Best Emergency Childcare in Washington, DC
Welcome to Pathways Learning Academy at NCC in Washington, DC. Conveniently located at 700 M Street SE, our educational daycare and preschool offers programs for Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Early...
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.
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Everbrook Academy of Foggy Bottom is a trusted daycare and preschool in Washington, DC, offering child care programs and summer camp. We provide full-time and part-time enrollment, as well as drop-in...
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.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers
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At La Petite Academy of Washington, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Washington, DC. Our...
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.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers
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Precious Blessings is a licensed home-based early learning program in Washington, DC serving infants and toddlers from 3 months to 3 years. We offer a warm, nurturing small-group environment with...
Emergency Childcare 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.
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Speaks Spanish
Everbrook Academy of DuPont is a trusted daycare and preschool in Washington, DC, offering child care programs and summer camp. We provide full-time and part-time enrollment, as well as drop-in care...
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.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers
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Everbrook Academy at FERC is a trusted daycare and preschool in Washington, DC, offering child care programs and summer camp. We provide full-time and part-time enrollment, as well as drop-in care...
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
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Located in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC, Jubilee JumpStart provides high-quality, dual-language early childhood education for children ages six weeks to five years. Grounded in a...
Emergency Childcare Program
Provides a gentle, peaceful setting where infants receive primary caregiving aligned with their natural schedules. Teachers foster bilingual language acquisition, tummy time, and motor milestones through warm, responsive one-on-one interactions.
Toddler Care Program
An interactive environment where toddlers explore through sensory play, songs, movement, and hands-on art. Children develop early communication in English and Spanish, building confidence, self-help routines, and positive peer connections.
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Speaks Spanish
Primrose School at The Parks DC is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Georgia Avenue NW near Rock Creek Park. Programs include...
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
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Speaks Spanish
The Goddard School of Washington DC - The Wharf is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features a playground, a literacy nook for reading and discovery, and a...
Infant Classroom
In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.
Toddler Classroom
As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.
Also offers: Twos Classroom
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Wee World is a nurturing, bilingual child development center in DC, dedicated to building confident, curious, and kind children. We offer high-quality care and early learning programs for infants,...
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.
Also offers: WeeWorld School Age
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As an official sponsor of the U.S. State Department-regulated au pair program for over 35 years, Cultural Care has placed more than 175,000 au pairs in the homes of American host families. These au...
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Friendship Children’s Center is a nonprofit early learning provider serving infants (3 months) through Pre-K (5 years). Since 1989, we’ve offered joyful, developmentally rich programs rooted in...
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
Jubilee JumpStart is a nonprofit child development center located in the Adams Morgan neighborhood in northwest D.C. Our mission is to prepare children from low-income families for success in school...
Emergency Childcare Program
NAEYC Accredited
Toddler Care Program
NAEYC Accredited
Speaks Spanish
Home daycare with a mission to create a stimulating environment that is safe and fun. Children who come from different cultural backgrounds can explore and develop their curiosity and strengthen their...
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Daycare Program
Our curriculum incorporates daily activities to support growth and development based on children's individual strengths and weaknesses,. We use a play-based approach designed to provide a nurturing, consistent, and loving environment, and to prepare older children for school.
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.
Also offers: School Age Programs
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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...
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.
Also offers: School Age Programs
Contact this provider for pricing and availability
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.
Also offers: School Age Programs
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Zoe's Home Daycare is a licensed child care home offering daycare and infant care programs located in Northeast Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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We provide quality inclusive childcare with a curriculum aligned with DC common core early learning standards! Our toddlers and preschoolers wear uniforms during the school year. Future Stars Early...
Future Stars Early Learning Center
Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Future Stars Early Learning Center, Daycare Program
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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...
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.
Also offers: School Age Programs
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Bright Horizons at Washington DC I Street with Steve & Kate's School Age Activities is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1725 I St NW in Northwest Washington in...
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Mamie Child Development Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare, infant care, and toddler care programs located at 1100 Eastern Ave NE in Deanwood in Washington, DC. Contact this...
Emergency Childcare Program
Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Daycare Program
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Child's First Step, LLC is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Northwest Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Playsafe Play House Childcare Home 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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University for Kids Capitol Riverfront is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1550 1st St SW in Southwest Washington in Washington, DC. Contact this provider to inquire...
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