Sherae Yarbough, Center Director
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Neighborhood:
Conveniently located within minutes of I-495, 210. Cross-streets Fort Washington & Indian Head. Located off service road.
Elementary Schools Bussed To:
Rose Valley, Fort Washington Forest, Potomac Landing, and Accokeek Academy.
Our center is accredited by NAEYC.
Welcome to Fort Washington KinderCare
Welcome to Fort Washington KinderCare! Our center offers an assortment of programs where your child can play, learn and explore. Every day, our talented and experienced staff works hard to help your children learn, thrive, and grow. We pride ourselves in offering a warm and supportive classroom for children of all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences. Please contact us if you would like to learn more!
Our classrooms are places to thrive!
In our safe and healthy classrooms, your child will be engaged in learning experiences that meet them where they are, both socially and academically. With fun daily activities, passionate teachers, and great friends, a lifetime of confidence starts here. Contact the center director to learn more about our child care options and schedule a tour!
AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED
We’re so proud!
Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited - nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference, and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.
SCHOOL-READY
What Learning Looks Like
Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Fort Washington KinderCare Programs
Infant Programs (6 weeks–1 year)
Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and ready to explore their world.
Toddler Programs (1–2 Years)
Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.
Discovery Preschool Programs (2–3 Years)
This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in discovery preschool also begin to learn how we all work together in a classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them get used to a more structured school setting.
Preschool Programs (3–4 Years)
This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step: kindergarten!
Prekindergarten Programs (4–5 Years)
When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and writing displayed around the room. Labels are everywhere to help kids connect letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families in our community. Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language, math, science, Spanish, and social skills.
Before- and After-School Programs (5–12 Years)
You can count on us to provide reliable care for your school-ager while you’re at work, with safe transportation from our center to your child’s school and back! Whether your child wants to start a drama club, build a volcano, or create a comic book, they will have a place to follow their dreams. Your child will start and end the day with a whole lot of fun!
School Break Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Winter break, spring break, summer break—when school’s out (but you still need to work), you can count on KinderCare to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that’s focused on fun. We welcome children ages 5–12 during school break times and make sure they have a sensational, screen-free experience they won’t forget.
Learning Adventures - Enrichment Program
Cooking Academy™ (3 – 12 Years)
In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and develop a healthy relationship with food. They’ll whip up everything from Southwest rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication, and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!
Music Explorers™ (2 – 4 Years)
KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math, science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare way of learning the foundations of music.
Phonics Adventures® (2 – 4 Years)
Learning how to read is a whole lot of fun at KinderCare! We help kids grow to love books and words (and get ready for kindergarten) in our Phonics Adventures program. From discovering the basics of vowels to practicing poetry, kids learn all about letters and sounds in small-group lessons made just for their age group. (Bonus: Kids who attend our phonics program are more prepared than their peers for school—and we have the data to prove it.)
Spanish
Spanish Adventures provides young learners with a foundation for later success with the Spanish language. Music, games, children's Spanish literature, and other tools give children multiple opportunities to hear, practice, and see Spanish language to develop vocabulary and conversation skills. Curriculum includes lessons on greetings, numbers, colors, animals, family, body parts, and pets, as well as how to engage conversationally during common scenarios at home, a restaurant, or at the zoo.
STEM Innovators (3-8 Years)
You’ve probably heard a lot about how important STEM education is for your child, but what does that really mean? Our STEM Innovators program takes kids’ natural ability to make sense of the world and applies it to robotics, chemistry, coding, geology, and more. While your child experiments, they’ll discover how to use technology to do amazing things!
Our Teachers
We're the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn't enough though. KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply, we love our teachers and your child will, too.
Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!
A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH
An Artist's Heart
"My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.
We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We're so proud to have been named one of Gallup's 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award. When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience an amazing place to learn and grow.
Family Stories
Don't take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!
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Ms. Tiffany runs an awesome center! My son, Chase, has been with Ms. Tiffany since he was an infant. Although he is in school now, he always looks forward to summer camp with Ms. Tiffany. They have a great camp and every aspect of the center is run with love and professionalism.
”LeToya J. - KinderCare Parent
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I want to recognize the Fort Washington, MD Center Director, Ms. Tiffany, for a job well done and for truly representing the KLC Corp. brand with excellence. My daughter, Rain Graham, has been a student at the Fort Washington Center for a little over 6 years and I must say this year has been one of the best. The summer program was outstanding and well planned this year.
So often people will take time to write a letter or email when things are not going well but will never take the time to simply say “JOB WELL DONE”. I want the powers that be to know what gems they have in Ms. Tiffany and her staff.
As you know the 1st day back to school can be stressful for the kids, parents, teachers, bus drivers and center staff but Ms. Tiffany executed today flawlessly. I was moved this morning watching her in action, making sure the kids had breakfast before leaving the center and lined up at the door on time to board their buses. It wasn’t anything that she said it was more about watching what she was doing….and that was caring for every child in the center. At one point I laughed because my daughter’s school bus pulled up on the street and Ms. Tiffany told the driver “no you need to back up and pull up to the door”. The look on Ms. Tiffany’s face was that of a caring mother not just a center director. I am so happy to say that KLC Corporation got it right with hiring Ms. Tiffany as Center Director because she clearly cares for “her” Fort Washington, MD KinderCare kids.
Warmest Regards”Arlethia - KinderCare Parent
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Staff of Angels,
Thank you so much for all you do! Matthew and I can rest easy knowing our children are in good hands. We hope you are blessed and Happy New Year!
Thank you from the Masons- Matthew, Renee, Mathias, Maximus, and Miracle”Renee - KinderCare Parent
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My son, Amir, now 3 has been at Fort Washington KinderCare since he was an infant. I recall a Thursday morning in October 2015, I got a call from his infant teacher at work, Amir was having a seizure. At the time I was 4 months pregnant with his sister. The staff at KinderCare assisted my son, the paramedics when they arrived and accompanied him in the ambulance to the nearest children's emergency room. I cannot stress how professional and caring both the director Tiffany, the infant teacher Michelle and a host of others were. Needless to say, I placed my daughter, now 2 in their care. I will be forever grateful and I know that they care deeply for the children they are entrusted with. Thank you Fort Washington KinderCare for all that you do!
”Tawanza H. - KinderCare Parent
Who Are KinderCare Families?
They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common, though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.
Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.
A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A
Home in Houston
Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure. Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What accreditations does KinderCare have?
We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.
Do you offer part-time schedules at Fort Washington KinderCare?
Everybody’s schedule is different. We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.
How does naptime work at Fort Washington KinderCare?
Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on "10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap" to learn more.
Do you support alternative diets?
We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.
Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?
We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds. If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.
Does my child need to be potty-trained?
Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we'll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.