Business Details
Your Trusted Daycare & Early Learning Center in Fort Washington
Jaycee's Early Learning Center has been dedicated to providing quality childcare and early education in Fort Washington, MD since our founding. Our certified teachers and caregivers implement research-supported curricula focused on cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development through interactive play. We maintain partnerships with local associations including the Maryland State Child Care Association and Prince Georges County Group Child Care Association while holding accreditation from the Child Development Association (#215993).Our facility offers age-appropriate programs for infants through school-age children, featuring structured learning environments that prepare students for academic success. We prioritize individualized attention through personalized development plans and maintain state-of-the-art facilities with secure outdoor play areas. Our commitment to community engagement includes monthly educational field trips and collaboration with local organizations to improve access to quality childcare services.
Services
Infant Program
Toddler Program
Three Year Program
Four Year Program
School Age Program
Summer Program
After-School Care
Preschool Curriculum
Child Development
Affordable Daycare
Highlights and features
- Certified teachers with 2+ years of early childhood education experience
- Research-supported curriculum tracking developmental milestones
- Secure facilities with age-appropriate learning environments
- Monthly community field trips for practical learning experiences
- Personalized development portfolios for each child
Associations and certifications
- Child Development Association (#215993)
Services
Infant Program
Our infant daycare program provides individualized care for babies aged 6 weeks+. Certified caregivers use the High Reach Learning curriculum to develop cognitive, physical, and social skills through interactive play. Each infant receives a personalized development plan with monthly progress tracking. Our three dedicated infant rooms feature age-appropriate learning centers and follow Maryland's Healthy Beginnings Guidelines.
Toddler Program
Designed for children aged 1-2 years, our toddler program focuses on social skill development and imaginative play. Certified teachers implement activities that build language skills, motor coordination, and cognitive abilities. The curriculum includes structured learning time with blocks, art projects, and science exploration while maintaining a safe environment for physical development through secure play areas.
Four Year Program
Our preschool program prepares four-year-olds for kindergarten with advanced readiness skills. Children explore alphabet recognition, phonics, mathematics, and science concepts through hands-on activities. Certified educators maintain small class sizes to ensure individual attention while developing portfolios to track each child's progress toward educational milestones and school readiness.
School Age Program
This after-school program serves elementary students with homework assistance, tutoring, and enrichment activities. Certified teachers lead structured learning sessions that develop verbal skills, writing abilities, and cognitive functions through science experiments, puzzles, and group projects while maintaining a safe, supervised environment for social development.
Summer Program
Our summer childcare program keeps children engaged with educational excursions and structured learning activities. Certified staff organize monthly community field trips while maintaining academic development through reading, math, and science projects in a secure outdoor play environment for children aged 2-12.
People
Steve Novak
Jaycees Foundation President
Steve Novak leads the Jaycees Foundation with a commitment to quality early childhood education. He oversees strategic initiatives to enhance learning programs and community partnerships while maintaining the center's mission of affordable, accessible childcare.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We provide programs for infants (6 weeks+) through school-age children up to 12 years old.
Are your teachers certified?
All our educators are certified with 2+ years of early childhood education experience.
What curriculum do you use?
Our research-supported curriculum follows Maryland State Department of Education guidelines with High Reach Learning methods.
Do you offer after-school programs?
Yes, our School Age Program provides homework help, tutoring, and enrichment activities for elementary students.
Is there a summer program available?
Our summer program includes educational excursions and structured learning activities for children ages 2-12.
