Based on 9 reviews
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Growing Minds Learning Center, led by provider Serena Sheffer, is a licensed home-based daycare and preschool located in Bethesda, MD. The program offers flexible full-time and part-time child care for infants and toddlers up to age 2, with summer camp and after-school options available for children up to 12 years old. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, and healthy organic meals and snacks are included in tuition. The environment is nut-free to ensure safety for all children.
The curriculum combines Mother Goose Time with a play-based and STEAM approach, encouraging exploration in science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts. Children also enjoy activities such as reading, arts and crafts, music, gymnastics, cooking, and even sewing. The program includes both English and Spanish instruction, giving children the opportunity to develop bilingual skills early on. The classroom is designed to support learning through hands-on play, with art stations, puzzles, and dress-up areas. Outdoor play takes place in the backyard and at a nearby community playground.
Disclaimer: the licensing status was checked when this listing was created. We do our best to keep information up-to-date, but cannot guarantee that it is. You should verify the license/permit/registration status before enrolling in any child care program.
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Martha M. S.
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Posted 2 months ago
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She was a wonderful caregiver to our son. She created a warm and energetic
environment for him to learn and play. We miss her!
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Caitlin K.A.B. S.
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Posted 1 year ago
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This daycare has been excellent and provided us with peace of mind as we sent our young baby off to daycare for the first time. They have been responsive and proactive caring for our baby, as he hits each new milestone, encouraging age appropriate activities and keeping an eye on his changing needs. They provide us with numerous updates throughout the day on how he is feeling and what he is doing. We also appreciate the personal care our baby... more
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Adam S.
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Posted 2 years ago
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Until our children started attending this family child care, I thought it was just a common phrase that "they will take care of your children as if they were their own." This is not just a phrase. This has been our experience with her program. Since he was an infant, our oldest son attended three different large childcare centers. They were fine, but we were just one a hundred families, looking to find personalized attention and care where there... more
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Winston B.
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Posted 2 years ago
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The owner and her staff are great with our son. they provide a safe, nurturing environment and provide us with lots of information about his day. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
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Emily P.
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Posted 7 years ago
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We have had Mikey with this child care provider since April and he adores her. She is so loving and kind with babies and has great knowledge of childcare to share and very trust worthy. We have used her as babysitter as well and trusted her in our home.
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Cory A.
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Posted 9 years ago
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She is so loving and gentle with the kids it gave me peace of mind while at work to know my son was in good hands.
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Jamie B.
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Posted 10 years ago
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My son attended this daycare from 8 months until he was almost 3. He is now at a preschool and is doing amazing! The provider prepared him so well through the structure and curriculum that she provided. He was more than ready for preschool! I always felt that my son was very safe and she always had his best interest in mind.
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Jenny O.
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Posted 10 years ago
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This has been an amazing day care for our child. I know our daughter is always in good hands. Our daughter is happy to see the provider every morning and smiling when we pick her up. We were very fortunate to find this daycare.
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Anna O.
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Posted 10 years ago
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Both our toddler and our newborn are at this daycare. We love the environment! Lots of fun activities for all ages, great food, loving staff, they were definitely able to help our newborn transition to daycare... it's been really wonderful!
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Home-based
Hours
8:00am - 5:30pm
Ages
0 weeks - 12 years
Kindergarten
No
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
Yes (extra fee)
Transportation
No
Facilities
•  Fenced Facilities
•  Multipurpose Room
•  Library
•  Indoor Playroom
•  Playground
