitate. Seats are DEFINITELY in high demand, and for good reason. The price may be considered a bit high by some, but we felt it was worth it when compared to prior experiences and seeing the end results in our kids.”

“Very welcoming teachers. Our little one has learned so much there in just a few short years. Both my wife and I as well as our little one love the staff and how they conduct themselves and take care of him.”

“This is my daughter last year there and is a bitter sweet moment because this center has been nothing but great to us .
My daughter started at 2 years old did her final potty training here , has learned all her number , colors and even a little bit of sign language. The staff are amazing !! Really going miss this place for my daughter but its that time for big girl school. Dont regret picking this center for her and am sure you wont either.”

“I greatly appreciate the staff at Academy at Galway. I was nervous about my free spirited, yet shy toddler going to pre-k after always being home with family and having one on one attention. She can be emotional and quiet. However the decision to send her was not that hard because I have had experience with Academy at Galway many years ago when my now 16 year old daughter attended. I can say I am extremely grateful and happy I made the decision to send my daughter. Just like many years ago the staff there are amazing. The nervousness I felt went away quickly. The director was extremely understanding with how nervous I was and answered all of my emails and questions. The staff kept me updated especially her first few weeks. They’re attentive. They didn’t get upset that she was more emotional and scared in the beginning. They were patient with her and as a mother that’s all I could ask for. Knowing my child is being well cared for when I am not around. My daughter comes home everyday and is excited to tell me about her day. She may have days where she’s upset that things didn’t go her way but she is learning about being kind, sharing, boundaries. All of the things she needs to be successful as she moves to kindergarten. On weekends she counts down the days until it “almost a school day!” The teachers have been helpful with my concerns and they communicate often. My shy little girl is more outgoing and now super talkative.”

“My family and I recently moved to this area so we wanted to find a curriculum based daycare & after care similar to what we had previously. We were happy to have met Ms. Dess and her team welcome us into their lovely facility - it is clean, organized and includes an indoor gym with a spacious playground. So far, it has been a great experience with the teachers who are attentive and care deeply about providing support to our children. All meals and snacks are provided which helps make our mornings smoother. Rates are reasonable and competitive for this area, however it is lower than Celebree nearby.”

“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.”

“Amazing preschool with teachers and staff that genuinely care about every child. My daughter graduated, but kept her there in camp to ensure a strong start to Kindergarten. Highly recommend!”

“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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“Tabernacle Learning Center has been a true blessing to our family. I love that it’s a Christ-centered environment, it gives us peace knowing our child is surrounded by faith and care. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to family and friends.

A heartfelt thank you to the entire team, especially Mrs. Allbritton and Ms. Remi, for your patience, kindness, and understanding!”

“The best childcare you can get around!
The employees were more like family and I trust them completely with my child. Thank you all for the impact you had on our lives!”

“I truly appreciate the education and foundation my children received at Loving 2 Learn. The staff deeply care about the overall wellbeing and growth of the children in their care.

The quality of the curriculum utilized throughly prepares children for Kindergarten.

I highly recommend them to anyone searching for quality, affordable, faith-based and loving childcare.

The staff are lead by an owner who cares, is hands on and has open communication.

Not native to PG, Loving 2 Learn treated us like family!”

“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!!!”

“I finally found this place again! I used to go here years ago from the age of 3 or 4 to 8. It was an amazing daycare, there was always so much to do and they always had fantastic day trips to the pool, skate rink, and bowling. My sister also stayed here when she was growing up. We both have great memories from here and made so many friends. If you're looking for a good place to leave your kid for after school care or summer camp then this is it. All wonderful memories for us.”

“I can’t say enough great things about Lanham KinderCare! As a parent of three kids enrolled here, I truly wouldn’t trade this center for the world. From day one, the teachers and staff have gone above and beyond to create a warm, caring, and structured environment where my children are not only learning but thriving.

They’ve made life with three kids so much easier for me, the communication is excellent, the activities are fun and educational, and I always feel confident that my children are in loving, capable hands. Every teacher knows my kids by name and treats them like family.
It’s such a relief to have a place where my children are happy, safe, and excited to go every day.

Thank you, Lanham KinderCare, for all that you do! You’ve truly made a difference in our family’s life. ❤️”

“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!”

“I love my baby girl daycare ❤️ she always happy to go to class in the morning. They had her since she was 5 months ago and she now turning 2 . I thank God for this place .”

“As a first-time parent, choosing a daycare felt like one of the biggest decisions we’d ever make. From day one, KinderCare Calverton has felt less like a facility we drop our child off at—and more like a true partner in helping us raise her with care, safety, and intention. I genuinely only have good words to say about this center.

When we first toured KinderCare Calverton, we immediately felt something that’s hard to put into a checklist: a safe space. The teachers and staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive—and that same energy has stayed consistent ever since. The center has great facilities, a solid curriculum, age-appropriate learning materials, and a playground that our child truly enjoys.

What matters most is the progress we’ve watched in our child. At just 16 months, she already knows most of her colors and can communicate her needs in ways that surprise us (in the best way). That kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident—it happens because she’s being taught, encouraged, and cared for every single day.

A huge shout-out to the Infant C teachers and staff who helped lay that foundation: Ms. Martha, Ms. Natalie, Ms. Hulu, and Ms. Patty. Thank you for loving on our child, being patient, and creating a classroom environment where she could thrive.

Our daughter recently transitioned into the toddler class, and we are loving it just as much. Transitions can be tough for little ones, but Ms. Griselda and Ms. Eliyana made it feel smooth and comforting. The daily activities are truly superb—engaging, structured, and clearly designed to support toddler growth and curiosity. We’re so grateful for how thoughtfully you’ve helped her adjust.

Every parent needs someone they can go to with questions, concerns, and those “urgent parent moments.” For us, Mr. Gordon (Center Director) and Ms. Saffiyah (Assistant Director) have been exactly that. They’ve been responsive, helpful, and supportive whenever we needed guidance or reassurance. It makes a big difference knowing leadership is present and involved.

One thing we truly appreciate is how KinderCare Calverton also shows up for families—not just the kids. The grab-and-go breakfast is such a thoughtful touch (especially on hectic mornings), and the parent engagement activities make the community feel real. Events like Trunk or Treat and Spirit Week create fun memories for both parents and children and make the center feel like a place where families belong.

If you’re looking for a daycare where your child will be cared for, taught, celebrated, and supported—while you also feel supported as a parent—KinderCare Calverton is exactly that. We’re grateful we found this center, and even more grateful for the people inside it who make it special every day.”

“Our family has had an outstanding experience with this daycare, and I’m genuinely grateful for the level of care they provide every single day. The management team sets the tone with their exceptional communication and genuine compassion. They’re always proactive, transparent, and incredibly supportive, which gives us so much peace of mind.
Ms. Mary, the school‑age teacher, is a true gem. Her calm, warm presence and ability to connect with the kids make such a difference. You can tell she really understands them and meets them right where they are.
The infant room is equally wonderful. Ms. Syn and Ms. Kaitlyn bring so much patience, kindness, and warmth to their classroom. They treat the babies with such gentle care, and it’s clear they love what they do. Seeing how happy and comfortable our little one is with them means everything.
If you’re looking for a daycare that blends professionalism with heart, this is the place. We couldn’t be happier with the experience.”

“My 3 oldest children attend this school and it is the best decision I ever made for their education. This is a Christian family environment. I feel safe leaving my children with them. And they are receiving an amazing education.”