School Programs & Pricing

Browse through the different classes we have to offer your child. 
We will provide you with the best childhood experiences through our play-based educational curriculum.

PROGRAMS & PRICING

Rates Effective 1-1-24

Kid Playing Small Statue Animals — Potomac, MD — Little Acorns Early Learning Center

LITTLEST ACORNS

MONTHLY RATE $2515


Primary care providers respond to our youngest babies according to each one's unique moods, needs and daily routine. Daily charts, completed by families and staff, provide direct, accurate exchange of information and continuity of care from home to center. Individualized activity plans are developed every six weeks to assure proper stimulation.

ACORNS

MONTHLY RATE $2515

  • Ages served: Older Infants - 9 - 18 months
  • Class size: 6, Staff ratio: 1:3

        Acorns Class Goals

       

Primary care providers respond to our older babies according to each one's unique moods,  needs and daily routine. Daily charts, completed by families and staff, provide direct, accurate exchange of information and continuity of care from home to center. Individualized activity plans are developed every six weeks to assure proper stimulation.

Kid Playing Small Statue Animals — Potomac, MD — Little Acorns Early Learning Center
Kid Playing Small Statue Animals — Potomac, MD — Little Acorns Early Learning Center

SPROUTS

MONTHLY RATE $2515

The toddlers of our Sprouts class have a more group-oriented day. We begin working with concepts and hands-on projects, including play-doh, finger painting, picture-object matching, water play, stories, songs and plenty of outdoor play. Language learning is emphasized. Individual daily charting continues in this group.

SEEDLINGS

MONTHLY RATE $2050

     

Our Seedlings have a day filled with exploratory play, gross motor activities, music and language games. There is outside time twice a day, story time and fine motor activities. Many and varied hands-on art, science and cooking projects round out the program. Self-help and language skills are emphasized. These little ones rest about two hours each day. Our staff work on toilet training with this group, but it is not required before enrollment!

Kid Playing Small Statue Animals — Potomac, MD — Little Acorns Early Learning Center
Kid Playing Small Statue Animals — Potomac, MD — Little Acorns Early Learning Center

SAPLINGS

MONTHLY RATE $1880
  • Ages served: 3 and 4 Year Olds
  • Class size: 16, Staff ratio: 1:8

         Saplings Class Goals           Saplings Daily Schedule

Our Saplings spend a lot of their time working independently or in groups with manipulative games that promote reading and math readiness skills. Circle-times are longer and more involved, and include discussion of weekly learning topics and current family events. Dramatic play in the housekeeping and block area keeps a child of this age occupied for long periods of time as they carry out projects they have planned. Add stories, gross motor activities, science, art, fine motor activities and nap time and you have a very well-rounded day.

OAK TREES

MONTHLY RATE $1770
  • Ages served: 4 and 5 Year Olds
  • Class size: 20, Staff ratio: 1:10

Oak Trees Class Goals           Oak Trees Daily Schedule

The Oak Trees program is for children in their pre-kindergarten year. Our curriculum features teacher-directed activities in math, language, reading readiness and science. Children will be able to work independently and cooperatively in groups building self-esteem and confidence. Problem solving skills are emphasized, as children now have the ability to follow instructions, understand a team concept, and show empathy toward others.

Kid Playing Small Statue Animals — Potomac, MD — Little Acorns Early Learning Center
Kid Playing Small Statue Animals — Potomac, MD — Little Acorns Early Learning Center

MIGHTY OAKS

MONTHLY RATE $714
  • Ages served: 5 to 11 years old (Kindergarten through 5th grade)
  • Class size: 22, Staff ratio: 1:11

Mighty Oaks Class Goals

Our K through 5th graders fit a lot of action into their before and after school hours! Snacks, outdoor play including group games, art and cooking projects, indoor games, reading/homework time and boardgames make for an enriching program. Cooperative interaction is emphasized. We are open for full-day care on MCPS school closing days. 
***The Mighty Oaks group does not operate during the summer.
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL MONTHLY 5 DAY RATE $714
BEFORE SCHOOL MONTHLY 5 DAY RATE $313
AFTER SCHOOL MONTHLY 5 DAY RATE $544

WAITING LIST

Priority placement is given to:
  • Children of families with another child currently enrolled at Little Acorns;
  • Children of Little Acorns staff; and
  • Children whose families are employed by Montgomery County Government (including MCPS).

There are no fees to be placed on Little Acorns' wait list. 

Order on the wait list is determined by priority status and date placed on the list.

We keep separate wait lists for each group. If your child is not placed before aging out of a group, we advance him or her to the next wait list.

 

We update our wait lists every 3-4 months by calling families to see if they are still looking for care. If we leave you a message please call us back. 

If we do not hear back from you within a week we will remove you from our wait list. This ensures that our list is not full of families who no longer need our care.


To be placed on Little Acorns' wait list, simply call us at 301-983-4372 or email us at littleacornselc@comcast.net with the following information:

  • Parent/guardian names
  • Child's name (if not yet born, just "Baby")
  • Child's date of birth (if not yet born, due date)
  • How to contact you--phone number and/or email
  • Whether you are a Montgomery County Government employee
  • Date you ideally want to start care
  • What type of care desired--full time (5 days/week) or part time, full day or part day (pickup at 1 PM), before and/or after school. We do not offer part time for infants and toddlers.
  • Anything else you think we need to know
If you would like to tour Little Acorns, please call us and we will set up an appointment. If you drop in for a tour, we cannot guarantee that a staff member will be available to show you around and answer questions.

Contact Little Acorns Early Learning Center now at (301) 983-4372 to learn more about our school programs.