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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in North Potomac, MD

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in North Potomac. Average rating: 4.97/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

North Potomac, Maryland at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.97/5
Parent reviews
79
Top rated (4.5+)
4

North Potomac has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 79 parent reviews averaging 4.97/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 20878 zip code, averaging 4.97 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in North Potomac

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
    Prairie Landing Childrens Center
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    10910 Silent Wood Place, North Potomac, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 11 children

    Prairie Landing Children's Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the center's strong academic preparation for kindergarten, caring and professional teachers, and bilingual curriculum. Parents consistently report their children developing advanced literacy and math skills, good behavior, and social development during their time at the center.

    Excellent academic preparation for kindergartenpatient and caring teachersbilingual education (Chinese and English)strong communication with parents
  2. 2
    Academy Child Dev Ctr @ Stone Mill
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    14327 Stonebridge View Dr, North Potomac, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 126 children

    Academy Child Development Center at Stone Mill receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe learning environment. Parents report noticeable developmental improvements in their children across speech, social skills, and academic progress. The center is commended for its variety of activities, responsive communication, and creating a welcoming community.

    Professional and caring staffsafe facilitycleanlinessdevelopmental progress in children
  3. 3
    Care-A-Lot Day Care Ctr
    4.79 score
    5(19)

    14737 Dufief Mill Rd, North Potomac, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children

    Care-A-Lot Day Care Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5. Parents praise owner Firoza and her staff for providing individualized, nurturing care that supports children's social, emotional, and academic development while also offering valuable parenting guidance to families.

    Experienced and caring owner/directorindividualized attention to each childstrong routine establishmentemotional and social skill development
  4. 4
    Robins Nest Child Care
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    13546 Travilah Rd, North Potomac, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children

    Parents consistently praise Robins Nest for its warm, nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Staff are described as caring, responsive, and highly communicative with parents through daily updates and photos. The center is noted for mixed-age classrooms, provided meals, low staff turnover, and engaging activities.

    Warm and loving atmosphereresponsive and communicative staffconsistent teachers with low turnovermixed-age classroom benefits

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in North Potomac

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Best Rated Neighborhoods

North Potomac zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
208785
4.97
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in North Potomac (11–126 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in North Potomac based on parent reviews

Prairie Landing Childrens Center

5(20)

10910 Silent Wood Place, North Potomac, MD

Prairie Landing Children's Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the center's strong academic preparation for kindergarten, caring and professional teachers, and bilingual curriculum. Parents consistently report their children developing advanced literacy and math skills, good behavior, and social development during their time at the center.

Excellent academic preparation for kindergartenpatient and caring teachersbilingual education (Chinese and English)

Academy Child Dev Ctr @ Stone Mill

5(20)

14327 Stonebridge View Dr, North Potomac, MD

Academy Child Development Center at Stone Mill receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe learning environment. Parents report noticeable developmental improvements in their children across speech, social skills, and academic progress. The center is commended for its variety of activities, responsive communication, and creating a welcoming community.

Professional and caring staffsafe facilitycleanliness

Care-A-Lot Day Care Ctr

5(19)

14737 Dufief Mill Rd, North Potomac, MD

Care-A-Lot Day Care Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5. Parents praise owner Firoza and her staff for providing individualized, nurturing care that supports children's social, emotional, and academic development while also offering valuable parenting guidance to families.

Experienced and caring owner/directorindividualized attention to each childstrong routine establishment

Robins Nest Child Care

4.9(20)

13546 Travilah Rd, North Potomac, MD

Parents consistently praise Robins Nest for its warm, nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Staff are described as caring, responsive, and highly communicative with parents through daily updates and photos. The center is noted for mixed-age classrooms, provided meals, low staff turnover, and engaging activities.

Warm and loving atmosphereresponsive and communicative staffconsistent teachers with low turnover

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Child Daycare & Preschools in North Potomac, Maryland

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in North Potomac, 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 North Potomac have an average rating of 4.97 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.97 stars. Our analysis covers 79 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in North Potomac, 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 North Potomac

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Care-A-Lot Day Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Care-A-Lot Day Care Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5. Parents praise owner Firoza and her staff for providing individualized, nurturing care that supports children's social, emotional, and academic development while also offering valuable parenting guidance to families.

Experienced and caring owner/directorindividualized attention to each childstrong routine establishment
Address
14737 Dufief Mill Rd, North Potomac, MD
Phone
(301) 340-7971
Prairie Landing Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Prairie Landing Children's Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the center's strong academic preparation for kindergarten, caring and professional teachers, and bilingual curriculum. Parents consistently report their children developing advanced literacy and math skills, good behavior, and social development during their time at the center.

Excellent academic preparation for kindergartenpatient and caring teachersbilingual education (Chinese and English)
Address
10910 Silent Wood Place, North Potomac, MD
Phone
(301) 762-4023
Academy Child Dev Ctr @ Stone Mill
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Academy Child Development Center at Stone Mill receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe learning environment. Parents report noticeable developmental improvements in their children across speech, social skills, and academic progress. The center is commended for its variety of activities, responsive communication, and creating a welcoming community.

Professional and caring staffsafe facilitycleanliness
Address
14327 Stonebridge View Dr, North Potomac, MD
Phone
(301) 762-8206
Robins Nest Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Robins Nest for its warm, nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Staff are described as caring, responsive, and highly communicative with parents through daily updates and photos. The center is noted for mixed-age classrooms, provided meals, low staff turnover, and engaging activities.

Warm and loving atmosphereresponsive and communicative staffconsistent teachers with low turnover
Address
13546 Travilah Rd, North Potomac, MD
Phone
(301) 926-2229
Tlc The Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14901 Dufief Mill Rd, North Potomac, MD
Phone
(301) 738-6424

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in North Potomac, Maryland. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in North Potomac have an average Google rating of 4.97 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in North Potomac, 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 North Potomac for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in North Potomac 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.