Free Preschools near Kensington, MD
Serves PK3-3rd grade. DC Prep is one of the city's highest-performing PK3-8th public charter school networks. DC Prep is a fun learning community committed to nurturing students and fostering love for...
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.
Also offers: After Care Program
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**OPEN TO DC RESIDENTS ONLY** AppleTree offers tuition-free PK3 and PK4 designed to give children a joyful, engaging start to school. Our award-winning Every Child Ready curriculum combines academics,...
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.
PK-4
**For PK4, students must be no younger than four 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.
Also offers: Before & After Care
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DC Prep is one of the city's highest-performing PK3-8th public charter school networks. DC Prep is a fun learning community committed to nurturing students and fostering love for learning. We focus on...
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.
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.
Also offers: DC Prep Benning Middle Campus (4th-8th), After Care Program
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**OPEN TO DC RESIDENTS ONLY** AppleTree offers tuition-free PK3 and PK4 designed to give children a joyful, engaging start to school. Our award-winning Every Child Ready curriculum combines academics,...
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.
PK-4
**For PK4, students must be no younger than four 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.
Also offers: Before & After Care
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**OPEN TO DC RESIDENTS ONLY** AppleTree offers tuition-free PK3 and PK4 designed to give children a joyful, engaging start to school. Our award-winning Every Child Ready curriculum combines academics,...
PK-4
**For PK4, students must be no younger than four 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.
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.
Also offers: Before & After Care
Responds quickly
**OPEN TO DC RESIDENTS ONLY** AppleTree offers tuition-free PK3 and PK4 designed to give children a joyful, engaging start to school. Our award-winning Every Child Ready curriculum combines academics,...
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.
PK-4
**For PK4, students must be no younger than four 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.
Also offers: Before & After Care
Responds quickly
**OPEN TO DC RESIDENTS ONLY** AppleTree offers tuition-free PK3 and PK4 designed to give children a joyful, engaging start to school. Our award-winning Every Child Ready curriculum combines academics,...
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.
PK-4
**For PK4, students must be no younger than four 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.
Also offers: Before & After Care
Responds quickly
**OPEN TO DC RESIDENTS ONLY** AppleTree offers tuition-free PK3 and PK4 designed to give children a joyful, engaging start to school. Our award-winning Every Child Ready curriculum combines academics,...
PK-4
**For PK4, students must be no younger than four 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.
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.
Also offers: Before & After Care
Responds quickly
**OPEN TO DC RESIDENTS ONLY** Our Every Child Ready curriculum focuses on academics, social-emotional development, & play-based learning to create an exceptional first-time school experience! Children...
PK-4
**For PK4, students must be no younger than four 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.
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.
Also offers: Before & After Care
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Welcome to Dora Escobar Family Child Care, a licensed Maryland Family Child Care program providing high-quality care, bilingual language immersion, and early learning opportunities for children ages 4...
Preschool
Our preschool program prepares children for kindergarten through hands-on learning, early literacy, math, science, art, music, and social-emotional development. Children build confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills in a safe, caring, bilingual environment.
Infant Care
Our infant program provides a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where babies explore, learn, and grow through sensory play, tummy time, music, stories, and individualized care. We follow each child's routine while supporting healthy development and strong family connections.
Also offers: Dora Escobar Family Child Care, Toddler Care
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Speaks Spanish
Sponsored
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In-Home Care Program
Childcare provided in the child's home
Before and After Care Program
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Speaks Spanish
Rock View Elementary is a K-12 school offering pre-kindergarten programs located at 3901 Denfeld Ave in Kensington, MD.
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Preschools near Kensington, MD
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Welcome to Blooming Buds Childcare! With 20 years of experience, we provide a bright, preschool-style environment where children truly flourish. Our comprehensive curriculum focuses on numbers,...
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Primrose School of Downtown Bethesda is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Glenbrook Road near the National Institutes of Health...
Early Preschool
Our Early Preschool teachers partner with you to help your child learn important independent life skills like potty training and hand washing while paying close attention to all aspects of your child’s development.
Preschool
Your preschooler is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers, expanding their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills, early physical fitness and an understanding of nutrition. Our teachers support that learning and encourage your child to think in new and different ways.
Also offers: Preschool Pathways, Pre-Kindergarten
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Hampshire View Children's Learning Center is a non-profit Christian childcare center located in Maryland. It offers daycare programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, providing a nurturing...
Preschool
Each day's activities center around a Book of the Week where every branch of learning is filled to the brim with ideas that come from it. While learning through play, a world of possibilities are opened to each child and milestones in development are constantly being surpassed.
Hampshire View Children's Learning Center
We provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for the children in our care as extended family members. While parents are away at work, we are hard at work too in growing in every developmental area in an encouraging home away from home!
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Zion Family Childcare provides a safe, loving, and nurturing home space where children learn, play, and grow every day. We offer an age-appropriate curriculum, daily lesson plans, hands-on activities,...
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At Shine Squad Early Learners every child shines bright! With 10 years of childcare experience, plus 5 years of professional preschool experience with Georgetown Hill Early School, Robin's Nest & A to...
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Speaks Spanish
MeliLand Childcare is a warm, loving, home-based program in Bethesda, MD, with over 25 years of experience. Our creative, play-based program provides a safe, nurturing small-group setting where...
Preschool Program
MeliLand Childcare LLC,
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.
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Speaks Spanish
Hi parents! We are a mother and daughter team. We offer a bilingual Spanish-English daycare program. Our program focuses on learning and developmental milestones. We teach manners and also engage kids...
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Speaks Spanish
In-home family daycare providing age-appropriate care and learning experiences to infants through school-aged children. Children participate in outdoor play, stories, games, music, nap time, and meals...
Enrichment Montessori program
Rewriting, reading, trace, sign language, games with motor sculls.
Daycare Program
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Speaks Spanish
Guides
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The Cost of Childcare in Maryland: A Guide for Parents
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in Maryland? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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How to Find Out if You Qualify for Free Preschool Through Head Start
Head Start programs serve as a much-needed resource for children and families, preparing them for the future through education, connection, and support.
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How to Find Free Preschool
Preschools can vary in cost, but what about free? Finding preschool for free is possible - here are 4 ways parents can find a free preschool for their child.
FAQs About Kensington Free Preschools
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Is Pre-K free in Maryland?
- Free Pre-K in Maryland is available for eligible three and four-year-olds, with priority given to children from families earning up to 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) and to children with special education needs, without any income restrictions.