We strive to provide the highest quality child care and play-based education for children.
We implement The Creative Curriculum and Developmental Continuum Toolkit, a research-validated curriculum and assessment for young children that is approved by our Maryland State Board of Education.
This child-centered, play-based curriculum fosters each child's growth and learning through activities that promote healthy development and long-term educational achievement.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sun. Jun 15, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kensington Forest Glen Children?
The application deadline for Kensington Forest Glen Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Kensington Forest Glen Children located?
Kensington Forest Glen Children is located in the Forest Glen neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD. There are 1 other private schools located in Forest Glen.
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