Daycare Near Ellicott City, MD
Highland Playschool serves Ellicott City families from our licensed early childhood school in Highland, MD, with nurturing daycare for children from 2 months through Pre-K.
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Licensed Daycare Near Ellicott City, MD
If you are searching for daycare in Ellicott City, MD, Highland Playschool gives your family a warm, licensed early childhood option just west of town in Highland. Our school is located at 13342 Clarksville Pike and serves families across Howard County, including western Ellicott City, Turf Valley, Centennial, Bethany, Waverly, and the Route 108 corridor.
Parents choose Highland Playschool because they want more than a place for supervision. They want infant care, toddler care, preschool, and Pre-K in a setting where children are known by name, teachers communicate clearly, and learning grows through play, language, art, outdoor time, social-emotional development, and steady daily routines. As a Maryland state licensed child care center under COMAR 13A.16, our program is built around safety, age-appropriate development, and the kind of personal care that helps children feel secure before they are asked to learn.
Daycare Programs for Ellicott City Families
From infant care through Pre-K, Highland Playschool supports each stage of early development for Ellicott City families who want a licensed, play-based child care program close to western Howard County.
Infants
Responsive infant care for babies from 2 to 17 months, with consistent caregivers, feeding and nap routines, sensory play, tummy time, and close parent communication.
Toddlers
Our toddler program supports movement, language, independence, sharing, and curiosity through safe exploration and warm teacher guidance.
Twos
Two-year-olds build early language, confidence, social skills, and self-help habits through music, stories, creative play, art, and outdoor movement.
Preschool
Play-based preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds, with early literacy, counting, problem solving, classroom routines, friendship skills, and hands-on discovery.
Pre-K
A structured Pre-K program that prepares children for kindergarten with early writing, math, language, confidence, independence, and social-emotional readiness.
- Before & After Care
Pointers Run & Clarksville Elementary
Before and after school support is available for Pointers Run and Clarksville Elementary families. Ellicott City parents can ask our team whether the schedule fits their commute.
- Summer Program
Travel the World with Us
Seasonal summer care with themed activities, STEAM projects, outdoor play, creative arts, and social learning for children who thrive with structure and fun.
Why Ellicott City Parents Choose Highland Playschool
The best daycare choice is not always the largest center or the closest building. For many Ellicott City families, it is the school where their child feels safe, seen, and ready to grow.
Convenient for Western Howard County Families
Highland Playschool is a practical option for families around western Ellicott City, Turf Valley, Centennial, Bethany, Waverly, and Route 108 who want a smaller early childhood school with a strong community feel.
Maryland State Licensed
Our program is licensed under Maryland COMAR 13A.16, which means safety, staffing, supervision, and child development standards are reviewed by the state.
Nurturing, Qualified Educators
Children learn best through secure relationships. Our teachers focus on connection, communication, age-appropriate milestones, and daily experiences that help children become confident learners.
A True Community Feel
Families who visit Highland Playschool often notice the difference quickly: familiar faces, clear routines, personal communication, and a school culture where children are treated as individuals.
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A Howard County Preschool Serving Ellicott City Families
Highland Playschool has been part of the Highland and greater Howard County community for nearly two decades. Our school was built for families who value a personal approach to early childhood education, where children can explore, ask questions, build friendships, and grow at a pace that respects their stage of development.
Today, under Executive Director Ben Costa and Director Kelly Wheeler, Highland Playschool continues to strengthen its infant, toddler, preschool, and Pre-K programs while keeping the close-knit feel families appreciate. For Ellicott City parents comparing child care options, our goal is simple: provide a safe, warm, play-based school where children are cared for closely and prepared for what comes next.
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