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We have 57 pre-k schools in Columbia, MD! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Apple Ridge Montessori School

200 Ingleside Ave Catonsville, MD

Preschool
Child care
Apple Ridge Montessori School provides early education programs for pre-kindergarten children who are between the ages of two and a half and six years old. Serving the Catonsville, Maryland community, Apple Ridge Montessori School uses the Montessori Curriculum with a strong emphasis on children’s intellectual and social...
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Story Quest Club is an after school program for elementary grade (K-5) children. Located in the facilities of Catonsville Assembly of God, 1928 Frederick Road, Catonsville, the program meets from after school until 6:30 P.M. The club meets on school days of the Baltimore County Public School calendar.
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Ellicott City

10101 Frederick Rd Ellicott City, MD

Preschool
Child care
La Petite Academy Child Care located in Ellicott City, MD has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Infants, Toddlers, Twos/Early Preschool, Pre-K/K Prep, Before and After School and Summer Camp.The center are open on...
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Solid Foundations

9412 All Saints Rd Unit B Laurel, MD

Solid Foundations offers an atmosphere where children between the ages of 1-5 can learn, play and grow at their own pace. I also prepare children for a smooth transition into kindergarten. Children do not have to adjust to new teachers as in childcare facilities, I will be with them every day and offer stability in their daily...
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Learn N Fun Pre-School and Child Daycare

1411 Glenwilde Road  Baltimore, MD

-Certified Child Development Program -Warm & Caring Environment -Pre-k curriculum -Convenient Location -Voucher Accepted Ages 1 Month to 12 years Hours- 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Before & After School (Woodbridge & Johnnycake Elementary are Local Schools) Serving breakfast, A.M. snack, and lunch Available:...
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Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School

1200 Swingingdale Drive Silver Spring, MD

Preschool
Child care
Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School is an education provider in Silver Spring that offers services designed for pre-kindergarten to grade 5 students. The company believes that art is an important aspect of learning; that the arts help students become inquisitive and creative learners. This is the reason why Dr. Charles Drew...
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Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Children's Manor Montessori School of New Baltimore located at 7105 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, Maryland, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from ten AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school...
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Mt Zion Christian Pre School

12430 Scaggsville Rd Highland, MD

Preschool
Child care
Mt Zion Christian Preschool is an early childhood education center that offers Christian-based child care learning programs for young kids. Located in Highland, Maryland, the company is open to children two years of age up to pre-kindergarten. The company’s curriculum mainly focuses on developing early literacy and STEM...
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Glenelg Country School Extended Day & Pre-K Program

Folly Quarter Rd Ellicott City, MD

Preschool
Child care
Our Extended Day Program provides a supportive and safe environment for your child to learn, explore, share, create and play. The staff includes a team of teachers and assistants who are trained and experienced in working with children and their families. We encourage imagination and creativity through a variety of resources and...
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Bethel Christian Academy Campus

SavageGuilford Road Savage, MD

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Preschool
Child care
Pre-school-8th grade academically excellent program, in a caring Christian Community
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Playful Learning LLC

197 Cherry Hill Ln Laurel, MD

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Playful Learning LLC is a preschool, kindergarten, and child care center serving the residents of Laurel, Maryland. The company, located at Cherry Hill Lane, is licensed to handle 37 children on a full-day, full-time basis. Playful Learning LLC runs for five days a week during weekdays.
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Glen Mar United Methodist Church

8430 Glenmar Rd Ellicott City, MD

Child care
Glen Mar United Methodist Church is a Christian-based preschool, designed to provide an environment for the child to grow and develop into what God has intended. Their goal is to nurture children's enthusiasm about learning and assist them in reaching their full potential; ultimately leading to successful entry into...
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Global Children Montessori School

4790 Baugher Farm Road Ellicott City, MD

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Global Children Montessori School offers early learning and child care programs for preschoolers and kindergarten children. They implement a Montessori-based curriculum that is designed for kids aged three to five years old. Global Children Montessori School is open during weekdays from 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
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Successful Children Learning Center II Inc.

2200 N Rolling Rd asdasd, MD

Child care
Successful Children Learning Center II Inc. strives to provide a fun learning environment in which a child can develop physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Their curriculum is designed to prepare children for kindergarten while expanding on creativity, developing confidence, and stimulating curiosity
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Preschool
Child care
The Public School Employees Child Development located at 11630 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, Maryland, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after-...
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Bright Child Care

8081 Pennington Dr Laurel, MD

Child care
Bright Child Care strives to provide a fun learning environment in which a child can develop physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Their curriculum is designed to prepare children for kindergarten while expanding on creativity, developing confidence, and stimulating curiosity.
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Watson Hall Montessori School

Edmondson Avenue Baltimore, MD

Child care
According to Dr. Maria Montessori, “All victories and all human progress are dependent on the strength that comes from within.” The Watson Hall School believes in the intrinsic power of each individual. This power begins in the womb and is developed over our lifespan. The Watson Hall School provides an interdisciplinary approach...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Columbia, MD

Pre-k programs in Columbia, MD offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Columbia, MD, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Columbia, MD typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Columbia, MD programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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