Ideal Childcare Center

3.6(28 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in District Heights, MD

About Ideal Childcare Center

Ideal Childcare Center in District Heights is a licensed early learning center offering year-round full-time preschool education for infants and children starting at 18 months, plus before and aftercare and a summer camp for ages 4 to 12, serving the central Prince George's County area. Camp takes trips three times weekly and adds academic enrichment and sports such as basketball and volleyball. Daily routines include play time, story time, music and art, with quarterly performances. Childcare vouchers are accepted, along with auto checking, auto savings and credit card payments, though cash is not. A $75 supply and curriculum fee and a $75 registration fee are due at enrollment, and families enrolling additional children get 10% off weekly tuition for each added child. Rated 3.6 from 28 Google reviews, 16 of them five stars and 6 one star. Appointments are required.

What reviewers mention: environment (4), potty training (3), early opening hours (2), diligent teachers (2), classrooms (2), videos (2), color (2), director (2), staff (2), call (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

  • Summer camp

    Yes

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

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Questions parents ask about Ideal Childcare Center

What ages does Ideal Childcare Center serve?

Ideal Childcare Center takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Ideal Childcare Center cost?

Ideal Childcare Center does not publish its tuition online. Call (301) 967-6809 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Ideal Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. Ideal Childcare Center 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 Ideal Childcare Center's hours?

Ideal Childcare Center offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Ideal Childcare Center?

Ideal Childcare Center has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

Does Ideal Childcare Center run a summer camp?

Yes. Ideal Childcare Center runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

What teaching approach does Ideal Childcare Center use?

Ideal Childcare Center offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Ideal Childcare Center licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Ideal Childcare Center on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.

Where is Ideal Childcare Center and how do I contact it?

Ideal Childcare Center is at 6809 District Heights Pkwy, District Heights, MD 20747. Its phone number is (301) 967-6809. It has a 3.6-star rating from 28 Google reviews.

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