Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Silver Spring, MD
Compare 59 child daycare & preschools in Silver Spring. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Silver Spring, Maryland at a glance
- Programs
- 59
- Avg rating
- 4.53/5
- Parent reviews
- 345
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 25
Silver Spring has 59 licensed child daycare & preschools with 345 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.25 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 66% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 20905 (avg 4.8 stars), while 20906 has the largest selection (13 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Silver Spring
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.
- 1Lutheran Church Of St Andrew Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
15300 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD · Church Daycare · Capacity: 71 children
Lutheran Church of St Andrew Preschool in Silver Spring receives consistently high praise from parents. The preschool program is noted for its caring teachers, engaging curriculum, and strong communication with families. Parents particularly highlight the welcoming community atmosphere and the positive impact on their children's development and social growth.
Caring and knowledgeable teacherswelcoming communityengaging curriculumexcellent communication via app - 2Morgan Day Care @ Sligo4.64 score4.8(20)
629 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 21 children
The reviews provided are for Suite Barbershop, not Morgan Day Care @ Sligo. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.
None - reviews are for a barbershopnot the daycare center - 3Noah'S Landing4.63 score4.8(19)
16819 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children
Noah's Landing appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive about the church services, worship experience, and community atmosphere. Parents praise the spiritual environment, pastor, and welcoming nature of the congregation.
Powerful preachingwelcoming and family-oriented communitystrong spiritual atmospherediverse congregation - 4Silver Spring Learning Ctr4.63 score4.8(18)
1401 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 114 children
Silver Spring Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and director. Parents report their children show significant developmental progress, enjoy attending daily, and benefit from individualized attention in a safe, clean environment with enriching activities.
Kind and supportive staffdirector (Chaya)and administrationindividualized child development approach - 5Carola'S Little Rascals4.62 score5(8)
1713 Woodwell Rd, Silver Spring, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
Parents consistently praise Carola's Little Rascals for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff who treat children like family members. Children develop strong foundational skills, confidence, and a love of learning while feeling safe and secure. The daycare successfully prepares children for kindergarten and maintains low staff turnover.
Caring and supportive staffwarm and nurturing environmentengaging activities and learning opportunitiesbilingual instruction - 64 Corners Community Nursery INC4.62 score5(8)
801 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
4 Corners Community Nursery Inc. receives universal 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and warm, engaging learning environment. Parents consistently report that children are excited to attend, develop strong bonds with teachers, and benefit from excellent communication including weekly photos. The facility is noted as both high-quality and affordable for the Silver Spring area.
caring and warm staffknowledgeable teachers with longevity at schoolbright and inviting classroom environmentexcellent parent communication with weekly photos - 7Small Wonders Child Care4.54 score4.7(17)
13840 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children
Small Wonders Child Care in Silver Spring receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-oriented facility with exceptional staff and strong teacher-child relationships. Parents highlight the personalized, human approach to childcare, engaging activities, and safe environment that gives them peace of mind. Multiple families have remained enrolled for many years, with some traveling considerable distances to continue using the center.
Caring and attentive stafffamily-oriented atmospherepersonalized attention to each childacademic preparation and homework help - 8Green Hill Child Dev Center#4.5 score5(5)
120 Geneva Ave, Silver Spring, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children
Green Hill Child Development Center in Silver Spring receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight warm, attentive staff, strong communication through the Brightwheel app with photos and videos, and developmentally-focused activities. Parents report their children thrive in a clean, well-organized facility with a sense of community.
Warm and attentive teachersresponsive staffBrightwheel app for parent communication with photos/videosdevelopmental and creative activities - 9Silver Spring Presby Ch Children Ctr4.49 score4.9(6)
580 University Blvd East, Silver Spring, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Silver Spring Presby Ch Children Ctr is highly rated for its welcoming, family-oriented Christian environment. Parents praise the multicultural worship services, praise band performances, and Sunday school programs that emphasize children's spiritual growth. The community is described as warm and inclusive.
Multicultural worship servicespraise band performancesSunday school programspiritual education for children - 10Mount Jezreel Church Christian Schl4.48 score4.6(20)
420 University Blvd East, Silver Spring, MD · Church Daycare · Capacity: 16 children
Note: Reviews appear to be for the church itself rather than the daycare program. Reviewers praise the spiritual leadership, welcoming community, and quality of worship services. The facility is described as a long-standing, family-oriented religious community.
Welcoming and friendly atmospherestrong preaching and Gospel teachingactive ministries (musicdance
Rating Distribution
Based on 38 daycares with Google ratings in Silver Spring
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 345 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Silver Spring, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Silver Spring zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20905 | 6 | 4.8 | 4 | |
| 20906 | 13 | 4.72 | 4 | |
| 20901 | 7 | 4.67 | 6 | |
| 20902 | 10 | 4.6 | 5 | |
| 20910 | 10 | 4.45 | 4 | |
| 20904 | 13 | 4.01 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Silver Spring (10–229 children)
Small
up to 30 children
21
Medium
31–75 children
21
Large
76–150 children
17
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Silver Spring based on parent reviews
Morgan Day Care @ Sligo
629 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD
The reviews provided are for Suite Barbershop, not Morgan Day Care @ Sligo. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.
Noah'S Landing
16819 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Noah's Landing appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive about the church services, worship experience, and community atmosphere. Parents praise the spiritual environment, pastor, and welcoming nature of the congregation.
Silver Spring Learning Ctr
1401 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and director. Parents report their children show significant developmental progress, enjoy attending daily, and benefit from individualized attention in a safe, clean environment with enriching activities.
Carola'S Little Rascals
1713 Woodwell Rd, Silver Spring, MD
Parents consistently praise Carola's Little Rascals for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff who treat children like family members. Children develop strong foundational skills, confidence, and a love of learning while feeling safe and secure. The daycare successfully prepares children for kindergarten and maintains low staff turnover.
4 Corners Community Nursery INC
801 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD
4 Corners Community Nursery Inc. receives universal 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and warm, engaging learning environment. Parents consistently report that children are excited to attend, develop strong bonds with teachers, and benefit from excellent communication including weekly photos. The facility is noted as both high-quality and affordable for the Silver Spring area.
Small Wonders Child Care
13840 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD
Small Wonders Child Care in Silver Spring receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-oriented facility with exceptional staff and strong teacher-child relationships. Parents highlight the personalized, human approach to childcare, engaging activities, and safe environment that gives them peace of mind. Multiple families have remained enrolled for many years, with some traveling considerable distances to continue using the center.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring offers 59 childcare and preschool options, with 37 facilities actively rated by parents. The directory highlights a strong concentration of high-performing centers, particularly in the 20905 zip code, and features standout names like Carola's Little Rascals. Parents consistently cite affordable pricing, clean facilities, and welcoming atmospheres as key factors in their positive experiences.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Silver Spring have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 38 rated facilities, with 66% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 345 parent reviews. Parents in Silver Spring most frequently praise daycares for affordable pricing, clean facility, and welcoming atmosphere.
When choosing a daycare in Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring
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ABC Learning Center in Silver Spring receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, effective academics with children advancing grades and entering gifted programs, and a nurturing environment where children are eager to attend daily. The owner is commended for responsive communication and treating families with respect.
- Address
- 170 Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 384-4032
This facility is a YMCA with strong reviews focused on its pools and fitness amenities rather than daycare services. Parents praise the friendly staff, cleanliness, and unique features like the year-round heated outdoor pool. The summer camp program receives particular acclaim for its aquatics instruction and organization.
- Address
- 9800 Hastings Dr, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 585-2124
- Address
- 721 Brandon Green Dr, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 625-1575
Chutes and Ladders Multicultural CCC has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise attentive staff, good communication with parents, and a caring environment. Negative reviews cite poor hygiene practices, unprofessional staff behavior, lack of engaging activities, and rudeness toward parent involvement.
- Address
- 13830 Castle Blvd #T-1, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 890-3839
- Address
- 14015 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 384-0575
One parent highlights the staff's patience, flexibility, and the owner's gentle, educated leadership, noting their children enjoy the center. In contrast, another parent reports a serious allegation of physical abuse by a teacher and describes the staff and location negatively, expressing hope for improvement.
- Address
- 9300 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 565-0155
- Address
- 1315 East West Hwy Rm 1600, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 713-2657
Dee Dee's Place receives mixed reviews. Most recent parents praise the friendly staff, clean facility, age-appropriate activities, and good teacher-to-child ratios. However, one long-term parent reported serious safety concerns including incidents of children being hurt, unresponsive management, and disputes over compensation.
- Address
- 2710 Fairland Rd, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 890-6662
Dee Dee's Place receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising the caring teachers, safe environment, and engaging activities including field trips and summer programming. However, two negative reviews allege serious concerns about past disciplinary practices and staff responsiveness during facility transitions.
- Address
- 12605 New Hampshire Av, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 622-1080
- Address
- 1 Discovery Pl, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (240) 662-2229
- Address
- 14312 Great Oak Ln, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 879-8799
Horizon Child Care has overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff, diverse activities, field trips, and smooth transitions for children. One negative review from a child attendee reported repetitive daily routines, staff inattentiveness, and inappropriate behavior by counselors.
- Address
- 1102 Jackson Rd, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 680-0665
- Address
- 3100 Medway St, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 942-2135
- Address
- 13313 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 933-6888
- Address
- 13224 Foxhall Dr, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 946-4128
- Address
- 13400 Tamarack Rd, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 384-0664
- Address
- 1820 Franwall Ave, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 649-3597
- Address
- 4001 Bel Pre Rd, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 598-4640
- Address
- 9805 Dameron Dr, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 593-9641
- Address
- 10309 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 434-0373
- Address
- 8101 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 588-3350
- Address
- 12518 Greenly Dr, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 933-1785
- Address
- 2103 Luzerne Ave, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 608-9693
- Address
- 13205 Dauphine St, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 962-8983
- Address
- 13930 Good Hope Rd, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 246-0780
- Address
- 14217 Peartree Ln 11 & 13, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 460-0438
- Address
- 15010 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 438-0744
- Address
- 11624 Lockwood Dr Apt T1, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 681-5373
- Address
- 12221 Viers Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD
- Phone
- (301) 942-2515
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Maryland)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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