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We have 60 daycares in Elkridge, MD! Compare and find the best daycare to fit your needs.

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Kiddie Academy of Elkridge

6534 OLD WATERLOO RD ELKRIDGE, MD

5.0(1)

3 mi

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Joyful Child Care

7996 Alchemy Way Elkridge, MD

4.0(20)

< 1 mi

Joyful Child Care is a Day Care located at Dorset Gardens, Blue Stream Community, off the Baltimore Washington Boulevard (Route 1), a very good and safe neighborhood. At Joyful Child Care, you can be sure of your child's safety and joy in a very clean, beautiful, child-friendly, and parent-welcoming environment. Giving your child the best care and the utmost attention is a top priority at Joyful Child Care. Some of the programs are quality educative programs that are interactive, serving your child nutritious meals, circle times, play times, etc. The policy is to make you and your child very joyful through quality care. At Joyful Child Care, the care of your child is our joy, and the joy of your child, our care. Joyful Child Care is a Christian Daycare where Christian and godly principles are included in the educational curricula. Our program is designed for children to have fun while completing daily activities. Your child will enjoy a loving, safe, and clean environment. The provider has been in the Child Care industry since the year 2008 and has acquired a very good experience in the field. A blessing awaits you and your child(children) because they will enjoy an exceptional care from an exceptional and experienced Provider who works wholeheartedly and goes the extra mile. I am licensed by the State of Maryland. I am certified in CPR, First Aid, SIDS, Emergency Preparedness, and other child care, child safety, and child development courses. Joyful Child Care's preschool educational and extra curricular activities include, but not limited to Arts, Crafts, ABCs, 123, Painting, Potty Training, Story Time, Play Time, Colors, Sizes, Shapes, Math, Reading, Devotion on Wednesdays, Field Trips, etc. I would welcome the opportunity to be a blessing to your child by providing the best care. Our hours are Monday through Friday 7Am to 5PM.

Stacey A. says "We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Joyful Childcare! Thank you to contributing to our daughter's growth and curiosity for learning. Thank...

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Ray Of Funshine Daycare

7804 Marioak Drive Elkridge, MD

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Here at Ray of Funshine, we strive to provide each family with dependable, affordable, and quality childcare. Specializing in infant and toddler care, but also providing quality before and after care for school-aged children, our focus is to provide an encouraging, educational, nurturing, and safe environment that promotes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Ray of Funshine provides opportunities to participate in both indoor and outdoor activities catered to each child s individual interests, abilities, and developmental level. We offer opportunities for your child to explore and grow, build important relationships with peers, create and discover, and become confident learners.

Greta B. says "We found Britt'nee on here when our son was 8wks old and we were seeking a part-time nanny. After one meeting, we knew it was a perfect fit! She is...

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Little Ducklings Family Child Care

7950 Pettigrew St Elkridge, MD

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Hi, I am state licensed family child care provider. I am family child care &amp; preschool programs from ages 4m- 5 year olds in a home based environment located Dorset Gardens Lennar homes on Route 1 close to Columbia, Hanover, Jessup, Ellicott City, North laurel locations......I have immediate openings for ages 2 &amp; up ..we offer professionally planned preschool curriculum for ages 15M -5 year olds. My trainings &amp; education: CPR &amp; first aid &amp; SIDS. B.S. in biotechnology. 45 hrs child growth &amp; development. 45 hrs preschool curriculum. 45 hrs child care administration. medical administration, etc. For children: We supplement curriculum with tons of enriching activities ranging from art and craft projects to games, songs, finger plays, storytelling, creative dramatics, exercises, science, shapes, numbers, colors, alphabet, and much more through various monthly themes. For parents: Daily report cards, Monthly news letter, &amp; monthly child developmental assessments report cards &amp; peace of mind, open door policy. Currently enrolling ages 2 &amp; up... If any family is looking for Early leaning family child care, you can visit my business website for more details: www.littleducklingscc.com I can provide referrals upon request.

Rishi S. says "My daughter went to this daycare for more than a year and we were very pleased with the way Niharika takes care of all the kids. This is a licensed daycare...

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MY SWEET SECOND HOME DAYCARE

7843 Marioak Dr Elkridge, MD

4.0(14)

< 1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Registration number: 255475 Child Care Goals and Objectives: - Provide a safe, healthy, and secure environment for children to learn and play. - Promote a positive self-concept that will allow children to express themselves and feel good about who they are. - Provide children with opportunities to socialize and work together by sharing and caring for one another. - Encourage children to be independent decision-makers and develop social skills so they can successfully interact with other children and adults. - Encourage children and adults to focus on what an individual can do, not what he/she cannot do. - Provide activities that encourage the inclusion of all children regardless of their special care needs Language Immersion Spanish My Language Immersion Spanish curriculum balances fun and learning while offering children opportunities to expand their language development. Thoughtfully designed activities and a strong literature component, your child will learn a second language using a combination of different strategies to make learning memorable and enjoyable.

Care Member says "I believe no one can make a kid feel more welcomed than how Jackie does it! She shows impeccable warmth, support, love and understanding towards the...

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Step By Step Childcare

8001 Mayfield Ave Elkridge, MD

5.0(2)

< 1 mi

Child care
Located in Elkridge, MD, Step by Step is a licensed child care facility established in 2011. They provide a healthy, safe and loving environment. They aim to develop and prepare each child to the next level of education. They offer full-time care available on weekdays from 6:00AM till 11:00PM.

Jennifer Z says "It was very important that my husband and I found a licensed childcare that provided an educational curriculum and high-quality care for our two...

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Grace Early Learning Center

6725 MONTGOMERY RD ELKRIDGE, MD

4.0(4)

< 1 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care

Allison S. says "My two children started attending GELC when they were 5 months old and 2.5 years old. Over a year later, I can say I feel lucky to have found GELC! The...

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Imagine Chidcare Center

7000 New Colony Blvd Elkridge, MD

3.0(2)

< 1 mi

Erica says "Brand new center. Just opening. Clean, new, convenient location with Ducketts Lane ES bus stop at their door. Directors are super nice and professional. My...

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Protecting Your Angels Learning Center

6322 GREENFIELD RD Elkridge, MD

< 1 mi

Protecting Your Angels provides a caring and worry-free daycare service, by making sure every child is included in our educational experiences, combined with love and attention that helps them feel safe, and that each child obtains a sense of belonging with other children and our staff. Our goal is to produce happy, intelligent, well-adjusted children. We provide protection, early education, and structure that a daycare center provides but provides 1-on-1 care with the ability to connect mom and dads with bonding time through scheduling video chats throughout the day.
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Kindred Learning Center

7739 Mayfield Ave Elkridge, MD

< 1 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Child care
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Little Star Family Day Care

8889 Purple Iris Ln Elkridge, MD

< 1 mi

Description/Special Services: My family home daycare in Columbia, MD! I have 10 years of child care experience. I am CPR and first-aid certified and Mat trained. My family child care is open 7 days a week from 6:30am to 6:00pm. I can provide full-time and part time for daycare for infants as young as 6 weeks, as well as toddlers through preschoolers up to 5 years old. I also before and after school care for school-age children up to 12 years old. My curriculum offers a lot of creative and learning activities such as meet &amp; greet and circle time. I will read storybooks to the children. I will engage your little one is different educational activities such as, arts, music, drawing, painting, blocks and many more. As part of our daily routine.
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Firststart

6501 Huntshire Dr 106 Elkridge, MD

< 1 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Child care
First Start Childcare and Learning Center provides developmentally-appropriate programs for children on a full-time or part-time basis for children aged 6 weeks to school age. This center caters to infants, toddlers and preschoolers to develop the skills necessary for school readiness. The center is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Development, Office of Child Care for about 59 Children. Infant Program Toddler Program 2 Year Old Program 3 Year Old Program 4/5 Year Old Program
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Little Star Montessori

6134 Downsridge Court Elkridge, MD

< 1 mi

Hello, I am a licensed daycare provider with 8+ years experience, located in Elkridge, Maryland. I have a home daycare Little Star Montessori, which is now enrolling infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Please contact me for more information. Thank you. https
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Fruit Of The Spirit Home Child Care

7370 Matchbox Alley Elkridge, MD

< 1 mi

I love children and I am here to care for yours. My name is Evelena and I am a Licensed Child Care provider in Elkridge, MD. We are conveniently located off I-95 exit 41 and Route 175 near Columbia, Elkridge, and Ellicott City. I have over 8 yrs of experience with immediate openings for full and part-time care for ages 6 weeks - 4 yrs. Before & after school care is also available for ages 5-13 yrs. I am certified in first aid, CPR, SIDS, medical/emergency preparedness. Fruit of the Spirit Home Child Care is a clean, fun, smoke free, pet free, loving and caring Christian environment for children to learn, play and grow. Limited spots available so contact us today for more information or to schedule an interview. We provide: * Fun & Play * Creative Arts * Music * Circle Time * Story Telling * Educational & Christian based Curriculum * and More
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Little Angel Family Child Care

7210 Lyndsey Way Elkridge, MD

< 1 mi

Little Angels Family Daycare Elkridge Informal Childcare Safe, Loving and Stimulating Environment Open Monday TO Friday Educational Program Art And Crafts Weekly Fun activities Reasonable Prices Meals and Snacks Provided Daycare Hours 7:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M Day care vouchers are welcomed Before and After School care Available Opening 6 weeks --10 years 45 hour infant and toddler certification school age certification CPR And First Aid & Sids certification 45 hour Child Care Administration certification For More Information Or to Schedule an Interview Please Contact: Qanita Bhatti Ph. No. 410-379-1032 qbhatti2007@yahoo.com Lisence No. 151464
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All God's Children Daycare

7803 Edmunds Way Elkridge, MD

< 1 mi

Child care
All God's Children Daycare provides a cozy, friendly & loving environment for children. It is complimented with activities encouraging social and emotional development. Each child will flourish when they are accepted and loved to become independent and self-assured individuals.
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Elkridge Extended Recreation Program

7075 Montgomery Road Elkridge, MD

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Elkridge Extended Recreation Program is a private day care center that makes sure their center meet the licensing regulations for health and safety in the state of Maryland. Their center at 7075 Montgomery Road, Elkridge, MD provides structured activities that enable the equal development of their students' mental, physical, and social skills.
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Colleen B.

5829 Hunt Hill Drive Elkridge, MD

< 1 mi

I am a licensed family daycare near Elkridge Elementary. I have the capacity for 8 children in my home with 2 openings for infants. I offer breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks each day. I take children to and from the bus stop. I have 26 years of experience and offer lots of TLC. I am also available for drop-in babysitting. Call 410-796-6376 or 410-4874466. Email: colleenbattleboisvert@gmail.com
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Learnings a Hoot

6398 Ducketts Lane Elkridge, MD

< 1 mi

My name is Sarah and my goal as a childcare provider is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for your child. Your child will receive quality personal attention and individualized care in a warm and loving home. Please visit my website for more details!
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All Pro Gymnastics and Cheer Academy

6685 Santa Barbara Ct. Elkridge, MD

< 1 mi

Join us for a morning, afternoon, or a full day of gymnastics, games, arts and crafts, music and movement, and make some new friends. Summer camp starts in June and runs through August. If you are between the ages of 4 -14 come join us for a day of adventure.
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Recent daycare reviews from local parents in Elkridge, MD

Daycares in Elkridge, MD are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 45 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Kiddie Academy of Elkridge

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

Joyful Child Care

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Joyful Childcare! Thank you to contributing to our daughter's growth and curiosity for...

- Stacey A.

Ray Of Funshine Daycare

We found Britt'nee on here when our son was 8wks old and we were seeking a part-time nanny. After one meeting, we knew it was a perfect fit!...

- Greta B.

FAQs for finding daycares near you in Elkridge, MD

Daycare centers near you in Elkridge, MD offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Elkridge, MD provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Elkridge, MD for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Elkridge, MD include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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