355 Daycare Centers in Washington,
Browse all 355 daycare centers in Washington, . Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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
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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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There are 355 daycare centers in Washington, . Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
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.
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- Address
- 1109 Buchanan St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 722-0801
Faith Lutheran Community Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the teachers, Christian environment, and facilities including a gymnasium and playground. However, some parents report serious concerns about management, child care practices, and accommodation policies.
- Address
- 650 School St, Washington, IL
- Phone
- (309) 745-9308
Dawn to Dusk Child Development Center has highly polarized reviews. Long-term parents praise the staff's friendliness, patience, strong teacher-child bonds, and school-like curriculum preparation. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, lack of curriculum, health/safety issues, and poor staff responsiveness.
- Address
- 657 Lebaum St Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 562-6196
Quickie Becky Child Care has received predominantly negative reviews with serious concerns about sanitation, staff professionalism, health safety, and communication. Only two positive reviews mentioned general satisfaction, while multiple parents reported inadequate facilities, lack of documentation, language barriers, payment handling issues, and allegations of physical abuse.
- Address
- 6135 Georgia Ave Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 882-1722
Dawn to Dusk Child Dev. Center II receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Some parents praise the staff's friendliness, patience, and school-like structure, reporting their children thrived there for years. However, other parents report serious concerns including staff neglect, inappropriate discipline, lack of curriculum, inadequate supervision, and hygiene issues.
- Address
- 2907 7th St Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 562-6196
- Address
- 2001 14th St Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 678-1640
MANA Bilingual Child Development Center receives highly polarized reviews with no middle ground. Five-star reviews praise the bilingual Spanish-English curriculum, caring staff, and family-oriented atmosphere, while one-star reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate special needs support, staff professionalism issues, safety incidents, poor hygiene, potential discrimination, and unprofessional management practices.
- Address
- 5511 Colorado Ave Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 722-1638
This appears to be reviews for DC Superior Court, not a daycare center. Reviews are mixed, with praise for judges, courthouse staff professionalism, and cleanliness, but complaints about rude reception staff, confusing procedures, and administrative inefficiencies.
- Address
- 500 Indiana Ave Nw, Unit 211, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 879-1684
- Address
- 1221 Independence Ct, Washington, IL
- Phone
- (309) 444-1800
- Address
- 1200 Independence Ct, Washington, IL
- Phone
- (309) 886-2243
Woodbridge Day Care Center IV receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviews praise specific staff members (Ms. Sharon, Ms. Mia) for attentiveness, communication, and child development support. Negative reviews cite unprofessionalism, poor communication, disorganization, and safety concerns.
- Address
- 629 Columbia Rd Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 370-6260
- Address
- 2011 Savannah St Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 667-7001
- Address
- 1720 Minnesota Ave Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 678-1100
- Address
- 200 K St Nw, Suite 2, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 733-1213
- Address
- 1310 Ridge Pl Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 889-4000
Reviews focus primarily on the Tyler House residential complex rather than the daycare itself. Parents express serious concerns about safety, maintenance, and building conditions, with only a few positive comments about spacious apartments and 24-hour security.
- Address
- 1200 North Capitol St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 462-3375
- Address
- 1301 Bridge St, Washington, NC
- Phone
- (252) 975-3555
- Address
- 200 K St Nw, Suite 5, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 733-1213
Note: These reviews appear to be for a residential apartment complex, not a daycare center. The reviews indicate significant maintenance issues, pest problems, poor management responsiveness, and safety concerns at the property.
- Address
- 2229 M St Ne, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 388-7560
Children First Inc. is a pediatric practice (not a daycare) with highly praised doctors, particularly Dr. Satuyi, but severe administrative and operational issues. Parents consistently report poor phone communication, long wait times, disorganization, missed follow-ups on lab results and medical records, and unprofessional staff behavior across multiple locations.
- Address
- 1725 I St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 466-6088
Little Angels Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with highly polarized experiences. Positive reviewers praise the educational curriculum, structured environment, and child development outcomes, while negative reviewers cite serious concerns about staff professionalism, administrative inflexibility, and alleged inappropriate child handling practices.
- Address
- 2214 Naylor Rd Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 584-2015
- Address
- 424 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 370-6288
- Address
- 1 Randle Circle Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 582-1011
Tucker's Day Care Center has highly polarized reviews. One long-term parent praised academic excellence and student advancement, but multiple recent parents reported serious safety concerns including staff hitting children, unexplained injuries, poor communication policies, and unprofessional management. Most reviewers advise against enrolling.
- Address
- 3215 11th Pl Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 562-0703
Tucker's Day Care Center II has one highly positive long-term review praising academic advancement and care, but six recent reviews report serious concerns including staff physically hitting children, poor management communication, inadequate injury documentation, unsanitary conditions, and disrespectful treatment of families.
- Address
- 3219 9th Pl Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 562-2044
- Address
- 3456 Pennsyvania Ave Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 584-7761
Creative Korner Early Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praise the director, staff, cleanliness, learning activities, and responsiveness to feedback. However, eight parents report serious concerns including meal denial, missing supplies, understaffing, unprofessional staff, poor hygiene, and alleged child abuse by an employee.
- Address
- 3223 23rd St Se, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 889-2093
- Address
- 4315 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave Ne, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 397-1200
- Address
- 6226 3rd St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 722-4412
- Address
- 6234 3rd St Nw, Washington, DC
- Phone
- (202) 722-8665
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