Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
KinderCare on Smallwood Drive
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1988
School Motto
More than daycare, it's KinderCare!
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to NAEYC accredited Westlake KinderCare in Waldorf,
Maryland, proudly serving the community since 1988. It is our
mission here to provide a safe, nurturing and educational
environment for each child we serve.
We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Here at Westlake KinderCare, your child will be provided a safe and stimulating environment to learn in and have the best teachers who believe in education and care for the children as if they were their own. We are proud to have a team of long-term staff with an average 10-year tenure.
The Westlake KinderCare staff offer superior child care services as every staff member makes it a point to know every child and family individually. Each classroom's curriculum is research-based and designed by experts. In addition to the curriculum, we offer Learning Adventures Enrichment Programs: Phonics, Math, Cooking, and Music. The enrichment programs offer individualized, small-group lessons.
We welcome you and your family to come by and witness all the fun and learning happening here at Westlake KinderCare. - Westlake KinderCare adheres to the highest safety, cleanliness and maintenance standards. The center has a secure entry to the building with keypad access, there is daily sign in/out procedures from the parent as well as the teachers. We also have a health and safety coordiantor, Ms. Kelly who conducts monthly fire and disaster drills. She also ensures that all of our classrooms are maintaning all health and safety procedures every day.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Maryland state Vouchers, Judy Center. Military discount 5%. 10% discount for county teachers.
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are KinderCare on Smallwood Drive often compared to?
KinderCare on Smallwood Drive is often viewed alongside schools like Goddard School Of Waldorf by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for KinderCare on Smallwood Drive?
The application deadline for KinderCare on Smallwood Drive is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: KinderCare on Smallwood Drive vs. Goddard School Of Waldorf
The nearest high school and elementary school to KinderCare on Smallwood Drive is New Hope Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Guidepost Montessori At Hampshire (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-K
Montessori School
6008 Hampshire Cir
Waldorf, MD 20603
(240) 288-3999
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 176 students
Sports: 6
Daycare / Preschool
7005 Saint Florian Drive
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-9777
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
Church of God
4200 OLD WASHINGTON ROAD
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 843-3887
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
305 Smallwood Drive
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-7550
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
10045 Bunker Hill Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-5030
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
Church of God
4200 OLD WASHINGTON ROAD
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 843-3887
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 384 students
9805 Faith Baptist Church Road
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 870-2550
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 11 students
Christian
12406 Brandywine Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
(301) 372-6345
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 393 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Brethren
6501 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 868-1600
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
9255 Piscataway Road
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 856-1616
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
Church of God
4200 OLD WASHINGTON ROAD
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 843-3887
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 384 students
9805 Faith Baptist Church Road
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 870-2550
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
3310 Saint Peters Dr
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 843-1955
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Sports: 7
Christian
13000 Zekiah Drive
Waldorf, MD 20601
(301) 645-0406
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
13407 Piscataway Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 292-2522
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-K
Montessori School
6008 Hampshire Cir
Waldorf, MD 20603
(240) 288-3999
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 176 students
Sports: 6
Daycare / Preschool
7005 Saint Florian Drive
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-9777
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
Church of God
4200 OLD WASHINGTON ROAD
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 843-3887
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
305 Smallwood Drive
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 645-7550
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
10045 Bunker Hill Rd
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 645-5030
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Swans Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
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17700 Wayside Dr.
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0930
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0930
9193.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Potomac Shores Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62%)
17851 Woods View Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 291-3590
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 291-3590
9194.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Mary Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-8376
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-8376
9194.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Potomac Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
3130 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-4996
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-4996
9194.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Covington-harper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 River Heritage Blvd.
Dumfries, VA 22026
(571) 466-4500
Dumfries, VA 22026
(571) 466-4500
9194.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 1,025 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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