Truly known
We take time to learn your child’s personality, routines, and interests—so their days here feel comfortable, familiar, and made just for them.
A boutique early-learning home · Bradley, Bethesda
A safe place to land.
A joyful place to grow.
Thoughtful care for children from six weeks through age five—where every child is known, every family is welcomed, and curiosity takes flight in a calm, beautiful home away from home.
Ages 6 weeks–5 yearsInfant careToddler carePrivate tours available
Location5820 Bradley Blvd · Bethesda, MD
Ages served6 weeks through age 5
Our modelBoutique, relationship-led care
Plan your first visit
The Bluebird promise
Every child grows in their own way.
We’re here for every step.
Our home for early learning is being shaped around a simple idea: children thrive when they feel secure enough to explore, understood enough to express themselves, and inspired enough to keep wondering.
We pair calm, attentive care with rich invitations to play. Teachers observe closely, prepare with intention, and make room for each child’s own rhythm—so confidence grows naturally, from the inside out.
Safe to grow
With patient guidance and steady, loving routines, children feel secure, build confidence, and feel ready to try new things.
Curious every day
Our days are full of play, time outside, real conversation, and hands-on discovery—plenty of room for children to explore, wonder, and learn.
Ages and stages
Five stages.
One bright beginning.
Our program pathways follow each child’s developmental season rather than a one-size-fits-all pace. Placement is confirmed individually based on licensed capacity, the child’s age, and current availability.
First Flight · 6 weeks–12 months
Infant Care
Responsive care, sensory discovery, and peaceful rhythms shaped around each baby’s feeding, rest, and need for connection.
Explore infant careNew Horizons · 12–24 months
Young Toddlers
Language-rich play, secure relationships, and room for new walkers to move, imitate, experiment, and begin doing for themselves.
Explore toddler careLittle Explorers · 2–3 years
Older Toddlers
Generous movement, practical experiences, creative play, and warm guidance for children stepping eagerly into “I can do it.”
Explore toddler careGrowing Minds · 3–4 years
Early Learners
Stories, inquiry, friendship, early language and literacy, and projects that turn curiosity into confident understanding.
Express interestReady to Soar · 4–5 years
Kindergarten Ready
Purposeful play, growing independence, collaboration, and the social-emotional foundation children carry into their next chapter.
Express interest
Close to their day, even when you are away
You should never have to wonder
how their day went.
Enrolled families use Brightwheel for secure daily communication—including care routines, meals and bottles, rest, photos, learning moments, and personal notes from the Bluebird team.
Each family receives private access connected to their child. Updates are shared thoughtfully so teachers can stay present with the children.
Communication previewA Bluebird dayDesigned for useful, personal updates
Meals & bottles
Clear care notes that respect each child’s established rhythm.
Rest & routines
Helpful context about sleep, comfort, diapering, and transitions.
Photos & discovery
Meaningful glimpses of play and learning—not constant interruption.
A personal note
The small detail that helps home and the nest feel connected.
A day with intention
A gentle rhythm.
Endless possibility.
Predictable moments bring comfort. Spacious moments invite imagination. Each day holds both—with enough structure to feel secure and enough freedom for curiosity to lead.
Ask about our programsA warm welcome
Unhurried connection, familiar rituals, and time to settle into the day.
Invitations to discover
Open-ended materials, thoughtful questions, and play that belongs to the child.
Stories and belonging
Music, conversation, movement, and the small joys of being part of a group.
Rest and reflection
Quiet, nourishment, and gentle transitions that honor growing bodies and minds.
The questions that matter most
Trust should never
be left to guesswork.
Parents deserve clear answers before enrollment. Bluebird shares the practical details families need to make a confident decision—including safety, communication, tuition, schedules, and the enrollment process.
Safety & arrival
Entry, authorized pickup, supervision, emergency, illness, and cleanliness procedures.
Teachers & continuity
Lead educator profiles, qualifications, classroom support, and how consistency is protected.
Daily connection
How families receive meaningful updates about care, learning, meals, rest, and milestones.
Program fit
Age eligibility, schedules, daily rhythm, learning approach, and transition support.
Health & nourishment
Food, allergy, medication, diapering, toileting, rest, and wellness expectations.
Tuition & calendar
Rates, deposits, included services, hours, closures, and enrollment timing in plain language.
The environment is a teacher
Beautiful spaces.
Purpose in every detail.
Our Bradley nest is envisioned as a calm, gracious extension of home. Children will find materials within reach, spaces scaled to them, and an atmosphere that says: you belong here.
Calm by design 01
A restrained palette, natural textures, and intentional organization reduce visual noise and support focused play.
Made for agency 02
Child-scaled choices encourage independence, stewardship, and the quiet pride of doing meaningful things for oneself.
Connected to nature 03
Seasonal rhythms, organic materials, and outdoor experiences keep learning rooted in the living world.
Inside the nest
The real place behind
the Bluebird promise.
These are photographs of our actual Bradley environment—thoughtfully arranged for movement, focus, nourishment, rest, and the small everyday rituals that help children feel at home.
Main activity roomOpen, organized, and ready for learning through play.
Dining areaA bright, supervised place for meals and togetherness.
Toddler napping areaIndividual cots and a calm setting for restorative rest.
Infant napping areaA peaceful room for closely supervised infant rest and care.
Diaper changing areaAn organized care station designed around comfort and hygiene.
Child-friendly bathroom & hygieneA clean, thoughtfully prepared space that supports healthy routines and everyday independence.
The homepage scene above is a concept visualization created inside our real space. Every room shown in this gallery is part of the actual Bluebird Learning Nest environment.
Meet the Bluebird Team!
Ms. Karen
Early Childhood Advisor · Founding SupporterMs. Karen brings professional education and hands-on experience in early childhood care, along with steadfast support that has guided Bluebird from the beginning.
Ms. Bahar(301) 337-0880
Early childhood educator · Family contact
Ms. Mory(301) 215-0076
Early childhood educator · Family contactThe people behind the care
Parents choose teachers,
not just classrooms.
Ms. Bahar and Ms. Mory are trained early childhood educators who pair practical experience with a genuine love of working with children. They understand that every child communicates, learns, and builds trust in their own way—and they meet each one with patience, warmth, and thoughtful guidance.
- Trained in responsive, age-appropriate early childhood care
- Experienced in building secure and encouraging relationships
- Attentive communication with children and their families
Questions or a private visit?
Call Ms. Bahar at (301) 337-0880
or Ms. Mory at (301) 215-0076.
Families belong here, too
“The best early education begins with a circle of trust around every child.”
Meaningful communication
Clear, thoughtful exchanges that keep home and school connected.
A culture of partnership
Families are welcomed as experts in their own children and valued members of the nest.
Moments that matter
Shared traditions and gatherings that turn a neighborhood program into a community.
Begin here
A thoughtful path
to joining the nest.
Pre-enrollment and private tours are now available. Share a few details and our team will personally help your family move through each next step.
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Share your interest
Tell us a little about your family and the season of care you are planning for.
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Hear from our team
We will confirm current availability, answer your questions, and arrange a private tour.
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Visit the nest
Come experience the environment, meet the Bluebird team, and decide whether the program feels right for your family.
Straight answers for families
What parents ask first.
Here are the practical details families most often want before beginning pre-enrollment or scheduling a private tour.
Are private tours available?+
Yes. Private tours are available by appointment. Submit the pre-enrollment form or call our team and we will personally arrange a convenient time.
Which ages will you serve?+
We welcome children beginning at six weeks old and continue care through age five. Classroom placement follows each child’s developmental stage and program availability.
What are the program hours?+
Planned full-time program hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Enrolled families receive the current annual calendar and written notice of scheduled closures.
How much is tuition?+
Full-time tuition is $600 per week. Share your child’s age and desired start date through pre-enrollment, and our team will personally confirm availability and next steps.
How can we tour Bluebird?+
Private tours are available by appointment. Submit the pre-enrollment form or call us, and we will arrange a time that works well for your family.
How will families receive daily updates?+
Families receive private Brightwheel access for updates about care routines, meals and bottles, rest, photos, learning moments, and messages from the Bluebird team.
Find the nest
Easy to find.
Ready to welcome you.
Bluebird Learning Nest is located in Bethesda’s Bradley neighborhood, with a direct route ready whenever you plan your visit.
5820 Bradley BlvdBethesda, MD 20814 Get directions
Pre-enrollment now open
A welcoming first step
Begin your
pre-enrollment.
Share a few details about your family to begin the pre-enrollment process at Bluebird Learning Nest. Our team will personally follow up about availability and next steps.
- Enrollment fee waived for eligible new families
- Programs for ages six weeks through five years
- Personal follow-up from Ms. Bahar or Ms. Mory
Enrollment is subject to program availability and completion of required childcare forms. The offer waives the enrollment fee; regular tuition and program charges still apply.
A private introduction
Come visit
the nest.
After you submit the pre-enrollment form, there is nothing else to fill out. Our team will follow up personally. You can also call, email, or get directions whenever you are ready.
Bluebird Learning Nest
5820 Bradley Blvd
Bethesda, MD 20814
Connect with us
Call Ms. Bahar(301) 337-0880Questions, availability & next steps Call Ms. Mory(301) 215-0076A warm conversation with our team Email the nestinfo@BluebirdLearningNest.comWrite to us directly Get directionsAlready submitted the pre-enrollment form? You are all set—we will contact you soon.