Where is Lily Pads located?
Lily Pads Early Learning Center is at 5230 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852, beside Grosvenor Metro. Plan your visit →
Lily Pads Early Learning Center
Steps from Metro. Connected to your commute.
Next to Grosvenor–Strathmore Metro, right off I-270 and I-495, and easily reached from Rockville Pike—with convenient access to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), downtown Bethesda, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Visit us at 5230 Tuckerman Lane, Suite 115, North Bethesda, Maryland.
A great location for your family
Grosvenor Metro. I-270. I-495. Rockville Pike.
Whether you commute by Metro or car, Lily Pads is easy to reach. We are steps from Grosvenor–Strathmore Metro, right off I-270 and I-495, with convenient access to Rockville Pike. Find our street-level entrance at 5230 Tuckerman Lane, Suite 115, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852. Our location is also convenient for families working at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or commuting to downtown Bethesda, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Get Directions ↗Come say hello.
Lily Pads Early Learning Center
5230 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, Maryland 20852
Monday–Friday · 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
240-343-5459
lilypadselc@gmail.com
Schedule a tour to see our classrooms, meet our team, and ask about your child's next chapter.
Arriving at Lily Pads
A familiar face. An easy place to find.
Let's plan your next chapter
September 2027
starts with a hello.
We are filling spots for September 2027 and accepting waitlist inquiries. Tell us your child's age and preferred start date so we can discuss the right program and current availability.
Ready to explore Lily Pads? Send an inquiry to arrange a tour, see our classrooms and discuss the program that fits your child. Prefer a conversation? Call 240-343-5459.
- Tell us about your family.
Share your preferred program and start date. - Come for a tour.
See the classrooms and meet our caring team. - Plan your child's start.
We'll explain availability, enrollment, and waitlist options.
Waitlist application & payment
Ready to join our waitlist?
- Complete your family’s waitlist application in Procare ↗.
- Pay the $100 waitlist fee through PayPal using the button below.
$100 USD · Waitlist fee
Payment is sent to lilypadselc@gmail.com. Please email the center your child’s name and the name used for the PayPal payment so we can match it to your application.
Pay the $100 Waitlist Fee with PayPal ↗You’ll leave this website to complete payment securely on PayPal. A payment does not reserve an enrollment spot or guarantee availability. Our team confirms your application and payment separately; the website does not automatically update your Procare account.
A few helpful answers
Getting to know Lily Pads.
What childcare programs do you offer?
We offer infant care, toddler childcare and preschool. Our preschool program uses Creative Curriculum and purposeful play. We also offer enrichment activities such as language and yoga; ask about the current options for your child’s program. Explore our programs →
How long has Lily Pads been open?
Our family-owned center opened in December 2017. For nearly a decade, we have welcomed families into our North Bethesda, Maryland early learning community. Read our story →
Are you enrolling for September 2027?
Yes. We are filling September 2027 spots and accepting waitlist inquiries. Contact us with your child’s age and preferred start date to discuss current availability. Ask about enrollment →
What are your hours?
We are open Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM.
Do you offer part-time care?
Full-time and part-time, full-day options are available. Contact us about the days, program and start date your family needs.
What will we see on a tour?
See our classrooms, meet our team and ask about your child’s program, daily routines, family communication and arrival and pickup procedures.
What happens after we inquire?
Our team will contact you to discuss your preferred start date, explain availability and arrange your visit. An inquiry does not reserve a space.