Welcome to Suitland Federal Child Development Center
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Center Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Mon to Fri
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4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD, 20746
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240-492-1299
Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare
For ages 1 month - 5 years
Meet Our Teaching Team
Shanell
I love Bright Horizons because: I can positively impact the foundational learning of children, by providing quality curriculum, engaged staff and a safe space to learn and grow.
Chanel
I love teaching because: Knowing that while we are teaching them, they are teaching us, is incredibly humbling.
kemani
I love teaching because: Being an educator is my passion and I enjoy watching the way young children's minds work.
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide Breakfast at 8:30 am, Lunch at 11:30 am, and Afternoon Snack at 3:00pm. All food is fresh and we always have a hot lunch. We use a catering company Good Food. Their website is goodfoodco.com. We offer a vegetarian meal for families through Good Foods. We are a Peanut Free Environment.
Bright Horizons conducts a comprehensive background check on all prospective employees and frequent visitors. The background check consists of a county criminal record check for the past seven years performed in all counties that a person has lived, worked or attended school. In addition to the county criminal search , a sex offender search, OFAC search and a social security verification trace are also conducted. For all location employees, program licensing background checks required by the state are also performed.
All Bright Horizons staff are trained regularly in CPR, even if not required by the state. First Aid is taught as required by state licensing agency/regulations so that you can feel confident that your child is safe and receiving the best care possible at our center.
Yes, Bright Horizons has an open door policy. You are encouraged to visit your child anytime.
No. We do not accept childcare vouchers from the state. We currently only accept Military subsidy through Childcare Aware of America and the Navy Child Youth Program.
No! We accept both federal and non-federal families in our center.
We do not offer part time care.
There are two playgrounds available on-site. One playground is designed to be developmentally appropriate for Toddlers and Twos. The other playground is designed to be developmentally appropriate for Preschool children.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has developed standards to define and recognize quality child care programs. In order to be accredited, a child care program must meet a variety of strict criteria, including having a well-trained faculty, good staff-child ratios and group sizes, and a comprehensive curriculum, as well as meet stringent health and safety standards. The program must also provide meaningful opportunities for family involvement.
Tuition varies by center, schedule and by individual classroom. To find out more information about tuition, please contact the center directly.
Comprehensive, optimum development of each child: mind, body, social self, and character. Preparation for Success in Life
- Approaching life as an invitation to learn
- Becoming a confident and competent lifelong learner
- Becoming a confident and competent user of technology
- Developing emotional intelligence: personal power and social skills
- Developing the social and cognitive skills necessary for school success
- Achieving excellence in language and literacy
- Developing an engaged, reflective, inquisitive mind and appreciation of science
- Achieving excellence in logical/mathematical understanding
A Rich and Rewarding Childhood
- Happy days
- Wonderful relationships
- A World of experience
Bright Horizons curriculum, The World at Their Fingertips, is our unique curriculum designed to engage children in active learning that prepares them for school while helping them achieve their individual potential and fostering a spirit of community. It includes curriculum elements such as Language Works, Math Counts, Science Rocks, ArtSmart, Our World and Well Aware that cross all age groups. For more on information on our curriculum, click here.
- Start by selecting the Find a Center link on this page.
- Under the center you’re interested in, click the Request Details button.
- Then, select Schedule Your Visit and fill out the form.
This depends on your child’s age, temperament, and level of maturity. General tips for preparing for the first day of child care include:
- Developing a relationship with your child’s teacher and keeping communication open
- Labeling all items
- Making sure your child has the essentials: bottles, extra clothes, diapers, blanket, and more
- Talking about the first day with your child
- Setting expectations for the new morning routine
- Getting ahead of separation anxiety by creating a “goodbye” routine together
Please submit an inquiry to your center(s) of interest with a request for tuition information. We recommend scheduling a visit at the same time (this can be done on the same form).
Safety is our top priority, and it’s part of our everyday routine. All of our centers follow expert-informed health, safety, and security policies and allergy protocols. Additionally, health, safety, and wellness are built right into our curriculum, and our classrooms and spaces are safely designed for learning and exploration.