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Little Patuxent KinderCare
10820 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Home based childcare facility located in the Owen Brown/Columbia area. Reasonable weekly rates. Maryland state childcare vouchers accepted. Nutritional meals and snacks included in weekly tuition. Provider is...
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I am a Howard County licensed child care provider since 1998. Located in the Waterloo Elementary School area. Offering a safe, warm, nurturing, creative environment, with ample time for free play and...
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I am an experienced Maryland licensed Child Care Provider with full background check, CPR and First Aid certification with over 11 years of experience in montessori school. I have completed 90 hours infant &...
Hickory Ridge KinderCare
6185 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD 21044
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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...
Columbia KinderCare
7195 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
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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...
La Petite Academy of Columbia, MD
7475 Eden Brook Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
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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...
La Petite Academy of Columbia, MD
8890 Columbia 100 Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045
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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...
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Childtime of Columbia, MD
6905 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
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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...
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For over 30 years, the Young School has prepared young people for their future through an innovative preschool education program. The Young School pioneered the "Cottage" learning environment for infants (8 wks...
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For over 30 years, the Young School has prepared young people for their future through an innovative preschool education program. Young School pioneered the "Cottage" learning environment for infants (8 wks - 2...
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Kids Habitat II is a learning center to help your child develop emotional social skills, making learning as fun. Our testomonials by parents on our website says a lot. Visit our website www.kidshabitat2.com
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Oakland Mills Nursery School is a cooperative preschool for children ages three to four years old. It offers a safe and stimulating environment and provides age-appropriate activities and learning opportunities...
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FAQs for finding preschools in Columbia
In 2023 what types of preschool can I find near me in Columbia, MD?
There are two main types of preschool programs you can send your kids to in Columbia, MD. The first is a full-time preschool program that usually works well for parents working full-time shifts. The second is a part-time preschool program where you can enroll your child for 2-3 days per week and typically choose between a morning or afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child. You can also check your options in Columbia, MD for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program in Columbia, MD?
When you begin looking for preschools in Columbia, MD ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Columbia, MD.
How can I find a preschool near me in Columbia, MD?
There are currently 495 preschools in Columbia, MD on Care.com and you can filter these local results by distance from your zip code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Columbia, MD who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.