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Mtr Childcare
8581 Davis Rd, Columbia, MD
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 socialization, as well as play-base learning and age appropriate activities. Nutritious meals, often...
Kiddie Mundo
8995 Lambskin Lane, Columbia, MD
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...
Debby S.
4998 Eliots Oak Road, Columbia, MD
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...
The Learning Cottage
9660 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD
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...
Our Child Care in Columbia
At Celebree School of Columbia-North, we offer care in many ways, always inside inviting classrooms that are safe and secure. Our teachers are nurturing and encouraging, helping children to reach their potential and shine. Along the way, every child works at their own...
God's Precious Gifts
8833 Flowerstock Row, Columbia, MD
I am the owner of a fun, loving, nurturing, academic family childcare program. "God's Precious Gifts" is a creative, exciting, educational environment set in a licensed family atmosphere where children will EXPLORE, LEARN and GROW. My hours are 6 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri. I offer a complete early...
Laura's Little Learners
5701 Phelps Luck Drive, Columbia, MD
Laura's Little Learners, in Columbia, is looking for children who are of toddler or school age to become part of my in-home family daycare. The program will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (hours can be adjusted if needed) and will serve breakfast, snack, lunch, and an afternoon...
Columbia KinderCare
7195 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD
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...
Columbia KinderCare
7195 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD
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...
Hickory Ridge KinderCare
6185 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD
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...
La Petite Academy of Columbia, MD
8890 Columbia 100 Pkwy, 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...
La Petite Academy of Columbia, MD
7475 Eden Brook Dr, 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...
Pretty Amazing Childcare
7027 Knighthood Lane, Columbia, MD
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 certified and licensed in Early childcare education, CPR, and first aid. Children with...
Childtime of Columbia, MD
6905 Oakland Mills Rd, 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...
Bet Yeladim Preschool
8910 Old Annapolis Rd, COLUMBIA, MD
The Mandala School encourages mindful mentoring, engaged learning, and teamwork for communities and the world around us. Our vision goes beyond our school. TMS is a community of independent learners and engaged, mindful teachers and mentors navigating learning and life together. We seek to help...
Little Stars Learning Center
5265 Eliots Oak Rd, Columbia, MD
Little Stars Learning Center located at 5265 Elliots Oak Road, Columbia, Maryland, offers childcare and learning services. The center is open from six-thirty AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers...
Lornwood Day Care & Preschool
10453 Green Mountain Circle, Columbia, MD
Lornwood Day Care & Preschool has been providing quality childcare programs for children up to 5th grade in Green Mountain Circle, Columbia, MD. Their center uses a curriculum that promotes confidence and positive identity among their students.
Columbia Association Camps
10221 Wincopin Cir Ste 100, Columbia, MD
Columbia Association Camps, located in Columbia, Maryland, are ACA-accredited and DHMH-certified camp providers that offer various summer camp programs geared towards preschool and school-age children, and adolescents. The mission of Columbia Association is to provide a nurturing camp experience...
Lake Wilde Co-Op Nursery School
10518 Marble Faun Ln, Columbia, MD
Lake Wilde Co-Op Nursery School in Columbia, MD believes that young children will learn best through play at their pace. They are meeting the unique needs of the students as well as their developmental goals. They relate well with the parents while allowing the students to proceed at their natural...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Columbia, MD
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Columbia, MD?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Columbia, 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 Columbia, MD for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Columbia, MD?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Columbia, 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 Columbia, MD.
How can I find a preschool near me in Columbia, MD?
When looking for a preschool near you in Columbia, 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 Columbia, MD who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for Columbia, MD preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Preschools in Columbia, MD are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 71 listed preschools.