Special Needs Care near Ellicott City, MD
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.
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, 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.
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, Wondercamp, Before & After School, and more
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La Grace Daycare provide safe, loving, nurturing, faith-based environment where every child is encouraged to learn, grow...I am Eliane, I have been happily married to Sylvestre,we are blessed with 4...
La Grace infant daycare
we promote kindness, respect, compassion while creating meaningful learning experiences that lay the foundation for lifelong success. Our goal is to partner with families to provide high-quality care that supports every infant's healthy growth and development in a loving and enriching environment.
La Grace toddler daycare
As a faith-based, we promote kindness, respect, compassion while introducing children to both languages through songs, stories, conversations, and daily routines. We partner with families to ensure consistency between home and daycare, creating a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success.
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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, and more
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Fusion Academy provides 1-to-1 instruction, a personalized teaching experience ideal for students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety and other learning, social, or emotional differences. These...
Private Middle School
Fusion Academy offers a completely personalized private middle school experience. From classes to scheduling, everything is customized around your student. We balance academics and socialization to create a private junior high school experience unlike any other. Private middle school classes at Fusion Academy are 1-to-1: just 1 student and 1 teacher per class. Teachers match your child’s pace and preferences so they can learn better, dive deeper, and never get left behind. Schedules are customized around your family’s goals and plans. Students connect and collaborate with peers in a safe and structured environment. Coursework is completed as part of the school day. Daily reports for each class session are communicated to parents from your student’s teachers. NOTE: Tuition rates are calculated per course, per term and will vary based on the student’s custom curriculum.
Classes for Credit
Fusion Academy offers core and elective classes for middle and high school credit. In our personalized environment, students can accelerate or remediate. Students come to us to make up a grade, tackle a tough class, get ahead in credits, or take a unique class not offered at their school. NOTE: Tuition pricing will vary based on the student’s custom curriculum.
Also offers: Private High School, Tutoring & Mentoring Programs
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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...
Special Needs Care
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.
Before and After Care Program
Also offers: Preschool Program, Camp Program, Drop-In Care Program, and more
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Speaks Spanish
At PearTree Kids, we’re proud to provide a caring and safe environment for your children. By following our mission, vision and values to create nurturing, stimulating and welcoming learning...
Special Needs Care
Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Daycare Program, Preschool Program, Drop-In Care Program, and more
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Speaks Spanish
Sponsored
As an official sponsor of the U.S. State Department-regulated au pair program for over 35 years, Cultural Care has placed more than 175,000 au pairs in the homes of American host families. These au...
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We are Home-Based Preschool provides a safe, nurturing, and play-based environment for children ages 0 months to 12 years. Our program emphasizes nature exploration, creative learning, and...
Special Needs Care
Preschool Program
Also offers: Before and After Care Program, Camp Program, Toddler Care Program, and more
Speaks Spanish
We have an amazing learning curriculum full of engaging activities. With the help of a carefully selected teaching staff, an engaging curriculum, and a well-designed classroom environment, we have...
Speaks Spanish
Old Mother Hubbard's Learning Cubbard Daycare Center is a childcare facility providing services for children aged 6 weeks to 15 years. It offers a structured environment with educational activities to...
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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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Daycares near Ellicott City, MD
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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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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, Drop-In Care Program
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Dedicated family child care provider with 18 years of experience and a Maryland Excels Level 5 Rating, caring for children from 12 months to 5 years in a warm, structured home setting. Maryam combines...
Daycare Program
A warm, structured program focused on helping children grow into kind, capable, independent little learners. Maryam blends play, rich circle time, books, art, outdoor exploration, and gentle social-emotional teaching to build confidence, curiosity, and daily learning.
Preschool Program
A nurturing mixed-age program that blends rich circle time, open-ended art, books, science, math, and outdoor play. Maryam’s unique approach centers on raising kind, independent humans through hands-on learning, strong routines, and thoughtful social-emotional guidance.
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Columbia Academy at Kendall Ridge provides a nurturing learning environment where children from infancy through middle school grow with confidence, curiosity, and strong academic foundations. Through...
Daycare Program
Our infant program provides responsive, individualized attention throughout each day. We implement research-based objectives for development and learning, offer a high level of personalized care, and engage young minds through play.
Toddler Care Program
We implement research-based objectives for development and learning, provide a high level of individualized attention, and engage young minds through play.
Also offers: Preschool Program
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At The Baltimore Montessori, our mission is to ensure the total development of each child and we stay true to the concepts of traditional Montessori education as outlined by Dr. Maria Montessori....
Daycare Program
In the toddler classroom, children work on toilet-training, become familiar with a school routine, and prepare for the primary classrooms.
Preschool Program
The mixed-age element of these classrooms is purposeful. Younger children observe the challenging work and language skills of their older friends. Older children have the opportunity to be classroom leaders, helping new or younger friends and gaining confidence.
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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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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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Columbia Academy Thunder Hill is a private early childhood school in Columbia, Maryland, where children build confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for learning. Our play-based,...
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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Early education program serving infants through school-age children. Daily routine includes dance, music, yoga, and athletics.
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Speaks Spanish
Guides
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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 Are the Four Types of Special Needs?
The term "special needs" is often used to describe a wide variety of conditions or differences, particularly in children. We’re breaking down the different kinds of needs or challenges children might have, that could be considered special needs.
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Where Can I Find Special Needs Daycare?
Finding the right childcare setting can feel overwhelming, especially if your child has high support needs. From securing the right services to finding the right caregiver, there are a lot of things to consider.