About RDCA
RDCA Bel Pre Child Development Center opened in August 2015 in Silver Spring and is directed by Taishia Gardner, who has been with RDCA since 2005. It is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm under child care license 250882. The center runs infant and toddler, preschool, school-age and summer programs, and its infant and toddler teachers use the Creative Curriculum. Vouchers from the Child Care Subsidy Program and Montgomery County's Working Parents Assistance Program are accepted. Breakfast, a morning supplement and an afternoon snack are provided at no extra charge. It is a Level 5 program in Maryland EXCELS, and its preschool programs are accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education. Rated 3.0 from 2 Google reviews.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesInfants and toddlers
YesAccepts child care subsidies
YesEarly drop-off or late pickup
YesMeals provided
YesSummer camp
YesStates an accreditation
Yes
No information yet on pre-K class, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (301) 871-0159
- 13801 Rippling Brook Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20906
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Questions parents ask about RDCA
What ages does RDCA serve?
RDCA takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does RDCA cost?
RDCA does not publish its tuition online. Call (301) 871-0159 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does RDCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. RDCA 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 RDCA's hours?
RDCA offers early drop-off or late pickup.
Are meals included at RDCA?
Yes. RDCA provides meals or snacks.
Does RDCA run a summer camp?
Yes. RDCA runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.
Is RDCA accredited?
RDCA states an accreditation on its website. Ask the school which organization accredits it and when the accreditation was last renewed.
Is RDCA licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up RDCA on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.
Where is RDCA and how do I contact it?
RDCA is at 13801 Rippling Brook Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Its phone number is (301) 871-0159. It has a 3.0-star rating from 2 Google reviews.
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