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Child Care Centers in Dayton, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

ABC All Beautiful Children

My husband and I are so happy we found Saira to care for our son! She is experienced and knowledge about children's needs and is also very...

- Stephanie

CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER

They have been wonderful, helpful, and easy to work with. My son loves going there. He is 3 and will be 4 soon.

- Kathleen X.

WATCHFUL EYE DAYCARE 2

My daughter started when she was 6 weeks. She's been attending every since, I love that they provided baby food because for me as a parent...

- Lindsay D.

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ABC All Beautiful Children

14081 Big Branch Drive Dayton, MD

5.0(3)
I am a licensed, in-home child care provider and certified for CPR and First Aid, emergency preparedness certification and before and after care program. I also have a certification for infant care program known as SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). For the past 13 years, I have worked with children in different age groups,...

Stephanie says "My husband and I are so happy we found Saira to care for our son! She is experienced and knowledge about children's needs and is also very loving and...

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The Allergyfree Family Child Care LLC is a home-based childcare facility located in Dayton, Maryland that caters to children ages ten weeks to five years old. The company provides worry-free childcare services in a safe and healthy environment. It also provides opportunities for children to interact and play while learning...
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Child care
Preschool
School Mission Statement <br/>The Dayton Oaks School Community will provide a safe, nurturing environment that fosters individual potential through academic excellence, appreciation of diversity, and commitment to life-long learning. <br/> <br/>School Motto <br/>Be Dependable, Involved & Organized, Very Respectful, & Everyone...
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CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER

17930 BOWIE MILL RD DERWOOD, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Creative Learning Center - "CLC Preschool" Offering Half-day Preschool and Full-Time Childcare to families in Derwood, Olney and Rockville since 1989. CLC - Hours of Operation: M-F (7:00 am - 6:00 pm) Half Day, Full Day and Flexible Options Openings: 2, 3 AND 4 YEAR CLASSES

Kathleen X. says "They have been wonderful, helpful, and easy to work with. My son loves going there. He is 3 and will be 4 soon. "

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WATCHFUL EYE DAYCARE 2

3264 Corporate Court ELLICOTT CITY, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
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Watchful Eye Daycare 2 is a child care facility based in Ellicott City, Maryland. We provide a safe and loving environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school agers where an emphasis is placed on school readiness. Our mission is to provide the children in our care with a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment...

Lindsay D. says "My daughter started when she was 6 weeks. She's been attending every since, I love that they provided baby food because for me as a parent that helped...

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First Step Day Care

Emerson Community Laurel, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
International
Academic
+ 1 more
In-home day care based in North Laurel/ Maple Lawn/Columbia Licensed and certified by Howard County Family Child Care Provider.

Lakeshia W says "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...

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Kiddie Mundo

8995 Lambskin Lane Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Kiddie Mundo Spanish Immersion Learning Center for children 2 -5 years old. We believe in the importance of offering a new language during the first years of childhood, and we also offering Spanish Immersion before and after care. We are implementing Gardner's methodology and the theory of multiple intelligence. We are...

Eric H. says "Amazing staff that are great with my daughter! She is speaking Spanish very well now, and Kiddie Mundo is a very big part of that. I feel safe with her...

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Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia

10453 Green Mountain Cir COLUMBIA, MD

4.8(5)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
+ 2 more
Our mission is to provide the children in our care with a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment where they can be free to explore, have new experiences, and be school-ready when transitioning into the school system. We offer a comprehensive preschool curriculum where we strive to cultivate young minds. We are trained and...

Nicole W. says "We love Watchful Eye!! Mrs. Lisa and her team truly are amazing! We have been going for over 3 years now and have used the before and after program for my...

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Kids Kingdom Childcare and Learning Center

9900 Washington Blvd North Laurel, MD

3.7(6)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
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 should be viewed, respected and...

Care Member says "We were so fortunate to be a part of this wonderful center! We have a first-hand experience with their 3-year-old, 4-year year old (pre-school) and...

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Posh Petites Family Childcare

7164 Talisman Lane Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
I own a licensed family childcare home in the Cradlerock area. I have worked in childcare for over 15 years; however, I grew unhappy with the childcare centers and the lack of family atmosphere and proper care and consistency in most. Children can learn as much if not more in a family childcare home due to the comfortable at...

Talya F. says "I brought my daughter to Posh Petites from the time she was a 6-month-old infant until she was over 3 years old. They really treated her like a member of...

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The Learning Cottage

9660 Basket Ring Rd Columbia, MD

5.0(7)
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
The Learning Cottage provides quality early childhood education with an extra touch of TLC. Our teachers create meaningful learning experiences in a nurturing and stimulating multi-age classroom for preschool children, ages 3-5. At The Learning Cottage, the well-being of the children in our care is our top priority. We want...

Hilary R says "My first son attended TLC for two years and is now currently thriving in Kindergarten. My second son is currently attending TLC. The 'thing' that makes...

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7057 - La Petite Academy of Ellicott City

10101 Frederick Rd ELLICOTT CITY, MD

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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Kiddie Academy of Columbia

5550 Sterrett Place COLUMBIA, MD

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...
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CHILDWAY - Burtonsville, MD

4058 BLACKBURN LN BURTONSVILLE, MD

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
Childway is a private childcare center located in Maryland. Childway serves children from 6 weeks of age to kindergarten and before and after care. Childway has been providing quality child care in the metropolitan area for more than 40 years. Our staff is dedicated to providing your child with a friendly, nurturing and age...
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Eva Day Care

6137 Quiet Times Columbia, MD

State license verified

I have been a teacher for the last 25 years and in 2000 I decided to open a home daycare that centered around Montessori teachings. In my time as a teacher and home daycare provider, I have taught reading, writing, music, art and math to young children. Under my care children will have circle time, story telling, exercise, and...
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Olney)

17717 Prince Philip Dr OLNEY, MD

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for toddlers through Pre-Kindergarten, takes...
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Posh Petites Family Childcare

7164 Talisman Lane Columbia, MD

Lic#158505 Hi! I own a licensed family childcare home in the Cradlerock area of Columbia. A little about myself: I have worked in childcare for close to 20 years however, I grew unhappy with the childcare centers and the lack of family atmosphere and proper care. Children can learn as much if not more in a family...
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Celebree School of Columbia - South

8989 Herrmann Dr COLUMBIA, MD

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
At Celebree School of Columbia-South we are a community. As parents ourselves, we understand the stresses of raising children in this busy, technology-focused world. As educators, we share your concerns and are here to help your family raise not only emotionally and academically proficient children, but also to compassionate,...
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Kiddie Academy of Ellicott City

10035 Baltimore National Pike ELLICOTT CITY, MD

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...
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Clarksville Daycare

6911 Westcott Pl Clarksville, MD

State license verified

*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 hours of training in child...

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Child care centers near you in Dayton, MD provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Dayton, MD have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Dayton, MD. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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