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Q: In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Dayton, MD?

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Dayton, 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 Dayton, MD for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

Q: What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Dayton, MD?

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Dayton, 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 Dayton, MD.

Q: How can I find a preschool near me in Dayton, MD?

When looking for a preschool near you in Dayton, 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 Dayton, MD who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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Recent preschool reviews in Dayton, MD

Hilltop Early Learning Center

5.0

Much better than the daycare we went to before. I feel like the teachers know my kid better, and interact with him more. I like that they get a lot of outside time, and go to the gym/pool in the summer. They've worked with us, like in having his lunch in the fridge afterwards in case he doesn't...

- Jen R.

Child's Garden Learning Center

3.0

Not the worst, but not the best either, at least for the younger age range while we went there. I definitely did not get a good vibe from some of the teachers, like never smiling, but that was balanced by some good ones too. There was a bit of teacher turnover while we were there. My kid did...

- Jen R.

The Kids Connection Inc

5.0

Not sure about the previous person, but the director and staff are an awesome group of people. I get Van rides from school everyday because while I work from home, her bus arrival time interferes with meetings. When I have to travel for work, she is at Kid Connection for after care and during the...

- Tiffany

Little Patuxent KinderCare

5.0

We love the teachers and staff at Kindercare. I have a 4 year old and a 2 1/2 year old that attend. My son loves to go to his classroom with his friends and teachers. They are great about going outside, reading books, and keeping ...They take great care of our daughter. They are also very sweet...

- Kim C

Bethany Lane Baptist Church Child Care Learning Center

5.0

My oldest has been going to BLBCC for over 3 years now and her baby sister has been doing for 6 months. I love everyone at this child care center as they have always been so caring and nurturing to my children. They give me complete peace of mind as a working mom and I truly appreciate everything...

- Ashley L

Preschools in Dayton, MD

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...

Posh Petites Family Childcare

7164 Talisman Lane, Columbia, MD

Lic#158505 Hi! I own a licensed family childcare home in the Cradlerock area of Columbia. A little about myself: I have worked in childcare for close to 20 years however, I grew unhappy with the childcare centers and the lack of family atmosphere and proper care. Children can learn as much...

Discover U Learning Center

907 Briggs Chaney Rd, Silver Spring, MD

Family Child Care/ Day Care center in Silver Spring, conveniently near Cloverly Elementary School. Now enrolling for January 2020! Enrolling ages 2-5years. Offering researched-based early learning pre-school curriculum. Healthy meals offered! Optional Christian Faith based lessons available!...

Blooming Stars Child Care

9566 Fallen Stone, Columbia, MD

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 & toddler certification along with 45 hours school age curriculum. My child care business is...

Growing Stems Child Care

9650 Susies Way, Ellicott City, MD

My name is Lokeshwari. I am a licensed family child care provider and my license number is 254170. I've been providing my services for more than 10 years. I also worked at a Montessori school for 3 years. I provide services for children aged 4 months and over.

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...

SHINE After School

16819 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD

SHINE is a licensed child care center designed to meet the educational, social, physical and spiritual needs of school-aged children. It is structured to give children time for homework, enrichment, social interaction, and active and creative play. We have locations in Silver Spring and Germantown,...

CHILDWAY - Burtonsville, MD

4058 BLACKBURN LN, BURTONSVILLE, MD

Childway is a private childcare center located in Maryland. Childway serves children from 6 weeks of age to kindergarten and before and after care. Childway has been providing quality child care in the metropolitan area for more than 40 years. Our staff is dedicated to providing your child with a...

Blueprints Academy

8312 Lando Court, Gaithersburg, MD

Blueprints Academy Preschool and Child Care is a professional child care with an academic emphasis. We offer full-time, part-time and flexible child care options to fit a variety of needs and budgets. Our curriculum includes seven major components including: Integrated Learning, Literacy, Science,...

Christine's Family Daycare

9680 Horsham Drive, Laurel, MD

My name is Christine Hernandez. I've been living in Laurel, MD since 1997. I'm married and have a grown son & daughter. I have over 20+ years of child care experience. I've been licensed since January 2003. I hold a current CPR/First Aid Certification and complete 12 hours of child related classes...

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...

Glory Day Care

6716 Garrett Rd, Derwood, MD

I was born and lived in Lima, Peru for 35 years. I graduated in Industrial engineer at Federico Villarreal University in Lima Peru. After immigrating to the United States of America, I went back to college (Broward Community College) and started taking English classes. Later, I received another...

Hilltop Early Learning Center

12121 Linden Linthicum Lane, Clarksville, MD

5.0

(4)

Hilltop Child Care Center is non-profit, christian pre-school providing care and education for children ages 3-5. Our certified and degreed staff have years of experience developing and providing exciting opportunities to promote social, cognitive, physical and spiritual learning. We offer a Fall...

5.0

"Much better than the daycare we went to before. I feel like the teachers know my kid better, and interact with him more. I like that they get a lot of outside time, and go to the gym/pool in the summer. They've worked with us, like in having his lunch in the...

Jen R.

Child's Garden Learning Center

10210 Donleigh Dr, Columbia, MD

3.0

(1)

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 care and camps during the summer for school-aged children.

3.0

"Not the worst, but not the best either, at least for the younger age range while we went there. I definitely did not get a good vibe from some of the teachers, like never smiling, but that was balanced by some good ones too. There was a bit of teacher turnover...

Jen R.

The Kids Connection Inc

5355 Phelps Luck Dr, Columbia, MD

3.0

(2)

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 children can learn and thrive. It operates from Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM,...

5.0

"Not sure about the previous person, but the director and staff are an awesome group of people. I get Van rides from school everyday because while I work from home, her bus arrival time interferes with meetings. When I have to travel for work, she is at Kid...

Tiffany

Little Patuxent KinderCare

10820 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD

5.0

(1)

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...

5.0

"We love the teachers and staff at Kindercare. I have a 4 year old and a 2 1/2 year old that attend. My son loves to go to his classroom with his friends and teachers. They are great about going outside, reading books, and keeping ...They take great care of our...

Kim C

Glenwood County Day School

14785 Bushy Park Dr., Woodbine, MD

5.0

(1)

Our challenging child-centered academic program emphasizes a strong foundation in the basics, the development of critical thinking skills, and applied problem solving. The core curriculum is composed of language arts, math, science, and social studies. These classes work in concert with studies in...

Bethany Lane Baptist Church Child Care Learning Center

3030 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City, MD

5.0

(1)

Our goal is to provide each child with a safe, loving, and educational environment, instilling the desire and opportunity to learn, explore, and develop relationships that will serve as a foundation for physical, emotional and spiritual growth. Our professional and caring staff is equipped to...

5.0

"My oldest has been going to BLBCC for over 3 years now and her baby sister has been doing for 6 months. I love everyone at this child care center as they have always been so caring and nurturing to my children. They give me complete peace of mind as a working mom...

Ashley L

Laytonsville Elementary School

21401 Laytonsville Rd., Gaithersburg, MD

The Laytonsville Elementary School offers standard childcare and learning services. The school offers programs for toddlers, early preschool, preschool, and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs. The school is open from nine AM to three PM, Mondays through Fridays.

Resurrection Catholic Church Preschool

Greencastle Rd, Burtonsville, MD

Mission Statement Resurrection Preschool is operated by Resurrection Catholic Church under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Washington DC. The school is open to all although it was founded to provide a preschool experience to parish children. The preschool strives to promote and develop the...