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.: 38%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
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 草榴社区 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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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 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
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