YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase

3.5(111 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Bethesda, MD

About YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase

YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase is a community nonprofit on Old Georgetown Road that dates to 1844, with child care, camp, aquatics, youth sports, tennis and gym membership. Its Early Learning Programs serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers using the Creative Curriculum, aligned with Maryland Early Learning Standards. School-age programs add before and after-school care for kindergarten through 5th grade. Child care programs include nutritious snacks, and YMCA Summer Day Camps are offered with sports, science, art and nature. A needs-based scholarship and subsidy program helps families who could not otherwise afford services, and gym members earn discounts on child care and camp. Rated 3.5 from 111 Google reviews, 48 of them five stars and 25 one star. The Bethesda branch lists a membership, workplace wellness and financial assistance among its services.

What reviewers mention: swimming (15), friendly staff (13), locker room (7), summer camps (5), pickleball (4), hot tub (4), outdoor pool (3), dumbbells (2), positive atmosphere (2), indoor pool (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Accepts child care subsidies

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

  • Meals provided

    Yes

  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on pre-K class, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase

What ages does YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase serve?

YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase cost?

YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase does not publish its tuition online. Call (301) 530-3725 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase accept child care subsidies?

Yes. YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase says it accepts child care subsidies or certificates. Maryland's Child Care Scholarship Program, run by the Maryland State Department of Education, helps eligible families who work, study or train pay for care at programs that take part in Maryland EXCELS. New applications have been under a freeze with a waitlist since May 2025. Confirm your eligibility and the school's participation before you enroll.

What are YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase's hours?

YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase?

Yes. YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase provides meals or snacks.

Does YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase run a summer camp?

Yes. YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

What teaching approach does YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase use?

YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.

Where is YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and how do I contact it?

YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase is at 9401 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814. Its phone number is (301) 530-3725. It has a 3.5-star rating from 111 Google reviews.

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