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Recent family child care reviews in Elkridge, MD

Little Ducklings Family Child Care

5.0

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 that follows the Howard county curriculum... Niharika takes the time to groom every kid. My daughter is a very picky eater but Niharika never...

- Rishi S.

Joyful Child Care

5.0

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 you for helping to make our days more stress free by caring for her while we work. Ms. Joyce always made us feel comfortable and made sure Zara was...

- Stacey A.

MY SWEET SECOND HOME DAYCARE

5.0

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 kids to accept them and get accepted. The curriculum allows the kids to explore their creativity in a fun way. Jackie practices to provide personal...

- Care member

Ray Of Funshine Daycare

5.0

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 reliable, communicative, and most importantly, absolutely wonderful with our son. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking!

- Greta B.

Step By Step Childcare

5.0

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 children. We came across Step By Step Childcare and the Provider was very down to earth, professional, educated and very knowledgeable. She is very...

- Jennifer Z

Family child care in Elkridge, MD

Little Ducklings Family Child Care

Little Ducklings Family Child Care

7950 Pettigrew St, Elkridge, MD

5.0

(1)

Hi, I am state licensed family child care provider. I am family child care & 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...
5.0
"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 that follows the Howard county curriculum... Niharika takes the time to groom every kid. My daughter is a...

Rishi S.


Joyful Child Care

Joyful Child Care

7996 Alchemy Way, Elkridge, MD

4.8

(20)

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...
5.0
"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 you for helping to make our days more stress free by caring for her while we work. Ms. Joyce always made us feel...

Stacey A.


MY SWEET SECOND HOME DAYCARE

MY SWEET SECOND HOME DAYCARE

7843 Marioak Dr, Elkridge, MD

4.7

(14)

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...
5.0
"Jacky is an absolutely amazing daycare provider. She always has fun and educational activity for the kids. Every day you can see the genuine joy she has in taking care of little ones. She is professional and kind each and every day. My child loves attending this...

Care member


Ray Of Funshine Daycare

Ray Of Funshine Daycare

7804 Marioak Drive, Elkridge, MD

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 reliable, communicative, and most importantly, absolutely wonderful with our son. We would highly recommend her to...

Greta B.


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.
5.0
"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 children. We came across Step By Step Childcare and the Provider was very down to earth, professional, educated and very...

Jennifer Z


Kiddie Academy of Elkridge

Kiddie Academy of Elkridge

6534 Old Waterloo Road, ELKRIDGE, MD

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...

Protecting Your Angels Learning Center

Protecting Your Angels Learning Center

6322 GREENFIELD RD, Elkridge, MD

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...

Firststart

Firststart

6501 Huntshire Dr 106, Elkridge, MD

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...

Fruit Of The Spirit Home Child Care

Fruit Of The Spirit Home Child Care

7370 Matchbox Alley, Elkridge, MD

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...

Little Star Montessori

Little Star Montessori

6134 Downsridge Court, Elkridge, MD

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

Little Star Family Day Care

8889 Purple Iris Ln, Elkridge, MD

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...

Little Angel Family Child Care

7210 Lyndsey Way, Elkridge, MD

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...

Amy's Family Child Care

5845 Hunt Hill Dr, Elkridge, MD

Licensed home childcare in Elkridge has immediate openings for ages 2yrs and up. ***Next infant opening won't be until March 2014.*** My hrs are Monday-Friday 7a-5p. These hrs are not flexible unfortunately. My home is smoke free. We do have a dog, but he is not out when the children are here....

Mission Statement: To foster learning and development in young children through excellence in early education and partnerships with staff, families, and community members. Vision: We envision Early Intervention Services that reflect our core values of focus on instruction, partnerships and...

Colleen B.

5829 Hunt Hill Drive, Elkridge, MD

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...

Learnings a Hoot

6398 Ducketts Lane, Elkridge, MD

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!

Brandie's Little Angels

5997 Autumn Spell, Elkridge, MD

Brandie's Little Angels is a child care facility located at 5997 Autumn Spell. Elkridge, MD. Their establishment opened in the year 2010. They provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for children. They seek to improve and enhance the child's mental, physical, emotional, intellectual and...

Learning Starts at Home

5707 Carroll LN, Elkridge, MD

I offer an academic, learning, caring, nurturing, and loving environment. I believe that learning starts at home and all opportunities to foster a learning environment should be discovered, rather it's during meal time or play time. I take education seriously and my main goal is to develop the child...

First Start Learning Center LLC

6501 Huntshire Dr, Elkridge, MD

First Start in Elkridge is a licensed childcare and learning facility that offers various programs addressing the needs of different child groups. They have programs specifically structured for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; they also provide before and after school care services as well as a...

Love & Learning Family Childcare

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...

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Ratings for Elkridge, MD family child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Family Child Care in Elkridge, MD are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 38 reviews of the 60 listed family child care.