Special Needs Care near Chevy Chase, MD

Infants

Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Toddlers

You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.

Special Needs Care

MeliLand Childcare is a warm, home-based program in Bethesda, MD, with 25+ years of experience. Small groups, caring trained teachers, and a safe, inspiring space support a creative, play-based, active curriculum with organic meals, music, and language—helping children grow, learn, and thrive.

Toddler Care Program

MeliLand Childcare is a warm, home-based program in Bethesda, MD, with 25+ years of experience. Small groups, caring trained teachers, and a safe, inspiring space support a creative, play-based, active curriculum with organic meals, music, and language—helping children grow, learn, and thrive.

WeeWorld Infant

Open Monday to Friday, 7:30 am–6 pm, year round program. Separate nap/play areas, English-Spanish immersion, Sign Language, individualized care, sensory & bonding activities, nutritious meals, year-round program, parent support, loving staff, daily updates, & dedicated infant play space.

WeeWorld Toddler

Open Monday to Friday, 7:30 am–6 pm, year round program. Safe, hands-on learning space with early academics, confidence building, English-Spanish immersion, potty support, nutritious meals, parent resources, daily updates, and nurturing toddler experiences.

Before & After Care

Program hours are from 7:00am - 8:00am (before care) and 3:15pm - 6:00pm (after care). The before care and extended day team is led by AppleTree teaching assistants. Fee is based on the family's status with the NSLP (National School Lunch Program).

PK-3

**For PK3, students must be no younger than three years old on September 30 for the enrolled school year.** Every Child Ready (ECR) is AppleTree’s evidence-based, award-winning early-learning instructional model that drives what to teach, how to teach, and how to tell children are learning. Every Child Ready is a balanced early learning program created to prepare three-and-four-year-old children for kindergarten and beyond. The Every Child Ready program supports children’s development across social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic areas. Children learn through exploration and purposeful play. Teachers receive the professional development and tools they need to meet each child where they are. Families are active partners in their child’s education.

Before & After Care

Program hours are from 7:00am - 8:00am (before care) and 3:15pm - 6:00pm (after care). The before care and extended day team is led by AppleTree teaching assistants. Fee is based on the family's status with the NSLP (National School Lunch Program).

PK-3

**For PK3, students must be no younger than three years old on September 30 for the enrolled school year.** Every Child Ready (ECR) is AppleTree’s evidence-based, award-winning early-learning instructional model that drives what to teach, how to teach, and how to tell children are learning. Every Child Ready is a balanced early learning program created to prepare three-and-four-year-old children for kindergarten and beyond. The Every Child Ready program supports children’s development across social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic areas. Children learn through exploration and purposeful play. Teachers receive the professional development and tools they need to meet each child where they are. Families are active partners in their child’s education.

Infants

Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Toddlers

You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

PK-3

**For PK3, students must be no younger than three years old on September 30 for the enrolled school year.** Every Child Ready (ECR) is AppleTree’s evidence-based, award-winning early-learning instructional model that drives what to teach, how to teach, and how to tell children are learning. Every Child Ready is a balanced early learning program created to prepare three-and-four-year-old children for kindergarten and beyond. The Every Child Ready program supports children’s development across social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic areas. Children learn through exploration and purposeful play. Teachers receive the professional development and tools they need to meet each child where they are. Families are active partners in their child’s education.

Before & After Care

Program hours are from 7:00am - 8:00am (before care) and 3:15pm - 6:00pm (after care). The before care and extended day team is led by AppleTree teaching assistants. Fee is based on the family's status with the NSLP (National School Lunch Program).

DC Prep Anacostia Elementary (PK3-3rd)

Students master foundational reading and math skills while developing the independence, curiosity, and focus to thrive in a college-prep environment.

After Care Program

DC Prep Edgewood Elementary (PK3-3rd)

Students develop the social, emotional, and cognitive competencies that lead to a love of school and learning.

DC Prep Edgewood Elementary (PK3-3rd)

Students master foundational reading and math skills while developing the independence, curiosity, and focus to thrive in a college-prep environment.

DC Prep Benning Elementary (PK3-3rd)

Students master foundational reading and math skills while developing the independence, curiosity, and focus to thrive in a college-prep environment.

DC Prep Benning Elementary (PK3-3rd)

Pre-Kindergarten program for 3s and 4s where children develop the social, emotional, and cognitive competencies that lead to a love of school and learning. The school day includes morning community meeting, guided literacy and numeracy, and centers including dramatic play and sensory exploration.

Special Needs Care

Infant Care

Toddler Care

H&A Child Care Infant Care.

A nurturing, licensed Maryland infant program offering individualized care, safe routines, and developmental activities like tummy time and sensory play. We follow each baby’s schedule and meet all state health and safe-sleep standards.

H&A Child Care, Toddler Care.

A safe, nurturing family child care program where toddlers explore, build independence, and learn through hands-on activities, outdoor play, and language experiences. We follow state regulations and provide consistent routines and positive guidance.

Daycare Program

Nurturing infant care in a small, bilingual environment with individualized routines, developmental play, tummy time, sensory activities, outdoor time, and loving attention from experienced caregivers.

Toddler Care Program

Play-based toddler care focused on language, social-emotional development, independence, early learning, bilingual Spanish-English experiences, outdoor play, and hands-on activities in a nurturing small-group setting.

Little Tots Home Daycare

At Little Tots Home Daycare, we believe in the magic of childhood. Little Tot's is a Virginia State licensed home daycare that has provided affordable childcare services to working Northern Virginia families since 2014.

Bright Stars Family Childcare

We sing nursery rhymes, floor play, art painting,stories. We are bilingual english and spanish program for children between 6 weeks old and 5 years old. We provide fresh nutritent blended food when parents starts intruducing food.

Bright Stars Family Childcare

We are a mother and daughter team, and after working for several years at a child care center (and before that, as babysitters), we decided to open our very own licensed, home-based daycare! We help parents with poty training. Our program focuses on learning and developmental milestones.

Daycare Program

Enrichment Montessori program

Rewriting, reading, trace, sign language, games with motor sculls.

Daycare Program

Daycare Program

MAMA LUZ FAMILY DAYCARE

Creative curriculum, play to learn and learn to play; immersion language, academic and art based .

Daycare Program

A nurturing, structured program that supports cognitive, language, motor, and social growth. Infants enjoy organic meals, daily routines, outdoor time, and individualized care that fosters security, healthy habits, and early learning.

Toddler Care Program