Andrews Air Force Base, MD

Bright Horizons at Joint Base Andrews is a Department of Defense-certified center specifically designed to serve military families. The center features a comprehensive Emergent Curriculum that builds on children's interests while meeting developmental milestones. Their highly qualified teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and receive ongoing professional development. The facility includes age-appropriate classrooms, secure outdoor play areas, and follows rigorous safety protocols including controlled access and emergency preparedness. They offer nutritious meals and snacks through their food program and maintain excellent teacher-to-child ratios. The center is particularly recognized for supporting military families through flexible scheduling and understanding of deployment transitions.

Located just minutes from Joint Base Andrews, The Goddard School of Clinton offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with creative play. The school features state-licensed teachers with early childhood education credentials, modern security systems including keypad entry and surveillance, and purpose-built classrooms with advanced learning materials. Their curriculum emphasizes STEAM learning, language development, and social-emotional skills. The facility includes multiple playgrounds designed for different age groups and offers enrichment programs like yoga, music, and foreign language. They maintain an open-door policy for military families and provide detailed daily communication about children's activities and progress.

Celebree School of Upper Marlboro serves many military families from Joint Base Andrews with their comprehensive Seven Domains of Learning curriculum that focuses on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. The center features highly qualified teachers with background checks and ongoing training in early childhood education best practices. Their secure facility includes coded entry systems, CCTV monitoring, and strict pick-up authorization protocols. The school offers age-appropriate learning environments with interactive technology, literacy-rich classrooms, and outdoor learning spaces. They provide healthy meals and snacks through their nutrition program and maintain excellent communication with parents through daily reports and regular conferences. The center is particularly noted for their individualized learning approach and flexibility for military family schedules.