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 Facts (2026)
- 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
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 39%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
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.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Kensington Forest Glen Children is The Siena School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John The Evangelist School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
0.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9545 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-8048
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-8048
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
10201 Woodland Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 681-7656
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 681-7656
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
9504 Brunett Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 565-2282
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 565-2282
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-K | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Girls Division
All-girls (Jewish)
2010 Linden Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 962-5111
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 962-5111
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
0.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Girls Division
All-girls (Jewish)
2010 Linden Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 962-5111
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 962-5111
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students
Community School Of Md At Northwood High School
Special Education School
919 W Univ Blvd Rm C203
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-8203
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-8203
1.2 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students
Pathways Horizons
Special Education School
4600 Powder Mill Rd Ste 100
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 595-3483
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 595-3483
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students
Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Boys Division
All-boys (Jewish)
1216 Arcola Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 962-5111
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 962-5111
1.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
0.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9545 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-8048
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-8048
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
10201 Woodland Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 681-7656
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 681-7656
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Girls Division
All-girls (Jewish)
2010 Linden Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 962-5111
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 962-5111
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students
10700 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 104 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
10201 Woodland Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 681-7656
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 681-7656
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
9504 Brunett Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 565-2282
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 565-2282
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-K | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
National Children's Center School/maryland Site
Special Education School
410 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-0642
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-0642
1 miles
Gr: NS | 7 students
10700 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 104 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
8611 Second Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 830-4505
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 830-4505
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 222 students Avg. class size: 16 students
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Quick Facts
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(571) 522-6000
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(703) 679-6000
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