Wilde Lake Children's Nursery

4.7(26 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Columbia, MD

About Wilde Lake Children's Nursery

Wilde Lake Children's Nursery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cooperative preschool in Columbia, described as the city's first, where parents take part alongside the teachers. Classes are built for 2, 3 and 4 year old first-time preschoolers, and toilet training is not required. Learning through play covers language arts, music, mathematics, social development and science, and each day mixes indoor and outdoor free play, circle time, crafts, structured activities and snack time. The curriculum is state approved, follows Howard County Pre-K standards and uses Frog Street's Excel Pre-K Curriculum. The school holds Maryland State License 48321. Registration is rolling through the school year, and a first-come, first-served waitlist covers classes with no vacancies. An open house is set for Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026. Rated 4.7 from 26 Google reviews, 23 of them five stars and 1 one star.

What reviewers mention: co-op (11), kind teachers (7), curriculum (5), involved parents (4), community feel (3), skilled teachers (3), socializing (3), coop preschool (2), 3s class (2), structure learned (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Pre-K class

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Waitlist

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

  • Meals provided

    Yes

No information yet on accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, early drop-off or late pickup, 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 Wilde Lake Children's Nursery

What ages does Wilde Lake Children's Nursery serve?

Wilde Lake Children's Nursery takes infants and toddlers, preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Wilde Lake Children's Nursery cost?

Wilde Lake Children's Nursery does not publish its tuition online. Call (410) 997-4856 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Wilde Lake Children's Nursery accept child care subsidies?

Wilde Lake Children's Nursery has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (410) 997-4856 to ask. Maryland's Child Care Scholarship can only be used at programs that take part in Maryland EXCELS.

Are meals included at Wilde Lake Children's Nursery?

Yes. Wilde Lake Children's Nursery provides meals or snacks.

What teaching approach does Wilde Lake Children's Nursery use?

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

Does Wilde Lake Children's Nursery have a waitlist?

Yes. Wilde Lake Children's Nursery keeps a waitlist. Ask how long the current wait is for your child's age and how to get on the list.

Is Wilde Lake Children's Nursery licensed?

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

Where is Wilde Lake Children's Nursery and how do I contact it?

Wilde Lake Children's Nursery is at 10518 Marble Faun Ln, Columbia, MD 21044. Its phone number is (410) 997-4856. It has a 4.7-star rating from 26 Google reviews.

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