Bethesda, Maryland

Glen Echo Family
Daycare

We provide the tools and guidance for your child’s success — in a warm and welcoming environment where children learn and play.

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Where Every Child Belongs

Glen Echo Family Daycare was founded on a simple belief — that every child deserves a safe, loving, and stimulating place to grow. We blend structured learning with joyful play, creating days that children look forward to and parents trust.

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Nurturing Care

Every child is cherished as an individual. Our nurturing approach fosters confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.

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Creative Learning

Art, music, storytelling, and hands-on projects ignite imagination and develop essential developmental skills.

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Safe Environment

Licensed, secure, and home-like spaces — indoors and outdoors — designed to let children explore safely and freely.

Daily Schedule

Morning arrival & breakfast7:30 – 9:00 am
Circle time, story & art9:00 – 10:30 am
Outdoor & indoor play10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch & quiet activities12:00 – 1:00 pm
Nap & rest time1:00 – 3:00 pm
Afternoon snack & music3:00 – 4:30 pm
Free play & evening pickup4:30 – 5:30 pm

Schedule is flexible and adapts to each child’s individual needs.

The Creative Curriculum

We follow The Creative Curriculum, a nationally recognized, research-based framework that transforms everyday experiences into meaningful learning opportunities. Rather than worksheets and drills, children learn through purposeful play, exploration, and discovery.

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Social-Emotional

Building confidence, self-regulation, and positive relationships through guided play and group experiences.

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Physical

Developing gross and fine motor skills through outdoor play, art projects, and hands-on exploration.

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Language

Expanding vocabulary, early literacy, and communication through storytelling, songs, and conversation.

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Cognitive

Nurturing curiosity with math concepts, problem-solving, and scientific discovery woven into everyday activities.

How It Comes to Life

  • Interest-based learning that follows each child's natural curiosity
  • Intentional teaching moments embedded in daily routines
  • Hands-on exploration with open-ended materials
  • Ongoing observation to guide individualized learning goals
  • Family partnerships that extend learning beyond our doors

We’d Love to Hear From You

Address6832 Tulip Hill Ter
Bethesda, MD 20816
HoursMonday – Friday
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
ClosedWeekends &
Federal Holidays