27 Daycare Centers in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Browse all 27 daycare centers in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Gaithersburg
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.
- 1Kentlands Childrens Center4.64 score4.8(20)
10 Kent Gardens Cir, Gaithersburg, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 122 children
Parents consistently praise Kentlands Children's Center (operating as Chesterbrook Academy) for its caring, attentive teachers and supportive learning environment. Children show significant developmental progress in academics, speech, and social skills. Leadership is responsive and the facility offers inclusive programming with included meals and extracurricular activities.
Attentive and caring teachersstrong child development outcomesinclusive environmentinclu - 2I.C.O.G. Hope Child Care Center4.56 score4.7(20)
19201 Woodfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 122 children
The reviews provided do not contain parent feedback about the daycare center's childcare services. Instead, all reviews describe I.C.O.G. as a church, praising its worship experience, pastoral leadership, welcoming community, and various ministries and facilities.
Welcoming and warm atmospherespiritual environmentstrong pastoral leadershipdiverse ministries (children's church - 3Oakmont Day Care4.56 score4.7(20)
8740 Oakmont St, Gaithersburg, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
Loving Care is an adult medical day care center (not a traditional daycare) that receives universal praise from families. Parents consistently highlight the compassionate, professional staff and director Leila Abedi, as well as the clean facility and engaging activities that significantly improve participants' quality of life and emotional well-being.
Compassionate and professional staffDirector Leila Abedi's dedication and leadershipClean and well-maintained facilityVariety of activities and programs - 4Zhilla Daycare Center4.5 score5(5)
15303 Chinaberry St, Gaithersburg, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
Zhilla Daycare Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, loving environment and high-quality care. Parents highlight strong developmental focus, excellent communication, educational activities, and personalized attention that makes them feel confident leaving their children in the center's care.
Loving and warm staffstrong focus on developmental skills and academicsexcellent communication with parents (photosvideos - 5Academy Child Dev Ctr/Dufief4.49 score4.7(12)
15001 Dufief Dr, Gaithersburg, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Academy Child Dev Ctr/Dufief receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, engaging activities including outdoor play, and positive social experiences that keep children enthusiastic about attending.
Attentive and kind staffsafe environmentoutdoor play opportunitiesengaging activities and challenges - 6Sunrise Early Learning Ctr @ Shady Sprin4.48 score4.6(20)
8306 Shady Spring Dr, Gaithersburg, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Sunrise Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing environment, experienced teachers, and strong academic curriculum. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional areas, with many noting their children exceed grade-level expectations. The center is commended for its engaging activities, cleanliness, and effective communication with families.
Nurturing and caring teachersstrong academic preparationsocial and emotional developmentabove grade-level learning outcomes - 7Bright Eyes Childrens Ctr @ Resnick4.41 score4.6(11)
7301 Hadley Farms Dr, Gaithersburg, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 104 children
Bright Eyes Children's Center in Gaithersburg receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff and family-like environment. Parents highlight the center's quality curriculum, convenient location next to Judith Resnik Elementary School with transportation services, and engaging summer programs with field trips. Multiple families report sending multiple children to the center over many years without regrets.
Caring and experienced staff - 8Nurturey Ltd4.28 score4.4(12)
112 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Nurturey Ltd receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and making significant educational progress, with many noting their children are excited to attend daily. The center is commended for reasonable pricing, good communication with parents, and enriching activities including language instruction and live music.
Caring and dedicated staffsafe environmentchild happiness and enthusiasmeducational progress - 9Childrens Center Of Damascus4.15 score4.3(5)
9751 Hawkins Creamery Rd, Gaithersburg, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children
Most parents praise Childrens Center of Damascus for its caring staff, quality education, and family-like environment. However, one recent review expresses significant concerns about the new director's management style and professionalism, contrasting sharply with the center's previously positive reputation.
Amazing and dedicated teachers and staffimproved parent communicationfamily-oriented atmospherechildren eager to attend - 10Gaithersburg Day Nursery4 score4(20)
8730 Oakmont St, Gaithersburg, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children
Gaithersburg Day Nursery (Childtime) has earned consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and family-like environment, skilled teaching staff, strong leadership, and excellent developmental progress of their children. The facility's communication tools, nutritious meals, and personal attention to each child's needs are frequently cited as standout features.
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Highest rated daycares in Gaithersburg based on parent reviews
Kentlands Childrens Center
10 Kent Gardens Cir, Gaithersburg, MD
Parents consistently praise Kentlands Children's Center (operating as Chesterbrook Academy) for its caring, attentive teachers and supportive learning environment. Children show significant developmental progress in academics, speech, and social skills. Leadership is responsive and the facility offers inclusive programming with included meals and extracurricular activities.
I.C.O.G. Hope Child Care Center
19201 Woodfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD
The reviews provided do not contain parent feedback about the daycare center's childcare services. Instead, all reviews describe I.C.O.G. as a church, praising its worship experience, pastoral leadership, welcoming community, and various ministries and facilities.
Oakmont Day Care
8740 Oakmont St, Gaithersburg, MD
Loving Care is an adult medical day care center (not a traditional daycare) that receives universal praise from families. Parents consistently highlight the compassionate, professional staff and director Leila Abedi, as well as the clean facility and engaging activities that significantly improve participants' quality of life and emotional well-being.
Zhilla Daycare Center
15303 Chinaberry St, Gaithersburg, MD
Zhilla Daycare Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, loving environment and high-quality care. Parents highlight strong developmental focus, excellent communication, educational activities, and personalized attention that makes them feel confident leaving their children in the center's care.
Academy Child Dev Ctr/Dufief
15001 Dufief Dr, Gaithersburg, MD
Academy Child Dev Ctr/Dufief receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, engaging activities including outdoor play, and positive social experiences that keep children enthusiastic about attending.
Sunrise Early Learning Ctr @ Shady Sprin
8306 Shady Spring Dr, Gaithersburg, MD
Sunrise Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing environment, experienced teachers, and strong academic curriculum. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional areas, with many noting their children exceed grade-level expectations. The center is commended for its engaging activities, cleanliness, and effective communication with families.
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Daycare Centers in Gaithersburg, Maryland
There are 27 daycare centers in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg
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- Address
- 13905 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (240) 778-8986
- Address
- 18100 Washington Grove Ln, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 670-9117
Zhilla Daycare Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, loving environment and high-quality care. Parents highlight strong developmental focus, excellent communication, educational activities, and personalized attention that makes them feel confident leaving their children in the center's care.
- Address
- 15303 Chinaberry St, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 519-6903
Parents consistently praise Kentlands Children's Center (operating as Chesterbrook Academy) for its caring, attentive teachers and supportive learning environment. Children show significant developmental progress in academics, speech, and social skills. Leadership is responsive and the facility offers inclusive programming with included meals and extracurricular activities.
- Address
- 10 Kent Gardens Cir, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 590-7355
The reviews provided do not contain parent feedback about the daycare center's childcare services. Instead, all reviews describe I.C.O.G. as a church, praising its worship experience, pastoral leadership, welcoming community, and various ministries and facilities.
- Address
- 19201 Woodfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 926-9085
Loving Care is an adult medical day care center (not a traditional daycare) that receives universal praise from families. Parents consistently highlight the compassionate, professional staff and director Leila Abedi, as well as the clean facility and engaging activities that significantly improve participants' quality of life and emotional well-being.
- Address
- 8740 Oakmont St, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 275-5123
Academy Child Dev Ctr/Dufief receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, engaging activities including outdoor play, and positive social experiences that keep children enthusiastic about attending.
- Address
- 15001 Dufief Dr, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 309-1224
Bright Eyes Children's Center in Gaithersburg receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff and family-like environment. Parents highlight the center's quality curriculum, convenient location next to Judith Resnik Elementary School with transportation services, and engaging summer programs with field trips. Multiple families report sending multiple children to the center over many years without regrets.
- Address
- 7301 Hadley Farms Dr, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (240) 403-1150
Sunrise Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing environment, experienced teachers, and strong academic curriculum. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional areas, with many noting their children exceed grade-level expectations. The center is commended for its engaging activities, cleanliness, and effective communication with families.
- Address
- 8306 Shady Spring Dr, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 208-6948
Nurturey Ltd receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and making significant educational progress, with many noting their children are excited to attend daily. The center is commended for reasonable pricing, good communication with parents, and enriching activities including language instruction and live music.
- Address
- 112 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 216-1444
Most parents praise Childrens Center of Damascus for its caring staff, quality education, and family-like environment. However, one recent review expresses significant concerns about the new director's management style and professionalism, contrasting sharply with the center's previously positive reputation.
- Address
- 9751 Hawkins Creamery Rd, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 253-6864
Gaithersburg Day Nursery (Childtime) has earned consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and family-like environment, skilled teaching staff, strong leadership, and excellent developmental progress of their children. The facility's communication tools, nutritious meals, and personal attention to each child's needs are frequently cited as standout features.
- Address
- 8730 Oakmont St, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 977-3754
Parents consistently praise La Petite Child Care Center for its nurturing, family-oriented environment and caring staff. The facility is highlighted for safety, cleanliness, communication with families, and strong developmental support across all age groups. Director Dionne receives particular recognition for her leadership and dedication.
- Address
- 101 Saybrooke View Dr, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 963-0986
NIST Child Care Center receives highly polarized reviews. Three parents praise the facility's modern infrastructure, qualified staff, enrichment activities, and strong community. However, four parents report serious safety concerns including physical abuse by teachers, inadequate director response to complaints, and failure to address staff discipline issues.
- Address
- 100 Bureau Dr Bldg 308, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 975-2152
Just-Us-Kids Child Care Center in Gaithersburg receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong leadership of Director Ms. Gloria, and well-rounded child development across academic and social-emotional skills. Parents consistently report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and recommend it to others.
- Address
- 7651 Airpark Rd, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 869-9000
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- 16400 Alden Ave, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 527-0620
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- 12260 Mcdonald Chapel Dr, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 948-8373
Parents consistently praise Childtime Gaithersburg for its caring, family-like environment and dedicated staff. Multiple reviewers highlight the supportive management, excellent teacher-child relationships, and developmental progress their children have made. The facility's communication with parents through daily updates, photos, and live camera access is frequently commended.
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- 1199 Quince Orchard Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 948-2556
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- 7412 Muncaster Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 977-7505
- Address
- 640 E Diamond Ave, Ste A, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 840-3272
- Address
- 11508 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 926-3632
- Address
- 35 N Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 740-3022
KinderCare Learning Center in Gaithersburg receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong leadership, safe environment, and positive child development outcomes. Families report feeling at peace leaving their children in the center's care and appreciate the personalized attention and communication from teachers.
- Address
- 18000 Sioux Ln, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 869-1352
- Address
- 8041 Cessna Ave Ste 232, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 519-8775
- Address
- 16500 Alden Ave, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 216-3991
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School in Gaithersburg for exceptional teacher quality, warm and welcoming staff, and strong developmental support across infant through pre-K classes. The facility is noted for its clean environment, transparent communication, and effective curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Multiple long-term families and those transitioning from other facilities highlight significant improvements in their children's confidence, learn
- Address
- 900 Wind River Lane, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 208-8787
- Address
- 19 Triple Crown Ct, Gaithersburg, MD
- Phone
- (301) 926-2001
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Maryland's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Maryland)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule