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49 Daycare Centers in Rockville, Maryland

Browse all 49 daycare centers in Rockville, Maryland. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Rockville

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

    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.

    Caring and passionate teachersexcellent director Sarahplay-based learning approachstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
  2. 2
    Shady Grove Metro Kidstop
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    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.

    Kind and caring staffnurturing environmentcreative seasonal activitiesclean classrooms
  3. 3

    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.

    Patient and loving staffaccommodates special needsprovides meals and transportationfamily-owned with 10+ years in business
  4. 4

    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.

    Warm and welcoming staffdiverse communityquality ECC programfriendly atmosphere
  5. 5
    Norbeck Montessori School
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    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.

    Experienced and dedicated teachersstrong academics in reading/math/writingnurturing and warm environmentwell-prepared classrooms
  6. 6
    Early Childhood Center
    4.47 score
    4.7(10)

    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.

    Small class sizescaring and responsive teachersplay-based learning approachcreative activities (yoga
  7. 7

    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.

    Welcoming environmentBible-focused curriculumdiverse communitychildren's ministry programs
  8. 8

    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.

    Chinese language immersioncaring and compassionate teacherspatient and responsive staffindividualized curriculum tailored to each child
  9. 9

    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.

    Caring and welcoming staffreliable operationsplay-based curriculum led by children's interestsstrong teacher-child relationships
  10. 10
    Nanda Child Care Center
    4.28 score
    4.4(11)

    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.

    Caring and pati

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Rockville based on parent reviews

Rockville Nursery Schl

5(8)

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.

Caring and passionate teachersexcellent director Sarahplay-based learning approach

Shady Grove Metro Kidstop

4.7(20)

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.

Kind and caring staffnurturing environmentcreative seasonal activities

Little Friends Day Care Center

5(6)

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.

Patient and loving staffaccommodates special needsprovides meals and transportation

Broadman-Kaplan Ecc @ Tikvat Israel

4.7(12)

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.

Warm and welcoming staffdiverse communityquality ECC program

Norbeck Montessori School

4.6(20)

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.

Experienced and dedicated teachersstrong academics in reading/math/writingnurturing and warm environment

Early Childhood Center

4.7(10)

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.

Small class sizescaring and responsive teachersplay-based learning approach

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Daycare Centers in Rockville, Maryland

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.

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.

All Daycare Centers in Rockville

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Children'S Manor Of Rockville
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
14426 Traville Gardens Cir, Rockville, MD
Phone
(410) 461-6070
Childrens Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4511 Bestor Dr, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 871-6600
Dots Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
14129 Chesterfield Rd, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 871-7625
Good Shepherd Montessori Schl
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1605 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 762-2524
Little Friends Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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.

Patient and loving staffaccommodates special needsprovides meals and transportation
Address
608 N Horners Ln, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 294-7554
Nightingale Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
608 Crabb Ave, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 251-8652
Rdca/Maryvale Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1000 First St, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 762-0556
Rockville Nursery Schl
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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.

Caring and passionate teachersexcellent director Sarahplay-based learning approach
Address
301 Adclare Rd, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 762-2678
Executive Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
6006 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 496-9411
Broadman-Kaplan Ecc @ Tikvat Israel
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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.

Warm and welcoming staffdiverse communityquality ECC program
Address
2200 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 251-0455
Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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.

Small class sizescaring and responsive teachersplay-based learning approach
Address
100 Welsh Park Dr, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 424-8065
Little Genius Montessori Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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.

Chinese language immersioncaring and compassionate teacherspatient and responsive staff
Address
14315 Marian Dr, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 738-7851
Shady Grove Metro Kidstop
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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.

Kind and caring staffnurturing environmentcreative seasonal activities
Address
15910 Somerville Dr, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 548-8899
First Baptist Ch Wkday Early Ed Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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.

Welcoming environmentBible-focused curriculumdiverse community
Address
55 Adclare Rd, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 762-4245
Mcca Park Street Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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.

Caring and welcoming staffreliable operationsplay-based curriculum led by children's interests
Address
1010 Grandin Ave, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 424-8952
Norbeck Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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.

Experienced and dedicated teachersstrong academics in reading/math/writingnurturing and warm environment
Address
4500 Muncaster Mill Rd, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 924-4233
Nanda Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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.

Caring and pati
Address
14910 Broschart Rd, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 838-9494
Bright Eyes @ Timberlawn Cresent
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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.

None applicable - reviews are for residential housing
Address
5707 Luxemberg St, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 984-5672
Ganon-Gil Full Day Pre-Schl
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 881-0100
Maryland Child Service @ Mary Hart Cente
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
13100 Ardennes Ave, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 984-9595
Montgomery College Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

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.

Quality professors and instructionaffordable educationsmooth college transition
Address
51 Mannakee St, Rockville, MD
Phone
(240) 567-5308
Sugar Plums Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

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.

Loving and patient teachersexcellent daily communication with parents (pictures and updates)strong child development outcomes
Address
6003 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 468-6003
Camp Olympic Country Day Schl
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

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.

Diverse activities (horseback ridingswimmingsports
Address
5511 Muncaster Mill Rd, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 926-9281
Healthy Beginnings Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
5510 Fishers Ln, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 443-0726
Twinbrook Christian Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

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.

Caring and attentive teacherschildren love attendingsafe environment especially for children w
Address
5906 Halpine Rd, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 984-3443
King David Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
200 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 984-9640
Academy Child Dev Ctr/Rockville
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
10107 Darnestown Rd, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 424-9475
Arc/Mc Family, Infant & Child Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
332 W Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 279-2165
Bar-T @ College Gardens
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1700 Yale Pl, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 217-0878
Christ Episcopal Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
109 S Washington St, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 424-6550

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Frequently asked questions

There are 49 all daycares in Rockville, Maryland. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Rockville, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Daycare costs in Maryland typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Rockville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Rockville must be licensed by Maryland's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.