Schools near North Bethesda, MD

“We’ve experienced three different daycares, and Georgetown stands out in ways I haven’t seen elsewhere. Here are two strengths:

They care: The connection between administration, teachers, parents, and kids is genuine—they care, they communicate, and they actively listen. When feedback is given, it isn’t dismissed; it’s thoughtfully incorporated.

They are flexible: When unexpected situations arise, the administration responds quickly and adapts without compromising the kids’ experience or safety.

Like any daycare, there are areas that can continue to grow, but I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Georgetown to friends and family. It’s a place where children are surrounded by warmth, kindness, and a teaching style that truly supports them as they grow.”

“As a family starting a new life in the United States, we were concerned about how our younger son would adjust to a new language, culture, and school environment. Choosing Goddard School was one of the best decisions we made for him. Ms. Katherine is the one who made it possible for us.

From the very beginning, the teachers and staff welcomed our son with kindness, patience, and genuine care. They created a safe and nurturing environment where he felt comfortable, valued, and encouraged to learn. Over time, we watched him grow in confidence, communication skills, social interactions, and independence.

What means the most to us is seeing how happy he is every day. He enjoys going to school, talks about his teachers and friends at home, and is always excited to share what he has learned. The progress he has made since joining Goddard School has exceeded our expectations.

We are deeply grateful to the teachers, staff, and leadership team for their dedication and support. They have played an important role in our son’s early development and in helping our family feel welcomed in our new community. We highly recommend Goddard School to any family looking for a caring, professional, and high-quality learning environment for their children.”

“5 Stars! I visited Abmar Barbosa Academy for an open mat and was impressed by the facility and the culture. It's a very welcoming environment for anyone looking to be consistent with their training.

A major standout is that they offer dedicated women’s classes taught by a female black belt, and I’m looking forward to joining those sessions myself.

The academy itself is clean and spacious, and logistical wins like free parking with absolutely no parking issues make the commute stress-free. Definitely worth checking out their free week trial.”

“My youngest thoroughly enjoyed her Bar-T summer camp experience this year. The director of her particular camp was amazing. She had excellent communication and treated each child with love. The camp had full days of all different kinds of activities keeping the kids busy all day long. We will definitely be back!”

“This is a wonderful day care/school. The teachers and staff are wonderful. This has been a meaningful learning experience experience for him and rewarding as parents to see the care that is given to our child. Most recently, our son has taken the time to look in on the early toddlers and infants and he enjoys this chance to interact with younger children, even if it is just through the window on the classroom door.”

“It's the best. Every teacher or administrator we worked with was amazing, and many have spent their whole career there. It's a great community and everything is well run.”

“We absolutely love A to Z Fun Care Early Learning Childcare Center! Since my daughter started here, we have seen so much growth in her learning, communication, and confidence. The teachers truly care about the children and make them feel loved, safe, and excited to learn every day.

My daughter genuinely enjoys going to class and even misses her teachers and friends when she’s away. That says a lot about the positive environment they create. The staff has always been kind, supportive, understanding, and welcoming to our family.

As parents, it gives us peace of mind knowing our child is in a place where she is cared for like family while also learning so many new things. We are beyond grateful for everything A to Z has done for us and highly recommend them to any family looking for a caring and trustworthy daycare.”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Stars

Our daughter Sara has had an amazing experience at Academy Child Development Center at Stone Mill Center. We have been incredibly happy with the care, attention, and love she receives every day.

Last year, Sara was in Ms. Savitri’s class, and she was absolutely wonderful. Ms. Savitri helped make Sara’s transition to daycare smooth and enjoyable, and we will always be grateful for the kindness, patience, and encouragement she showed our daughter.

This year, Sara has been fortunate to be with Ms. Helen and Ms. Sera, who have been nothing short of amazing. They truly care about the children and create a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where kids can learn, grow, and thrive. Sara absolutely adores them and talks about them all the time.

What stands out the most is how excited Sara is to go to daycare every single morning. As parents, there is no better feeling than seeing your child run into school with a smile on her face and come home happy, confident, and eager to share what she learned.

The entire staff at Academy Child Development Center is caring, professional, and dedicated to the children’s well-being and development. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found such a wonderful daycare community for our daughter.

Thank you to Ms. Savitri, Ms. Helen, Ms. Sera, and the entire team for everything you do. We highly recommend Academy Child Development Center at Stone Mill Center to any family looking for a safe, loving, and enriching environment for their child.”

“Our daughter recently started at Vinci and so far we could not be happier! The curriculum is great, and the care the teachers show for the children is evident -- our daughter is always excited to go to class each day. Special shoutout to Ms. Athena and Ms. Janeth, who both take great care of our daughter and who our daughter talks about constantly. I definitely feel peace of mind knowing she is with wonderful teachers who are looking out for her and helping her grow each day!”

“A letter we wrote to the director sums up our review….

TJ and I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge how incredible both Helena and Kathleen have been with our son. As you know our lives have been totally flipped upside down with this insurance claim and hotel life. Being at school is like a second home for our so. Over the summer he had so much anxiety with the changes of being at school and away from us. Helena and Kathleen suggested we keep him a kitten until December while he got his footing. Since they were familiar faces and everything in his home life would be unfamiliar it seemed like the logical choice going into the school year and it turned out to be the best choice we’ve made.

He is thriving with them. He loves his friends his has made, he sings his ABCs, he counts to 10, he tells us all about his day and loves looking at all of his pictures from the day when he gets home. From being scared to walk into the building and throwing up every day from anxiety to asking to see his teachers and friends when we are at home. We couldn’t have asked for better teachers and we really felt it in our hearts to let you and Michael know just how incredible these two women are. Teachers are some of the most undervalued people and we are sure to a lot of families you guys are just a place to just drop off their kids while they are working but for us we wanted a place where our son could feel like it was his second home. Helena and Kathleen have taken such care and time with him and worked with him at his pace to build trust. The other day I was moved to tears when I got a video of him painting by himself for the first time. There has been a lot of darknesses lately but these two ladies have helped give us so much light and we are truly grateful. We are so incredibly sad that his time as a kitten is winding down but we will be forever grateful to them for giving him a strong springboard into his education. These things really do matter.

Thank you so much Goddard and the Kittens class for allowing our sweet boy the space to grow and feel safe and for giving us his parents the comfort knowing that he is ok, and that with love and guidance at Goddard the sky is the limit. Our hearts are full. At a time when so much seems so unsure this just seems so right. We are forever grateful, thank you for this. These teachers should be celebrated to the max. They are the reason we stayed at Goddard!!!”

“Our daughter has been attending Goddard School of Rockville since she was 6 months and it was the best decision we ever made! She has thrived during her time there and that is thanks to the incredible community at the school, the excellent teachers and staff, and the diverse curriculum that they offer. And the admin/leadership team is incredible.

Everyone who works at the school is extremely nice and you can tell that they genuinely care about the kids and their development. Our daughter has learned so many new things since being at school and she loves all of the fun activities they get to do each day! Almost everyone who works here knows our daughter by name, even if they don't spend much (if any) time with her. I think that is a credit to the wonderful community they have built here and the great people that work here.

The school does an incredible job of providing daily and weekly updates about the kids lesson plans, activities, school events and news, etc. I could not be happier with the level of care and communication that the school provides. And I feel 100% confident about the health and safety of my child while she is at school which as a parent is invaluable.

As an added bonus the school offers a ton of additional benefits (some free and others for additional charge) including block parties, catered snacks and lunches, and weekend childcare once a month.

There are a ton of places you can take your child for daily care, but there is only one Goddard School!”

“We are very grateful my daughter to come everyday and have a lot off growing her skills great teachers and bright start members. Thank you so much for everything ❤️”

“My son started at Primrose when he was 18months old, and it has been a great experience for him. We’re especially appreciate the flexibility that Primrose offers. Ms. Castro is very hands-on and attentive director at Primrose.”

“As a mother of five girls and nine grandchildren, I am very keen on details, cleanliness, organization. I find the staff at Kinder Care in Olney to have all the attributes of a well organized team with the epitome of excellence in how a childcare establishment should be structured. Highly recommended!”

“Phenomenal daycare! All the staff is so kind and responsive - both on daily care and admin items. They have so many fun new activities for the kids and for parents all the time. The facilities are new and clean and safe. My daughter has been going to Celebree over a year now (from 7 months - 1.5 years) and she learns so much every day, has blossomed since she’s been there, and loves going to school. I feel relieved knowing she’ll have a great day playing with her friends and teachers. She has a lot of allergies including peanut and the staff has been so careful and diligent about potential exposure. I recommend Celebree every chance I get.”

“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”

“This is a great daycare. My son was in daycare here for two months while we were on a waitlist for a closer place. If we moved closer, we would definately go back here.

Ms Brandy runs a good center. They have a lot of events that the parents participate in, and everyone says good things about the center.

The ladies in his daycare were so sweet to my son. They did a lot of creative activities related to the seasons (playing with leaves and a pumpkin, finger painting, and crafts). They made a photo collage for him when he left, and they really seemed like they will miss him. I think this what you want for your infant.

The infant room is the nicest i have seen for a daycare. It is big with a lot of light and lots of space for crawling around and activities.

We would go back if we lived closer.”

“We sent our 12 month old here for backup care for a few days while his regular daycare was closed. We were nervous at first because he is usually in an in home daycare and didn’t have any experience in a larger facility, but this facility and its staff were amazing and very welcoming. They took great care to review my son’s intake forms and ask questions about his preferences and schedule. We loved the app and getting regular detailed updates on how his day was going. He ate regularly and really enjoyed playing with new friends and toys. He even picked up a few new skills in only 2 days! When we picked him up he was happy and his usual joyful self which told us he had a good time. We’re grateful for the teachers and staff at this center for taking great care of our son and we’re eager to send him here for more backup care days in the future!”

“My baby has been attending this school since 2023, and we are very happy with our experience. The school administration and teachers are kind, supportive, and always helpful. My baby truly loves the school, and I have noticed significant progress in development and learning. I am very grateful for the care and dedication they provide.”

“We love TCCC! Our son has thrived there all the way from the infant room to preschool. It was an easy decision to send our daughter there, as well.

The teachers are wonderful, experienced professionals who foster a warm and caring classroom environment. One of the best things about TCCC is that many of the staff have been there for years, so the kids have consistent teachers and familiar faces.

The preschool program is excellent and the curriculum is thoughtfully structured. I’m confident my children will be ready for Kindergarten.

The food is also great. The menu is healthy and we love that we don’t have to pack anything besides a water bottle. For babies, they serve baby food and even provide premium formula included as part of tuition.

The TCCC community is amazing. Parents are friendly and engaged. We love that it’s a non-profit, so the focus is truly on the kids and families. We’re so grateful to have found TCCC and can’t recommend it highly enough.”

“Update: We had another great year and we owe it to Ms. Dave for her commitment to teaching the kids through kindness and meaningful lessons. My child learned critical skills in a positive way and we are so grateful for Ms. Dave and her dedication.

Update: Ms. Vanessa and Ms. Stonestreet are amazing teachers! We feel lucky to have another great year of teachers. They are so thoughtful and kind to each child. They really go above and beyond with the attention and care they show. And they do a wonderful job of moving the kids through a well orchestrated lesson plan. The support teachers (Ms. Robles and Kacoutie), as well as the front office staff, do an incredible job.

Ms. Jazayeri, Ms. Qayyum, and Ms. Jackson are amazing teachers and we are so grateful for all the love, attention, and care they give our child in the toddler class. Not only are the kids well looked after, but there is great care that goes into planning activities and learning. This is a well run class and a well run school! My only regret is we didn't send my son here. The teachers and administration are so helpful, thoughtful and responsive. It's a hard decision where to send your kids while you're at work, and Goddard makes that easier!”

“As a first time parent I was very hesitant to move forward with any daycare. Period. We explored other options but couldn't find one that met our families needs. Daycare was the only solution. After touring and interviewing 4 daycares we decided on Celebree School of Rockville and are so thankful!

Our daughter, who had just turned one at the time of enrollment, is absolutely blossoming almost 3 months later! She adores her teachers, Miss Leslie & Miss Brooke, and has formed a special bond with each of them. She also enjoys many of the caring and loving staff members - Sophie, Lilit, Alexis, and Keyuri!

My husband and I know that our daughter is in a safe, loving, and fun environment. She is learning A LOT and genuinely enjoys herself.

I truly can't recommend Celebree School of Rockville enough!”

“We are so thankful for Ms. Katherine Campos, Ms. Celine, and Ms. Keshia. They have made such a positive impact on my daughter’s life. From the very beginning, they have shown her so much love, patience, care, and encouragement.
My daughter truly loves her teachers and is always happy and excited to go to school. Thanks to their support and dedication, she has improved so much with her speech, become more social and confident, and learned how to follow rules and routines better every day.
It means so much to us as parents to see her growing, learning, and feeling safe and loved in her classroom. We deeply appreciate everything they do and the kindness they show to all the children every day. They are truly amazing teachers, and we feel very blessed to have them in our daughter’s life.”

“My son started at Children’s Manor Montessori School of Rockville when he was 3 years old, in the Explorers classroom with Ms. Sera and Ms. Annabella. They were truly exceptional during his adaptation process. I will never forget how Ms. Annabella would hold him in her arms to comfort him and help him feel safe as he adjusted—something that meant so much to us as parents.

Now my son is in the Trailblazers classroom, and I couldn’t be happier. He has learned so much, gained confidence, and developed a more structured way of learning and responding. Ms. Lee and Ms. Danikha have been an incredible support in his growth.

On top of that, Ms. Raghad is always attentive to every detail—every field trip, every child. I can confidently say she knows each child by name, understands their situation, and is always there for whatever they may need.

It is honestly hard for us to think about leaving this school. I highly recommend it—not only because of the quality of education, but because you’re not just enrolling your child in a school… you are becoming part of a wonderful family.”

“I had the honor to host my documentary screening here and attend some other activities. It is one of the best places to appreciate and experience new-formed art. Highly recommend everyone to check it out”

“Thank you to the entire family at FAZ Education of McLean for caring for our son from his pre-kindergarten years through his transition to the public school system.
Your team felt like an extension of our family, and we truly appreciate the steady support and care you gave him during those early years.”

“Both of my children went here for many years and we couldn’t have asked for a better daycare. The caregivers were amazing — loving, attentive, and genuinely cared about our kids. We will always appreciate everything they did for our family.”

“Last year, around this time, I was searching for a private school for my kid and reading a lot of reviews and visiting informal chats. Most parents who are researching private schools are probably strongly considering strength of the curriculum and costs. Those are important, but I really wanted to know about the personalities of the children and staff. We may assume that people affiliated with a religious background are kind and warm, but you likely know from life experience that this isn’t always the case. I heard from a few people who told me that their children/grandchildren/spouses were subjected to bullying, racism, and harsh judgments at their religion-affiliated private schools, and I read some reviews where some parents would write about how their kids were subjected to mistreatment, but the administrators did not care and did not address those issues, despite the high costs to attend these schools.Enter Christ Episcopal School. As my kid neared middle school, I could see that she might struggle with learning, in 7 different classes, and get lost in the crowd. She might have difficulty adapting to a large crowd of “real” kids who might speak to her roughly and she might not know how to respond. (Her brother went to this middle school, and has more street sense, but it wasn’t a great experience for him.) When I went to the CES Open House, I asked the head of school about whether there were conflicts in the middle school aged kids, and she responded so honestly, that it happens as you would expect among middle schoolers, but because the classes are so small, they are able to tamp down on conflicts before they escalate. I appreciated that candor, and I can confirm, it is true! The teachers and administrators get to know your children’s personalities and circumstances, and they will do their best to ensure that everyone is developing into a good citizen, feels supported in their learning, and is generally happy. And if you express concern about an issue your child is facing, the staff will address it, persistently if needed!All of this positivity may sound fake, but this really is a great little school. I want to go on and on, but I don’t want to lose your attention and take up further space. As you research school for your kid, I seriously hope you will consider CES … as all of these other parents have said, it is truly a hidden gem and I wish I would have learned about it when my older one was entering middle school.”

“We are so lucky and grateful to have found ERCDC. Our two kids have been very happy there from day 1. The staff and teachers are all loving and truly care about each and every child. The centre has a nurturing and homely feel that makes it stand out from other bigger, corporate-like institutions. Communication with the teachers and management team is also very good and we get lots of updates and photos everyday. It will be hard to leave!”

“We are so happy we found Meekins! It is a true hidden gem in Vienna. My son loves going to school and is excited each day he goes. He has grown so much during his time at Meekins. The staff are so kind and caring, they really know your kids!”