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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Ellicott City, MD

Quality Family Childcare Services/grandma's Open Classroom

5.0

Grandma's Open Classroom has been a lifesaver during the COVID 19 Quarantine. Having to work from home while still watching/entertaining my kids was a challenge. It was a relief knowing that my kids could still have virtual interaction with someone they know and trust for at least a couple of...

- Kimmeria H

Sobi's Daycare

5.0

Best daycare around. My daughter still cries to go there but we are moving. If you want to work and not work about you child take them to little nest. We will miss them.

- Melissa T

Kid's Time Out

5.0

Both our kids have been the beneficiaries of this last minute scramble to figure out a place/time to drop kids while we attend to emergencies. Peace of mind and convenience is unbeatable. Friendly staff and meals is a plus.

- Margaret

Maple Ridge University (mapl)

5.0

My daughter has been attending Maple Ridge for a few years and she loves it! Mrs Kim is very loving, attentive and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her!

- Tikara

Clarksville Daycare

5.0

Our 15-mth-old and has been at Clarksville Daycare for about 6mths. As nervous first-time parents, we started her out part-time (3 days per week) to ease our daughter into it, but quickly transitioned to full-time as our daughter is so clearly happy there. The center is colorful and welcoming, with...

- Jessica R

Drop-in child care in Ellicott City, MD

Quality Family Childcare Services/grandma's Open Classroom

Quality Family Childcare Services/grandma's Open Classroom

7812 Limestone Court, Ellicott City, MD

Starting at $443/wk

4.4

(7)

Diane graduated from Virginia Union University and Virginia State University where she earned both her BS and Master's degrees respectfully. She studied Biology and Chemistry as an undergraduate and Microbiology as a graduate student. Quality Family Childcare Services strives to allow each child...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Grandma's Open Classroom has been a lifesaver during the COVID 19 Quarantine. Having to work from home while still watching/entertaining my kids was a challenge. It was a relief knowing that my kids could still have virtual interaction with someone they know and...

Kimmeria H


Celebree Learning Centers - Ellicott City

10020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD

Costimate: $258/wk

Our professional and dedicated team nurtures and educates infants, preschool and school-age children in a wide-range of child care programs. Our children develop positive social skills and values and learn about their world through age-appropriate play, projects and activities. We provide a stable,...

Little Steps Learning Center

3307 Corporate Ct., Ellicott City, MD

Costimate: $258/wk

I am a daycare provider since 2003. I have provided in-home nanny services, before and after care with transport, my in-home child care center services, and such. I have experience with working with Preschool and KR children. There are presently Home Day Care Openings for February for...

Sobi's Daycare

Sobi's Daycare

1421 Pangbourne Way, Hanover, MD

Starting at $300/wk

4.9

(7)

It's been 4 years I'm working with infants and toddlers and I have many references if you ask for. I am loving and caring, go with the flow who adores children. I make sure your child is having the best time. We can take walk and have tummy time and read lots of stories. I am full of energy, very...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Best daycare around. My daughter still cries to go there but we are moving. If you want to work and not work about you child take them to little nest. We will miss them.

Melissa T


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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Both our kids have been the beneficiaries of this last minute scramble to figure out a place/time to drop kids while we attend to emergencies. Peace of mind and convenience is unbeatable. Friendly staff and meals is a plus.

Margaret


Maple Ridge University (mapl)

Maple Ridge University (mapl)

4802 Poe Ave, Baltimore, MD

Costimate: $190/wk

5.0

(15)

Our family care program offers daycare, babysitting, and homeschooling support on the weekends between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm, and 4:30 pm in the evenings during the week. Our goal is to create a warm, open environment where children feel safe enough to ask questions, explore and seek answers. We...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My daughter has been attending Maple Ridge for a few years and she loves it! Mrs Kim is very loving, attentive and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her!

Tikara


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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Our 15-mth-old and has been at Clarksville Daycare for about 6mths. As nervous first-time parents, we started her out part-time (3 days per week) to ease our daughter into it, but quickly transitioned to full-time as our daughter is so clearly happy there. The...

Jessica R


Kinderkidscare Family Daycare

Kinderkidscare Family Daycare

3504 Ellen Road, Windsor Mill, MD

Starting at $170/wk

4.4

(8)

OPEN FOR ESSENTIAL PARENTS Title: MD Excel Licensed Daycare Provider. Breakfast, Lunch and Snack included in price. Vouchers Accepted**** Primary Purpose: Provide a fun and stimulating learning environment for children, aged 6 weeks to 12 years, in addition to caring for their needs and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Look no further, Ms. Tamika will take excellent care of your child!!! She had our twins for a year and a half and they learned SO much! She will exceed your expectations! My girls are now in preschool and thriving!!! They sometimes come to her even now when school...

Javon O


Better Quality Childcare, LLC

Better Quality Childcare, LLC

1663 Kirkwood Rd, Gwynn Oak, MD

Starting at $170/wk

5.0

(3)

We are a Early Learning Programs that provides care for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Our primary focus is to prepare children for kindergarten using proven Choral Reading Strategies. We also provide transportation for Before and Aftercare. We provide tutoring for children that needs a...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I have used Better Quality Childcare since 2015. Ms. Shipman and her staff are awesome and you can tell they have a passion for what they do. Both of my children love the staff here and have learned so much. Every week there is a focus of the week for the children...

Ebony M


Joyful Child Care

Joyful Child Care

7996 Alchemy Way, Elkridge, MD

Starting at $270/wk

4.8

(20)

Joyful Child Care is a Day Care located at Dorset Gardens, Blue Stream Community, off the Baltimore Washington Boulevard (Route 1), a very good and safe neighborhood. At Joyful Child Care, you can be sure of your child's safety and joy in a very clean, beautiful, child-friendly, and parent-welcoming...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Joyful Childcare! Thank you to contributing to our daughter's growth and curiosity for learning. Thank you for helping to make our days more stress free by caring for her while we work. Ms. Joyce always made us feel...

Zara's M


Golden Stars Home Childcare

Golden Stars Home Childcare

Willowwood Way, Jessup, MD

Starting at $175/wk

5.0

(2)

Hi my name is Shamsa Khan. I have Howard county MD state licensed home childcare.in Savage/Jessup area. I am a professional certified childcare provider. I love to work with kids. I have 8 years of experience working with kids' am first aid and CPR certified. I provide very safe, clean, and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Golden Star is a absolutely wonderful home daycare. They are very clean, so understanding. Mrs. Shamsa goes above and beyond and I feel so secure with my baby being there. We are so lucky to have found her. We thank God everyday because we know our baby is safe,...

Jessica B


Milestone Kiddies Daycare

Milestone Kiddies Daycare

7713 Clay Bridge Ct, Hanover, MD

Starting at $190/wk

3.9

(13)

Hi, my name is Ruth, and I am a Licensed Family Childcare Provider in Hanover, MD. I take care of children from 2 months old to school age. I provide breakfast, lunch and two snacks. My program is awesome; it includes circle time, art, coloring, singing and writing time. We are very busy all day...

Recent reviews:

5.0
The only reason we left Mrs Ruth was because we needed a daycare that serviced my son's school. My Son learned so much with Mrs Ruth that he is at the head of his class! Unlike with centers where they claim your kids will learn new things it is just play at large....

Susan A


Little Sprouts Learning

1749 Allerford Drive, Hanover, MD

Starting at $275/wk

4.3

(6)

I have CDA and first aid CPR certifications and I have 45 hour of infant and toddler. I have 90 hour with preschoolers. I worked with Montessori school more than six years. I love to work with kids, its more than a daycare I prepared the kids for school. I work on gross motor skill and gross motor...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My husband and I interviewed with a few daycare providers, and Sadia was the only one that asked to hold and interact with our daughter and that was one of the many reasons we chose her. We instantly saw a connection, and all of her references matches exactly what...

Lauren B


Quala Care Child Center, Inc.

Quala Care Child Center, Inc.

920 Andover Road, Linthicum, MD

Starting at $199/wk

4.4

(7)

Established in 1990, Quala Care Child Center is a family-owned early education center that exists to provide an affordable, high-quality, developmentally appropriate environment that promotes each child's social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Children learn by active participation...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We have been with Quala Care for 4.5years and have been more than pleased with their program. Kelly Roe is amazing with children of all ages. My daughter has been with her since 12wks and is now almost 5. We will miss QC once we head off to Kindergarten.

Stephanie P


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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We love MLMG!! The teachers and Ms Rashail are wonderful. Our almost two year old daughter has a great time and pushes us out of the house on school days.

Karen


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...

Recent reviews:

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


Mrs Nancy's Little People Daycare

8250 Stone Trail Ct, Laurel, MD

Costimate: $271/wk

5.0

(1)

Loving home daycare for over 20 years. LIc with Howard CO. Close to 95 , 29 32 and 216. Large yard. Walking distance to Hammond Elem. Openings for birth - 12yrs.

Recent review:

5.0
Great place to have your children. Would recommend to anyone.

Nancy 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.

Recent reviews:

5.0
The teachers are wonderful here, my toddler is full time and she adapted pretty quickly. They are very attentive to her food allergies which makes me more comfortable since my toddler likes to grab snack from other kids lunches. I'm very happy with the daycare and...

Anna J


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...

Recent reviews:

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...

Masghar


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.

Recent review:

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


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Average Rating4.0 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in Ellicott City, MD are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care.