Best Daycares in Bethesda, MD — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 13 daycares and childcare centers in Bethesda based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Bethesda

  1. #1 — Cubbies Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Bethesda Co-Op Nursery School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Georgetown Hill Early School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Happy Hands Learning Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — The Family Academy of Bethesda Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Spring Valley Montessori Academy Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Bethesda Community School Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  8. #8 — L'Enfant International Preschool Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Kidville Inc Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  10. #10 — The Children In The Shoe East West Towers Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Crestview Montessori School Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Childtime of Bethesda Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Bright Horizons at 2 Bethesda Metro Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Bethesda?
Cubbies Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Bethesda based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Bethesda?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Bethesda?
Childcare costs in Bethesda vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.