Best Daycares in 20002 - Updated June 2026
**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-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.
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**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-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.
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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...
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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...
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**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.
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At Everbrook Academy, our teachers are passionate about setting children up for success with future-ready skills through hands-on, STEAM-inspired learning experiences. Classrooms are thoughtfully...
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.
Also offers: Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool
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We are a family-run Montessori school and childcare center for children 16 months to 3 years old. We have one classroom with 8-12 toddlers and 2-3 adults (1:4 ratio). Our Toddler Program supports the...
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Montessori Toddler Program
We offer Half Day, School Day, and Full Day options for Families!
Speaks Spanish
Home-based childcare program serving children and families in the Capitol Hill area. Teachers use the Teaching Strategies Curriculum and Creative Curriculum to help children meet developmental...
Speaks Spanish
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...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
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Childcare program serving children and families in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, D.C. Teachers use the Creative Curriculum to provide activities that work on physical, social, emotional and...
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Adiam Haddege / Zoe's Home Daycare is a licensed child care home offering infant care and daycare programs located in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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Spanish-immersion, home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Teachers provide age-appropriate activities and materials that...
Speaks Spanish
Home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Northeast Washington area. Teachers provide age-appropriate activities focused on preparing children for school. Children also have...
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Childcare program serving children and families in the Kingman Park area. Teachers provide a variety of developmentally-appropriate activities focused on school-readiness. Children work on language...
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Early learning program offering care and educational services for infants toddlers and preschool-aged children. Teachers provide hands-on, age-appropriate learning experiences to help prepare...
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Bright Start Early Care & Preschool provides childcare and early education in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington DC. The center is located in a modern building near Union Station.
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Sprouts Town Child Care Development 2 is a licensed child care center in the Trinidad neighborhood of Washington DC. The center provides care and early education services for young children.
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Bambini Play & Learn at NoMa offers exceptional preschool, daycare, and child care in Washington, DC, conveniently located at 750 First St NE. Families in the NoMa, Capitol Hill, and H Street Corridor...
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Home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Teachers use the Creative Curriculum to help children with physical, social, emotional and cognitive...
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Childcare program serving children and families in the Edgewood area. Teachers provide a variety of educational and recreational activities. Children work on arts and crafts, reading, sensory-based...
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Tita Gashaw Beza is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Beza Woucha Home Daycare is a licensed home-based childcare provider in Northeast Washington DC.
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Yvonne Stewart Delancey is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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New Life Early Learning Center is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Loving Care Day Nursery #2 is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1818 New York Ave NE in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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Teletots By Reggio's Treehouse is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 45 L St NE in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
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Kiddie University H Street D/B/A University For Kids is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 806 H St NE in H Street Corridor in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to...
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Gatari Child Development Center III is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 2003 Hecht Ave NE in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire...
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Capitol Hill Learning Group, LLC is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 907 Maryland Ave NE in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire...
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Carmen's Pride & Joy D/B/A Pride & Joy Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to...
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Elonda's Day Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in H Street Corridor in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Woodbridge Day Care Center VI is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1811 West Virginia Ave NE in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire...
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Easterseals Serving DC/MD/VA, Inc is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1151 Bladensburg Rd NE in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to...
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Marian Dunmore is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Test Subsidy Provider ABC is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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First Choice Day Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Test Facility 11062024 is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Petit Scholars Capitol Hill is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 342 8th St NE in Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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KD's Discovery Learning Centers is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 3400 New York Ave NE in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire...
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Emergent Preparatory Academy III is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 330 Rhode Island Ave NE in Edgewood in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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Loving Care Day Nursery is a state-licensed child development center offering educational daycare programs. It provides a nurturing environment for young children, focusing on early childhood...
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FAQs About Washington Daycares
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How many daycare providers are in Washington?
- There are currently 380 daycare providers in Washington. This includes full-time, part-time, and home daycare providers.
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How much does daycare cost in Washington?
- The average monthly price for full time daycare in Washington is $1749. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.
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