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Step by Step Daycare

5.0

Our infant son loved his time with Ms. Lubna at Step by Step, and it was a great part-time option. There was excellent communication- from photos throughout the day to the parent information sheet that was completed and sent home each day. He enjoyed engaging with kids of other ages, and learned a...

- Aubrei B

Kids Kingdom Childcare and Learning Center

5.0

I love this daycare. My 6 year old boy and my girl 8 goes there for summer camp as well as I often use drop in before and after care. They are awesome, always welcoming. I always admire the cleanliness at the center. Also, my kids never get bored over there. Thanks KKCCLC.

- Masghar

Little Magic Garden

5.0

At LMG the teachers treat the kids like their own. My daughter is excited to see them each day. She knows all the of the teachers and students by name because it is a smaller daycare. They work with you if you have delays in payment. They've been lenient with me through covid and being laid off....

- EC

Bloom Christian Childcare, Llc

5.0

Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan is one of the most caring and conscientious persons I know. She has a great life for children and her own children demonstrate this fact in abundance. My son was in a school where served as principal and she always showed great care for the kids. I believe she would do the same...

- Dwain E

First Step Day Care

5.0

My son has been going to First Step Day Care since he was four months old, he is now 2. Ms. Zeba has provided excellent care for him. Every day he comes home with a big smile on his face singing songs that he has learned. Ms. Zeba is patient, kind, and treats children like they are her own. I...

- Lakeshia W

Child care centers in Columbia, MD

Jeffers Hill SAS

6000 Tamar Drive, Columbia, MD

Costimate: $239/wk

Jeffers Hill SAS is a state-licensed child care and early learning facility that offers educational daycare programs for school-age children. They accept students who are between the ages of five and 15 years old. Jeffers Hill SAS operates every weekday from 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.

Oakland Mills Nursery

9205 Log Chain Road, Columbia, MD

Starting at $169/mo

Oakland Mills Nursery School is a cooperative preschool for children ages three to four years old. It offers a safe and stimulating environment and provides age-appropriate activities and learning opportunities that enhance the children's educational experience. The school is open from Mondays...

Samina Zai

11537 Manorstone Ln, Columbia, MD

Costimate: $249/wk

Samina Zai is a childcare provider based in Columbia, Maryland. She provides quality childcare services to children in the surrounding communities. Samina Zai offers a safe, secure and nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate activities that help children develop physically, emotionally,...

Longfellow Nursery School

5267 Eliots Oak Road, Columbia, MD

Costimate: $249/wk

Longfellow Nursery School is a licensed, non-profit facility that offers early childhood education for preschool children. They implement a play-based curriculum designed to support the development of kids aged two to four years old. Longfellow Nursery School is open on weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to...

MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL

10508 Marble Faun Ln, Columbia, MD

Costimate: $250/wk

Montessori Day School provides a prepared environment where children are free to respond to their natural tendency to work. The children’s innate passion for learning is encouraged by giving them opportunities to engage in spontaneous, purposeful activities with the guidance of a trained adult.

Lake Wilde Co-Op Nursery School

10518 Marble Faun Ln, Columbia, MD

Costimate: $250/wk

Lake Wilde Co-Op Nursery School in Columbia, MD believes that young children will learn best through play at their pace. They are meeting the unique needs of the students as well as their developmental goals. They relate well with the parents while allowing the students to proceed at their natural...

Step by Step Daycare

Step by Step Daycare

33 Rhonda Ct Windsor Mill, Windsor Mill, MD

Starting at $200/wk

5.0

(4)

Step by step daycare is Currently Enrolling.... Pls call 443-3591008 License # 254382 Hello! My name is LubnaI I have a licensed family child care and learning center. The daycare is located in Windsor Mill Maryland. New customers can receive an offer of free registration Step by step daycare...
5.0
"Two of my kids are enrolled in this daycare. Lubna Ansari of step by step daycare is exceptionally great. She is very professional and cooperative. Step by step daycare is not only a daycare center but the best place for kids development and character building....

Saadia H


Kids Kingdom Childcare and Learning Center

Kids Kingdom Childcare and Learning Center

9900 Washington Blvd North, Laurel, MD

Costimate: $239/wk

4.2

(5)

Kids Kingdom Child Care and Learning Center values early childhood education as the foundation for lifelong learning. We offer child care services from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We also offer before and after care program for school age kids. We believe that each child is a unique individual and...
5.0
"I have two children that attend Kids kingdom.My two year old is thriving and he's actually getting the hang of potty training. My four year old is learning to write first name. See them light up each morning to go to daycare makes my 40 hour work week easier. All...

Renee H


Little Magic Garden

Little Magic Garden

2972 Jessup Road, Jessup, MD

Costimate: $226/wk

4.5

(2)

Little Magic Garden offers a thematic based curriculum that offers flexible lesson plans, routines, activities, and schedules to accommodate the individual needs and abilities of each child. Lesson plans are created on a weekly basis based upon observations made on the children by our qualified...
5.0
"At LMG the teachers treat the kids like their own. My daughter is excited to see them each day. She knows all the of the teachers and students by name because it is a smaller daycare. They work with you if you have delays in payment. They've been lenient with me...

EC


Bloom Christian Childcare, Llc

Bloom Christian Childcare, Llc

8468 Spring Showers Way, Ellicott City, MD

Costimate: $254/wk

5.0

(3)

BLOOM Christian Childcare, LLC (BLOOM) is licensed through Maryland State Department of Education to serve families with children 3 through 12 years old and with a capacity for 8. BLOOM's mission is to provide a Christ-centered environment where love, respect, honesty, cooperation, trust,...
5.0
"I am very satisfied with the care and attention Dr. Vaughan gave to my son. She treated my son as her very own."

Nike N


First Step Day Care

First Step Day Care

Emerson Community, Laurel, MD

Starting at $275/wk

5.0

(1)

In-home day care based in North Laurel/ Maple Lawn/Columbia Licensed and certified by Howard County Family Child Care Provider.
5.0
"My son has been going to First Step Day Care since he was four months old, he is now 2. Ms. Zeba has provided excellent care for him. Every day he comes home with a big smile on his face singing songs that he has learned. Ms. Zeba is patient, kind, and treats...

Lakeshia W


Clarksville Daycare

Clarksville Daycare

6911 Westcott Pl, Clarksville, MD

Starting at $7/hr

5.0

(4)

*ENROLLING NOW WITH LOWER TUITION! For infants and toddlers in our child-care center, Full-Time or Part Time!* Located minutes away from Schools in the River Hill, Fulton Area! I am a qualified and licensed Maryland Day Care provider with CPR, First Aid, and SIDS certification and have many...
5.0
"Being a stay at home mother for the first few months of my daughters life, I had a lot of anxiety about sending her to daycare so that I could go back to work. I looked at all the options I had for childcare - in home nanny, other home daycares and other facilities...

Kelly C


New Life Child Care

New Life Child Care

1331 Ashton Road Suite D, Hanover, MD

Costimate: $325/wk

3.5

(2)

New Life Child Care is an innovative Child Care Center located in Hanover, MD. We offer Enrichment classes for all ages that include: Spanish, Fitness, Sign Language, Cooking, Dance, Music & Bible Lessons, these classes are all included in your tuition.
5.0
"My daughter started here when she was 1 and had completely excelled! She can speak Spanish (some), she can use sign language (some), and her level of education has completely gone through the roof. They are very friendly and have worked with me so many times. I am...

Taylor C


Little Rockers Early Education Center

Little Rockers Early Education Center

625 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD

Costimate: $216/wk

4.5

(6)

Our main goal is to provide stimulating learning activities that reflect the unique needs of each child. Our extensive play and educational facility will be specifically designed with child safety and child development as the main priority.
5.0
"This is the best daycare in Catonsville. Such an amazing staff all around. They are all loving, caring and most of all trust worthy. My son graduated last year and it was such a great experience for him and I both. He was ready for kindergarten thanks to the...

Christine J


Little Lighthouse

Little Lighthouse

9055 Cheverlot Drive, Ellicott City, MD

Starting at $1125/wk

3.0

(2)

The Little Lighthouse has openings for our preschool program for the 2022-2023 school year. Our curriculum meets Core curriculum standards for the state of Maryland. We are a Conscious Discipline Center! Call (410) 750-0660 or email us to schedule a tour!
5.0
"I had both my boys at the little lighthouse from infants until school. We LOVE them. The entire staff is competent and caring. They genuinely loved my boys and all the children there. I would recommend them a thousand times over. I interviewed so many people...

Trish K


International Children's House

International Children's House

4649 Columbia Rd., Ellicott City, MD

Costimate: $274/wk

3.0

(2)

I.C.H provides a warm, vibrant, Educational Program designed to foster a love of learning and help all children reach their fullest potential at their own unique pace. We strive to educate the whole child and to inspire children to be caring, socially responsible participants in their community and...
5.0
"The school is a nice place where I can feel comfortable to leave my child, the communication with the staff and other parents is basic in courtesy, and was one of the things that called my attention. The way how Ms. Yessika and her staff treated the kids, certainly...

Carlos Z


My Place Your Place Educare

My Place Your Place Educare

7127 Rutherford Rd, Windsor Mill, MD

5.0

(8)

Now Enrolling!! Age 6 weeks - 6 years old. My Place Your Place Educare provides childcare services for ages 6 weeks- 6 years of age.This is a multicultural environment. We are licensed and credentialed through Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Our mission here at My Place Your Place...
5.0
"Ms. Sachae works very well with children. She has a passion and desire to work with young people. My 3 year old has grown tremendously while in her classroom and I would highly recommend My Place Your Place Educare!"

Chinere B


My Little Magic Garden

My Little Magic Garden

2972 Jessup Road, Jessup, MD

Starting at $130/wk

5.0

(4)

At My Little Magic Garden Child Care Center we celebrate diversity. We are a licensed childcare center that believes each child is unique and has special interests. Each child has abilities that must be valued and respected. Respecting the child includes having a sensitive, flexible, and...
5.0
"Teachers are Fantastic!! My girls have been here for over 1.5 years and they love it. Teachers are very friendly and informational about my kids day (good and bad)."

Ashley


Hilltop Early Learning Center

Hilltop Early Learning Center

12121 Linden Linthicum Lane, Clarksville, MD

Starting at $260/wk

5.0

(4)

Hilltop Child Care Center is non-profit, christian pre-school providing care and education for children ages 3-5. Our certified and degreed staff have years of experience developing and providing exciting opportunities to promote social, cognitive, physical and spiritual learning. We offer a Fall...
5.0
"The preschool at Hilltop is truly a hidden gem! I could not imagine my son at any other preschool. The teachers are incredible and the curriculum is impressive. The preschool program has truly prepared him for Kindergarten. The staff has created a wonderful...

Carrie C


Kid's Time Out

Kid's Time Out

5809 Clarksville Square Drive, Clarksville, MD

Costimate: $280/wk

4.2

(10)

KTO is the answer to your child care needs for children, ages 2-10 years. We offer security as a fully licensed child care center with the flexibility you need. Once enrolled, you can drop your child off when you need care and pay by the hour. You enjoy peace of mind and convenience; your kids enjoy...
5.0
"My daughter has gone here for several years for both summer camps and school's out days. She has always enjoyed it and I've always found the staff to be professional. I highly recommend KTO."

David A


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