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Family Daycares in Ellicott City, MD are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed family daycares

Little Teapot Home Childcare

Our daughter has been with Ms. Teresa since she was six months old. We love Ms. Teresa and trust her completely with our daughter's safety...

- Jessica K

Bird Of Paradise Bilingual Childcare

We are so grateful to have found Ms. Neidy. My two sons (3 and 4 yrs old) were instantly drawn to her and had no trouble transitioning into...

- Leah G.

Elizabeth Vaughan

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...

- Dwain E

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Little Teapot Home Childcare

8651 Stonehouse Drive Ellicott City, MD

4.9(7)
State Certified Child-Care Provider with the following credentials: -National CDA (Child Development Associate) -Certificate of Accreditation for Family Childcare -Federal & State Background Check -CPR & First Aid Certified. The Little Teapot: -Serves children age newborn - 5 years -Includes full day or part-time care -Military...

Jessica K says "Our daughter has been with Ms. Teresa since she was six months old. We love Ms. Teresa and trust her completely with our daughter's safety and emotional...

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Bird Of Paradise Bilingual Childcare

3280 Halcyon Ct Ellicott City, MD

3.0(2)

State license verified

Hi! My name is Neidy. Thank you for considering my services for your child. My Family childcare is licensed by the Office of Childcare Licensing and Regulation of the State of Maryland. I am offering a multicultural and bilingual program. I will provide a safe, comfortable, stimulating, fun, educational environment in my...

Leah G. says "We are so grateful to have found Ms. Neidy. My two sons (3 and 4 yrs old) were instantly drawn to her and had no trouble transitioning into her daycare....

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Elizabeth Vaughan

8468 Spring Showers Way Ellicott City, MD

5.0(3)

State license verified

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, compassion, and diversity are highly...

Dwain E says "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...

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Sunshine Inc

3389 Oak West Dr Ellicott City, MD

5.0(1)
Licensed and registered Monday to Friday. A loving and safe in home daycare in ELLICOTT CITY(MARYLAND) CPR/first-aid, health and safety and certified in childcare. Accept children from (3 months-5 years). I worked for the ARC at Montgomery county at silver spring. Also worked for Kennedy Kreiger (PACT) and later I decided to...

Rupa N. says "Excellent home day care facility . Padma gives the kids all the love and care . My daughter loved it and I do highly recommend this day care for anyone...

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Rose Garden Daycare

3013 Lancelot Cross Ellicott City, MD

State license verified

Hello! I am a daycare provider located in Ellicott City/Marriottsridge/Waverly area and very close to Rte 40/I-70/Frederick Rd. I am a proud mom and have been providing daycare services for last 13 years with previous elementary teaching experience. I provide arts, crafts, music, and a preschool based curriculum for the...
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Growing Stems Child Care

9650 Susies Way Ellicott City, MD

My name is Lokeshwari. I am a licensed family child care provider and my license number is 254170. I've been providing my services for more than 10 years. I also worked at a Montessori school for 3 years. I provide services for children aged 4 months and over.
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Quality Child Care

2212 Kaitlins Ct Ellicott City, MD

Quality Child Care is a fun and educational in-home family daycare for children, following a pre-school curriculum. At Quality Child Care, we ensure a safe and healthy environment by keeping our daycare smoke and pet-free. The operator of Quality Child Care is a former teacher with over 18 years of child care experience and has...
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Crescent Moon Family Daycare

3328 Governor Howard Drive Ellicott City, MD

State license verified

We provide home daycare service for children 6 weeks to 4 years age in a family like environment. Our goal is to protect, educate, and nurture through a range of childcare and educational programs. We help children to feel special, safe and motivate to express their idea and thinking which help them grow physically, mentally,...
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"We care " offers a vibrant, affordable, quality & affectionate learning environment that meets the need of your child. I am not only a licensed day care provider but a Maryland certified teacher and a highly experienced educator. The day care caters to the need of children from 3-11 years and provides nurturing environment...
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Tiny Treasures Daycare

2830 Jeannine Court Ellicott City, MD

We are offering Child Daycare services for Children that are 2 years and older. Would consider younger Children if parents are unable to find placement for their younger child.
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Morning Services

3074 Terra Maria Way Ellicott City, MD

Niya's Family Care

10383 Tuscany Rd Ellicott City, MD

Alpha Kidz LLC

99 Old Frederick Rd Ellicott City, MD

A & J Babysitting

4445 Montgomery Road Ellicott City, MD

Teaching, Learning, Caring

Sweet Birch Court Ellicott City, MD

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First Step Day Care

Emerson Community Laurel, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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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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Twinklingstardaycare

125 Wesley Ave Catonsville, MD

5.0(1)
It is very hard to find a nice place for kids while we are at work, i have three beautiful kids and all are healthy, kind and well behaved. i am trying to help other parents to bring their kids and feel like home environment and at the same time they will learn, play and stay safe. I am state of Maryland license holder for...

Usman A. says "Best place for the kids , feels like home . Highly recommended ."

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A Step Above Day Care

11401 Harding Road Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
I have been a nanny to a local family for two years. Recently I decided to expand my business and I am now licensed by the state of Maryland as a family child care provider (this includes CPR/First Aid certification and SIDS training). My home has been in my family for 100 years and my mother was a family child care...

Heniek W says "Great, Knowable carring place, send your children here. I highly recommend. Arts and crafts, story tI me and tons of activities for all ages from babies to...

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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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Sobi's Daycare

1421 Pangbourne Way Hanover, MD

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 easy going, which makes it super...

Melissa T says "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...

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FAQs for finding a family daycare near you in Ellicott City, MD

When looking for a family daycare near you in Ellicott City, MD, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Ellicott City, MD, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

When choosing family daycare near you in Ellicott City, MD, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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