Best Daycare Centers in Washington,

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.

1. 1

   Love And Care Cdc

   4.78 score

   5(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
2. 2

   Loving Care Day Nursery

   4.78 score

   5(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
3. 3

   Federal Home Loan Bank Board Small Savers Cdc

   4.75 score

   5(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
4. 4

   Bambini Play & Learn

   4.75 score

   5(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
5. 5

   Broadcasters Child Development Center

   4.72 score

   4.9(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
6. 6

   Capital Kids II

   4.72 score

   4.9(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
7. 7

   Early Learner Academy

   4.71 score

   5(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
8. 8

   Happy Feet LLC

   4.71 score

   5(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
9. 9

   The Children'S House Of Washington

   4.69 score

   5(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
10. 10

    Triangle Tots

    4.69 score

    5(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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