Top Part Time Daycares in Columbia, MD
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...
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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...
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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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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, Early Preschool, Pre-K, 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.
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.
Also offers: Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool
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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, Early Preschool, Preschool
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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.
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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...
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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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Good Shepherd Family Childcare is based on holistic learning and a diverse curriculum which includes math, science, reading, writing, and art, with child play and socialization throughout.
Infant Care Services
Good Shepherd Family Childcare is a childcare based on holistic learning and a diverse curriculum which includes math, science, reading, writing and arts. There will also be time for playing and socializing.
Child Care Services
Good Shepherd Family Childcare is a childcare based on holistic learning and a diverse curriculum which includes math, science, reading, writing and arts. There will also be time for playing and socializing.
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Home-based childcare program offering developmentally appropriate learning activities. Exploration and observation are encouraged through hands-on activities. Building blocks, toys, dramatic play...
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Building Kidz of Columbia is a child care center, serving infants through pre-K 4, who strives to develop the whole child (emotionally, socially, and academically) through exposure of performing arts...
Infants
In this class we brighten up the world by helping our youngest children discover their senses, explore their surroundings, nurture their development and celebrate their milestones. From one-on-one interactions that help build nurturing relationships in everyday moments to age-appropriate books to support speech and language development, our classrooms provide the ideal setting for the youngest children. We are also encouraging children to work on finger painting, music, and pretend play to spark creativity while also exposing them to structures to help with perceptual motor development. When children leave this classroom they will have a Brighter Beginning to the world around them.
Young Toddlers
Our classroom provides an ideal environment to foster individual development and self-help skills. We use a scaffolded approach to learning through systematically building on students’ experiences and knowledge as they are acquiring new skills in order to enhance learning and aid in the mastery of tasks. Their curious minds are exposed to an enriched curriculum focusing on language development by using pictures, books and basic academics in their environment. Following simple instructions is implemented through circle time, story time, art, and curriculum projects. Besides the social, emotional development, we also focus on developing fine motor skills through fun and sensory activities. Our Little Explorers are ready to put to practice their newfound independence by exploring their surroundings as they come with a Brighter understanding of their world around them.
Also offers: Older Toddlers, Preschool
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Your child’s bright future begins here. Our programs are designed to educate the whole child, nurturing their social-emotional and academic growth while building a foundation for lifelong success.
Preschool
Our preschool programs blend fun, learning, and nurturing to support the development of our children in all ways! Through our partnership with local and national early childhood experts, we strive for our preschoolers to be more than ready for Kindergarten by the age of five. To achieve this goal, our preschool program follows the creative curriculum model and addresses all seven domains of learning.
Preschool Program
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Children’s Manor Montessori School Columbia is a private Montessori school offering care and education for infants through kindergarten in a nurturing, hands-on learning environment. Guided by...
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Bet Yeladim is an award-winning Jewish preschool and child care in Columbia, MD, dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood education for children 8 weeks to 5 years in a nurturing,...
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Cradlerock Children's Center is a licensed, non-profit childcare facility offering a play-based curriculum with S.T.E.A.M. learning for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. It provides a nurturing...
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At Ohana, we’re more than just a daycare—we’re a family. We offer full, part-time and drop in care, healthy meals, and potty training. Our play-based curriculum is Inspired by Montessori and Reggio...
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Early learning program catering to toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Curriculum features a STEAM-based approach.
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Early education program serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children
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Cooperative preschool community in operation since 1968. Parents play an active role in the school by helping out both in and out of the classroom. Program believes that children learn best through...
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Kids Habitat II is a licensed childcare center providing a nurturing environment for children to develop emotionally, socially, and physically. It emphasizes learning through play and social...
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Home daycare serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Play-based learning environment is implemented to help foster child development in areas of cognitive, physical, and...
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A home-based daycare provider that offers learning environment for children. Daily lessons cover alphabet, colors, shapes, numbers, and seasons. Activities include painting, LEGO time, music,...
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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...
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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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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!
Also offers: Preschool Program
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The Goddard School of Columbia is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features an indoor gym, outdoor classrooms and playgrounds, and a dedicated STEAM computer lab...
Toddler Classroom
As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.
Twos Classroom
In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.
Also offers: Bridge Classroom, Preschool Classroom
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A unique, high quality, Montessori inspired in-home daycare that blends the Montessori philosophy with the joy of free play. Provider holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and has created an...
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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.
Also offers: Early Preschool - Exploring My World, Preschool - I Can Do It
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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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Provider offering a guided discovery approach to learning that is child-centered, creative, and challenging. Children are given the freedom to communicate and make choices in order to understand the...
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Kindergarten readiness program offering hands-on learning experiences for preschool-age children.
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Regina Maier Manuel Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Oakland Mills in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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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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Zeeba Zaman is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Kings Contrivance 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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Rashida Iqbal Vohra Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Owen Brown in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Keith Miller Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Oakland Mills in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Sharon Green Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Oakland Mills in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Sara Fox Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Oakland Mills in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Djuana Livingstone Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Oakland Mills 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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Chanel Griffin Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Owen Brown in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Lucia Beighey Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Kendall Ridge in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Sharon Trudel Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Oakland Mills in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Sandra Moreno Child Care 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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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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Lisa Stewart Whiteman Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Owen Brown in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Rashmi Tandon Child Care is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in Owen Brown in Columbia, MD. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Tamala Reid Child Care 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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Kia Sherif Child Care 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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The Cost of Childcare in Maryland: A Guide for Parents
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in Maryland? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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What is Part-Time Daycare?
This article explores the nuances of part-time daycare, its distinction from drop-in daycare, and why it might be the right choice for your family.
FAQs About Columbia Part Time Daycares
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How many part-time childcare providers are in Columbia, MD?
- There are currently 98 child care providers that offer part-time care.
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How much does part-time child care cost in Columbia, MD?
- The average weekly cost for part-time child care is $613. This is based on provider cost data for child care providers listed on Winnie and considers part-time care to be about 20 hours per week.