Little Duckling Childcare

5.0(25 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Marriottsville, MD

About Little Duckling Childcare

Little Duckling Childcare is a licensed home daycare in Marriottsville, MSDE license 263106, run by Miss Niha, who is the owner, curriculum designer and teacher. It takes a maximum of 8 children ages 8 months to 5 years. The program is Montessori inspired and play based, with monthly themes, busy books and STEM activities such as water pouring, ramp play and shadow exploration. Children get arts and crafts and physical activity including a rock wall, monkey bars, yoga and obstacle courses. The 3 to 4 year olds follow a Pre-Kindergarten track covering letters, phonics readiness and pre-K math. There is no screen time. Rated 5 from 25 Google reviews, every one of them five stars. It has served Howard County families since 2016.

What reviewers mention: confidence growth (8), safe environment (6), fun activities (4), patient staff (3), sharing (3), genuine care for kids (2), early learning (2), social interactions (2), child development (2), kindness (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Pre-K class

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Montessori

    Yes

  • STEM or STEAM

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

No information yet on accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, early drop-off or late pickup, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, meals provided, summer camp, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Little Duckling Childcare

What ages does Little Duckling Childcare serve?

Little Duckling Childcare 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 Little Duckling Childcare cost?

Little Duckling Childcare does not publish its tuition online. Call (630) 363-6333 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Little Duckling Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Little Duckling Childcare has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (630) 363-6333 to ask. Maryland's Child Care Scholarship can only be used at programs that take part in Maryland EXCELS.

Are meals included at Little Duckling Childcare?

Little Duckling Childcare has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

What teaching approach does Little Duckling Childcare use?

Little Duckling Childcare offers the Montessori method, a STEM or STEAM focus and enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Little Duckling Childcare licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Little Duckling Childcare on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.

Where is Little Duckling Childcare and how do I contact it?

Little Duckling Childcare is at 11516 Kirkleigh Dr, Marriottsville, MD 21104. Its phone number is (630) 363-6333. It has a 5.0-star rating from 25 Google reviews.

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