Preschools in ZIP 20874 (Germantown, MD)

Within Germantown, MD, ZIP 20874 has 2 licensed preschools on record.

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Preschools are early-education programs, often for children ages three to five, that build school readiness through structured play and learning. Some are licensed child care programs, while others operate as part-day educational programs, so licensing, hours, and calendars vary widely.

Comparing preschools in ZIP 20874

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 20874, Germantown, MD, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Provider-level state licensing data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
Messiah Lutheran PreschoolPreschoolNot ratedNot reported30
Somos Montessori PreschoolPreschoolNot ratedNot reported73
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All preschools in ZIP 20874

Preschool Messiah Lutheran Preschool Germantown, MD 20874 Capacity 30 Preschool Somos Montessori Preschool Germantown, MD 20874 Capacity 73

ZIP 20874 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 2 listed preschoolss in ZIP 20874; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 2 of these providers report 103 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record2
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)103
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Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a preschool in ZIP 20874?
When comparing preschools, ask about hours and calendars, class sizes, teacher qualifications, and how the program balances play with instruction. If you need full-day coverage, confirm whether the program offers it or partners with another provider.
Which preschool in ZIP 20874 has the highest quality rating?
No preschool in ZIP 20874 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.
How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 20874?
103 licensed child care spaces are reported across 2 providers in ZIP 20874. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
What other ZIP codes near Germantown have preschools?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Germantown in the current data.
What is the average quality rating for preschools in ZIP 20874?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the preschools currently listed in ZIP 20874. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

Data & methodology

Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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