Preschools & Day Care in Manchester, MD

Parents looking for preschools and day care centers in Manchester, Carroll County, choose among 5 providers that differ a lot from one another: a half-day church preschool, a full service child care center that takes babies, an inclusive day care center, and two smaller day care operations. The first thing to settle is the child's age and how many hours of care the family needs, because the providers here split along those lines.

Grace Bible Christian Preschool & Kindergarten is a part-time, half-day program run as a ministry of Grace Bible Church for children 3, 4 and 5 years old. The Maryland State Department of Education approves it as a non-public school. Classes are organized as a 3's class, a 4's class, a 5 day Pre-K class for children heading to kindergarten the next year, and a kindergarten. It is rated 5.0 from 7 reviews, a small base, so the score is worth a conversation on a visit.

Building Blocks Early Care & Education at 2967 Manchester Road is the full service option. It cares for children from 6 weeks to 10 years old and provides meals. It is accredited through the Maryland State Department of Education and holds a Level 5 Maryland EXCELS rating, the highest step on the state's 1 to 5 scale. Its programs follow an MSDE approved curriculum covering math, science, art, language, music, literacy and social emotional development. It is rated 4.5 from 24 reviews, the longest review history of the 5.

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Apple Seeds Learning Center is a day care center built around the belief that every child is unique, capable and deserving of a supportive space. It commits to an inclusive environment where every child, regardless of ability, can learn and flourish, and it treats early childhood as the foundation for lifelong learning and social skills. Appointments are required, and parking is free. It is rated 4.6 from 9 reviews.

Sunshine Child Development Center is a day care center in Manchester rated 4.2 from 6 reviews. Bee Happy Home Daycare is a home day care with posted hours and parking with wheelchair access, rated 5.0 from 1 review. Both have short review histories, so a call or a visit will tell a family more than the stars do.

For babies and toddlers, Building Blocks is the clearest match among the providers on the Manchester page. For a child heading to kindergarten, Grace Bible's Pre-K class and kindergarten are the focus, and the preschool ages of 3, 4 and 5 are its whole range. Families who work or live toward the edges of town can also look at the pages for Hampstead, Westminster, Finksburg, Reisterstown and Taneytown.

Common questions about preschools and day care centers in Manchester

Which Manchester provider takes children from 6 weeks old?

Building Blocks Early Care & Education at 2967 Manchester Road cares for children from 6 weeks to 10 years old. It is rated 4.5 from 24 reviews and provides meals. It is the full service center among the Manchester providers.

Is there a half-day preschool in Manchester for 3, 4 and 5 year olds?

Grace Bible Christian Preschool & Kindergarten runs a part-time, half-day program as a ministry of Grace Bible Church. Its classes include a 3's class, a 4's class, a 5 day Pre-K class and a kindergarten. It is rated 5.0 from 7 reviews.

What does a Level 5 Maryland EXCELS rating mean for a Manchester center?

Maryland EXCELS rates programs on a scale from 1 to 5, and 5 is the highest quality rating. Building Blocks Early Care & Education holds Level 5. Higher levels require meeting stricter standards in areas such as curriculum and staff training.

Who in Manchester offers care in a home setting?

Bee Happy Home Daycare is a home day care in Manchester with posted hours and parking with wheelchair access. It has a 5.0 rating from 1 review. Call ahead to confirm ages and openings before visiting.

Which Manchester day care centers focus on inclusive care?

Apple Seeds Learning Center commits to an inclusive environment where every child, regardless of ability, can learn and flourish. Appointments are required and parking is free. It is rated 4.6 from 9 reviews.

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