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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.
Busy Bees Childcare I
5.0
Our Son Malachi attended this daycare and he has truly developed great friends and learned a lot. They do a lot of educational activities with the kids. It is always clean with a family atmosphere. The owner Brandi is very professional and I love that she was a teacher for many years prior to her...
- Cherelle
Kids Kingdom Childcare and Learning Center
5.0
I love this daycare. My 6 year old boy and my girl 8 goes there for summer camp as well as I often use drop in before and after care. They are awesome, always welcoming. I always admire the cleanliness at the center. Also, my kids never get bored over there. Thanks KKCCLC.
- Masghar
Treasured Blessings Family Child Care Llc.
5.0
Tanisha S.- Ms. Paige is by far the best provider I ever came across. My children have gone to her since they were born. She is patient with both the children as well as their parents. I love that she is curriculum oriented. My children learn a lot attending her care. I love that she has a plan for...
- Care member
Kiddie Mundo
5.0
Amazing staff that are great with my daughter! She is speaking Spanish very well now, and Kiddie Mundo is a very big part of that. I feel safe with her there and I know she is happy and learning!
- Eric H.
Preschools in Ellicott City, MD
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.
Busy Bees Childcare I
8824 Church Lane, Randallstown, MD
4.7
(3)
We STRIVE to exceed your expectations!!!
Busy Bees Childcare I is an educational daycare focused on meeting the needs of each individual child.
Let us prepare your child for school while having fun in a loving and structured childcare facility!
We offer affordable preschool curriculum that will...
4.0
"I absolutely LOVE this daycare! We know that our kids are in a loving and safe environment. Ms. Belinda and Ms. Brandie really pay attention to our kids and they do all sorts of fun things!!!"
Brandice B.
Kids Kingdom Childcare and Learning Center
9900 Washington Blvd North, Laurel, MD
3.7
(6)
Kids Kingdom Child Care and Learning Center values early childhood education as the foundation for lifelong learning. We offer child care services from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We also offer before and after care program for school age kids. We believe that each child is a unique individual and...
5.0
"I love this daycare. My 6 year old boy and my girl 8 goes there for summer camp as well as I often use drop in before and after care. They are awesome, always welcoming. I always admire the cleanliness at the center. Also, my kids never get bored over there. Thanks...
Masghar
Treasured Blessings Family Child Care Llc.
5555 Cherrybrook Road, Randallstown, MD
5.0
(1)
Treasured Blessings Family Child Care LLC. is a affordable licensed NAFCC Accredited family home that cares for children 0-20. TBFCC is open 5 days a week. Hours of care are 8:30 am- 5:30pm additional hours may be discussed with the provider for additional cost. We also offer before care, after care...
5.0
"Tanisha S.- Ms. Paige is by far the best provider I ever came across. My children have gone to her since they were born. She is patient with both the children as well as their parents. I love that she is curriculum oriented. My children learn a lot attending her...
Care member
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...
Kiddie Mundo
8995 Lambskin Lane, Columbia, MD
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"Amazing staff that are great with my daughter! She is speaking Spanish very well now, and Kiddie Mundo is a very big part of that. I feel safe with her there and I know she is happy and learning!"
Eric H.
Milestone Kiddies Daycare
7713 Clay Bridge Ct, Hanover, MD
3.9
(13)
Hi, my name is Ruth, and I am a Licensed Family Childcare Provider in Hanover, MD. I take care of children from 2 months old to school age. I provide breakfast, lunch and two snacks. My program is awesome; it includes circle time, art, coloring, singing and writing time. We are very busy all day...
5.0
"Ms Ruth is great. I've been using her since 2014. Both my son and daughter attend (currently 4 and 1 respectively). They learn a lot and I'm very happy. I'm not sure the negative reviews here are real, or maybe they're the product of one upset individual. None of...
Patrick G.
Reese's Play N Learn
1115 Shields Pl, Baltimore, MD
5.0
(1)
I am a Child Care Provider with over 10 years experience teaching and caring for children ages 1 day to 16 years old. I was a early head-start teacher for 2 years with a degree in Psychology. The program that I taught in closed due to no funding and I decided to take the business home. I started a...
5.0
"She took good care of my daughter. When it was time for my daughter to start school; she made sure she was there on time and picked up on time every day. My daughter also went on a bunch of trips."
Erika R.
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,...
5.0
"Miss Eva had been taking care of my 2 children for the past 3 years. I am so happy with how she teaches and cares for my 2 girls. caring, sharing and listening skills. Eva always cares foremost for the children..."
Les
Sunshine Kids
6360 Sandchain Rd, Columbia, MD
5.0
(1)
At Sunshine Kids;
We provide care for children 6 weeks through 5 years old. We also offer before and after school care for school age children, ages 6-12 years of age.
Our goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for children. This will be done through encouraging social, emotional...
5.0
"Can't say enough good things about this daycare. Her dedication and patience with the kids are unmatched. Truly a gem that we found this place. We have seen such a change in our child since she joined! Beats any daycare or daycare center we looked at and...
Sabrina T.
Posh Petites Family Childcare
7164 Talisman Lane, Columbia, MD
5.0
(1)
I own a licensed family childcare home in the Cradlerock area.
I have worked in childcare for over 15 years; however, I grew unhappy with the childcare centers and the lack of family atmosphere and proper care and consistency in most. Children can learn as much if not more in a family childcare...
5.0
"I brought my daughter to Posh Petites from the time she was a 6-month-old infant until she was over 3 years old. They really treated her like a member of their own family. Ms. LaToyia has a gift with children!! She is so incredibly experienced - she helped my child...
Talya F.
A Step Above Day Care
11401 Harding Road, Laurel, MD
5.0
(1)
I have been a nanny to a local family for two years. Recently I decided to expand my business and I am now licensed by the state of Maryland as a family child care provider (this includes CPR/First Aid certification and SIDS training).
My home has been in my family for 100 years and my mother...
5.0
"Great, Knowable carring place, send your children here. I highly recommend. Arts and crafts, story tI me and tons of activities for all ages from babies to toddlers and middle aged children. Breakfast, snakes and lunch provides for the go time crunching!"
Heniek W
The Journey School
5885 Robert Oliver Pl, COLUMBIA, MD
We are a validated Montessori school serving children infants to grade 8 that began in 2015.
4851 - Young School of King's Contrivance
8310 Guilford Rd F, COLUMBIA, MD
Young School provides a thoughtful play on early education. We are proud pioneers of the Cottage learning environment and it continues to cultivate independence, foster creativity, and encourage children to play an active role in their classroom community. Here, children work together, embrace their...
Welcome to St. Alphonsus Rodriguez School, a Roman Catholic, private preschool located in central Maryland. Founded in 2008, We are now enrolling only for the Fall of 2022. We are currently at capacity. St. Al’s is committed to the holistic development of young children by focusing on their...
Let's Start Smart
Ridge Road And Arundel Mills Blvd, Hanover, MD
1.0
(2)
Let's Start Smart (LSS) is targeted toward Stay-at-Home-Moms and moms who are Homeschoolers of toddlers, all of whom would enjoy the availability of part-time preschool classes. The ideal classes would offer the moms a few hours of peace to themselves as well as the camaraderie of other moms! LSS...
Kiddie Academy of Owings Mills
8890 McDonogh Road, OWINGS MILLS, 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...
7053 - Sinai-Levindale
2434A W. Belvedere, BALTIMORE, 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...
St. Augustine School
5990 Old Washington Road, Elkridge, MD
St. Augustine Catholic School is proud to offer a preschool program. We have a 3 year old and 4 year old classroom. In the SAS program students learn, practice and model the friendship of Jesus. Our curriculum is designed to encourage the children to learn as they play. The classroom offers the...
I operate a small home-based business Cookie’s Castle Family Day Care LLC. that is committed to continuous improvement. A Family's Touch is dedicated to educating, loving, and caring for children while fostering the highest level
of self-esteem in a comfortable, safe, and secure environment. With...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Ellicott City, MD
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me 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.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Ellicott City, MD?
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.
How can I find a preschool near me 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.