About Us

Register for 2025-2026:

We are excited to announce that registrations for the 2025-26 school year are now open. Join our vibrant community where children learn, grow, and play in a nurturing. Don't miss out on the opportunity to give your child a fantastic start to their educational journey!

At Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten, we believe every child deserves a strong, joyful start. Rooted in Christian values, our program offers a warm, nurturing environment where young learners feel safe, supported, and celebrated. Our thoughtfully designed curriculum encourages creativity, curiosity, and hands-on exploration—helping children grow not only academically, but socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

From imaginative play and early literacy to music, movement, and chapel time, each day is filled with opportunities to build confidence and character. Our dedicated teachers bring years of experience, deep compassion, and a genuine love for children, ensuring that every child is guided and encouraged as they develop their unique gifts.

Whether your family is seeking a caring preschool community or a solid foundation for kindergarten readiness, Epworth is a place where children love to learn and families feel at home. Come be a part of something special—where faith, learning, and childhood come together in meaningful ways.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

OUR HISTORY

The Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten (EPK) is a non-profit organization created by the Epworth United Methodist Church in 1981 as an educational outreach program to children and their families in the greater Gaithersburg area.

LICENSURE

Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten (EPK) is fully licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), a distinction that reflects our commitment to meeting the state's highest standards for health, safety, and early childhood education. Our preschool program offers a developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum for children ages 2 to 4, nurturing early learning and social-emotional growth. Our kindergarten program is designed specifically for 5-year-olds, providing a strong academic and developmental foundation that prepares students to confidently transition into 1st grade in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) or other districts. This licensure underscores our dedication to creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where every child can thrive.

As a licensed child care center, EPK adheres to comprehensive regulations covering staff qualifications, child-to-teacher ratios, curriculum standards, and facility safety. Our compliance with these standards is regularly reviewed through inspections and ongoing oversight by the MSDE's Office of Child Care.

Families can feel confident knowing that EPK operates with transparency, accountability, and a dedication to excellence, all within the framework of Maryland's regulated child care system.

CERTIFICATIONS

Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten (EPK) is deeply committed to delivering the highest quality early childhood education, and we are excited to share our goals for growth and excellence through Maryland EXCELS. As part of this commitment, EPK is actively working toward achieving Maryland EXCELS Level 3 by 2026 and reaching Level 5 by 2028.

These milestones reflect our dedication to continuous improvement, staff development, family engagement, and a strong educational foundation for every child. Level 3 signifies a solid step forward in aligning our program with recognized quality standards, including enhanced curriculum planning and intentional teaching practices. Achieving Level 5, the highest possible rating, will demonstrate our leadership in early education, commitment to innovation, and success in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment for all students.

This journey is not just about meeting benchmarks—it’s about ensuring that every child at EPK receives the best possible start in life.