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What Sets Us ApartWhy Families Choose Precious Time

  • Nature-based outdoor learning
  • Play-based learning
  • The Creative Curriculum
  • Mixed-age environment (12 months–5 years)
  • Small group, individualized attention
  • Home-like environment

How We Meet Your Needs Program Designed for Every Stage

We provide a secure, supportive, and engaging childcare experience designed to meet the unique needs of every child in our care.

Meet the Owner Hi, I’m Priya!

As a second-generation family childcare provider, I have the unique privilege of continuing a tradition that began in the very home where I grew up. Born and raised in Potomac, Maryland, I attended schools in the Winston Churchill cluster, followed by the University of Maryland Global Campus. This home has always been more than just a house; it has been a place filled with laughter, lifelong friendships, family traditions, and a strong sense of community.

Today, I have the honor of sharing that same environment with the children and families I serve.

My goal is to create the kind of childhood I was fortunate enough to experience—one filled with outdoor adventures, meaningful relationships, imaginative play, home-cooked meals, and a true sense of belonging. Whether we’re exploring nature in our backyard, taking neighborhood wagon walks, celebrating the changing seasons, or simply enjoying everyday moments together, I intentionally create experiences that inspire curiosity, kindness, confidence, and joyful learning.

I believe children learn best when they feel safe, loved, and valued. That's why I strive to provide a warm, nurturing environment where every child is known, encouraged, and celebrated as an individual. My home is a place where children can build friendships, develop independence, discover a love of learning, and create memories they'll carry with them for years to come. It is incredibly meaningful to open the same front door that welcomed me throughout my own childhood and now welcomes the next generation into a place they can truly call their second home. My hope is that every family who joins Precious Time Home Childcare feels the same warmth, trust, and sense of community that has been part of this home for generations.

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Introducing Precious Time Home Childcare

At Precious Time Home Childcare, we provide a warm, family-centered environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Our home-based setting allows us to offer personalized attention, structured routines, and developmentally appropriate activities that support your child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development.

With experienced caregivers, a safe and nurturing atmosphere, and a passion for early childhood education, we ensure that every moment your child spends with us is meaningful and enriching. We are committed to partnering with families to build a strong foundation that prepares children for lifelong learning.

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Our Commitment The Mission That Leads Us

At Precious Time Home Childcare, our mission is to provide a warm, nurturing, and trustworthy home where children feel safe, loved, and inspired to learn every day. We believe childhood should be filled with curiosity, meaningful relationships, outdoor exploration, and opportunities to discover the world through play.

We intentionally created a mixed-age learning community where children learn alongside one another, develop confidence, practice kindness, and build lifelong skills that extend far beyond academics. Through open-ended materials, hands-on experience, and individualized learning, every child is encouraged to explore, create, imagine, and grow at their own unique pace. Our goal is to partner with families by providing exceptional early childhood education and quality childcare for families while honoring the individuality of every child.

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