
Find the best preschools in Washington, . Browse 14 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — preschools with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
5416 Georgia Ave Nw, Washington, DC · Capacity: 76 children
Bright Start Childcare & Preschool receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and comprehensive approach to child development. Parents highlight the facility's amenities, nutritious in-house meals, outdoor play time, enrichment activities, and strong teacher-child relationships as key strengths.
700 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite, #770, Washington, DC · Capacity: 47 children
Parents consistently praise STEM Preschool for its excellent teachers, structured curriculum combining academics with creative activities, and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the school's cleanliness, organization, communication, and success in helping children develop language, independence, and learning skills.
337 North Carolina Ave Se, Washington, DC · Capacity: 54 children
The Hill Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated teachers and engaging curriculum. Parents highlight the school's enriching activities, excellent communication with families, and the visible happiness and growth of their children. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, well-planned programming, and holistic approach to early childhood education.
5200 Cathedral Ave Nw, Washington, DC · Capacity: 50 children
1529 16th St Nw, Washington, DC · Capacity: 24 children
Most reviews praise the preschool program, highlighting caring and creative teachers, strong curriculum tailored to children's interests, and excellent administration. However, many reviews in the dataset appear to be for other JCC facilities (theater, gym, fitness classes) rather than the preschool itself, making it difficult to assess comprehensive parent feedback.
2420 Rhode Island Ave Ne, Washington, DC · Capacity: 28 children
MINDBLOOM PRESCHOOL receives consistently high praise from parents for its multilingual immersion programs (Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic), strong academics, and caring staff leadership under Director Ms. Susan. Parents highlight significant language acquisition, above-average academic progress, and development of soft skills, along with excellent communication between school and families. The spacious classrooms, small student-teacher ratios, engaging activities including field
1725 Michigan Ave Ne, Washington, DC · Capacity: 50 children
3240 O St Nw, Washington, DC · Capacity: 45 children
4300 16th St Nw, Washington, DC · Capacity: 35 children
Washington has 14 preschool programs designed to prepare children ages 3-5 for kindergarten. These programs focus on early literacy, social skills, and structured learning in a nurturing environment.
When choosing a preschool in Washington, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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The Hill Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated teachers and engaging curriculum. Parents highlight the school's enriching activities, excellent communication with families, and the visible happiness and growth of their children. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, well-planned programming, and holistic approach to early childhood education.
Parents consistently praise STEM Preschool for its excellent teachers, structured curriculum combining academics with creative activities, and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the school's cleanliness, organization, communication, and success in helping children develop language, independence, and learning skills.
Bright Start Childcare & Preschool receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and comprehensive approach to child development. Parents highlight the facility's amenities, nutritious in-house meals, outdoor play time, enrichment activities, and strong teacher-child relationships as key strengths.
Little Lambs Preschool receives mostly positive reviews highlighting a welcoming atmosphere and caring staff. However, one reviewer reported feeling unwelcome and stated the facility did not treat all visitors with equal respect and kindness.
Most reviews praise the preschool program, highlighting caring and creative teachers, strong curriculum tailored to children's interests, and excellent administration. However, many reviews in the dataset appear to be for other JCC facilities (theater, gym, fitness classes) rather than the preschool itself, making it difficult to assess comprehensive parent feedback.
MINDBLOOM PRESCHOOL receives consistently high praise from parents for its multilingual immersion programs (Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic), strong academics, and caring staff leadership under Director Ms. Susan. Parents highlight significant language acquisition, above-average academic progress, and development of soft skills, along with excellent communication between school and families. The spacious classrooms, small student-teacher ratios, engaging activities including field
Parents consistently praise CommuniKids Tenleytown as an excellent preschool with a warm, nurturing environment and effective Spanish immersion program. Staff and teachers are described as kind, patient, and highly responsive to parents. Children show strong academic progress, social development, and enthusiasm for attending.
Early Steps Bilingual Preschool of Georgetown in Washington, DC receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring, attentive teachers, effective Spanish immersion program, and warm, nurturing environment that keeps children happy and engaged.
Parents consistently praise CommuniKids Preschool's Spanish immersion program, warm and nurturing teaching staff, and responsive communication with families. Children reportedly develop strong language skills, social-emotional growth, and a genuine love for attending school. The center is described as providing a play-based, community-focused learning environment.
Parents consistently praise CommuniKids Preschool's Spanish immersion program, warm and nurturing environment, and responsive staff. Children show strong language development and social-emotional growth. Parents highlight excellent communication from administration and teachers, and describe the center as a welcoming community.
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