The staff at our center represents the diversity of the world in which we live, and each team member receives continuous training in professional development.
Our staff retention is excellent with an average length of five and a half years.
We have 40 staff members on our team and many speak other languages such as Spanish, Farsi, Hindi, Urdu, Russian and some African dialects.
Many of our staff members have degrees ranging from Bachelor's Degrees in Early Childhood Education to Child Development Associate credentials and state certifications for child care.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 11 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 Kindergarten
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 39%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Thank you for your interest in our center! It is clear to us that you are interested in obtaining the best possible care for your child and choosing KinderCare is the first step. The Shady Grove KinderCare is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education Early Childhood Division. At Shady Grove KinderCare, your child will have a safe environment in which to grow and learn. Our curriculum is exclusive to KinderCare and supports the children's growth socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically. We also provide well-balanced meals to all children enrolled in our center.
- Our center includes a keypad entry at the interior lobby door and our playground is surrounded by a six foot fence with privacy slats. The center parking lot is patrolled by a private security company as well.The majority of our staff members have been ceritified in CPR and First Aid.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Hindi, Spanish
- POC, WPA, NACCRA, FEEA, HOC. Military discount is 5%. 10% discount available to most county workers, NIH, Montgomery County public school teachers, fire & rescue, police dept.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kindercare Learning Center?
The application deadline for Kindercare Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Kindercare Learning Center is The Foundation School Of Montgomery County (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Shadygrove Road KinderCare (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shadygrove Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
16723 Crabbs Branch Way
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 990-7703
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 990-7703
- miles
Gr: NS-PK
KidStop Child Development Ctr.
Daycare / Preschool
15910 Somerville Dr.
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 548-8899
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 548-8899
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
KidStop Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
15910 Somerville Dr
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 548-8899
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 548-8899
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
9008 Rosemont Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 755-3239
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 755-3239
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
The Foundation School Of Montgomery County
Special Education School
220 Girard St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Foundation School Of Montgomery County
Special Education School
220 Girard St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Marcia D Smith School
Alternative School
9075 Comprint Ct
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 926-2300
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 926-2300
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
7503 Muncaster Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 869-4500
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 869-4500
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School
Special Education School
610 E Diamond Ave Ste E
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 330-4359
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 330-4359
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
9975 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Foundation School Of Montgomery County
Special Education School
220 Girard St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students
115 S Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 990-2441
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 990-2441
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7503 Muncaster Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 869-4500
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 869-4500
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9975 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students
The Ridge School Of Montgomery County
Special Education School (Seventh Day Adventist)
14901 Broschart Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-4624
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-4624
2.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shadygrove Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
16723 Crabbs Branch Way
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 990-7703
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 990-7703
- miles
Gr: NS-PK
KidStop Child Development Ctr.
Daycare / Preschool
15910 Somerville Dr.
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 548-8899
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 548-8899
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
KidStop Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
15910 Somerville Dr
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 548-8899
Derwood, MD 20855
(301) 548-8899
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
9008 Rosemont Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 755-3239
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 755-3239
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
900 Gaither Road
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 330-2300
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 330-2300
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26020 Ticonderoga Road
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 722-2660
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 722-2660
9231.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25491 Riding Center Drive
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4370
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4370
9231.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Freedom High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25450 Riding Center Drive
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4300
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4300
9231.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,885 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Cardinal Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26155 Bullrun Post Office Road
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 367-4020
Centreville, VA 20120
(571) 367-4020
9232 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Virginia Run Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15450 Martins Hundred Dr
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 988-8900
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 988-8900
9232 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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