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351 Child Daycare & Preschools in Washington,

Browse all 351 child daycare & preschools 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.

  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

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Washington based on parent reviews

Love And Care Cdc

5(18)

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.

Caring and patient staffsafe and welcoming environmentchildren feel happy and comfortable

Loving Care Day Nursery

5(18)

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.

Caring and patient staffsafe and welcoming environmentstrong child development and learning outcomes

Federal Home Loan Bank Board Small Savers Cdc

5(15)

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.

Experienced and loving teachersMontessori curriculumchild-centered approach

Bambini Play & Learn

5(15)

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.

Caring and attentive teachersbilingual Spanish education with lasting language skillsnutritious meals

Broadcasters Child Development Center

4.9(20)

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.

Experienced and stable teaching staff with long tenurewarm and loving caregiversstrong parent community

Capital Kids II

4.9(20)

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.

Warm and nurturing environmentexceptional teachers and leadershipchild development and growth

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Washington,

There are 351 child daycare & preschools in Washington, , making up 99% of the 355 total childcare facilities in the city. 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.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Washington

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St. Philip'S Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
2001 14th St Se, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 678-1640
Mana Bilingual Child Development Center 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

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.

Bilingual Spanish-English educationcaring
Address
5511 Colorado Ave Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 722-1638
Dc Superior Court Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

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.

Professional judges and courtroom staffclean buildingquick check-in process
Address
500 Indiana Ave Nw, Unit 211, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 879-1684
Cornerstone Learning Center INC Eastside
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
1221 Independence Ct, Washington, IL
Phone
(309) 444-1800
Cornerstone Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
1200 Independence Ct, Washington, IL
Phone
(309) 886-2243
Woodbridge Day Care Center IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

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.

Attentive staffgood teacher communication with parentssupportive learning environment
Address
629 Columbia Rd Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 370-6260
House Of Ruth Kidspace Child And Family Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
2011 Savannah St Se, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 667-7001
Kids Come First
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1720 Minnesota Ave Se, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 678-1100
Kids Come First - Unit 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
200 K St Nw, Suite 2, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 733-1213
Kids Come First IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1310 Ridge Pl Se, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 889-4000
Edward C. Mazique @ Tyler House
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

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.

Spacious apartments24-hour securityprofessional building maintenance staff
Address
1200 North Capitol St Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 462-3375
Kids Kollege
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1301 Bridge St, Washington, NC
Phone
(252) 975-3555
Kids Come First - Unit 5
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
200 K St Nw, Suite 5, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 733-1213
Nccfd Carver Terrace
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

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.

Some staff members praised for helpfulnessmaintenance team responsive to requestsapartment units themselves described as fairly nice
Address
2229 M St Ne, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 388-7560
Children First INC. Of Washingtondc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

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.

Caring and professional doctorsDr. Satuyi specifically praised for kindness and competencelong-term
Address
1725 I St Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 466-6088
Little Angels Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

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.

Christian-based educational curriculumstructured learning environmentpromotes child independence
Address
2214 Naylor Rd Se, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 584-2015
Woodbridge Day Care Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4
Address
424 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 370-6288
Wibble Wobble Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
1 Randle Circle Se, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 582-1011
Tucker'S Day Care Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

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.

Academic curriculumstudents advanced in schoollong-term enrollment option
Address
3215 11th Pl Se, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 562-0703
Tucker'S Day Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

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.

Academic instructionchildren advanced in schoolconsistent meal service
Address
3219 9th Pl Se, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 562-2044
Lena Sears Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
3456 Pennsyvania Ave Se, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 584-7761
Creative Korner Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.2

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.

Responsive director and ownerlearning activitiesclean facility (per some reviews)
Address
3223 23rd St Se, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 889-2093
Kids Are People Too Cdc V
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.1
Address
4315 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave Ne, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 397-1200
Goldies Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
6226 3rd St Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 722-4412
Goldies Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
6234 3rd St Nw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 722-8665
Growth Spurts Child Learning Center @ Bethel
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
60 I St Sw, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 484-0028
Growth Spurts Child Learning Center @ D Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
1802 D St Ne, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 544-2731
Growth Spurts Child Learning Center @ Stoneridge
Child Daycare & Preschools
2
Address
320 Anacostia Rd Se, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 256-6753
Bennett Babies Ll
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.9

Bennett Babies LL has received mixed to severely negative feedback from parents. While a few early reviews praised the friendly staff and welcoming environment, the majority of recent reviews report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, staff yelling at children, poor hygiene, lack of communication with parents, and documented incidents of child injury.

Friendly and welcoming stafffamily-friendly environmentclean facility
Address
701 Michigan Ave Ne, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 526-0440
Shining Star Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.8
Address
5307 East Capitol St Se, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 506-5830

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Frequently asked questions

There are 351 child daycare & preschools daycares in Washington, , out of 355 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Washington, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with 's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in )
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Washington offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 351 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in 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 Washington for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Washington must be licensed by '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.