Lily Pads Early Learning Center

Lily Pads Early Learning Center is a Daycare in North Bethesda, MD. The center cares for children from 2 months to 5 years old, offering part-time and full-day schedules with flexible day selection. It provides small group sizes with ratios no larger than six for infant and toddler rooms, and class sizes of nine for the 18-month and up Green Frogs group, which focuses on preschool readiness. The preschool class for 3-5 year olds, known as Purple Owls, has a maximum of 17 students. The center follows the state-recommended Creative Curriculum and Healthy Beginnings, adapting lessons to children's interests. Weekly enrichment activities include soccer, music and motion, yoga, gymnastics, and Zumba. Staff use an app to share pictures and information with parents. The facility is secured with a pin code lock, features secure metal fencing on outdoor areas, and maintains daily cleaning and sanitizing routines.

The leadership team brings extensive experience and education to the center. Tara has owned an in-home child care business for over 17 years and holds a degree in early childhood education. Leah has owned her in-home business for 15 years and holds an MBA, a bachelor's degree in business administration, and a master's degree in early childhood education. Eda has worked with children for over 10 years, holds two master’s degrees in business administration and conflict management, and is certified as a Teacher and center director by the Maryland State Department of Education. Susan serves as Assistant Director, holding a Child Development Associate credential and teaching credentials across infant, toddler, and preschool age groups. The teaching staff includes credentialed professionals trained in First Aid and CPR, with dedicated teachers who have backgrounds in child development and early childhood education.

The center holds a 5.00 rating based on customer reviews. Parents highlight the caring and loving nature of the teachers and assistants. Reviewers note that the staff builds special bonds with each child and provides a clean, stimulating environment. The center encourages outdoor play and interactive learning based on a weekly curriculum. Parents appreciate the flexibility of the schedule and the professional approach to care. The center conducts criminal background checks and maintains enhanced health and safety procedures, including germicidal ultraviolet light systems and daily temperature screenings.

Lily Pads Early Learning Center combines experienced, credentialed staff with a personalized, small-group approach to provide a safe and nurturing environment for young children in North Bethesda.

Located on Tuckerman Ln in North Bethesda, the center sits about a tenth of a mile from Parkside and Rockville Pike. It is also within a short distance of Strathmore Square and the Grosvenor-Strathmore train station.

BizScoreAI gives the business a Technical score of 84 out of 100, which ensures the website is secure and easy for search engines to read. The Content Quality score is 75 out of 100, meaning the site clearly answers customer questions and provides content that AI assistants can quote directly.

Services:

• Enrichment Childcare
• Infant Childcare
• Personalized Childcare
• Preschool Childcare
• Toddler Childcare