Bethesda Country Day School of Bethesda, MD

Bethesda Country Day School is located at the intersection of Beech Avenue and Old Georgetown Road. We are proud to serve families in Bethesda, North Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Rockville, Germantown, Silver Spring, Kensington, and beyond.

While preschool age is typically 3 years to 5 years old, Bethesda Country Day School in Bethesda offers care for students as young as 2 years. We know the importance of childhood development. Our Links to Learning curriculum supports that in so many ways! Daycare offers many benefits for your child, including social-emotional development, cognitive skills, language skills, routines, and responsibility.

Bethesda Country Day School offers the best daycare and preschool programs in Bethesda. Our teachers mix learning and play in a way that is fun for our students. We focus on academic, social, and emotional development, making us a top choice for parents searching for child care.

Links to Learning is our proprietary curriculum. It was created by our Education Department, a team of experts not only in the field of early childhood education, but also in elementary and secondary education. Our program is flexible and meets the needs of each child. We prepare our students for kindergarten and life.

Links to Learning isn’t just a curriculum. It guides everything that we do at our school. Our approach stands out from all the others. Links to Learning “links” multiple lessons together, tailored to each child’s interests. Does your child like playing with blocks? Our teachers may ask them to build a tower while naming the colors and counting the blocks – linking language, math, and fine motor skills! Our students have so much fun that they don’t realize that they are learning new things.

We know it is important for you to have reliable child care. Our preschool is open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, providing you with the flexibility you need. Whether you are juggling work, appointments, or other obligations, you can be sure that your child is in a safe place.

You will notice our security measures from the moment that you step into our school. We restrict access to our enrolled families, our staff, and registered visitors. All visitors at our school are required to check-in at our front desk, show their ID, and wear a visitor badge during their time in our school. Only authorized adults are allowed to pick up a child in our care.

The terms ‘daycare’ and ‘preschool’ are often interchanged. However, we know that we are more than just a daycare. Our teachers use our proprietary curriculum to guide our students through lessons that build language skills, social skills, and readiness for kindergarten. We set the foundation for lifelong learning and success.

Full-day kindergarten gives children the chance to fully engage in learning all day. This helps to build academic confidence, social skills, and independence in a way that half-day programs simply can’t match. At Bethesda Country Day School, our full-day kindergarten blends a well-rounded curriculum with hands-on experiences that make learning exciting. Our students explore literacy, math, science, social studies, technology, and Spanish. Our approach prepares students not just for elementary school, but for lifelong curiosity and love of learning.

Yes! We provide a nutritious lunch and two daily snacks for our students. These meals give our students the nourishment they need to thrive throughout the school day. We craft our menus to accommodate preferences and dietary restrictions.

No! We know that every child develops at their own pace. This includes potty training. Our teachers help our students at all stages of the potty training journey. It doesn’t end there. We make sure to partner closely with our families to create a collaborative environment. Routines need to carry over from home to school, and from school to home.

Our teachers are carefully selected and highly qualified. They complete background and reference checks, as well as credential verification and interviews. We make sure that our teachers meet our standards and love working with young children. Our teachers receive training in emergency preparedness, including CPR, first aid, and allergy protocol. They are equipped to handle any situation in an efficient and calm way. We also provide trainings in child abuse awareness and prevention, supervision techniques, and behavior management.

We know that communication is one of the most important factors when picking a daycare for your child. That is why we prioritize communication between families and our staff members. Through our Links 2 Home® app, our families receive daily updates on their child’s activities, meals, and more. Our monthly folders provide a way to track your child’s progress and offer at-home activities to continue the learning. Assessments and conferences ensure ongoing dialogue about your child’s development and goals. We believe that by keeping you informed, we can create the best learning environment for your child.

At Bethesda Country Day School, teachers use storytelling, classroom discussions, hands-on activities, and positive reinforcement to build listening and attention skills appropriate for each developmental stage.

Bethesda Country Day School offers a balanced approach to early learning that combines strong academics with social-emotional development. Our preschool curriculum supports foundational literacy and math skills alongside communication, self-regulation, collaboration, and confidence building.

Bethesda Country Day School prioritizes clear, frequent communication with families through tools like daily updates, progress reports, and mobile app messaging that share photos, activities, and learning goals. This helps parents stay connected to what their child is working on and how they’re progressing both academically and socially.