The Children's Center

4.8(28 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Clinton, MD

About The Children's Center

The Children's Center has served Clinton families since 1972, caring for infants from 6 weeks, toddlers, preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and school age children before and after school. The state-licensed program follows The InvestiGator Club curriculum, which builds early literacy, math, science and social-emotional skills through hands-on, play-based learning, and it welcomes children with special needs and autism. Days include sensory activities, music, movement and outdoor play, with daily updates on meals, naps and diapering. Full day care runs from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, with lunch at noon. Rated 4.8 from 28 Google reviews, 26 of them five stars. Children typically start preschool around age 3, though the center accepts children from infancy depending on developmental readiness, and before and after school care is available in limited numbers.

What reviewers mention: learning experience (7), caring staff (6), patient staff (3), teaching (3), family atmosphere (3), educational base (2), pleasant owner (2), school preparation (2), cleanliness (2), daily updates (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

  • Meals provided

    Yes

No information yet on pre-K class, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about The Children's Center

What ages does The Children's Center serve?

The Children's Center takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does The Children's Center cost?

The Children's Center does not publish its tuition online. Call (301) 856-1680 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does The Children's Center accept child care subsidies?

The Children's Center has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (301) 856-1680 to ask. Maryland's Child Care Scholarship can only be used at programs that take part in Maryland EXCELS.

What are The Children's Center's hours?

The Children's Center offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at The Children's Center?

Yes. The Children's Center provides meals or snacks.

What teaching approach does The Children's Center use?

The Children's Center offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is The Children's Center licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up The Children's Center on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.

Where is The Children's Center and how do I contact it?

The Children's Center is at 7533 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd, Clinton, MD 20735. Its phone number is (301) 856-1680. It has a 4.8-star rating from 28 Google reviews.

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