The Learning Center for Young Children

The Learning Center for Young Children The Learning Center for Young Children is a play-based preschool in Kensington, Maryland for childre

The Learning Center for Young Children (LCYC) has happily served the Kensington area community with a parent participation preschool for over 55 years. Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church opened the Warner Christian Day School in 1959 as an alternative to segregated schools and as an outreach ministry to young families in the community. The name was changed to the Learning Center for Young Childre

n in the early 1980's. LCYC continues to provide parent and preschool education to families with young children. In addition to preparing children and parents for school and life, many lifelong friendships are formed at LCYC.

It’s time to label everything for school so it all finds its way back home after a long day. Water bottles, lunchboxes, ...
08/16/2026

It’s time to label everything for school so it all finds its way back home after a long day. Water bottles, lunchboxes, jackets, extra clothes, etc! Name Bubbles labels are dishwasher and clothes-washer safe, plus they give 10% of your order back to LCYC!

 https://www.namebubbles.com/?rfsn=8138684.d32ce2

LCYC has a few more spaces in the 2s and 3s for the upcoming school year. We offer flexible schedules - part time or ful...
06/30/2026

LCYC has a few more spaces in the 2s and 3s for the upcoming school year. We offer flexible schedules - part time or full time options and varied levels of parent-participation (including co-op and non co-op). Email us at [email protected] to learn more or set up a tour with the Director.

Our Nature Investigators had a great week together for the second week of our summer program. There’s still space availa...
06/27/2026

Our Nature Investigators had a great week together for the second week of our summer program. There’s still space available to join the fun next year!

The weather forecast for Sunday is looking fantastic for our Babycat Happy Hour. Come out with the family and enjoy a be...
05/28/2026

The weather forecast for Sunday is looking fantastic for our Babycat Happy Hour. Come out with the family and enjoy a beverage and a burger with your LCYC pals!

05/19/2026

Our Owls class released their butterflies today after raising them from caterpillars and learning all about the stages of butterfly development along the way!

Thanks to our generous community, this year’s auction was our most successful yet, and allowed us to add these Big Green...
05/18/2026

Thanks to our generous community, this year’s auction was our most successful yet, and allowed us to add these Big Green Blocks from to our play!

Our Little Bakers were hard at work this week preparing cookies and biscuits for our Tea with Me celebrations next week!
05/07/2026

Our Little Bakers were hard at work this week preparing cookies and biscuits for our Tea with Me celebrations next week!

Happy Teacher Appreciation week to our wonderful teachers and staff!
05/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation week to our wonderful teachers and staff!

Auction Update! We are more than halfway to our goal of $5000. Many items are still available for far below market value...
04/28/2026

Auction Update! We are more than halfway to our goal of $5000. Many items are still available for far below market value, including a brand new iPad, skincare package, children’s activities and birthday parties, and wine tastings. Place a bid today and help us build a brighter future at LCYC! https://LCYC2026.fundraiser.bid

Address

10123 Connecticut Avenue
Kensington, MD
20895

Opening Hours

Monday 9:15am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9:15am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9:15am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9:15am - 2:30pm
Friday 9:15am - 2:30pm

Telephone

(301) 949-2933

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