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19 Child Daycare & Preschools in Fort Washington, Maryland

Browse all 19 child daycare & preschools in Fort Washington, Maryland. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fort 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

    4309 Farmer Place, Fort Washington, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children

    Bright Minds Christian Child Care LLC in Fort Washington, Maryland receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise Ms. Jessica's teaching ability, creative programming, and individualized attention to children. Parents consistently report significant academic progress, strong emotional support, and a safe, engaging environment. The facility is highly recommended for preschool, summer camp, and homeschooling services.

    Exceptional teacher Ms. Jessicaindividualized instruction meeting each child's needsstrong academic preparation for kindergartensafe environment
  2. 2

    8316 Gibbons Dr, Fort Washington, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    FUN DAMENTALS EARLY LEARNING CENTER receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers who praise the caring staff, particularly Ms. Doreen and Ms. Rhonda, for creating a family-oriented environment where children are excited to attend. Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, strong academic curriculum with educational preparation for school readiness, and personalized attention to child development.

    caring and passionate stafffamily-oriented environmentclean facilityeducational curriculum
  3. 3
    The Playground INC
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    1101 Aragona Blvd, Fort Washington, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children

    The Playground Inc in Fort Washington is primarily reviewed as an event venue rather than a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise it as a beautiful, spacious facility with excellent staff and amenities for hosting parties and gatherings.

    Beautiful and elegant decorspacious layoutwooden dance floorfireplace
  4. 4
    Henry Mcneal Turner Elc
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    9105 Oxon Hill Rd, Fort Washington, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    Parents consistently praise Elder's Childcare Center (note: reviews mention 'Elders' not the listed facility name) as an outstanding center with highly trained, caring staff and a warm, nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental progress and excitement about attending, with parents noting excellent communication, safety protocols, and academic preparation for kindergarten.

    Caring and experienced staffstrong curriculumchild development and academic progressopen communication and daily updates
  5. 5
    Jaycees Child Care Center
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    7624 Lanham Ln, Fort Washington, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children

    Parents consistently praise JAYCEES CHILD CARE CENTER for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be happy, well-socialized, and academically prepared for elementary school. The center is described as going above and beyond in meeting individual child needs.

    Caring and professional staffnurturing environmentindividualized attentionstrong academic preparation
  6. 6
    Rainbow Child Care
    4.15 score
    4.3(5)

    4100 Steeds Grant Way, Fort Washington, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    Rainbow Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting professional and experienced staff, strong educational curriculum, and a caring environment. Parents report significant child development and growth, with children enjoying school and teachers. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained with fair pricing.

    Professional and experienced staffstrong educational program (Abeka curriculum)caring environmentclean and well-maintained facility
  7. 7

    2904 Testway Ave, Fort Washington, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 10 children

    World of Fun Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff, cleanliness, and curriculum. However, one parent reported serious concerns including facility maintenance issues, staff conduct problems, and child safety incidents.

    friendly and responsive staffclean facilitywell-designed curriculumgood care and education

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Fort Washington based on parent reviews

Bright Minds Christian Child Care LLC

5(14)

4309 Farmer Place, Fort Washington, MD

Bright Minds Christian Child Care LLC in Fort Washington, Maryland receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise Ms. Jessica's teaching ability, creative programming, and individualized attention to children. Parents consistently report significant academic progress, strong emotional support, and a safe, engaging environment. The facility is highly recommended for preschool, summer camp, and homeschooling services.

Exceptional teacher Ms. Jessicaindividualized instruction meeting each child's needsstrong academic preparation for kindergarten

Fun Damentals Early Learning Center

5(9)

8316 Gibbons Dr, Fort Washington, MD

FUN DAMENTALS EARLY LEARNING CENTER receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers who praise the caring staff, particularly Ms. Doreen and Ms. Rhonda, for creating a family-oriented environment where children are excited to attend. Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, strong academic curriculum with educational preparation for school readiness, and personalized attention to child development.

caring and passionate stafffamily-oriented environmentclean facility

The Playground INC

4.4(20)

1101 Aragona Blvd, Fort Washington, MD

The Playground Inc in Fort Washington is primarily reviewed as an event venue rather than a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise it as a beautiful, spacious facility with excellent staff and amenities for hosting parties and gatherings.

Beautiful and elegant decorspacious layoutwooden dance floor

Henry Mcneal Turner Elc

4.3(20)

9105 Oxon Hill Rd, Fort Washington, MD

Parents consistently praise Elder's Childcare Center (note: reviews mention 'Elders' not the listed facility name) as an outstanding center with highly trained, caring staff and a warm, nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental progress and excitement about attending, with parents noting excellent communication, safety protocols, and academic preparation for kindergarten.

Caring and experienced staffstrong curriculumchild development and academic progress

Jaycees Child Care Center

4.3(20)

7624 Lanham Ln, Fort Washington, MD

Parents consistently praise JAYCEES CHILD CARE CENTER for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be happy, well-socialized, and academically prepared for elementary school. The center is described as going above and beyond in meeting individual child needs.

Caring and professional staffnurturing environmentindividualized attention

Chris Learning Center III

5(1)

8500 Allentown Rd, Fort Washington, MD

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Fort Washington, Maryland

There are 19 child daycare & preschools in Fort Washington, Maryland, making up 95% of the 20 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 Fort 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 Fort Washington

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Bright Minds Christian Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Bright Minds Christian Child Care LLC in Fort Washington, Maryland receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise Ms. Jessica's teaching ability, creative programming, and individualized attention to children. Parents consistently report significant academic progress, strong emotional support, and a safe, engaging environment. The facility is highly recommended for preschool, summer camp, and homeschooling services.

Exceptional teacher Ms. Jessicaindividualized instruction meeting each child's needsstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
4309 Farmer Place, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 945-0157
Chris Learning Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8500 Allentown Rd, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 248-1660
Fun Damentals Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

FUN DAMENTALS EARLY LEARNING CENTER receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers who praise the caring staff, particularly Ms. Doreen and Ms. Rhonda, for creating a family-oriented environment where children are excited to attend. Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, strong academic curriculum with educational preparation for school readiness, and personalized attention to child development.

caring and passionate stafffamily-oriented environmentclean facility
Address
8316 Gibbons Dr, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 248-6220
The Playground INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The Playground Inc in Fort Washington is primarily reviewed as an event venue rather than a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise it as a beautiful, spacious facility with excellent staff and amenities for hosting parties and gatherings.

Beautiful and elegant decorspacious layoutwooden dance floor
Address
1101 Aragona Blvd, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 203-5306
Henry Mcneal Turner Elc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Elder's Childcare Center (note: reviews mention 'Elders' not the listed facility name) as an outstanding center with highly trained, caring staff and a warm, nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental progress and excitement about attending, with parents noting excellent communication, safety protocols, and academic preparation for kindergarten.

Caring and experienced staffstrong curriculumchild development and academic progress
Address
9105 Oxon Hill Rd, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 686-0662
Jaycees Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise JAYCEES CHILD CARE CENTER for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be happy, well-socialized, and academically prepared for elementary school. The center is described as going above and beyond in meeting individual child needs.

Caring and professional staffnurturing environmentindividualized attention
Address
7624 Lanham Ln, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 248-2185
Rainbow Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Rainbow Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting professional and experienced staff, strong educational curriculum, and a caring environment. Parents report significant child development and growth, with children enjoying school and teachers. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained with fair pricing.

Professional and experienced staffstrong educational program (Abeka curriculum)caring environment
Address
4100 Steeds Grant Way, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 248-5500
World Of Fun Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

World of Fun Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff, cleanliness, and curriculum. However, one parent reported serious concerns including facility maintenance issues, staff conduct problems, and child safety incidents.

friendly and responsive staffclean facilitywell-designed curriculum
Address
2904 Testway Ave, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 248-0059
Kingdom Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
515 Kirby Hill Rd, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 567-2671
Shadenjuan Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
11516 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 292-7191
Day Star Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
915 Palmer Rd, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 248-1160
Early Years Child Enrichment
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9400 Old Palmer Rd, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 248-0379
Fort Washington Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12400 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 292-3804
Henson Valley Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2317 Brinkley Rd, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 485-6055
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Fort Washington for its welcoming staff, strong curriculum, and child development outcomes. Families report children making significant progress in social, academic, and emotional skills, with staff who treat children as their own. The center is known for engaging family events and excellent communication with parents.

Welcoming and professional staffstrong curriculumchild development progress
Address
10925 Indian Head Hwy, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 292-5904
Little Busy Bee Elc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8001 Allentown Rd, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 248-5140
Mini World Early Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3100 Tucker Rd, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 248-1111
The Beddow School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8600 Loughran Rd, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 567-0330
Ymca @ Potomac Overlook
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10709 Indian Head Hgwy, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 203-2302

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Frequently asked questions

There are 19 child daycare & preschools daycares in Fort Washington, Maryland, out of 20 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 Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 19 facilities
  • Church 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 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 Fort Washington for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Fort Washington 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.