
Compare 49 daycare centers in Rockville. Average rating: 4.44/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Rockville has 49 licensed daycares with 284 parent reviews averaging 4.44/5.16 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 59% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 20853 (avg 4.87 stars), while 20850 has the largest selection (18 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
301 Adclare Rd, Rockville, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
Rockville Nursery School & Kindergarten receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across multiple reviews. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff, play-based curriculum, strong academic and social preparation for kindergarten, and welcoming community atmosphere created by director Sarah. The school offers enriching activities, excellent communication, and a well-maintained facility with an outstanding outdoor play area.
15910 Somerville Dr, Rockville, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 103 children
Shady Grove Metro KidStop in Rockville is highly rated by parents as an excellent daycare facility. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, the director Ms. Brandy's leadership, creative activities, and the overall nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental growth and parents report having strong peace of mind with their care.
608 N Horners Ln, Rockville, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Little Friends Day Care Center in Rockville, Maryland receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring and patient staff, long-term family relationships, inclusive accommodations for children with special needs, and practical services like meals and school transportation. Parents report their children are happy, learning well, and treated like family.
2200 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 106 children
Broadman-Kaplan ECC at Tikvat Israel is highly regarded as a warm, welcoming, and inclusive early childhood program within a progressive Jewish congregation. Parents praise the friendly community atmosphere, diverse membership, and quality programming, with programs beginning at 18 months. The facility also features unique amenities including its own yoga studio and wellness center.
4500 Muncaster Mill Rd, Rockville, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children
Norbeck Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the school's strong academic preparation, nurturing environment, experienced staff, and comprehensive Montessori curriculum that supports overall child development. Multiple parents note their children's advanced academic skills upon entering elementary school.
100 Welsh Park Dr, Rockville, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children
Early Childhood Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise its nurturing, play-based learning environment and small class sizes. Parents consistently highlight the caring, responsive staff, strong kindergarten preparation, and sense of community. Children are reported to thrive socially and academically in this setting.
55 Adclare Rd, Rockville, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children
First Baptist Church Weekday Early Education Center is highly rated for its welcoming and family-friendly environment with a strong Bible-focused community. Parents praise the diverse congregation, children's ministry programs, and caring pastoral leadership. The facility appears to foster a sense of belonging and community for families.
14315 Marian Dr, Rockville, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
Little Genius Montessori Center is highly regarded by parents for its Chinese language immersion program combined with rigorous Montessori academics. Parents consistently praise the caring and patient teachers, individualized curriculum, and the significant developmental progress their children make, particularly in language acquisition and confidence-building.
1010 Grandin Ave, Rockville, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children
MCCA Park Street Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, reliable staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight the play-based curriculum, strong teacher-student relationships, and dependable operations. One parent reported poor customer service from a specific staff member regarding before-care scheduling.
14910 Broschart Rd, Rockville, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children
Nanda Child Care Center in Rockville, Maryland receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated teachers, strong teacher-child relationships, engaging curriculum, and significant developmental progress in their children. One negative review cites concerns about teacher turnover, ownership priorities, and inconsistent parent communication.
Based on 27 daycares with Google ratings in Rockville
Rockville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20853 | 7 | 4.87 | 3 | |
| 20850 | 18 | 4.59 | 8 | |
| 20851 | 5 | 4.42 | 3 | |
| 20852 | 15 | 4.03 | 1 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Rockville (12–266 children)
Small
up to 30 children
14
Medium
31–75 children
15
Large
76–150 children
13
Very Large
150+ children
7
Highest rated daycares in Rockville based on parent reviews
301 Adclare Rd, Rockville, MD
Rockville Nursery School & Kindergarten receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across multiple reviews. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff, play-based curriculum, strong academic and social preparation for kindergarten, and welcoming community atmosphere created by director Sarah. The school offers enriching activities, excellent communication, and a well-maintained facility with an outstanding outdoor play area.
15910 Somerville Dr, Rockville, MD
Shady Grove Metro KidStop in Rockville is highly rated by parents as an excellent daycare facility. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, the director Ms. Brandy's leadership, creative activities, and the overall nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental growth and parents report having strong peace of mind with their care.
608 N Horners Ln, Rockville, MD
Little Friends Day Care Center in Rockville, Maryland receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring and patient staff, long-term family relationships, inclusive accommodations for children with special needs, and practical services like meals and school transportation. Parents report their children are happy, learning well, and treated like family.
2200 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD
Broadman-Kaplan ECC at Tikvat Israel is highly regarded as a warm, welcoming, and inclusive early childhood program within a progressive Jewish congregation. Parents praise the friendly community atmosphere, diverse membership, and quality programming, with programs beginning at 18 months. The facility also features unique amenities including its own yoga studio and wellness center.
4500 Muncaster Mill Rd, Rockville, MD
Norbeck Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the school's strong academic preparation, nurturing environment, experienced staff, and comprehensive Montessori curriculum that supports overall child development. Multiple parents note their children's advanced academic skills upon entering elementary school.
100 Welsh Park Dr, Rockville, MD
Early Childhood Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise its nurturing, play-based learning environment and small class sizes. Parents consistently highlight the caring, responsive staff, strong kindergarten preparation, and sense of community. Children are reported to thrive socially and academically in this setting.
There are 49 daycare centers in Rockville, Maryland. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Rockville have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 27 rated facilities, with 59% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.44 stars. Our analysis covers 284 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Rockville, 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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Parents describe Children's Manor of Rockville as a loving and nurturing environment where teachers demonstrate kindness, patience, and dedication to children's growth. Reviewers highlight that students enjoy attending daily due to creative, well-organized activities and a focus on learning through play and self-directed exploration. The center is frequently recommended for its safe, productive, and supportive atmosphere that fosters both academic and social-emotional development.
Little Friends Day Care Center in Rockville, Maryland receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring and patient staff, long-term family relationships, inclusive accommodations for children with special needs, and practical services like meals and school transportation. Parents report their children are happy, learning well, and treated like family.
Rockville Nursery School & Kindergarten receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across multiple reviews. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff, play-based curriculum, strong academic and social preparation for kindergarten, and welcoming community atmosphere created by director Sarah. The school offers enriching activities, excellent communication, and a well-maintained facility with an outstanding outdoor play area.
Reviewers highlight the facility's cleanliness, organized routines, and friendly, dedicated staff, with one parent noting their child's strong connection to their teacher. While parents express high satisfaction with the care and communication, such as daily photo updates, one reviewer suggests the playground could be larger and offer more outdoor activities for younger children.
Broadman-Kaplan ECC at Tikvat Israel is highly regarded as a warm, welcoming, and inclusive early childhood program within a progressive Jewish congregation. Parents praise the friendly community atmosphere, diverse membership, and quality programming, with programs beginning at 18 months. The facility also features unique amenities including its own yoga studio and wellness center.
Early Childhood Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise its nurturing, play-based learning environment and small class sizes. Parents consistently highlight the caring, responsive staff, strong kindergarten preparation, and sense of community. Children are reported to thrive socially and academically in this setting.
Little Genius Montessori Center is highly regarded by parents for its Chinese language immersion program combined with rigorous Montessori academics. Parents consistently praise the caring and patient teachers, individualized curriculum, and the significant developmental progress their children make, particularly in language acquisition and confidence-building.
Shady Grove Metro KidStop in Rockville is highly rated by parents as an excellent daycare facility. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, the director Ms. Brandy's leadership, creative activities, and the overall nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental growth and parents report having strong peace of mind with their care.
First Baptist Church Weekday Early Education Center is highly rated for its welcoming and family-friendly environment with a strong Bible-focused community. Parents praise the diverse congregation, children's ministry programs, and caring pastoral leadership. The facility appears to foster a sense of belonging and community for families.
MCCA Park Street Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, reliable staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight the play-based curriculum, strong teacher-student relationships, and dependable operations. One parent reported poor customer service from a specific staff member regarding before-care scheduling.
Norbeck Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the school's strong academic preparation, nurturing environment, experienced staff, and comprehensive Montessori curriculum that supports overall child development. Multiple parents note their children's advanced academic skills upon entering elementary school.
Nanda Child Care Center in Rockville, Maryland receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated teachers, strong teacher-child relationships, engaging curriculum, and significant developmental progress in their children. One negative review cites concerns about teacher turnover, ownership priorities, and inconsistent parent communication.
NOTE: The reviews provided are for Timberlawn Crescent, a residential apartment complex in Rockville, Maryland, not for Bright Eyes daycare center. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.
One parent describes a positive experience where a child loved the staff and felt cared for during early childhood and elementary years, while another review from a former student alleges severe abuse, bullying, and humiliation by staff and peers. A third parent notes that their current son enjoys the program.
NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Montgomery College (a community college), not a child care center. The listing contains student/alumni reviews praising academic quality and affordability, though some note systemic equity issues and administrative challenges.
Sugar Plums receives mostly positive reviews praising staff patience, communication, and child development support, particularly for infants and toddlers. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about leadership accommodation, cost-cutting measures, classroom conditions, and handling of special needs inquiries.
Parents consistently praise Camp Olympia for its diverse activities, caring staff, and engaging environment. Children enjoy horseback riding, swimming, sports, and nature exposure, with many returning year after year. The leadership team, particularly Stephen and Andrea, is noted for being responsive and professional.
While some parents highlight the center's clean, spacious environment and nurturing staff, others report significant issues with teacher retention and communication. One reviewer notes that frequent staff shortages lead to unannounced classroom changes and a lack of care for distressed children, resulting in negative experiences.
Twinbrook Christian Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising caring teachers, a nurturing Christ-centered environment, and children's happiness and learning. However, some parents report serious concerns about management practices, including significant tuition increases, deposit disputes, communication failures, and lack of accountability for staff misconduct.
Feedback for King David Preschool is mixed, with some parents reporting that their children are happy and feel safe, while others criticize the facility's educational value and physical maintenance. Specific complaints include concerns about the sidewalks and the claim that children do not learn anything.
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