Best Daycares in 21044 - Updated June 2026
Columbia Academy at Thunder Hill provides early childhood education and care for children from infants through elementary school age. The center follows a STEAM-focused curriculum that emphasizes...
Infant and Toddler Program
Infants and toddlers are given responsive care throughout the school day. We implement research-based objectives for development and learning, provide a high level of individualized attention, and engage young minds through play.
Preschool Program
In our preschool program, your child has the opportunity to develop confidence, social-emotional competence, and academic skills that are foundational for succeeding in kindergarten and beyond. Plus, they have the chance to make new friends and develop a love of learning.
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Columbia Academy provides early childhood education for children from infants through kindergarten, emphasizing hands-on learning and academic preparation. The school follows a structured curriculum...
Infant and Toddler Program
Infants and toddlers are given responsive care throughout the school day. We implement research-based objectives for development and learning, provide a high level of individualized attention, and engage young minds through play.
Preschool Program
In our preschool program, your child has the opportunity to develop confidence, social-emotional competence, and academic skills that are foundational for succeeding in kindergarten and beyond. Plus, they have the chance to make new friends and develop a love of learning.
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Columbia Academy Elementary and Middle School provides guidance that allows each child to develop academically while building essential life skills for college preparation. Our elementary school and...
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Columbia Academy Preschool provides early childhood education for children from infancy through pre-kindergarten. The school follows a STEAM-focused curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning...
Infant and Toddler Program
Infants and toddlers are given responsive care throughout the school day. We implement research-based objectives for development and learning, provide a high level of individualized attention, and engage young minds through play.
Preschool Program
In our preschool program, your child has the opportunity to develop confidence, social-emotional competence, and academic skills that are foundational for succeeding in kindergarten and beyond. Plus, they have the chance to make new friends and develop a love of learning.
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Discover the Young School difference. At our schools, we love creating a community that supports the working families and growing children of suburban Baltimore. Our innovative approach to early...
Infants
Using a curriculum inspired by Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE), our teachers create a strong sense of security that fuels confidence and boosts self-esteem. Our Infant Program allows your little one to safely explore their surroundings and interact with peers and teachers. The focus on active play helps to encourage natural gross motor development. Our approach stimulates all aspects of development empowering children to grow with confidence and foster independence. This leads to authentic early development skills that create a solid foundation for learning.
Toddlers
Toddler Program inspired by Reggio Emilia curriculum that support your child’s growth in natural, innovative ways. Here, we celebrate initiative to think, learn, create, and do. Program highlights include: social and emotional development, early literacy and math concepts, and sensory and scientific discovery.
Also offers: Twos, Pre-K, Early Preschool, and more
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Every day, we’re nurturing young learners and preparing children for a bright future. At Childtime, our sensitive, respectful teachers are building trusting, secure relationships with children that...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Twos, Drop-In Care, Junior Kindergarten, and more
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, Drop-In Care, Pre-K, and more
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At Celebree School of Columbia-South we are a community. As parents ourselves, we understand the stresses of raising children in this busy, technology-focused world. As educators, we share your...
Infants
Give your precious baby the best start possible at Celebree School®. Led by a team of loving and dedicated educators, our infant care program features care a tranquil setting in which your infant will be held, rocked, and cuddled during feedings and before naptime.
Toddlers
Our toddler program focuses on encouraging our children to explore the world around them. Our teachers work to help our children increase strength, mobility, and language skills, while also helping them learn self-help skills such as feeding themselves. Toddlers in our programs begin to learn social skills, such as sharing, through activities such as circle time and sensory games.
Also offers: Preschool
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Art of Learning is a premier, licensed early childhood academy dedicated to providing a high-quality educational foundation. The school follows a holistic curriculum that balances kindergarten...
Daycare Program
At Art of Learning, our infant care program offers a warm, nurturing, home-like environment with individualized, responsive care. We focus on building secure relationships and supporting early development through gentle routines, creating a calm space where infants can grow and thrive.
Toddler Care Program
In the Toddler room, energy meets discovery! We support emerging independence and language skills through music, sensory movement, and hands-on play. This interactive setting helps toddlers build physical confidence and early social bonds while exploring their world in a safe space.
Also offers: Preschool Program
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We are a small group family childcare full of love, care, and security. We are dedicated to caring for your little ones and helping them strive at their age level.
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Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
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We provide services to toddlers and preschool-age children. The program is designed to bring out the best in each child's personality, education, and learning style. The environment enables children...
Daycare Program
We provide a safe, nurturing space where children learn, play, and grow through hands-on activities, storytelling, and interactive play. I foster creativity, social development, and a daily love for learning!
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We provide a safe, nurturing space where children learn, play, and grow through hands-on activities, storytelling, and interactive play. I foster creativity, social development, and a daily love for learning!
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Kiddie Academy of Columbia offers nurturing, educational child care for infants through kindergarten, focusing on the proprietary Life Essentials curriculum to prepare children for lifelong success....
Infant Care - New Beginnings
Our infant daycare and child care program supports early development through sensory learning. Babies explore sights, sounds, and textures in a nurturing daycare setting. This preschool foundation helps your child grow, adapt, and build awareness of their environment.
Toddler Care - Discovering Me
Our Discovering Me program is developed through our Life Essentials® curriculum to grow and reinforce each toddler’s individual needs. Our educators form strong, caring relationships with your toddler and guide them through sensory-based learning experiences that encourage discovery.
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Family child care home in business for over 31 years. Two dogs live on-site and home is smoke-free.
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My Friend Eily is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Rachylle Mcgee Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Melissa Van Deusen Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Wilde Lake in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Evgeniya Nemcheva Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Harper's Choice in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Linda Elliott Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Kimberly Stinnett Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Harper's Choice in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Saima Amin Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Lesley Wood Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in River Hill in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Dayana Vallejo Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Kelley Pitts Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Bayarmaa Batchuluun Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Carolyn Kirkland Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Harper's Choice in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Zainab Wasti Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Haseena Vohra Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Town Center in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Mitra Ghahhari Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Shirley Anthony Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Ruby Daniels Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Columbia Montessori School is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 10508 Marble Faun Ln in Wilde Lake in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Gan Israel Preschool is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 770 Howes Ln in Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Greater Montessori School at Quarterstaff is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 9100 Quarterstaff Rd in Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire...
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Little Stars Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5265 Eliots Oak Rd in Harper's Choice in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices...
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All Aboard Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 11625 Little Patuxent Pkwy in Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire...
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Melissa’s Daycare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Wilde Lake in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Silvia DeFlores Child Care is a licensed child care home offering toddler care programs located in Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Aisha Arif Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Wilde Lake in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 10453 Green Mountain Cir in Wilde Lake in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about...
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Kiddie Academy of Columbia-MD is a licensed child care center offering infant care and toddler care programs located at 5550 Sterrett Pl in Town Center in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to...
Infant Care - New Beginnings
Our infant daycare and child care program supports early development through sensory learning. Babies explore sights, sounds, and textures in a nurturing daycare setting. This preschool foundation helps your child grow, adapt, and build awareness of their environment.
Toddler Care - Discovering Me
Our Discovering Me program is developed through our Life Essentials® curriculum to grow and reinforce each toddler’s individual needs. Our educators form strong, caring relationships with your toddler and guide them through sensory-based learning experiences that encourage discovery.
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Kidz Play Learn is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5659 Cedar Ln in Harper's Choice in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Erica Mack Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Harper's Choice in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Marakie Yilma Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Harper's Choice in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Debra Shaffer Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Harper's Choice in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Aya Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 10820 Little Patuxent Pkwy in Wilde Lake in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Longfellow Nursery School is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5267 Eliots Oak Rd in Harper's Choice in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Lynne Lewis is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Harper's Choice in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Penka Stanimirova Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Wilde Lake in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Children's Learning Center at Howard Community College is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5600 Dragon Pl in Town Center in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to...
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Meloti Wondewsen Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Hickory Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Harriett Tubman Cultural Center ELC is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 8045 Harriet Tubman Ln in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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FAQs About Columbia Daycares
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How many daycare providers are in Columbia?
- There are currently 146 daycare providers in Columbia. This includes full-time, part-time, and home daycare providers.
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How much does daycare cost in Columbia?
- The average monthly price for full time daycare in Columbia is $1226. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.