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Miss Ruby's Child Care

5.0

hi,im was a formal student of ms.Ruby my name is Jada womble im 10 years old and i still remeber goin there me and my sister she might not rember me anymore but i rember her she was nice i miss her .

- Jada

Little Patuxent KinderCare

5.0

We love the teachers and staff at Kindercare. I have a 4 year old and a 2 1/2 year old that attend. My son loves to go to his classroom with his friends and teachers. They are great about going outside, reading books, and keeping ...They take great care of our daughter. They are also very sweet...

- Kim C

Eva Day Care

5.0

Ms. Eva is a very caring & patient individual who loves her job and is naturally gifted at it. She is transparent and forthcoming about their daily activities and makes sure that the kids stay active by creating different arts and crafts, also playing out when the weather is suitable for it. She...

- Mohamed K

Ms. Sandra's Daycare

5.0

Ms Sandra took care of our daughter Lucy starting at 6 weeks. Ms Sandra is amazing, very knowledgeable and truly cares for the little ones. We are forever grateful for the care and attention she gave to Lucy during her time there!

- Renee K

Child's Garden Learning Center

3.0

Not the worst, but not the best either, at least for the younger age range while we went there. I definitely did not get a good vibe from some of the teachers, like never smiling, but that was balanced by some good ones too. There was a bit of teacher turnover while we were there. My kid did...

- Jen R

Daycares in Columbia, MD

Miss Ruby's Child Care

Miss Ruby's Child Care

10612 Harpoon Hill, Columbia, MD

Starting at $250/wk

4.5

(8)

Registered MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION family child care facility REGISTRATION/LICENSE #130341. 27 years' family child care experience, nationally accredited facility through NAFCC, MD State Dept of Education credentialed level 6, Maryland EXCELS level 5. Excellent location close to 29,...
5.0
"Mrs. Ruby and Ms. Krystal are amazing! My daughter has a fit when it's time to leave! She LOVES going to daycare. Ruby's program goes above and beyond: she's flexible, the kids are very comfortable with the daily routine, she provides healthy meals/snacks, openly...

Casie L


Little Patuxent KinderCare

10820 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD

5.0

(1)

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...
5.0
"We love the teachers and staff at Kindercare. I have a 4 year old and a 2 1/2 year old that attend. My son loves to go to his classroom with his friends and teachers. They are great about going outside, reading books, and keeping ...They take great care of our...

Kim C


Eva Day Care

Eva Day Care

6137 Quiet Times, Columbia, MD

Starting at $200/wk

5.0

(4)

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,...
5.0
"Eva has such a warm and loving personality. The care that she provides all of the children under her care is exceptional. Her care includes teaching them under a montessori curriculum, which is something that you don't see quite often in other home daycares. All of...

Maresa C


Ms. Sandra's Daycare

Ms. Sandra's Daycare

6381 Grateful Heart Gate, Columbia, MD

Costimate: $238/wk

5.0

(4)

For the past 30 years, I have worked with children in different capacities, as a teacher, mother, volunteer, scout leader and now as a daycare provider. It became my mission to provide dependable quality care and to give parents "peace of mind" when going back to work. I specialize in infant care...
5.0
"We can't say enough about the wonderful care she's given to our son over the last year and a half. His days are filled with fun and learning and he's treated as if he were one of her own!"

Barry J


Child's Garden Learning Center

10210 Donleigh Dr, Columbia, MD

Starting at $270/wk

3.0

(1)

Child's Garden Learning Center is a day care provider on 10210 Donleigh Drive, Columbia, Maryland that offers child care services for children in preschool. Their center also provides before and after school care and camps during the summer for school-aged children.
3.0
"Not the worst, but not the best either, at least for the younger age range while we went there. I definitely did not get a good vibe from some of the teachers, like never smiling, but that was balanced by some good ones too. There was a bit of teacher turnover...

Jen R


The Learning Cottage

The Learning Cottage

9660 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD

Starting at $630/mo

5.0

(7)

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...
5.0
"I can't speak highly enough about our children's preschool experience at The Learning Cottage! The teachers are fantastic and provide a loving, nurturing environment. Both kids graduated preschool with a very positive school experience and a love for learning...

Amanda


Kiddie Mundo

Kiddie Mundo

8995 Lambskin Lane, Columbia, MD

Starting at $290/wk

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 there and I know she is happy and learning!"

Eric H


Debby S.

Debby S.

4998 Eliots Oak Road, Columbia, MD

Costimate: $250/wk

5.0

(1)

I am an experienced Maryland licensed Child Care Provider with full background check, CPR and First Aid certification in the Columbia area. I have been licensed for 14 plus years but have cared for children for more than 30 years. My child care business is in my home. I offer flexible part/full...
5.0
"Debby is a wonderful, nurturing day care provider. The kids become part of her family she truly gets attached. She watched my children for many years and they still have fond memories. Highly recommended!"

Christina T


Love & Learning Family Childcare

7416 Setting Sun Way, Columbia, MD

Costimate: $237/wk

5.0

(1)

I am a professional Family Child Care provider in Columbia, MD. Licensed by Maryland State Department of Education with over 12 years of experience in this field. I have completed MMSR certification, 90 hours infant & toddler certification along with 45 hours school age curriculum. I am also First...

The Kids Connection Inc

5355 Phelps Luck Dr, Columbia, MD

Costimate: $239/wk

3.0

(2)

The Kids Connection, Inc. in Columbia, Maryland offers before and after-school care and summer camp programs fro children ages five and above. The company provides a safe, fun, and loving environment where children can learn and thrive. It operates from Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM,...
5.0
"Not sure about the previous person, but the director and staff are an awesome group of people. I get Van rides from school everyday because while I work from home, her bus arrival time interferes with meetings. When I have to travel for work, she is at Kid...

Tiffany


Nicole's Fun And Learn Family Child Care Llc

Nicole's Fun And Learn Family Child Care Llc

5001 Columbia Rd 102, Columbia, MD

Starting at $195/wk

I've been in the childcare education business for over 20 years. I started working with children at 13 with my mother, a former Child Care Provider. Later my love for working with young children continued to grow. At the age of 25, I became a Childcare Assistant Teacher. In 2014 I graduated with a...

Pretty Amazing Childcare

Pretty Amazing Childcare

7027 Knighthood Lane, Columbia, MD

Starting at $150/wk

Home based childcare facility located in the Owen Brown/Columbia area. Reasonable weekly rates. Maryland state childcare vouchers accepted. Nutritional meals and snacks included in weekly tuition. Provider is certified and licensed in Early childcare education, CPR, and first aid. Children with...

Wildflower Child Care

6605 Allen Lane, Columbia, MD

Costimate: $239/wk

Wildflower Child Care is a licensed home daycare providing care to children from ages 6 months to 5 years old. The child care provider, Maria Trout, has 9 years of experience working with young children and holds an associate's degree in child development. Wildflower implements a play-based learning...

Green Mountain Family Childcare Center

Green Mountain Family Childcare Center

10395 Green Mountain Circle, Columbia, MD

Starting at $350/wk

Currently enrolling children from 6 weeks - 12 years of age.

Childtime of Columbia, MD

Childtime of Columbia, MD

6905 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD

2.5

(2)

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...
4.0
"New management that cares for the children's education and the development of the teachers."

M. R


Dayana's Family Child Care

Dayana's Family Child Care

10505 East Wind Way, Columbia, MD

Costimate: $249/wk

Licensed childcare in the columbia area #254324 EPCC Aproved Non- Essential Employess Welcome! located On Hickory Ridge Rd, near to the Howard Comunity College. Full and part time Openings for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Five years of experience Serving breakfast, lunch,...

Columbia KinderCare

7195 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...

The McNeill Group

5421 Lynx Lane, Columbia, MD

Costimate: $249/wk

New Startup! Drop-off Forest Playgroup created by a working mom wanting more outdoor time with friends outdoors. Also created to support working families with self-directed education

First Step Daycare

10215 Sherman Heights Pl, Columbia, MD

Starting at $10/hr

First Step Daycare is centered around your child and his/her needs. We are CPR and First Aid Certified and licensed. Conveniently located near major highways 29, 95, 32, 70, 695.

Columbia Association Camps

10221 Wincopin Cir Ste 100, Columbia, MD

Starting at $350/wk

Columbia Association Camps, located in Columbia, Maryland, are ACA-accredited and DHMH-certified camp providers that offer various summer camp programs geared towards preschool and school-age children, and adolescents. The mission of Columbia Association is to provide a nurturing camp experience...

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Ratings for Columbia, MD daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Daycares in Columbia, MD are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 65 listed daycares.