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Childtime-Ellicott City

4895 Montgomery Rd Ellicott City, MD

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Childtime-Ellicott City located in Ellicott City, Md is a center that provide a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center has a comprehensive program from Infant, Toddler, PreSchool, Summer Camp, Before, and After School.
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Children's Manor Montessori School - Ellicott City

4465 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD

Child care
Preschool
Children's Manor Montessori School-Ellicott City is an early childhood facility that offers educational day care programs geared towards preschool and school-age kids. The company provides its services to children two to twelve years of age who are residing in Ellicott City, Maryland. The company offers structured programs that...
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Columbia Academy Preschool # 4

University Boulevard Ellicott City, MD

Child care
Columbia Academy Preschool # 4 is a licensed daycare facility that is dedicated to improving their students' cognitive, motor, and social skills. Their center at University Boulevard, Ellicott City, MD provides a no-nonsense learning environment that helps their students learn the skills needed to succeed in school.
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Apple Tree Childcare, LLC

7726 Blueberry Hill Ln Ellicott City, MD

Child care
Apple Tree Childcare LLC in Ellicott, Maryland, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant, toddler, preschool that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole...
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Celebree Learning Centers - Ellicott City

10020 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD

Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
Our professional and dedicated team nurtures and educates infants, preschool and school-age children in a wide-range of child care programs. Our children develop positive social skills and values and learn about their world through age-appropriate play, projects and activities. We provide a stable, secure learning environment...
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Ellicott City

10101 Frederick Rd Ellicott City, MD

Child care
Preschool
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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Angel After Care Inc

4801 Ilchester Rd Ellicott City, MD

Kindergarten
Angel After Care Inc. is a child care facility located at 4801 Ilchester Rd. Ellicott City, MD. Their establishment opened in the year 2002. The school provides age-appropriate and challenging activities that aim to enhance the physical, social and intellectual development of children.
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Glenelg Country School

12793 Folly Quarter Rd Ellicott City, MD

Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Academic
An independent college preparatory school in Howard County, MD, Glenelg Country School educates students Age 2 through Grade 12. Leveraging the freedom to develop curricula that educates the whole child, Glenelg Country School remains at the forefront of educational progress. Encouraging intellectual curiosity, compassion for...
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Glen Mar Early Learning Center

4701 New Cut Road Ellicott City, MD

Child care
Preschool
Glen Mar Early Learning Center is a non-profit, church-affiliated child care provider offering early care and learning programs for preschoolers. Their services are open to children ages six weeks to four years old. Glen Mar Early Learning Center offers Half-Day and Full-Day schedules, and they are open every weekday from 7:00...
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We Care Academy

3281 Saint Johns Lane Ellicott City, MD

"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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Little Steps Learning Center

3307 Corporate Ct. Ellicott City, MD

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
+ 3 more
I am a daycare provider since 2003. I have provided in-home nanny services, before and after care with transport, my in-home child care center services, and such. I have experience with working with Preschool and KR children. There are presently Home Day Care Openings for February for Infant/Toddler and Before and After Care...
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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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St. Johns Lane Extended Recreation Program

St. Johns Lane Ellicott City, MD

Child care
Our Mission Fostering academic and social achievement so that each student will participate responsibly in a diverse and changing world. Our Vision In order to accomplish our mission and school improvement goals, we must all share the same vision. Each of us has a part in the success of our students.
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Glenelg Country School Extended Day & Pre-K Program

Folly Quarter Rd Ellicott City, MD

Child care
Preschool
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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Kreative Kidz

3264 Corporate Ct Ellicott City, MD

Child care
Preschool
Kreative Kidz is an educational childcare facility located in Ellicott City, Maryland that caters to children ages two to twelve years old. This childcare facility strives to provide a warm and engaging learning environment where children are free to explore, discover and learn. It provides activities that develop skills...
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Mother's Day Out of Westchester Inc

2414 Westchester Ave #5 Ellicott City, MD

Child care
Preschool
Having a philosophy that young students will learn best through play, Mother's Day Out of Westchester Inc in Ellicott City, MD teaches their curriculum through music, literature, and art. This child care organization has features that include math development, creative expression, reading readiness, dramatic play, language...
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Clarlen Nursery Inc

2875 Bethany Ln Ellicott City, MD

Child care
Preschool
Clarlen Nursery Inc is an early childhood education provider that offers a cost-effective child care solution for children living in 2875 Bethany Ln, Ellicott City, MD. Their child center strictly complies with child care standards set by the state of Maryland.
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7056 - La Petite Academy on Columbia 100 Parkway

8890 COLUMBIA 100 PKWY COLUMBIA, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
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 can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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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, story telling, exercise, and...

Mohamed K. says "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...

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Childtime of Baltimore, MD

31 Hopkins Plaza Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
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 provide the basis for all...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Ellicott City, MD

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Ellicott City, MD. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and 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 Ellicott City, MD for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Ellicott City, MD, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to 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 Ellicott City, MD.

When looking for a preschool near you in Ellicott City, MD on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Ellicott City, MD who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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