Daycare Near Olney, MD
Highland Playschool serves Olney-area 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 Olney, MD
If you are searching for daycare in Olney, MD and want the right early childhood environment for your child, Highland Playschool may be a strong fit for families whose commute brings them through Ashton, Sandy Spring, Clarksville, Highland, or the MD-108 corridor. We are not a chain daycare inside Olney. We are a smaller Maryland licensed early childhood school in Highland with a warm, play-based program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and Pre-K children.
Parents choose Highland Playschool when they want personal care, clear communication, and a calmer community feel than many large child care centers provide. Children are supported through safe routines, language-rich classrooms, outdoor play, creative exploration, social-emotional development, early literacy, early math, and kindergarten readiness. As a Maryland state licensed child care center under COMAR 13A.16, our program is designed around safety, supervision, age-appropriate development, and the daily relationships that help young children feel secure.
Daycare Programs for Olney-Area Families
From infant care through Pre-K, Highland Playschool supports each stage of early development for Olney-area families who value licensed care, play-based learning, and a close community feel.
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. Olney-area 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 Olney Parents Consider Highland Playschool
The right daycare decision is about more than a ZIP code. For some Olney families, the right fit is a licensed school with personal attention, steady routines, and a warm early learning environment.
For Families Who Value Fit Over Distance
If your work, family schedule, or daily route brings you through Ashton, Sandy Spring, Clarksville, Highland, or nearby Howard County, Highland Playschool can be a practical option to compare with daycare centers in Olney.
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.
Infant Through Pre-K Programs
Families can stay with one trusted early childhood school as their child grows from infant care into toddler care, preschool, and Pre-K readiness.
A True Community Feel
Highland Playschool is built around familiar teachers, consistent routines, parent communication, and daily care that helps each child feel seen, safe, and ready to learn.
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A Smaller Daycare Option for Olney-Area Families
Highland Playschool has served families in Highland and the surrounding Maryland communities for nearly two decades. Our school was built for parents who want a personal early childhood program where children can explore, build friendships, practice independence, and grow through play instead of being rushed through a one-size-fits-all day.
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 Olney parents comparing child care options, the question is not only which center is closest. It is where your child will be known, supported, and prepared for the next stage of learning.
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