Best Pre-K Schools & Programs in Rockville, MD
The Goddard School of Rockville is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features an outdoor classroom and playground, an on-site kitchen with fresh fruit and vegetable...
Pre-Kindergarten
As children prepare for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities for them to develop the skills they will need while making friends and exploring the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps your child learn more about themselves, others and the world around them. Teachers engage in play with students, helping them to develop their social skills and learn more about effective communication. Our Wonder of Learning™ curriculum emphasizes a child-led, teacher-guided approach, encouraging interactive, purposeful learning experiences that allows students to grow their math and literacy skills, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.
Preschool Classroom
In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.
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Primrose School of North Potomac is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Travilah Road near Stone Mill Elementary School and Travilah...
Pre-Kindergarten
In our Pre-Kindergarten program, your child begins to develop emergent reading, writing, science, technology, engineering and math skills within large-group, small-group and independent settings.
Transitional Kindergarten
Our Transitional Kindergarten program is designed to support your child’s academic, physical, social and emotional development as they prepare to do big things in kindergarten and beyond. This research-informed program helps nurture Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®.
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Program that provides social and cognitive development opportunities. Academics are geared towards kindergarten readiness. Activities include crafts, outdoor time, and active play.
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Children’s Manor Montessori School Rockville is a private Montessori school offering care and education for infants through first grade in a nurturing, hands-on learning environment. Guided by...
Primary Program
Our Primary preschool program for children ages 3.5 – 5 years is designed to meet the physical, cognitive and social needs intrinsic to children at this age and prepare them for Kindergarten and Elementary success. In Montessori prepared classrooms, our primary preschool for 3 year olds to 5 year old children are introduced to the five Montessori learning areas with hands-on, tactile learning experiences while ensuring development of higher order thinking, independence and responsibility.
Honors
In our Honors & Kindergarten program, each child further develops focus, motivation, persistence, and discipline through their work. In this framework of order, the child grows at their own pace and rhythm. At the same time, they find the joys of learning and developing social and intellectual discipline. Our Honors & Kindergarten program sets children up for success in the elementary grades and beyond. This is done by drawing on their concrete base to develop conceptual thinking. Students in our Honors Program are not yet school-age but are ready for more rigorous academics in a full-day program and thrive in a Montessori mixed-age classroom.
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Morning program offering early learning services for preschool-age children. Goal is to support children socially, emotionally, academically, physically, and spiritually in celebration of the whole...
Speaks Spanish
Preschool and childcare program serving children and families in the Rockville area. Teachers provide developmentally appropriate activities focused on each child's physical, social, emotional, and...
Speaks Spanish
Multilingual childcare program offers care and education in Sign Language, English, Spanish, and French for children between six months and kindergarten. Curriculum focuses on math, language and...
Speaks Spanish
Program that provides preschool education in a cooperative environment to promote parent involvement and continuity of care. Academics are introduced through a themed, play based curriculum....
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Play-based preschool located on a wooded campus offering age-appropriate learning experiences to toddlers and preschoolers. Creative Curriculum is used to introduce children to experiences in math,...
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Spanish-immersion preschool and childcare program serving children and families in the Bethesda area. Teachers use the Creative Curriculum to provide activities focused on school-readiness. Children...
Speaks Spanish
Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum designed to...
Prekindergarten Program
Final year of preschool designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Program puts a strong emphasis on literacy and language arts. Daily routine includes: reading, writing, math, science, Spanish instruction, movement, art, and music. Teachers model respect and kindness, and children learn how to resolve conflicts and build friendships. Children also learn to express themselves through writing and telling complete stories.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
Speaks Spanish
Catholic program that provides care and preschool education geared towards school readiness. Activities include math, science, holiday celebrations, music, art, and Spanish. Academics are introduced...
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Montessori program that provides preschool education in a Judaic environment. Activities include life skills practice, tefilah, music, outdoor time, Hebrew language learning, circle time, holiday...
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Daycare center located on the campus of Fallsmead Elementary School providing care and learning to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Creative curriculum is used to encourage the development of...
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Jewish preschool program providing opportunities to grow a child's natural curiosity and confidence. Program promotes gross motor, language, language, literacy, Hebrew, health, social studies, art,...
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Montessori preschool program located on the same campus as an elementary school. Program is based on academic, social, and personal skills growth. Daily routine includes free-choice activities such as...
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Jewish preschool and daycare center offering learning and spiritual education to young children as they prepare for elementary school. "Joyful Jewish Learning" curriculum is used to introduce new...
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Catholic program that provides social, cognitive, and spiritual development opportunities with an emphasis on academic excellence. Children learn using the Big Day for Pre-K Curriculum. Activities...
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Play based program that provides development opportunities with an emphasis on cultural diversity. Activities include crafts, games, art, circle time, manipulatives, sensory play, and guest speakers....
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The Goddard School of North Bethesda - White Flint is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features a rock wall for climbing, a dedicated computer lab with tablets and...
Pre-Kindergarten
As children prepare for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities for them to develop the skills they will need while making friends and exploring the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps your child learn more about themselves, others and the world around them. Teachers engage in play with students, helping them to develop their social skills and learn more about effective communication. Our Wonder of Learning™ curriculum emphasizes a child-led, teacher-guided approach, encouraging interactive, purposeful learning experiences that allows students to grow their math and literacy skills, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.
Preschool Classroom
In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Kindergarten Prep
The last year before kindergarten is a time of growth. We offer a program that gives you both teachers who cherish this important time, and curriculum recognized by parents and teachers for helping children build the social and academic skills needed to be ready for school.
Preschool
Preschool is a big year. We’ve designed our program to give you complete confidence in every aspect of your child’s experience; from health and safety; to ready-for-school curriculum; to the full support of experienced teachers.
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State-of-the-art early learning center serving families and children at the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Facility uses the PLAN curriculum to provide hands-on activities and materials that...
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Early learning facility offering educational programs for infants through school-age children. Teachers use a child and family-centered curriculum that allows children to explore and learn through...
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Catholic program that provides preschool education geared towards school readiness. Activities include math, reading, music, circle time, active play, prayer, holiday celebrations, science...
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Play-based program that provides care and preschool education. Academics are introduced through the Creative Curriculum as well as the Developmental Continuum Toolkit. Preschool activities include...
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New Day Preschool is a faith-based early childhood education center that serves children ages 2-5. The school offers a play-based curriculum focused on social, emotional, and academic development.
Speaks Spanish
Preschool program that provides development opportunities in a Montessori style environment. Activities include life skills practice, art, math, foreign language, music, nature time, and reading....
Speaks Spanish
Montessori program that provides preschool education in a mixed age environment. An emphasis is placed on cultural diversity through holiday celebrations, music, food, and the study of diverse...
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Catholic prekindergarten program promoting educational learning, spiritual development, and socialization. Flexible scheduling is available, including after school care for prekindergarten through...
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Childcare center providing care and learning experiences to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Program provides toys and equipment for children to offer active, interactive...
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Program that provides preschool education in a mixed age, Montessori environment. Activities include puzzles, basic Spanish, reading, science projects, music, field trips, dramatic play,...
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Preschool and elementary school offering age-appropriate care and learning experiences based on the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. Children participate in programs based on practical life,...
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Play-based daycare facility offering care to toddlers and pre-k children of the Rockville area. Class activities created to develop psycho-social, cognitive, language, and physical development skills....
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Preschool program that provides development opportunities through structured lessons balanced by free play and exploration. Activities include nature time, art, music, animal handling, and active...
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Cooperative program that provides play based development opportunities through a mix of teacher led lessons and free play. Academics are introduced through the Creative Curriculum and are geared...
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Childcare center providing care and learning experiences to infants through preschool children. Center includes napping equipment, books, and age-appropriate toys. Daily activities include circle...
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Play based, anti-bias program that provides education in a Russian language environment. Activities include active play, crafts, dramatic play, and holiday celebrations. Parent involvement is...
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* Location closed for construction. * Preschool and childcare program serving children and families in the Woodley Gardens area. Children participate in a balance of educational and recreational...
Speaks Spanish
Chinese immersion Montessori preschool teaching children practical life skills, mathematics, literacy, language, science, social studies, music, and art. Program teaches children in both Chinese and...
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Facility administered by Maryland Child Services that provides cognitive, social, physical, and creative development opportunities geared towards school readiness. Activities include outdoor time,...
Speaks Spanish
Spanish immersion preschool serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Various teaching methods and pedagogies are used in teaching to reach children's different modes of learning....
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Center-based, early intervention Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy program focused on helping early learners with autism from 18 months up until Kindergarten.
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Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy is a coed Modern Orthodox Jewish day school located at 13300 Arctic Ave, Rockville, MD. Serving the greater Washington area, it offers a dual curriculum of secular and...
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Kids Adventures at Wheaton Woods is a K-12 school offering daycare programs located at 4510 Faroe Pl in Rockville, MD.
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First Baptist Church WEE Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 55 Adclare Rd in Rockville, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Tikvat Israel ECC is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 2200 Baltimore Rd in Rockville, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Twinbrook Christian Daycare is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5906 Halpine Rd in Rockville, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Nanda Childcare Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 9748 Traville Gateway Dr in Rockville, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Busy Bees FD is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 101 W Jefferson St in Rockville, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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JCCGW Preschool is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 6125 Montrose Rd in Rockville, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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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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What is the difference between preschool, Pre-K, and TK?
Preschool, Pre-K, and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) are all great options for children, depending on their ages and academic needs. Learn the difference.
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What is Universal Pre-K?
Universal Pre-K is a free, state-funded program for four-year-olds designed to introduce children to the pre-academic skills needed for Kindergarten.
FAQs About Rockville Pre-K Programs
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What is Pre-K?
- Pre-K is an early learning program designed for children before they enter kindergarten. It emphasizes foundational learning, social skills, and early literacy and numeracy development.
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At what age should I enroll my child in Pre-K?
- The starting age for Pre-Kindergarten varies across states, but it's usually at four years of age. Remember, the application process often begins a few months prior to the child reaching the eligible age, so it's important to plan ahead.
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Do public schools have Pre-K?
- Yes, some public schools offer Pre-K programs. These programs are often free for qualifying families, though availability depends on your school district. Age requirements and program length vary by state, so it’s best to check with your local district.