Schools near Oxon Hill, MD

“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 Soraya loves Ms.chaimae and Ms.Sierra and says they’re her favorite teachers. Ms.Saraih is my personal favorite she is nice to me and talks to me whenever I come in the building.”

“I had such a wonderful time at the trapeze class. The class was a mix of all levels and it was awesome to see what you could work towards. People of all ages showed up and everyone had a wonderful time together and were so encouraging. I will definitely be back with my kids and to bring friends. This is an amazing experience and the staff make you feel at home.”

“A great preschool option for families looking for a co-op experience. Beautiful playground, lots of outdoor time! Kids go to the nature center every other week. Focused on play based learning and gives kids autonomy. Recommended!”

“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!”

“Both of our children attended ESBP from age 2 up until they graduated to the public school system. We cannot say enough about what ESBP mean to our kids and our family. We felt so comfortable dropping of our kids every day knowing they were receiving an outstanding and enriching education while also being wonderfully cared for. The staff at ESBP could not have been more attentive and caring. We looked at many preschools, and never doubted for a second our decision to go with Early Steps.”

“Big thank you to Officer Kenneth Diaz. He worked on 9 Jan 2024 at Virginia Hospital ER at 11pm. Not only did he provide great security to the staff and patients. He even handed out warm blankets to patients. And at the end of my mom's visit, he wheeled outour car. car.He truly went above and beyond! Thank you, Officer Diaz!”

“Great Beginnings Learning Center has been a wonderful experience for my daughter. In just four months, she has learned so much and grown in both confidence and skills. The environment is safe, welcoming, and perfect for young children. The director and teachers are experienced, kind, and truly care about the kids. I highly recommend this center to any parent looking for quality early childhood education.”

“One thing I truly love about The Goddard School is how safe, loving, and welcoming they are. My daughter lights up and smiles every time she sees her teacher, and I appreciate that the other teachers also know and acknowledge her. It makes me feel like she is genuinely cared for and not just another child in the classroom.

The school is always very clean and sanitary, which gives me peace of mind as a parent because tiny humans somehow attract germs like they’re running a scientific experiment sponsored by applesauce and coughs. I also really appreciate how hands-on the directors are. They are always willing to step in and help whenever needed, and you can tell they truly care about the children and the environment they create.

I also love the learning curriculum they provide. I can see how much my daughter is learning and growing every day through hands-on activities, social interaction, and structured lessons that are still fun and engaging for the children. It gives me comfort knowing she is not only being cared for but is also developing important skills and building a strong educational foundation at such a young age.

Another thing I appreciate is the sign-in and sign-out process because it adds an extra layer of security and organization. Communication is also excellent. The app they use keeps parents updated throughout the day, which helps me feel connected and reassured while my daughter is there. Overall, my experience has been amazing, and I’m grateful my daughter is in such a caring environment.”

“My experience with Childtime of Alexandria has been really positive. The staff are friendly and you can tell they genuinely care about the kids. The daycare stays clean and organized, and the teachers do a good job keeping parents updated throughout the day. The children always seem engaged in activities and comfortable around the staff. Overall, it feels like a safe and supportive environment for kids to learn and grow. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND”

“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've been a Primrose School of Arlington family since they opened their doors in 2021. Over the years, the school has shown so much love and devotion to our son, with great teachers who have been part of our village and taught him so much. The school changed ownership in the spring, but the strong leadership team has largely stayed the same, and we have only positive things to say about the new ownership. The new owners appear to strive to listen to feedback from parents and implement positive changes, like reduced closure days and additional fun events like family picnics and Parents Night Out, in addition to structural changes like offering weekly payment options in response to parent requests. We're very happy with the school and are sending our second child shortly!”

“It’s not easy for me to trust anyone with my babies, but Perfect Angels has truly made me feel at ease. My kids love going and that alone gives me a peace of mind.

The staff is caring, attentive, and supportive. They quickly saw that my children were advanced and put them in the right environment to help them continue to grow and thrive.

Of course, no place is perfect, but any concerns I’ve had were handled quickly and with understanding by the owners.

As a mom who is very cautious about who I leave my children with, I can honestly say I 100% recommend this center.”

“My two children have been at Merit School for the past 4 years, and I truly couldn’t be more grateful. My son has now transferred to elementary school, but he still talks about Merit and misses everyone so much. I honestly believe Merit School is the reason he loved going to school every single day with happiness and confidence. Every complicated situation we ever had was handled so professionally, warmly, and with so much patience.

My daughter is still attending Merit, and she started when she was only 5 months old , now she is already 2 years old. I was so worried in the beginning, but her caregiver quickly became like a second mama to her. Sometimes I even get a little jealous watching how much they love each other ??. Her “firsts” all happened here, surrounded by people who truly care.

Merit School has become a part of our family. We trust them completely 100%. They are truly the best of the best day care, and we appreciate every single person on the team. Thank you for loving our babies as your own. ❤️ I wish I could give a 10 star ?”

“We absolutely love Fingerprints, and we know our toddler does too. He learns so much from the creative and age-tailored activities (we love seeing the cool things he does on the app!), he has so much fun playing with friends and on the courtyard playground, and he simply adores his teachers. From Ms. Tabithia and Ms. Judy and Ms. Kayla in infants, to Ms. Monica, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Gabie, and Ms. Destiny in toddlers, he loves his teachers like family, and so do we! We have the piece of mind that he is with attentive, warm, fun, and energetic teachers and caretakers all day, and bringing home all these new skills and milestones to boot.”

“We absolutely love Busy Bee! When we moved from out of state, I was nervous about how my daughter would adjust to a new daycare environment—she had formed close friendships at her previous school, and I was worried the transition might be difficult. But Busy Bee quickly won both of our hearts.

The teachers are truly incredible—caring, kind, deeply knowledgeable about child development, and impressively organized. From day one, they made my daughter feel welcome and supported, and it's been amazing to watch how much she has grown, both academically and socially, since joining Busy Bee.

One of the things I appreciate most is the peace of mind I have every day knowing she's in such good hands. I never have to worry—she’s safe, happy, and thriving. She genuinely looks forward to going to school, and more often than not, she’s not quite ready to leave when I arrive to pick her up!

We’re so sad to be leaving Busy Bee due to another move. It’s hard to say goodbye to a place that has meant so much to our family. We will always be grateful for the love, care, and learning our daughter received here—it will always hold a special place in our hearts.”

“My sona has attended the Eisenhower East kindercare since he was 3 years of age, he is now 5 going on 6. I am very proud and confident to say that he is more then prepared for Kindergarten in the fall. This is due to the structured programming and curriculum that they have there. I recommend this center to anyone who is looking for quality child care. 2”

“Our Savior Lutheran School (OSLS) is amazing!!! I cannot say enough great things about the school and entire staff. Many of the staff have been there for a long time and are very experienced. They all have a special way teaching and interacting with the students. The academic rigor prepares them well for higher education. I love the support, respect, and values taught as well. I highly recommend OSLS!”

“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.”

“Our now almost 3-year old son has been going to NES for the last 8 months and has absolutely thrived at this school. The teachers he gets to spend time with everyday are wonderful in every way and are so kind and helpful to both he and us as parents. The activities and curriculum they provide have helped him grow in so many ways and it’s just been awesome to see how excited he is every morning to go see Ms. Wallace, Ms. Jasmine, and Ms. Kayla. I can’t recommend this school enough for anyone considering Montessori for their child. It’s just wonderful.”

“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!”

“I have not found anything wrong with this daycare, the curriculum is great, my child has shown clear signs that he's learning and engaging in the curriculum. They have family friendly events that are amazing!!!! The center director and staff are very much engaged and keep the families very well informed.”

“It was our son’s last day at Kindercare Franconia Road and to say it was an emotional day is an understatement. My son started at this center 2.5 years ago at only 3 months old. Like every first time mom, I was anxious about leaving my baby with strangers but that was short-lived. The infant teachers, Ms Rozita and Ms Aaliyah, were wonderful, caring, and invested in my son even at such a young age. For example, I remember walking in one day to find Ms Rozita doing a sensory session with feathers with the babies and Ms Aaliyah seemed to always be on the ground working with the infants during tummy time.
When my son was starting to walk, he transitioned to Infant B in Ms Carmen’s room where he learned to be more stable, and learned to eat and nap independently. Ms Carmen always went out of her way to give us an update on his progress for things like learning to eat with utensils, drinking out of an open cup, sign language, first words, etc.
At 18 months, he moved into the Two’s classroom with Ms Mimi where his development accelerated: he learned to talk, play with friends, dance, color, sing, and so much more! Ms Mimi gave our son so much love and attention, especially as he started to navigate the first big emotions as a two year-old. Every morning he would ask to go to school to “see Ms Mimi”. As a working mother, it helps to know your child is so cared for that they wake up excited to go to school to see their teacher.
During our final few months at the school, our son moved up to Ms Tiya’s and Ms Linda’s classroom where he established friendships, learned the foundations of potty training, the ABC’s, counting to 20 in English and Spanish, reading independently, imaginative play, etc. Ms Linda and Ms Tiya have played a huge role in helping our son develop into a sweet and thoughtful little boy.
Lastly, the center had quite a bit of turn over with directors over our tenure but there was very little impact to our son’s learning environment due to the consistency with the teachers and Ms Denise stepping up as assistant Director. More recently, Ms Heidy joined as the director and she has made an immediate impact to how the center was being run day to day. She made improvements and created efficiencies that were desperately needed.
Unfortunately, our military station has come to an end and we are moving to a different state so we had to say our goodbyes to everyone at Kindercare Franconia Road. Thank you to all the teachers who have made an impact to our son’s early childhood development. We will sorely miss you!
Love,
The Bangos Family”

“We had an amazing experience with kiddie academy, specifically for our son’s time in the Anglefish room from 3-6 months. The caregivers were communicative, loving, and engaged. Iris is particularly amazing always taking time to talk to us and tell us about our son’s day. She is truly part of what made our experience so positive. The other teachers Brenda, Mercedes, and Ruth are also amazing. Drop off is so much easier knowing your kid is in caring hands. Our experience with kiddie academy has been amazing because of these ladies.”

“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.”

“THE BEST SCHOOL IN THE WORLD!!!! Our daughter is thriving at FHP and I am forever grateful we found this incredible community. Best teachers, curriculum, and families you could ever ask for.”

“Happy Home is an all-around excellent private pre-school experience in a warm and nurturing environment with people who truly care. We were fortunate that there was a spot available mid-year for our daughter after a terrible first school experience at a local home-based Montessori pre-school. We weren’t specifically looking for a Christian school, but it was such a blessing that Happy Home popped up in our search. After an exhaustive search, we were at the point of resigning ourselves to having our daughter be back at home vs. getting to be with other kids her age in pre-school. Our daughter attended Happy Home for 1.5 years and graduated in June 2024, two months before she turned 5. By the time she graduated, she knew how to write her name, say and write words, do beginner math, and start to read. Upon entering kindergarten, she is already well ahead of the public school kindergarten curriculum. Aside from the academic excellence, Happy Home offered her an opportunity to learn about different cultures and build even better communication and social skills in a diverse community of people. I commend Dr. Tillman and all of the teachers on continuously doing such a wonderful job!”

“It's hard to put into words how much this school has meant to our family over the past 10+ years. Our older son attended for over 4 years (including through the uncertainty of COVID), and our younger son is now finishing his third and final year. This school has been such a special part of our children's early childhood, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found it.

The teachers and staff are truly amazing. They love each child as an individual and our boys were always encouraged to be curious, independent, and confident, while still feeling supported every step of the way. We've watched them grow not just academically, but socially and emotionally too. The Montessori mixed-age environment was especially wonderful for helping build confidence, responsibility, patience, and empathy.

One thing we've always appreciated is how dedicated the teachers and staff are. There has been very little turnover during all of our years here, which says so much about the school and the community they've built. Many of the teachers have been such an important part of our children's lives, and we will genuinely miss them. The management is also incredibly organized and thoughtful, which makes a huge difference as a parent -- communication is clear, things run smoothly, and you can tell there is so much care behind everything they do.

Most importantly, our children were truly happy here. They felt safe, loved, and excited to go to school every day. As our youngest gets ready to move on, we're feeling emotional knowing this chapter is ending. We'll always be grateful for the foundation this school gave our boys and for the kindness, patience, and care shown to our family over the years.”

“I’m truly grateful to have found such a wonderful daycare close to home. The teachers are very dedicated, caring, and attentive. They share daily photos of my child, and there is also a camera system that allows parents to check in anytime. Overall, it has been a great experience, and I highly recommend this daycare!”

“We joined Bright Horizons when our child was 6 months old, and truthfully we only left because we needed to be closer to family out of state. Otherwise, we would’ve stayed here for as long as possible! Everyone at Bright Horizons is so nice and welcoming. We especially loved Ms. Sam and Ms. Jina, who have become like family to us and to our child. These two are the best! We love this center so much and truly will come back with our kiddo to visit!”