A Child's Place (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 37 students
Yearly Tuition: $19,380
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	A Child's Place
Nursery	12
Pre-K	22
Kind	3

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Year Founded

1985

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Campus Size

60 acres

Student Body

Total Students

37 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$19,380

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Tuition Notes

Tuition is paid monthly with no additional cost for before and after school care.

Admissions Director

Carnesha Banks

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Our location on the campus of Notre Dame of Maryland University offers unique educational opportunities as a lab school including the frequent use of the beautiful, park-like environment to take learning outside.
The Preschool-Two's and Three's, Pre-K and Kindergarten programs at A Child's Place promote each child's emotional, social, cognitive and physical development through a holistic approach.
We offer small class sizes (1:8 ratio, 16 students) for 50 children that includes students from all over the world.

School Motto: We transform people into leaders who change the world.

Using the Maryland Early Learning Standards as a foundation ourcurriculum, we provideparents and teachers with a common understanding of what children should know and be able to do during their early years. Experiences at ACP promote the child`s development in the following domains: Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, the Arts, Social Foundations, Physical Well-Being and Motor Development. Developmentally appropriate practices are implemented to address the individual needs and strengths of every child. Play is an organizing framework for children to investigate and build knowledge.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Victoria Meadows - Class of 2015, won the top prize for her poster presentation at the Morgan State University 21st Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. -
- Amanda Pare Court - Presented a poster session at the 2014 meeting of the American Educational Research Association. -

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does A Child's Place cost?

A Child's Place's tuition is approximately $19,380 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from A Child's Place?

A Child's Place famous alumni include: Victoria Meadows - Class of 2015, won the top prize for her poster presentation at the Morgan State University 21st Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. and Amanda Pare Court - Presented a poster session at the 2014 meeting of the American Educational Research Association..

Does A Child's Place offer a summer program?

Yes, A Child's Place offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

When is the application deadline for A Child's Place?

The application deadline for A Child's Place is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is A Child's Place located?

A Child's Place is located in the Mid Charles neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 9/15/2023

We love a Child's Place - it offers such a warm and nurturing space for play and learning for all 4 of my children. From the nature walks around campus, to the shaded playground - the program offers so much to support little people's imagination, fun, and play.

- Posted by Parent - Lynette Washington

5 10/29/2022

ACP has been great for our son. He loves Miss Anita, and he's been growing academically by leaps and bounds.

- Posted by Parent - Jody Wood

5 10/26/2022

We feel so blessed to have stumbled on this absolute gem! We've had experience with nannies and several other high-quality early learning centers, but the level of experience ACP teachers bring is unparalleled. Most of the teachers have been here for 30+ years and it shows. The hours are great and the cost is typical of other centers we considered. I can't recommend it highly enough!

- Posted by Parent - Vanessa

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