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Nursery Preschools in Essex, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 53 listed nursery preschools

Little Heartbeats Daycare

This is such a cute little home daycare in a nice quiet area. Ashley is extremely flexible with my schedule for our son! It is a very safe...

- Madison H

Kiddie Junction Daycare

Ranjana is a wonderful daycare provider. I feel confident sending our daughter, who started at 10 months, there. She truly cares for the...

- Care member

My Little Home Day Care

The best space for your children's

- Mercedes P.

Top Nursery Preschools Near Essex

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Happy Kids Daycare

120 Virginia Ave Essex, MD

5.0(1)
I offer daycare for kids of age ranging from: toddlers to 6 years old. Please contact me at: 443-301-3096
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Kay's Angels Family Child Care

7 Crafton Rd Essex, MD

5.0(1)
Hello, my name is Shakeerah. I'm a licensed provider in Essex, MD. I have 20+ years experience as a childcare provider. During this time, I was a sitter for different families for regular in-home daycare hours, before/after school care, date nights, overnights and sick care, for children from infant through the 4th grade. I'm...
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Divine Little Angels Daycare

1545 Alconbury Rd Essex, MD

Divine Little Angels Daycare is a family daycare that is offered for ages 6 weeks - school age. We will provide loving care to your little ones as if they were our own. We will get them ready for kindergarten by working with them side by side, and doing extra curricular activities. This is a daycare where we make learning fun !...
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Little Heartbeats Daycare

134 Sipple Ave Nottingham, MD

5.0(2)

State license verified

Little Heartbeats In Home Daycare provides a loving, safe, and nurturing environmental childcare services for infants 6 weeks and older. We provide high quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum-based childcare for children up to 5 years of age with a focus on their social, cognitive, physical, and emotional growth.

Madison H says "This is such a cute little home daycare in a nice quiet area. Ashley is extremely flexible with my schedule for our son! It is a very safe and well...

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Kiddie Junction Daycare

9435 Joppa Pond Rd Parkville, MD

4.8(24)
My name is Ranjana. I am a state certified and licensed daycare provider. I am also a mother of 2 children, ages 20 and 13. I am a dedicated daycare provider with more than 8 years of experience. I'm making a difference in the lives of children by providing them with a safe and nurturing environment that helps aid their social,...

Care Member says "Ranjana is a wonderful daycare provider. I feel confident sending our daughter, who started at 10 months, there. She truly cares for the children under...

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My Little Home Day Care

6620 Belford Rd Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

My little home day care is a place where your children form part of our family Call or Text me 443-226-5990 email mylittlehomemd@gmail.com. We have license 254002 approved by Maryland state.

Mercedes P. says "The best space for your children's"

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Little Noodles Childcare

3811 Crestvale Terrace Nottingham, MD

5.0(1)
Little Noodles offers home like setting for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. I provide Breakfast, AM snack, Lunch, and PM snack. I also provide some transportation for before school drop offs or after school pick-ups.

Amanda T says "Provider has a very nice set up for children to learn. The home is clean and very well kept. Provider has a wonderful personality and enjoys what she does....

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Sarah's Play And Learn Place

8911 A Avondle RD Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
Sarah's daycare has been one of Parkville's treasures since 1995. Sarah has personally provided Baltimore's families with childcare of the highest quality. Sarah's passion for providing the best childcare shines through all of the children and families she has influenced throughout the past twenty years. Your family will become...

Asiya K says "Nurturing and caring for the children in her daycare. My son attended her daycare for 15 months. He still asks about Sarah and her family."

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Amalia's Angels Daycare

7811 Birmingham Avenue Parkville, MD

3.9(15)

State license verified

*WE OFFER A SCHOOL-YEAR CARE OPTION***NO SUMMER TUITION REQUIRED* At Amalia's Angels Daycare, we provide your children with the personal and loving attention, learning opportunities, and hands-on environment that they need to flourish. Approximately half of our home is used exclusively for childcare, so the little ones have...

Emily A says "I have had the pleasure of knowing Lindsay for almost 9 years, since 2012. My daughter was enrolled at Amalia's Angels Daycare in 2012 for 4 years and when...

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River's Edge Learning Center

601 Tampa Road Baltimore, MD

5.0(2)
River's Edge Learning Center is a unique in-home preschool that offers a wide variety of learning opportunities to children ages 2-5. We have a full-time preschool teacher, a teacher's assistant and a Director on our staff. Our capacity is 12 children, so your child has a 2:12 teacher/student ratio each day. We have enrichment...

Stacy B. says "I love River's Edge learning center!!! It's such a great preschool, very clean well organized. My daughter Taylor really enjoys going to preschool. I could...

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Kreative Kidz Family Daycare

1603 N Patterson Park Ave Baltimore, MD

5.0(6)
Kreative Kidz Family Daycare, LLC (KKFD) is licensed by the State of Maryland, Department of Education. We're located near John Hopkins Hospital and Downtown Baltimore. Preschool based curriculum, high energy fun and caring, kids friendly environment. KKFD provides tons of activities included color day, purple Fridays, circle...

Nicholas P says "Kreative kidz Family Daycare.... its a great family based daycare. Having my kids at Kreative kidz family daycare is such a piece of mine for me . When...

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Reese's Play N Learn

1115 Shields Pl Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
I am a Child Care Provider with over 10 years experience teaching and caring for children ages 1 day to 16 years old. I was a early head-start teacher for 2 years with a degree in Psychology. The program that I taught in closed due to no funding and I decided to take the business home. I started a friendly, educating, loving,...

Erika R. says "She took good care of my daughter. When it was time for my daughter to start school; she made sure she was there on time and picked up on time every day....

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Mrs. Rabbitt's Daycare

5708 Allender Rd White Marsh, MD

State license verified

My passion for working with children started in my late teens when I was a camp counselor. Over the last 16 years I have taught vacation bible school, worked in my church nursery and preschool areas as well as run this successful daycare. Children in my care will enjoy a fun, educational atmosphere and we will follow a light...
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Bright Star Early Learning, LLC

7914 Aiken Avenue Parkville, MD

State license verified

Since we opened our doors in 2014, the Learning Center has been providing a safe and educational solution to working parents and their families. When a parent must work full or part-time we understand the difficulty in finding an environment where your child will be safe and can blossom. INFANT PROGRAM ONLY FULL-TIME POSITIONS...
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Learning Milestones Academy

3 Kintore Ct Parkville, MD

State license verified

Hello Future Families, My name is Genea ,Thank you for your interest in Learning Milestones Academy. LMA childcare is located in Parkville MD. I am currently enrolling and have available spaces for ages 1-5 years. I will be offering meals and snacks, developmentally appropriate activities and I will assist parents with potty...
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Kinship Care, Inc.

72 Kinship Road Dundalk, MD

Kinship Care (Early Childhood and Family Education Home) offers much more than just child care. As an Early Childhood Specialist, Ms. Lauren works with each family individually to ensure the highest quality of care. Kinship Care offers an environment where parents and educator can partner to become the ultimate care-giving team!...
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Little Laughter Licensed Daycare

504 Spencer Terrace Baltimore, MD

State license verified

Your child's home away from home. I offer learning activities, reading, singing, fun crafts and MOST important PLAY! All meals and snacks included. Single family home designed for daycare. Large fenced yard for fun outdoor play.
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Happy Home Daycare

9150 Lennings Lane Baltimore, MD

Experienced and dedicated child care provider committed to providing high quality care in a home environment.
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Little Leaders Learning Childcare

7904 Riverdale Avenue Rosedale, MD

Little Leaders Learning Childcare is a family home child care facility. We have been in business for 3 years. My goal is to provide a stimulating early childcare experience, which promotes each child's social, physical, and cognitive development. My focus is to support each child's desire to become life-long leaders and...
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Forever Friends Daycare

16 Joggins Court Middle River, MD

State license verified

Forever Friends Daycare is a small, licensed, home daycare; where children learn through play. Children are nurtured, encouraged and supported as they explore their natural curiosity for the world around them. Shh....they don't know it, but the whole time they are developing socially, emotionally, physically and mentally.
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FAQs for finding nursery preschools near you in Essex, MD

Choosing a nursery preschool near you in Essex, MD for your child is an important decision to make, as this will be the first time your little one is attending school. Doing research ahead of time can help you find a nursery preschool that meets all of your expectations. Research nursery schools in your area and read reviews from other parents to get an idea of the quality and track record each nursery offers. Talk to the staff member or director at each nursery you visit and observe the classroom environment to ensure that the nursery follows good practices related to safety, cleanliness and curriculum. Once you have determined which nursery will best suit your needs, schedule a tour for you and your child so that they feel comfortable with their new surroundings before starting school.

When choosing a nursery preschool for your child near you in Essex, MD, there are several key factors to keep in mind. Look for a nursery school that provides a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment so your child feels comfortable learning and exploring. It's also important to ensure the nursery preschool offers stimulating and age-appropriate activities that stimulate their cognitive, emotional and behavioral development. Ultimately, the best nursery preschool should prioritize your child's wellbeing by encouraging healthy academic habits while forming positive relationships with other kids and educators.

The average hourly rate that nursery preschools near you in Essex, MD charge per hour is $0.00. Nursery preschools offer a variety of learning and play opportunities for young children. Structured activities such as circle time, stories, crafts, music and movement, dramatic play, science experiments and outdoor play nurture young minds in big and small ways. Some nursery preschools even offer their own library for children to borrow books from. By advocating developmentally appropriate practices and offering stimulating activities tailored to your child's age and interests, nursery preschools help your little one get ready for formal education in the future.

Nursery preschools near you in Essex, MD are designed to help young children develop important cognitive, language and social skills they will need in school and throughout their lives. These early childhood education centers feature experienced teachers and a stimulating, safe learning environment. Research has shown that nursery schools offer many benefits for both children and parents alike; from increased self-confidence and communication skills, to greater understanding of numbers, colors, and shapes. They also give kids a chance to interact with other children their own age which can help them understand the concept of sharing and teamwork. Parents may find nursery preschool programs beneficial too since they can provide much-needed respite or an outlet for creative activities for youngsters.

All nursery preschools on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any nursery preschools who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. A CareCheck is a great jumping off point, but we strongly recommend that you do your own due diligence. When choosing a nursery preschool near you in Essex, MD, it is important to be thorough in your research. Ask other parents for recommendations and take advantage of online reviews and ratings. Additionally, visit the nursery preschools if these visits are allowed, or contact them with questions relevant to their care approach. The nursery should have high safety standards to protect the children from any potential dangers and appropriate policies on disciplinary approaches and health management. Choosing a nursery school also means learning about their curriculum; don’t forget to ask about their educational plans as well as any special activities they may offer. Finally, the nursery preschool staff will play a big role in the quality of care provided so it's essential that they are competent and friendly towards both children and parents.

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