Daycares in Montgomery County MD

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Recent Daycare Reviews in Montgomery County MD

Calverton Playhouse, Silver Spring
"We are so lucky to have found this daycare! The other children at the daycare are so sweet and well-behaved. She has great routines and treats each child differently according to" Read More
Edgewood Children's Den, Silver Spring
"This daycare is our second daycare and we are so grateful for the switch! She and her teaching assistant are very loving, professional and it is evident that they are very" Read More

Frequently Asked Questions

How many daycares are there in Montgomery County?

There are 1,316 daycares in Montgomery County, based on CareLuLu data. This includes 855 home-based programs and 461 centers.

How much do daycares cost in Montgomery County?

The average cost of daycare in Montgomery County is $1,042 per month. This is the average price for full-time, based on CareLuLu data, including homes and centers.

How many daycares accept infants in Montgomery County?

Based on CareLuLu data, 908 daycares care for infants (as well as toddlers). This includes 786 home-based programs and 122 centers.

How many daycares offer part-time care or drop-in care in Montgomery County?

Based on CareLuLu data, 680 daycares offer part-time care or drop-in care in Montgomery County.

How many daycares teach a foreign language in Montgomery County (Spanish, French, Chinese, etc.)?

Based on CareLuLu data, 549 daycares speak at least one foreign language. Most common languages include Spanish, Amharic, Urdu, Hindi and Farsi.

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