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Preschools in Essex, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed preschools
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Top Preschools Near Essex
Care Member says "My child has been attending LCLC since she was 2 years old and is now 5, and I can truly say I love, love, love this center. The staff is amazing, very...
1545 Alconbury Rd Essex, MD
142 Eastern Blvd. Essex, MD
Connie B says "Great teachers & staff, safe environment. They don't over crowd and they care for each child's individual need."
1322 Canberra Drive Essex, MD
1502 Country Ridge Ln Essex, MD
601 Tampa Rd Essex, MD
345 Upperlanding Road Essex, MD
Care Member says "AFA has always been good with the kids. There's play time, outside time, and crafts. During summer camp there's weekly trips to either a pool or field...
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....
Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...
Lynnea T. says "My son absolutely LOVES coming to school everyday! There's been a few changes in teachers since he was enrolled last summer, but the transitions are...
250 MISSION BLVD APT 102 BALTIMORE, MD
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Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...
Kira says "My son started here when he was 2 and he still loves it to this day .He's now 5 years old. Potty training at the age of 2 the staff was my village people....
Care Member says "I enrolled my 6 mo old at Ascension in October 2025. We had an absolutely terrible time finding an infant spot in the Baltimore area, and I am so glad I...
5500 SINCLAIR LN STE A BALTIMORE, MD
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Katherine D. says "My granddaughter went here. They are sticklers on developmental stages- understands every kid is different"
Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...
CHANTE R. says "They are a new establishment. They have done a lot of great things for my children. They have language immersion, sign language, Spanish, Chinese. They...
Asiya K says "Nurturing and caring for the children in her daycare. My son attended her daycare for 15 months. He still asks about Sarah and her family."
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There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Essex, 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 Essex, MD for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Essex, 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 Essex, MD.
When looking for a preschool near you in Essex, 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 Essex, MD who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.