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Recent preschool reviews in Columbia, MD

Sunshine Kids

5.0

Can't say enough good things about this daycare. Her dedication and patience with the kids are unmatched. Truly a gem that we found this place. We have seen such a change in our child since she joined! Beats any daycare or daycare center we looked at and researched! Heidi Hall

- Sabrina T.

First Steps Family Childcare

5.0

I feel so lucky to have found Ewa and highly recommend her to anyone looking for child care. Both of my boys (now 11 months & 3.5 yrs old) have been with her since they were 12 weeks old. She is wonderful with children of all ages, my kids are very happy, and she has a great curriculum. They have...

- Jody Z.

Kiddie Mundo

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.

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.

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.

Preschools in Columbia, MD

Sunshine Kids

Sunshine Kids

6360 Sandchain Rd, Columbia, MD

5.0

(1)

At Sunshine Kids; We provide care for children 6 weeks through 5 years old. We also offer before and after school care for school age children, ages 6-12 years of age. Our goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for children. This will be done through encouraging social, emotional...
5.0
"Can't say enough good things about this daycare. Her dedication and patience with the kids are unmatched. Truly a gem that we found this place. We have seen such a change in our child since she joined! Beats any daycare or daycare center we looked at and...

Sabrina T.


First Steps Family Childcare

First Steps Family Childcare

5477 Luckpenny Pl, Columbia, MD

3.0

(2)

My family day care is a perfect environment to play and learn in. Because of my knowledge and my experience as a teacher, a babysitter, and as a mother, I have been able to transform my home into a high quality daycare. I am licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education (#158491). This is...
5.0
"I feel so lucky to have found Ewa and highly recommend her to anyone looking for child care. Both of my boys (now 11 months & 3.5 yrs old) have been with her since they were 12 weeks old. She is wonderful with children of all ages, my kids are very happy, and she...

Jody Z.


Kiddie Mundo

Kiddie Mundo

8995 Lambskin Lane, Columbia, MD

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

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.


Eva Day Care

Eva Day Care

6137 Quiet Times, Columbia, MD

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
"Ms Eva, we will miss your Montessori School lessons, your home cooked meals daily, your encouragement, patience, love and care. Thank you so much for going above and beyond what you had to do as a daycare provider especially when you had to deal with Marybeth's...

Katherine D.


Posh Petites Family Childcare

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...
5.0
"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 their own family. Ms. LaToyia has a gift with children!! She is so incredibly experienced - she helped my child...

Talya F.


The Learning Cottage

The Learning Cottage

9660 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD

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've had the pleasure of working with Ann Marie Irby and her teachers at TLC and was so impressed with their knowledge, experience and beliefs in teaching and nurturing the love of learning that I enrolled my child and am so happy I did. She was more than prepared...

Penny


Bambini Child Care

Bambini Child Care

7471 HICKORY LOG CIR, Columbia, MD

5.0

(1)

At Bambini Child Care children are born with tremendous potential and capacity for learning across all developmental domains: physical, cognitive, emotional, language, and social development. Here at BCC we believe that purposeful play is developmentally appropriate and an important part of a...
5.0
"My son goes to Bambini Child Care, which is run by Nina Harris. We love Nina as our 4 year old son has thrived since attending her childcare center. She is very passionate about his education as well as his general well being. Within 1 month of attending Bambini...

Tamanna R


Little Patuxent KinderCare

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


Love & Learning Family Childcare

7416 Setting Sun Way, Columbia, MD

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

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


The Invasion Of The Little People

5495 Cedar Lane 206, Columbia, MD

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Charleen, the founder of "Invasion of the Little People" which We are a safe haven for children to explore and develop in the eight cores of Child Development and demonstrates knowledge and skills in using developmentally appropriate guidance approaches. This would include...

Child's Garden Learning Center

10210 Donleigh Dr, Columbia, MD

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.


4851 - Young School of King's Contrivance

4851 - Young School of King's Contrivance

8310 Guilford Rd F, COLUMBIA, MD

Young School provides a thoughtful play on early education. We are proud pioneers of the Cottage learning environment and it continues to cultivate independence, foster creativity, and encourage children to play an active role in their classroom community. Here, children work together, embrace their...

0811 - Childtime of Columbia

0811 - Childtime of Columbia

6905 Oakland Mills Road, COLUMBIA, MD

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...

4850 - Young School of Kendall Ridge

4850 - Young School of Kendall Ridge

8251 Tamar Dr, COLUMBIA, MD

Young School provides a thoughtful play on early education. We are proud pioneers of the Cottage learning environment and it continues to cultivate independence, foster creativity, and encourage children to play an active role in their classroom community. Here, children work together, embrace their...

The Journey School

The Journey School

5885 Robert Oliver Pl, COLUMBIA, MD

We are a validated Montessori school serving children infants to grade 8 that began in 2015.

7054 - La Petite Academy on Eden Brook Drive

7054 - La Petite Academy on Eden Brook Drive

7475 Eden Brook Drive, COLUMBIA, MD

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

7056 - La Petite Academy on Columbia 100 Parkway

7056 - La Petite Academy on Columbia 100 Parkway

8890 Columbia 100 Parkway, COLUMBIA, MD

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

VeggieTots Preschool

VeggieTots Preschool

Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD

VeggieTots Preschool is ... a small in-home holistic vegan preschool. Run by a certified teacher who has many years of teaching in the public school system and holds a M.Ed degree. Our program is a safe, nurturing, stimulating and compassionate environment where children learn the academic and...

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Average Rating4.1 / 5

Preschools in Columbia, MD are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 80 listed preschools.