About Discovery Family Childcare
Discovery Family Childcare is a small home-style center in Fort Washington that accommodates up to eight children and operates year round, Monday through Friday. It takes children from birth to age 5 in separate infant, toddler and preschool programs, with a Montessori-style curriculum that works toward level 1 reading skills and simple math. Full-time, part-time, drop-in and emergency backup care are offered, plus before and after school care and supervised field trips. Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are provided daily, and scholarship vouchers are accepted. Visits are by appointment. Rated 5.0 from 5 Google reviews, all five stars. Its philosophy rests on emotional, social, physical and cognitive development in early childhood, and parents can schedule a tour or use a parental portal.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesInfants and toddlers
YesAccepts child care subsidies
YesEarly drop-off or late pickup
YesMontessori
YesMeals provided
Yes
No information yet on pre-K class, tuition listed, waitlist, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (301) 906-5068
- 1310 Old Drummer Boy Ln, Fort Washington, MD 20744
- Website
- View on Google Maps
Questions parents ask about Discovery Family Childcare
What ages does Discovery Family Childcare serve?
Discovery Family Childcare takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does Discovery Family Childcare cost?
Discovery Family Childcare does not publish its tuition online. Call (301) 906-5068 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does Discovery Family Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. Discovery Family Childcare 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 Discovery Family Childcare's hours?
Discovery Family Childcare offers early drop-off or late pickup.
Are meals included at Discovery Family Childcare?
Yes. Discovery Family Childcare provides meals or snacks.
What teaching approach does Discovery Family Childcare use?
Discovery Family Childcare offers the Montessori method. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Is Discovery Family Childcare licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up Discovery Family Childcare on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.
Where is Discovery Family Childcare and how do I contact it?
Discovery Family Childcare is at 1310 Old Drummer Boy Ln, Fort Washington, MD 20744. Its phone number is (301) 906-5068. It has a 5.0-star rating from 5 Google reviews.
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