Based on 26 reviews
About
OPENINGS: We are full at this time.
Welcome to Emory Grove Playhouse, a licensed home-based daycare and preschool in Gaithersburg, MD. This facility offers quality child care and early education at an affordable rate. They strive to create a learning space where children feel safe, comfortable, and loved!
Curriculum
Emory Grove Playhouse uses its own curriculum focusing on reading and writing and follows the Play-based teaching philosophy – allowing children to learn through play and through fun, age-appropriate, educational activities. They also have a separate curriculum for infants that works specifically on sensory, motor, and speech development skills.
Caregivers teach their little students to be confident and independent and prepare them for kindergarten, and they are always above grade level when they enter kindergarten!
The daycare has lots of engaging activities such as Letters, Matching Numbers, Reading, Writing, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor Adventures, Music and much more! They also have a wide variety of learning materials and toys. This family child care program has a fenced backyard where children can spend time playing outdoors in the morning and afternoon (of course, weather permitting).
The safety of every child is one of our top priorities, and our advanced curriculum works with parents' individual needs.
About The Staff
The owner and main caregiver is a professional child care provider with 14 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and is CPR & First-aid certified, as well as M.A.T trained (so if needed, she can administer over-the-counter and prescription medication).
Program
This home daycare program is open year-round from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. They provide full-time and part-time care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers between the age of 6 weeks and 5 years old.
They can also accommodate before and after school care for school-age kids, up to 12 years old (the home is close to Flower Hill Elementary School and Strawberry Knoll Elementary School).
To make sure kids are always safe and free from any infectious diseases, I always sanitize surfaces, and clean toys and tables at the end of the day.
Location
Emory Grove Playhouse is located near Emory Grove Rd and Washington Grove Ln, in the Emory Grove neighborhood of Gaithersburg, MD. They are right off Woodfield Rd and Midcounty Hwy, near Johnson’s Local Park. Your day-to-day commute will be convenient since they are also a few minutes' drive away from Frederick Rd (route 355)
Please send an email or call to schedule a visit!
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Ghislaine N.
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Posted 1 month ago
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My son has been going to this daycare since he was 3 months old.
She is the best! very communicative, attentive, and caring.
My son is almost 7 months old now and has already achieved so many developmental milestone ahead of his schedule (sitting, standing). he always has a huge smile when I drop him off.
I would recommend her 1000x times over.
Response from the provider:
Thank you Ghislaine 😊
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Alex N.
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Posted 1 month ago
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We are so lucky to have been able to use this daycare for our son's childcare. As a first time parent, it's comforting to know our boy is in such a caring, safe environment.
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Thank you Alex 😊
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Katherine S.
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Posted 6 months ago
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We love her and the amazing care she provides our son! My son has learned so much in his time at the daycare, always coming home with different activities and crafts they’ve worked on. She provides a safe and loving environment to the kids enrolled, I would highly recommend Meeli!
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Thank you Katherine 😊
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Lara W.
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Posted 11 months ago
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This provider has been such an amazing teacher and care taker for my toddler. He has been there since he was 4 months old and has learned so much! He is so excited to see her everyday and has nothing but laughter and smiles when we pick him up at the end of the day. She keeps a highly organized, clean, and friendly space. I have recommended her to neighbors and would continue to highly recommend her!
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Thank you Lara 😊
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Josh W.
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Posted 11 months ago
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She is AMAZING!! Our son loves attending daycare every day and gets super excited every morning when hes dropped off. We would highly reccomend her to anyone looking for child care!
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Thank you Josh 😊
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Kelly R.
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Posted 1 year ago
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We started with this caregiver in October 2023. She is kind, welcoming and nurturing. My timid 2 year old immediately took to her which is not typical for him. Both of my kids are learning so much. Her communication is amazing. The center is clean, organized and spacious. She has a great vision for her program and has recently made updates with a new fence and patio area. I highly recommend her.
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thank you, Kelly 😊
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Prince M.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Our 33 months old son has been going to this family child care program since he was 5 month old and we absolutely love it. Her daycare is very flexible and have great hours. I can see the growth and learning every day! She loved having our son and other kids and he loves seeing them. And best of all, the children seem very happy there and love. When I see my son interact with the other kids, they are attentive and share toys with him and give... more
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Thank You Prince 😊
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Michael C.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Mrs. M has provided care for our son since he was only a few weeks old. Over these two years she has been like a second family for him. She understands child development, communicates consistently, and always takes care of him like he is her own. There have been times we needed care early or forgot his lunch and she adapts without making us feel awful. Our son is a great sleeper and eats just about anything thanks to her help! When our son was... more
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Chioma U.
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Posted 1 year ago
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Thank you for caring for our son Francis! You are a great teacher as well!
We are glad to be part of your daycare family!
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Thank you, Chioma 😊
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Nora A.
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Posted 2 years ago
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We moved to two and a half months ago and needed to find daycare near our new neighborhood. I was sold on this caregiver when we came for an in-home visit and my daughter (age 3) went to town playing with her toys — before my daughter left each playspace, she gently asked her to return the toys to where she’d found them, and gave her a big high-five every time she did. She also acknowledged my daughter’s interruptions as we talked, but was very... more
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Mary S.
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Posted 2 years ago
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She is wonderful!! Our 2 and a half year old daughter has been going here for about 5 months now and absolutely loves going! In the short amount of time she has been there, she is now almost fully potty trained (wearing diapers only at night time now), can say her whole alphabet and is starting to recognize letters, and the daycare owner has been working with her on writing her letters and numbers! She comes home almost every day with a little... more
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thank you so much.
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Patricia C.
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Posted 2 years ago
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As a new mother, I was nervous about finding a daycare provider I felt comfortable providing care for my son during the day. This one exceeded our expectations. She cares about my son, Camden, like her own child. She communicates daily and offers us lots of advice on how to support Camden at home. Camden sleeps well at daycare which can be a struggle for babies, but she has the magic touch. He has met all of his milestones and many ahead of... more
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Francia F.
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Posted 3 years ago
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I feel safe and at peace of mind dropping my son there. This provider is flexible. It does help me due to my health issue and my son sleeping on his own schedule. Believe me, the pediatricians and I tried, we gave up!
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Thank you, Francia 😊
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Greg W.
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Posted 4 years ago
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We are pleased with this Family Child Care.
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Thank you, Greg.😊
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Melissa W.
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Posted 4 years ago
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I rarely leave reviews but Im compelled to here. This provider is nothing short of amazing, loving, trustworthy and professional. She has helped my 3 yr old get potty trained and articulate his thoughts and has helped my 1 yr old take his first steps. I absolutely adore her and am so happy, carelulu helped us find each other. I have zero complaints.
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Thank you, Melissa 😊
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William P.
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Posted 4 years ago
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We love everything u do for are daughter.
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Sarah J.
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Posted 4 years ago
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This provider is wonderful! she is extremely interactive with each child and my daughter never had a “bad day”
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Michael O.
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Posted 4 years ago
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awesome daycare
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Samantha W.
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Posted 5 years ago
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This review is more of an update. My two boys go to this daycare. We love it here. The younger one has learnt so much, he is already reading words at 3 years old. The older child, who is 4 is already reading at a first grade level. This provider is absolutely awesome. We cannot say enough good things. We would recommend this daycare to any parent.
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Ray P.
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Posted 5 years ago
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This daycare deserves 100 stars. Overall, my son is very happy going to this school. He talks about her on a daily basis. The facility is clean and the kid’s area is well maintained. If you are looking for your kids to excel academically, this is the daycare for your child. My son’s older brother also went to this daycare as well, and at age 4 is already reading and doing maths. This provider is absolutely wonderful. She greets you daily with... more
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Shanna B.
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Posted 5 years ago
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The kids loved going to this daycare - we moved otherwise the kids would still be there.
My son will be starting kindergarten next month we feel very confident he will do well due to this provider's curriculum and guidance!
Response from the provider:
Thank you, Shanna 😊
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Charlotte C.
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Posted 5 years ago
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My daughter has attended this daycare since she was about 1 year old. She's starting Kindergarten this fall and is more than ready. The owner provides an excellent and enriching environment. I am so impressed by the things my daughter has learned under her care and strongly recommend her.
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Thank you, Charlotte 😊
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Mathew K.
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Posted 8 years ago
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Finding this daycare has been a g-d send. Everyday when we pick up our child he is all smiles. As a parent what more can you hope to see first thing after work?
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Nishana B.
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Posted 8 years ago
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We love this daycare. It is a very safe and fun environment for the children. My daughter really enjoys to be there. I would recommend her highly to anyone needing daycare services.
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Anna K.
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Posted 8 years ago
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She is fantastic. We love all of the activities she plans for every age group. As first time parents, she has been so helpful with suggestions for ways to advance and encourage his development. This daycare has been such a great find.
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Sam P.
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Posted 8 years ago
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We love this daycare. We have been taking our baby to this daycare since he was 10 months old. He is now 15 months old and we do not regret choosing it. Not only is he happy there, we can also tell that he is learning. He understands instructions, has learnt parts of the body and has even begun to say words. Every day we are provided with a progress report on how our child is doing. When we pick him up or drop him off, he is always happy, which... more
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Home-based
Hours
7:30am - 5:30pm
Ages
6 weeks - 12 years
Kindergarten
No
Before School Care
Yes
After School Care
Yes
Accreditation
No
Meals Provided
No
Transportation
No
Facilities
• Fenced Facilities
• Multipurpose Room
• Library
