Daycare in Laurel, MD

Highland Playschool serves families throughout the Laurel area with licensed daycare in Laurel, MD families trust, offering play-based early childhood education for infants through pre-K.

Licensed Daycare in Laurel, MD Area

Families searching for quality daycare in Laurel, MD have found a trusted home at Highland Playschool, a Maryland state licensed early childhood school (COMAR 13A.16) rooted in the Highland community. Located at 13342 Clarksville Pike, our daycare offers nurturing, play-based education for children from 2 months through pre-K age, giving Howard County families a reliable, high-quality daycare option close to home. Whether you are looking for infant care, toddler programs, preschool near Laurel, or kindergarten readiness, our dedicated educators are here to create the strongest possible start for every child in a safe, welcoming environment where every child is known by name.

Programs at Our Daycare in Laurel, MD Area for Every Age

From infant care through Pre-K, our daycare in Laurel, MD area has a program designed for every stage of your child’s early development.

Infants

2 – 17 months
Nurturing, attentive infant care at our daycare in a warm, safe environment with a 1 to 3 caregiver to infant ratio and individual attention throughout the day.

Toddlers

18 – 23 months
Play-based exploration and guided discovery support curious, growing toddlers in a safe, nurturing daycare environment near Laurel.

Twos

2 – 3 years
Creative play, early language development, and social skill building for energetic, curious two year olds at our daycare.

Preschool

3 – 4 years
Building early literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills through play in a nurturing preschool classroom near Laurel.

Pre-K

4 – 5 years
Structured, play-based kindergarten readiness that develops children to thrive confidently in school and beyond.

Pointers Run & Clarksville Elementary

Reliable care before and after the school day with snacks, homework support, and transportation included for Laurel area families.

Travel the World with Us

A themed summer adventure running June 16th through August 24th at our daycare near Laurel. Limited spots available.

Why Parents Choose Our Licensed Daycare in Laurel, MD

When quality daycare in Laurel, MD area is this close to home, the choice is easy for every family.

Right Here in Your Laurel Community

Our daycare sits just minutes from Laurel, MD, making drop-off and pick-up simple for families throughout Highland, Clarksville, and greater Howard County without a long commute.

Maryland State Licensed

As a fully licensed daycare in Laurel, MD area under Maryland COMAR 13A.16, Highland Playschool meets every state requirement for safety, staffing, and child development. Parents throughout Howard County can enroll with complete confidence.

Nurturing, Qualified Educators

Every member of our daycare team was chosen for their genuine love of working with young children. Our educators are background-checked, trained, and personally committed to every child in their care.

A True Community Feel

At our daycare, families do not just enroll, they belong. We are proud to be a daycare where parents and children feel connected, supported, and at home from day one.

Location & Contact

Visit our daycare in Highland, MD — conveniently accessible from Laurel.

Serving Laurel and Howard County Families with Daycare for Nearly Two Decades

Our daycare has served the Highland community for nearly two decades, originally built by founders who had a uniquely child-friendly vision for early learning in Howard County. Families from Laurel, Clarksville, and surrounding neighborhoods have long made our daycare their first choice for infant care, toddler enrichment, and preschool programs, drawn by its proximity, licensed quality, and genuine sense of belonging. Today under new ownership and leadership, that founding vision continues with renewed energy and a clear commitment to being the most trusted daycare in Laurel, MD area for families across this community.

Our management team, led by Executive Director Ben Costa and Director Kelly Wheeler, has invested deeply in our daycare’s programs, staff, and environment. From expanding Pre-K to introducing Before and After Care for Pointers Run and Clarksville Elementary students, every improvement has been made with local families in mind. Parents in the Laurel area deserve a daycare that truly knows their children by name, and that is exactly the kind of school Highland Playschool is here to be.

Your Child's Best Days Start at Our Daycare

Spots are limited. Schedule a free tour of our daycare in Laurel, MD area and take the first step toward enrolling.

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Spots at Highland Playschool fill quickly. Add your child to our interest list and we’ll reach out as soon as a spot becomes available in your preferred program.

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