Top Part Time Daycares in Washington, DC
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.
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.
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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.
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, Early Preschool, Preschool
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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...
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.
Twos Classroom
In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.
Also offers: Bridge Classroom, Preschool Classroom
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The 18th Street Early Learning Child Development Center is a facility that caters to working families in the DC, MD, and VA area. We provide childcare services to infants from six weeks to...
Part Time Daycare Program
Our infant program offers a safe, culturally diverse space where little ones thrive. Using The Creative Curriculum and Sign Language, our vaccinated staff provides responsive care that builds strong foundations. We focus on hands-on exploration in a warm, respectful environment.
Toddler Care Program
Toddlers enjoy a vibrant world of STEM activities, Spanish, and hands-on learning centers. With a child-centered curriculum and healthy meals included, we foster curiosity and abstract thinking. Our 6 AM – 6 PM schedule and voucher acceptance make quality care easy for busy families!
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Speaks Spanish
The Gardner School of Union Row is a preschool and child care center located on the corner of 14th Street NW and V Street NW in Washington, DC, across from Busboys and Poets. We provide early...
Infants
The Gardner School’s infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where babies build trust, confidence, and early learning skills. Guided by The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers foster exploration through responsive, individualized care. Nursery suites feature personalized touches like individual cribs and family photos, while small ratios, a shoe-free policy, and flexible feeding and diapering routines ensure a safe, clean, and tailored experience. We maintain strong parent communication through real-time updates, developmental assessments, and shared moments via our app. Teachers use American Sign Language to support early communication and incorporate Itsy Bitsy Yoga to promote sleep, digestion, and well-being. By honoring each infant’s unique schedule, we provide attentive care that supports growth, connection, and development from the start.
Toddlers
The Gardner School’s toddler program nurtures independence, growth, and socialization in a supportive, engaging environment. Using The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers encourage exploration through play and responsive interactions. As children transition from American Sign Language to early language, communication is supported through stories, songs, puzzles, and hands-on learning. Group activities build confidence, social skills, and emotional development. Families stay connected through real-time updates, photos, and app notifications. Monthly themes introduce colors, sensory exploration, cooperative play, and self-expression. Itsy Bitsy Yoga supports sleep, digestion, and well-being. By fostering curiosity and creativity, we build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
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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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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.
Also offers: Preschool Pathways, Early Preschool, Preschool
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Speaks Spanish
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...
Montessori Toddler Program
We offer Half Day, School Day, and Full Day options for Families!
Primary Montessori Program
Primary Program launching August 2026 for students ages 2.5 to 6 years old! Accepting student application for August 2026
Speaks Spanish
Northeast Stars Montessori is distinct in being a professionally run preschool with an eye for individualized attention in a warm, friendly setting. Our three beautiful Montessori classrooms feature...
Speaks Spanish
Huellitas Kids is an OSSE licensed Spanish immersion program for curious young minds, offering a nurturing, play‑based environment where children learn through play and grow through language.
Speaks Spanish
We’re a small, cozy home daycare where your child is cared for like our own. Our loving environment features a high-quality curriculum led by experienced, nurturing teachers, preparing children for...
Part Time Daycare Program
Toddler Care Program
The Caring Corner Academy offers full-day care with live video access, engaging circle time, outdoor walks, hands-on science and art, music, story time, naps, and daily updates. We support early learning and development in a nurturing, structured environment.
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Childcare program focused on Jewish values and education in the Washington, D.C. area. Teachers provide a balance of Judaic and secular lessons and activities. Children work on building with blocks,...
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Early learning English and French immersion program serving toddlers and preschool-age children since 1999. Culturally-diverse community of learners follows the Montessori philosophy and curriculum.
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Home-based daycare provider serving children and families in the Benning area of Washington, D.C. Teachers provide activities geared towards preparing children for school. Children also have access...
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Bellas Artes Child Creativity Center is a bilingual arts-focused early learning program serving children in Washington DC. The center integrates creative arts, music, and movement into daily...
Speaks Spanish
Alphabet-A Child Development Center is a high-quality early learning program dedicated to nurturing the academic, social, and emotional development of young children. The center provides a safe,...
Part Time Daycare Program
Infant care at Alphabet-A provides a nurturing, responsive environment where babies feel safe to explore and grow. Through sensory play, consistent routines, and caring relationships, infants build early skills and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Toddler Care Program
Our toddler program embraces curiosity through hands-on, Montessori-inspired, and experiential learning. With engaging activities, outdoor play, and social interaction, we foster independence, build confidence, and support essential skills for lifelong learning.
Also offers: Preschool Program
Speaks Spanish
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 provider serving children and families in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Teachers provide developmentally-appropriate activities focused on preparing children for...
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Meriam Academy provides nurturing care and early education for children from infancy to age 5 in a supportive environment. Focused on social, emotional, language, and physical development, it offers...
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Our home-based childcare facility is tailored to enhance your child's early learning experience. We prioritize safety, learning, and fun, making us the preferred choice for parents in DC. Our facility...
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Bilingual preschool program offers Spanish and English curriculum for older toddlers. Program follows The Creative Curriculum.
Speaks Spanish
Pre-kindergarten program with coworking and additional parent-friendly amenities. Curriculum is Reggio-Emilia inspired and incorporates project and play-based learning following children's natural...
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Preschool and childcare program serving children and families in the Capitol Hill area. Teachers provide developmentally-appropriate activities to help prepare children for school. Facility uses the...
Speaks Spanish
Montessori childcare program serving children and families in the Navy Yard area in Washington, D.C. Teachers provide a variety of hands-on learning activities focused on school-readiness and helping...
Speaks Spanish
Spanish-immersion childcare program serving children and families in the Takoma neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Teachers provide a variety of hands-on learning activities focused on...
Speaks Spanish
As a Child care provider, I have a strong belief that all children are diverse and unique individuals who have strengths and are naturally curious. Children needs a provider with an organized,...
Speaks Spanish
Cooperation preschool program serving children and families in the Northwest Washington, D.C. area. Teachers provide a variety of materials and activities that encourage children to explore and learn...
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
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, Early Preschool, Preschool
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Christian childcare program serving children and families in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Teachers encourage children to express their interests and ideas and ask questions to help...
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Christian preschool and childcare program serving children and families in the Northwest Washington, D.C. area. Teachers provide a variety of activities that encourage children to explore and learn...
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Childcare program serving children and families in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Curriculum is focused on creative arts, but provides activities to enhance all areas of child...
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Jewish childcare program serving children and families in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Program is centered around the Jewish values of kindness, good deeds and taking care of the...
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Spanish immersion childcare program serving children and families in the Brightwood neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Teachers provide a variety of activities focused on working on each child's...
Speaks Spanish
Preschool program serving children and families in the Colonial Village neighborhood. Teachers provide a variety of hands-on, educational and recreational activities focused on preparing children for...
Speaks Spanish
Spanish immersion childcare program serving children and families in the Brightwood neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Teachers provide a variety of activities focused on working on each child's...
Speaks Spanish
Montessori childcare program serving children and families in the Woodley Park area. Teachers a variety of hands-on learning activities focused on school-readiness and increasing independence. ...
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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...
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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: Preschool
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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: Preschool
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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: Preschool
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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: Preschool
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A childcare program serving children and families in the Manor Park/Tacoma Park NW neighborhood. Teachers use the Creative Curriculum to provide a variety of developmentally-appropriate activities...
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Runn And Shoot With Me LLC is a small home daycare that offers childcare for families in Washington and the surrounding Washington area. They accept subsidies and have capacity for 5 children ages...
Speaks Spanish
French-immersion childcare program serving children and families in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Teachers provide a variety of activities and materials that encourage children to...
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Childcare facility offering programs for infants through preschool-aged children in the West End area of Washington, D.C. Children participate in a variety of activities that work on cognitive,...
Infant Care - New Beginnings
Our infant daycare and child care program supports early development through sensory learning. Babies explore sights, sounds, and textures in a nurturing daycare setting. This preschool foundation helps your child grow, adapt, and build awareness of their environment.
Toddler Care - Discovering Me
Our Discovering Me program is developed through our Life Essentials® curriculum to grow and reinforce each toddler’s individual needs. Our educators form strong, caring relationships with your toddler and guide them through sensory-based learning experiences that encourage discovery.
Also offers: Preschool - I Can Do It, Early Preschool - Exploring My World
Speaks Spanish
Jewish early childhood education program for older toddlers and preschool children inspired by Reggio Emilia and supported by Hill Havurah. Enrollment is open to both Jewish and non-Jewish students....
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Preschool program offering early learning services to young children. Thoughtfully prepared environment enables children to gain confidence and develop socially, physically, and academically. Teachers...
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Early learning program offering childcare and full-service preschool for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Program is part of a renovation at Capital Turnaround.
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Montessori preschool program serving children and families in Palisades neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Teachers provide hands-on learning activities and materials that encourage children to explore...
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Faith-based childcare program serving children and families in the Northwest Washington, D.C. area. Children participate in a variety of hands-on learning experiences, including science projects,...
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Childcare 101 for Washington D.C.: Average Cost, Wait Lists, Programs
Explore financial assistance programs available in Washington, DC, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
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What is Part-Time Daycare?
This article explores the nuances of part-time daycare, its distinction from drop-in daycare, and why it might be the right choice for your family.
FAQs About Washington Part Time Daycares
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How many part-time childcare providers are in Washington, DC?
- There are currently 64 child care providers that offer part-time care.
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How much does part-time child care cost in Washington, DC?
- The average weekly cost for part-time child care is $874. This is based on provider cost data for child care providers listed on Winnie and considers part-time care to be about 20 hours per week.