Best Daycare Centers in Washington,
Compare 355 daycare centers in Washington. Average rating: 4.24/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Washington, at a glance
- Daycares
- 355
- Avg rating
- 4.24/5
- Parent reviews
- 2,043
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 117
Washington has 355 licensed daycares with 2,043 parent reviews averaging 4.24/5.117 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 57% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 20004 (avg 5 stars), while 20016 has the largest selection (15 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Washington
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Love And Care Cdc4.78 score5(18)
330 -332 Kennedy St Nw, Washington, DC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children
Love and Care CDC receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. They consistently praise the caring, attentive staff who create a warm, safe environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Parents highlight strong developmental progress, excellent communication, and genuine care from teachers who treat children as their own.
Caring and patient staffsafe and welcoming environmentchildren feel happy and comfortablewell-organized activities - 2Loving Care Day Nursery4.78 score5(18)
114 Kennedy St Nw, Washington, DC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children
Loving Care Day Nursery receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and attentive staff. Parents report their children are happy, comfortable, and making strong developmental progress in a well-organized, nurturing environment. The facility is noted for flexible hours, excellent communication, and treating children with genuine care.
Caring and patient staffsafe and welcoming environmentstrong child development and learning outcomesflexible hours - 3Federal Home Loan Bank Board Small Savers Cdc4.75 score5(15)
1700 G St Nw, Washington, DC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children
Small Savers CDC is a highly-regarded Montessori-based daycare in Washington, DC with perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the experienced and loving teachers, child-centered curriculum that fosters independence and confidence, and clean, well-equipped facility. The center is noted as reasonably priced for DC and maintains strong communication with families.
Experienced and loving teachersMontessori curriculumchild-centered approachspacious and bright facility - 4Bambini Play & Learn4.75 score5(15)
900 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
Bambini Play & Learn receives universally positive reviews from parents whose children attended from infancy through pre-K. Parents consistently praise the loving, nurturing teachers, Spanish language immersion program, nutritious meals, enrichment activities, and warm community atmosphere that made children eager to attend daily.
Caring and attentive teachersbilingual Spanish education with lasting language skillsnutritious mealsmusic and yoga activities - 5Broadcasters Child Development Center4.72 score4.9(20)
3400 International Dr Nw, Washington, DC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
Parents consistently praise BCDC for its caring, experienced staff with notably low turnover, beautiful facilities, and strong community atmosphere. The center is commended for developmentally appropriate activities, enrichment programs, and individualized attention to each child's needs. Families report feeling fortunate and grateful for their experience across multiple years of enrollment.
Experienced and stable teaching staff with long tenurewarm and loving caregiversstrong parent communitydevelopmentally appropriate curriculum and activities - 6Capital Kids II4.72 score4.9(20)
1250 24th St Nw, Washington, DC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Capital Kids II receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and exceptional staff. Parents highlight significant developmental growth in their children, noting the teachers' genuine care, flexibility, and commitment to each child's individual needs. The facility is described as a special community where children thrive academically and emotionally.
Warm and nurturing environmentexceptional teachers and leadershipchild development and growthsmall class sizes and good student-to-teacher ratios - 7Early Learner Academy4.71 score5(12)
474 Ridge St Nw, Washington, DC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children
Early Learner Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the center's caring, patient staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight director Ms. Chakera's commitment to child development, communication, and creating a family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly show significant growth in learning and development while enjoying their time at the center.
Patient and caring staffsafe and loving environmentchild development and learning outcomesregular parent communication and updates - 8Happy Feet LLC4.71 score5(12)
127 Kennedy St Nw, Washington, DC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Happy Feet LLC receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. They consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff led by director Laura Gallego, the clean and organized facility with outdoor space, and the affordable pricing for the DC area. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and well-prepared for school transitions.
Caring and dedicated staff with low turnoverresponsive and communicative directorclean facility with outdoor spaceaffordable pricing for DC area - 9The Children'S House Of Washington4.69 score5(11)
3133 Dumbarton St Nw, Washington, DC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 27 children
Parents consistently praise The Children's House of Washington (CHOW) as an exceptional Montessori preschool with highly experienced, caring teachers who foster academic excellence and individual child development. Multiple families report their children thriving academically and socially in a warm, intimate community setting with strong long-term outcomes.
Montessori curriculum effectivenessexperienced and caring teachersstrong academic outcomes (reading and math above grade level)individual attention and small class sizes - 10Triangle Tots4.69 score5(11)
1300 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
Triangle Tots receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and well-rounded curriculum combining academics, STEM, and creative activities. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher-child bonds, excellent communication through daily photos and updates, and a secure facility with convenient location near Metro. Families report their children thriving across all age groups from infants through pre-K, with particular appreciation for the center's responsiveness and professional approach.
Caring and dedicated teachersstrong teacher-child relationshipsbalanced curriculum combining academics and playSTEM and literacy activities
Rating Distribution
Based on 205 daycares with Google ratings in Washington
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 2,043 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Washington, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Washington zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20004 | 5 | 5 | 1 | |
| 20015 | 8 | 4.92 | 6 | |
| 20003 | 14 | 4.8 | 5 | |
| 20037 | 7 | 4.72 | 3 | |
| 20016 | 15 | 4.71 | 10 | |
| 20008 | 8 | 4.7 | 5 | |
| 20007 | 14 | 4.7 | 5 | |
| 20010 | 11 | 4.43 | 6 | |
| 20018 | 14 | 4.37 | 2 | |
| 20036 | 5 | 4.33 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Washington (6–500 children)
Small
up to 30 children
88
Medium
31–75 children
141
Large
76–150 children
93
Very Large
150+ children
33
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Washington based on parent reviews
Love And Care Cdc
330 -332 Kennedy St Nw, Washington, DC
Love and Care CDC receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. They consistently praise the caring, attentive staff who create a warm, safe environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Parents highlight strong developmental progress, excellent communication, and genuine care from teachers who treat children as their own.
Loving Care Day Nursery
114 Kennedy St Nw, Washington, DC
Loving Care Day Nursery receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and attentive staff. Parents report their children are happy, comfortable, and making strong developmental progress in a well-organized, nurturing environment. The facility is noted for flexible hours, excellent communication, and treating children with genuine care.
Federal Home Loan Bank Board Small Savers Cdc
1700 G St Nw, Washington, DC
Small Savers CDC is a highly-regarded Montessori-based daycare in Washington, DC with perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the experienced and loving teachers, child-centered curriculum that fosters independence and confidence, and clean, well-equipped facility. The center is noted as reasonably priced for DC and maintains strong communication with families.
Bambini Play & Learn
900 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC
Bambini Play & Learn receives universally positive reviews from parents whose children attended from infancy through pre-K. Parents consistently praise the loving, nurturing teachers, Spanish language immersion program, nutritious meals, enrichment activities, and warm community atmosphere that made children eager to attend daily.
Broadcasters Child Development Center
3400 International Dr Nw, Washington, DC
Parents consistently praise BCDC for its caring, experienced staff with notably low turnover, beautiful facilities, and strong community atmosphere. The center is commended for developmentally appropriate activities, enrichment programs, and individualized attention to each child's needs. Families report feeling fortunate and grateful for their experience across multiple years of enrollment.
Capital Kids II
1250 24th St Nw, Washington, DC
Capital Kids II receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and exceptional staff. Parents highlight significant developmental growth in their children, noting the teachers' genuine care, flexibility, and commitment to each child's individual needs. The facility is described as a special community where children thrive academically and emotionally.
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Daycare Centers in Washington,
Washington, District of Columbia offers a robust selection of 355 childcare facilities, ranging from small community-based programs to larger academies. Parents frequently highlight clean, safe, and welcoming environments as the defining characteristics of these centers. The directory highlights standout options in neighborhoods like 20005, where facilities maintain exceptional average ratings.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Washington have an average rating of 4.24 out of 5 across 205 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.24 stars. Our analysis covers 2,043 parent reviews. Parents in Washington most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and welcoming environment.
When choosing a daycare in Washington, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Washington
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- Address
- 1400 First St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 281-1712
- Address
- 5300 Blaine St Ne, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 290-0796
- Address
- 60 I St Sw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 484-0044
- Address
- 712 Randolph St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 882-8232
- Address
- 908 Wahler Pl Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (301) 891-1145
One parent highlights responsive and helpful staff, while another reports significant issues including poor communication, billing errors, and safety concerns regarding unsupervised children. The latter review also notes a lack of engagement for children and a nonresponsive director.
- Address
- 3560 Warder St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (301) 891-1145
- Address
- 201 4th St Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 415-8402
- Address
- 1776 G St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 839-3679
- Address
- 2001 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 282-3700
- Address
- 1200 Clifton St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 332-4200
One parent reports severe issues including favoritism, inconsistent fee enforcement, and charging for a single day of absence due to a family death. The reviewer also describes the owner as having an attitude problem, yelling at children, and creating an uncomfortable environment that led to immediate withdrawal.
- Address
- 2003 Bunker Hill Rd Ne, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 526-5000
Early Steps Bilingual Preschool of Georgetown in Washington, DC receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring, attentive teachers, effective Spanish immersion program, and warm, nurturing environment that keeps children happy and engaged.
- Address
- 3222 O St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 944-4424
- Address
- 820 26th St Ne, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 388-1360
One parent describes the program as great for their child, specifically noting they love the teachers and the programming offered. This single review highlights a positive experience with the staff and curriculum.
- Address
- 2525 17th St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (301) 891-1145
- Address
- 1505 1st St Sw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 569-3701
Parents highlight the reliable, high-quality care and strong teacher-student relationships at this location, noting that staff make families feel like part of the community. However, one review criticizes the center director for unprofessional behavior and poor management practices.
- Address
- 401 9th St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 637-3269
- Address
- 4250 Massachusett Ave Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (301) 237-2005
Parents consistently praise Watergate KinderCare for its caring, attentive staff and smooth transition experiences for young children. The facility is noted for excellent communication through daily updates and photos, cleanliness, engaging activities, and supportive management. All reviewers rated the center 5/5 stars.
- Address
- 2530 Virginia Ave Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (301) 237-2005
KinderCare Education Champions at Bancroft Elementary receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise dedicated staff members and positive learning experiences, others report concerns about staff professionalism, operational policies, and parking/drop-off logistics.
- Address
- 1755 Newton St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (301) 237-2005
Parents highlight the center's excellent communication, knowledgeable staff, and engaging activities that keep children happy and involved. Reviewers note that the program fosters strong connections between teachers and students, resulting in a positive before and after-school experience.
- Address
- 3101 13th St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (301) 237-2005
Parents highlight reliable care for working families, noting that staff members treat children like family and provide excellent communication through daily updates. While most families report high satisfaction with teacher engagement and milestone tracking, a single review criticizes the center director for unprofessional conduct.
- Address
- 660 K St Ne, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (301) 891-1145
- Address
- 301 North Carolina Ave Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 698-3363
Martha's Table is a community resource center offering food assistance and programming, not a daycare facility. All reviews praise the organization's helpful and friendly staff, quality food donations, and community services. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and additional programming offered.
- Address
- 2375 Elvans Rd Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 328-6608
- Address
- 330 Rhode Island Ave Ne, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 652-1057
A parent with a child who attended in 2014 describes the staff as loving, kind, and understanding, noting that they even assisted with children's hair. Another reviewer characterizes the center as a great help to the community.
- Address
- 4233 6th St Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 561-5500
- Address
- 220 Taylor St Ne, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 635-1950
- Address
- 3425 10th Pl Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (240) 304-6227
- Address
- 2335 Raynolds Pl Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (301) 891-1145
- Address
- 212-East Capitol St Ne, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 543-4200
- Address
- 2478 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 889-2093
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