Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Potomac, MD
Compare 14 child daycare & preschools in Potomac. Average rating: 4.78/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Potomac, Maryland at a glance
- Programs
- 14
- Avg rating
- 4.78/5
- Parent reviews
- 70
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 8
Potomac has 14 licensed child daycare & preschools with 70 parent reviews averaging 4.78/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 89% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 20854 zip code, averaging 4.78 stars across 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in 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.
- 1Pria4.53 score4.9(7)
11810 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 8 children
PRIA is a highly-rated facility in Potomac with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the excellent teachers, top-notch facilities, and clean environment. The venue is noted as spacious and well-maintained for gatherings.
Excellent teacherstop-notch facilityclean environmentspacious and roomy - 2Minds In Motion Child Care4.47 score4.6(19)
11815 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Parents consistently praise Minds in Motion as an exceptional, family-oriented daycare with caring and attentive staff who genuinely support children's development. The center is noted for its clean, safe environment, engaging educational programs, community involvement, and willingness to go above and beyond to meet family needs, including specialized services like speech therapy.
Kind and attentive staffsafe and clean facilitystrong educational programschildren excited to attend - 3Academy Child Dev Ctr/Cold Spring4.47 score4.7(10)
9201 Falls Chapel Way, Potomac, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children
Academy Child Dev Ctr/Cold Spring's aftercare program in Potomac receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff who create a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and loved. The program is noted for its variety of activities, homework support, outdoor time, and snacks, with children regularly expressing enthusiasm about attending.
Caring and attentive staffwarm and welcoming environmentvariety of activities and craftshomework help - 4Little Acorns Day Care4.35 score4.5(12)
11315 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children
Little Acorns Day Care in Potomac receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the caring and dedicated staff, strong communication, developmental activities, and safe, nurturing environment that makes children happy and eager to attend.
Warm and caring staff with many long-term employeesexcellent parent communication via daily emails and photoslarge outdoor play space with diverse activitiesindoor activities including art projects and academics
Rating Distribution
Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Potomac
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Potomac zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20854 | 14 | 4.78 | 8 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Potomac (8–144 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
7
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Potomac based on parent reviews
Pria
11810 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD
PRIA is a highly-rated facility in Potomac with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the excellent teachers, top-notch facilities, and clean environment. The venue is noted as spacious and well-maintained for gatherings.
Minds In Motion Child Care
11815 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD
Parents consistently praise Minds in Motion as an exceptional, family-oriented daycare with caring and attentive staff who genuinely support children's development. The center is noted for its clean, safe environment, engaging educational programs, community involvement, and willingness to go above and beyond to meet family needs, including specialized services like speech therapy.
Academy Child Dev Ctr/Cold Spring
9201 Falls Chapel Way, Potomac, MD
Academy Child Dev Ctr/Cold Spring's aftercare program in Potomac receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff who create a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and loved. The program is noted for its variety of activities, homework support, outdoor time, and snacks, with children regularly expressing enthusiasm about attending.
Bambi Child Care
10121 Lloyd Rd, Potomac, MD
Parents highlight the warm, home-like atmosphere and Russian-speaking environment, noting the value of mixed-age interactions and daily outdoor play. Reviewers also appreciate the homemade food and specialized music instruction provided by the staff.
Little Acorns Day Care
11315 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD
Little Acorns Day Care in Potomac receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the caring and dedicated staff, strong communication, developmental activities, and safe, nurturing environment that makes children happy and eager to attend.
Beverly Farms Childrens Ctr @ Ivymont
11614 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Potomac, Maryland
There are 14 child daycare & preschools in 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 Potomac have an average rating of 4.78 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 89% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.78 stars. Our analysis covers 70 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in 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 Potomac
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Parents highlight the warm, home-like atmosphere and Russian-speaking environment, noting the value of mixed-age interactions and daily outdoor play. Reviewers also appreciate the homemade food and specialized music instruction provided by the staff.
- Address
- 10121 Lloyd Rd, Potomac, MD
- Phone
- (202) 821-2964
- Address
- 11614 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD
- Phone
- (301) 299-6442
- Address
- 11510 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD
- Phone
- (301) 299-7087
- Address
- 9908 S Glen Rd, Potomac, MD
- Phone
- (301) 299-9193
PRIA is a highly-rated facility in Potomac with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the excellent teachers, top-notch facilities, and clean environment. The venue is noted as spacious and well-maintained for gatherings.
- Address
- 11810 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD
- Phone
- (240) 644-8456
Academy Child Dev Ctr/Cold Spring's aftercare program in Potomac receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff who create a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe and loved. The program is noted for its variety of activities, homework support, outdoor time, and snacks, with children regularly expressing enthusiasm about attending.
- Address
- 9201 Falls Chapel Way, Potomac, MD
- Phone
- (301) 424-4318
Parents consistently praise Minds in Motion as an exceptional, family-oriented daycare with caring and attentive staff who genuinely support children's development. The center is noted for its clean, safe environment, engaging educational programs, community involvement, and willingness to go above and beyond to meet family needs, including specialized services like speech therapy.
- Address
- 11815 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD
- Phone
- (301) 838-9393
Little Acorns Day Care in Potomac receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the caring and dedicated staff, strong communication, developmental activities, and safe, nurturing environment that makes children happy and eager to attend.
- Address
- 11315 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD
- Phone
- (301) 983-4372
Several parents highlight the school's nurturing teachers, traditional atmosphere without excessive technology, and strong security measures, noting that their children are well-prepared and happy. Conversely, one review strongly criticizes the staff for being uncaring and prioritizing profit, alleging that toddlers are allowed to watch excessive television.
- Address
- 11815 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD
- Phone
- (301) 762-3246
- Address
- 11825 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD
- Phone
- (301) 279-7010
Georgetown Hill CCC @ Cabin Bells Mill campus receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and strong educational programs. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, safe, and thriving academically while developing a genuine sense of community.
- Address
- 8311 Bells Mill Rd, Potomac, MD
- Phone
- (301) 299-7360
- Address
- 10621 South Glen Rd, Potomac, MD
- Phone
- (301) 299-1149
- Address
- 7917 Montrose Rd, Potomac, MD
- Phone
- (301) 340-6713
- Address
- 10033 River Rd, Potomac, MD
- Phone
- (301) 983-5200
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Frequently asked questions
- 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