New Hampshire Estates Playhouse, Silver Spring

Welcome to New Hampshire Estates Playhouse in Silver Spring, MD. Our home-based daycare and preschool program is licensed, and located in the New Hampshire Estates neighborhood, right off Piney Branch Rd (route 320), University Blvd (route 193), and New Hampshire Ave (route 650). We’re also just a few minutes away from the I-495.

As a mother of two, I understand the importance of finding a nurturing and secure environment for your precious little one. Before opening my own daycare, I worked in another licensed child care facility. I am also CPR and First-aid certified, so you can be at ease knowing your child is safe in my care. My mission is simple: to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive space that encourages daily positive interactions and supports the unique strengths of each child under our care. I use a blend of play-based and Montessori teaching philosophies, to create a learning environment that fosters children’s cognitive and socio-emotional growth. My goals include the following: - Offer child care and early education tailored to the age, abilities, and interests of each child - Provide activities designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of each child, including those with special needs - Foster a respectful and engaging environment for positive interactions while ensuring the safety and health of every child in our care

At New Hampshire Estates Playhouse, we care for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. Lunch and snacks are included in tuition fees, and we offer peanut and tree-nut-free environment. Please make sure to ask about our discounts which are available for siblings, military families, and teachers. We operate from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and offer flexible child care options to cater to the needs of working parents: programs available include full-time care, part-time care, before and after school care (we’re near New Hampshire Estates Elementary School), as well as drop-in child care services.

As children arrive in the morning, they engage in free play within our learning areas, fostering both individual growth and community connections. After 9am, we start our structured learning phase, by participating in circle time and story sessions that encourage active participation and communication skills. Weather permitting, we also participate in activities outdoors to have fun and promote physical development. Morning activities are followed by lunch, and naptime. Afternoon activities include more outdoor play, arts and crafts, and more free play to foster independence and creativity. We conclude our day with a cleanup routine, preparing for parent pickup time. The schedule is flexible to meet the needs of each child. Of course, infants follow their own schedule for napping, diapering and feeding.