About Young School - King's Contrivance
Young School of King's Contrivance has cared for children in Columbia since 2021 at 8310 Guilford Rd. It is a licensed child care center, license 257442, accredited by NECPA, taking children from 6 weeks to 5 years in Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool and Pre-K groups. Hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Teaching practices are inspired by Reggio Emilia and Resources for Infant Educarers. Families using third-party child care assistance are welcome. Tuition includes diapers and wipes for younger children and healthy meals and snacks for all ages. Chess and other electives, summer camp and drop-in care add to the day, and teachers hold credentials such as Infant and Toddler Teacher and Medication Administration, plus CPR certification. Rated 4.7 from 92 Google reviews, 79 of them five stars and 3 one star.
Services and details
Preschool program
YesPre-K class
YesInfants and toddlers
YesAccepts child care subsidies
YesEarly drop-off or late pickup
YesReggio Emilia
YesEnrichment programs
YesMeals provided
YesSummer camp
YesStates an accreditation
Yes
No information yet on tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM. The website did not say; call and ask.
Contact
- (866) 384-6972
- 8310 Guilford Rd Ste F, Columbia, MD 21046
- Website
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Questions parents ask about Young School - King's Contrivance
What ages does Young School - King's Contrivance serve?
Young School - King's Contrivance 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 Young School - King's Contrivance cost?
Young School - King's Contrivance does not publish its tuition online. Call (866) 384-6972 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.
Does Young School - King's Contrivance accept child care subsidies?
Yes. Young School - King's Contrivance 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.
What are Young School - King's Contrivance's hours?
Young School - King's Contrivance offers early drop-off or late pickup.
Are meals included at Young School - King's Contrivance?
Yes. Young School - King's Contrivance provides meals or snacks.
Does Young School - King's Contrivance run a summer camp?
Yes. Young School - King's Contrivance runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.
What teaching approach does Young School - King's Contrivance use?
Young School - King's Contrivance offers a Reggio Emilia approach and enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.
Is Young School - King's Contrivance accredited?
Young School - King's Contrivance states an accreditation on its website. Ask the school which organization accredits it and when the accreditation was last renewed.
Is Young School - King's Contrivance licensed?
This guide does not check licenses. Look up Young School - King's Contrivance on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.
Where is Young School - King's Contrivance and how do I contact it?
Young School - King's Contrivance is at 8310 Guilford Rd Ste F, Columbia, MD 21046. Its phone number is (866) 384-6972. It has a 4.7-star rating from 92 Google reviews.
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