Preschools & Day Care in Hanover, MD

Hanover, in Anne Arundel County, is a town where the big-name early learning brands cluster, and the preschools and day care centers in Maryland on this page number 10. Most of them run full ladders of classrooms, from infants at 6 weeks through preschool and pre-K, and many add before and after school care or a summer program. Together they carry 353 reviews, a large body of feedback for a page this size, so ratings here are worth reading closely.

Little Eggs Childcare Center is part of Cadence Education and cares for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, with infant, toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten and private kindergarten classes. Class sizes are limited, the campus is secure, and a daily HiMama app keeps parents informed. It is rated 4.8 from 96 reviews. Kiddie Academy of Hanover, on Dorsey Road, runs classrooms from infants at 6 weeks through school-age children up to 12 and follows the Life Essentials curriculum. It is rated 4.5 from 79 reviews.

The Goddard School of Hanover, on Teague Road, is a franchised private preschool run by owner Dipti, who holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland. Its classrooms cover infants, toddlers, twos, preschool, pre-K and kindergarten on the Wonder of Learning curriculum, and enrichment includes an art studio, chess, dance, dramatic arts and American Sign Language. It is rated 4.6 from 68 reviews. Hanover KinderCare, at 8050 Rockenbach Rd, enrolls children from 6 weeks to 12 years under center director Shantele Duncan, with Learning Adventures enrichment and break programs in summer, winter and spring. It is rated 3.8 from 27 reviews.

Kidz Star's Daycare Center, at 7480 Candlewood Rd, splits its ages into infants, toddlers and a preschool program for ages 3 to 5, with teaching that leans on STEAM mixed with play. It is rated 4.1 from 27 reviews. Milestone Kiddies Daycare takes children from 6 weeks through school age, serves two healthy lunches and snacks daily and accepts the Maryland scholarship. It is rated 5.0 from 2 reviews, so the score rests on very little.

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Faith-based and nonprofit choices sit alongside the chains. Wesley Grove Pre-Kindergarten is an outreach program of The Gathering Faith Community, built on play-based learning and daily routines, and families of all backgrounds are welcome. It is rated 4.8 from 17 reviews. The preschool department at Arundel Christian School teaches from a biblical worldview, with classes from PreK 2 through PreK 4 and a phased enrollment process. It is rated 5.0 from 4 reviews.

Pre-K in Maryland is delivered through a mix of settings, including center-based child care programs and private preschools. Private providers can apply for state Pre-K grants if they hold a valid license or registration, have no serious health or safety violations, and are rated at level 3, 4 or 5 in Maryland EXCELS. That makes the EXCELS question a fair one to ask any Hanover center with a Pre-K class.

Sobi's Daycare is rated 4.5 from 23 reviews, and Karen's Child Care Services is rated 4.6 from 10 reviews. Families on the edge of Hanover often compare the pages for Elkridge, Fort Meade, Jessup, Severn and Linthicum Heights.

Common questions about preschools and day care centers in Hanover

Which Hanover centers have a Pre-K class?

Little Eggs Childcare Center, Kiddie Academy of Hanover and The Goddard School of Hanover all have pre-kindergarten classrooms. Wesley Grove Pre-Kindergarten and the preschool at Arundel Christian School, which runs through PreK 4, are options for families who want a Pre-K program on its own.

Who offers infant care in Hanover?

Little Eggs Childcare Center, Kiddie Academy of Hanover, Hanover KinderCare and Kidz Star's Daycare Center all take children from 6 weeks. Milestone Kiddies Daycare also starts at 6 weeks and continues through school age.

Does any Hanover center take the Maryland scholarship?

Milestone Kiddies Daycare accepts the Maryland scholarship. Hanover KinderCare and Little Eggs Childcare Center also accept child care subsidies. Families should confirm directly, since scholarship use requires a program that takes part in Maryland EXCELS.

Where can I find before and after school care or summer programs in Hanover?

Hanover KinderCare offers before and after school care and break programs in summer, winter and spring. Kiddie Academy of Hanover cares for school-age children up to 12, and Little Eggs Childcare Center runs a summer camp.

Is there a faith-based preschool in Hanover?

Wesley Grove Pre-Kindergarten is a nonprofit outreach program of The Gathering Faith Community, and families of all backgrounds are welcome. Preschool at Arundel Christian School teaches from a biblical worldview with Bible teaching woven into each subject.

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