About Center for Young Children University of Maryland
The Center for Young Children is a laboratory school in the University of Maryland College of Education in College Park, founded in 1948. It serves children ages 3 to 5 in preschool and kindergarten and doubles as a teaching and demonstration site for university students and a setting for child development research. Its mission has three parts: a high-quality early childhood program, training for preservice teachers and other child and family focused students, and support for research. It is nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, recognized as Maryland Excels Level 5, the highest level of quality, and accepts Maryland Child Care Scholarships. A summer camp is offered. Tours are scheduled by calling 301-405-3168. Rated 4.6 from 21 Google reviews, 19 of them five stars and 2 one star.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesAccepts child care subsidies
YesSummer camp
YesStates an accreditation
Yes
No information yet on pre-K class, infants and toddlers, tuition listed, waitlist, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, meals provided. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (301) 405-3168
- 4028 Valley Dr Bldg 381, College Park, MD 20742
- Website
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Questions parents ask about Center for Young Children University of Maryland
What ages does Center for Young Children University of Maryland serve?
Center for Young Children University of Maryland takes preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.
How much does Center for Young Children University of Maryland cost?
Center for Young Children University of Maryland does not publish its tuition online. Call (301) 405-3168 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does Center for Young Children University of Maryland accept child care subsidies?
Yes. Center for Young Children University of Maryland says it accepts child care subsidies or certificates. Maryland's Child Care Scholarship Program, run by the Maryland State Department of Education, helps eligible families who work, study or train pay for care at programs that take part in Maryland EXCELS. New applications have been under a freeze with a waitlist since May 2025. Confirm your eligibility and the school's participation before you enroll.
Are meals included at Center for Young Children University of Maryland?
Center for Young Children University of Maryland has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.
Does Center for Young Children University of Maryland run a summer camp?
Yes. Center for Young Children University of Maryland runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.
Is Center for Young Children University of Maryland accredited?
Center for Young Children University of Maryland states an accreditation on its website. Ask the school which organization accredits it and when the accreditation was last renewed.
Is Center for Young Children University of Maryland licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up Center for Young Children University of Maryland on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.
Where is Center for Young Children University of Maryland and how do I contact it?
Center for Young Children University of Maryland is at 4028 Valley Dr Bldg 381, College Park, MD 20742. Its phone number is (301) 405-3168. It has a 4.6-star rating from 21 Google reviews.
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