Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Childway
About the School
- Childway offer child care and development programs for children from 6 weeks to 18 months.
- Children from 18 months to 3 years are introduced to education for young children, which includes a.m. & p.m. circle time, beginner's art, color & shape recognition, the calendar & weather, alphabets & numerals, indoor/outdoor play, music, story time, & finger play, spanish (3 Years to Kindergarten Level) and computer skills (3 Years to Kindergarten Level).
- Childway's Prekindergarten program is excellent for 4-year-olds preparing to enter kindergarten and for elementary instruction.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Childway ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Childway offer child care and development programs for children from 6 weeks to 18 months. Children from 18 months to 3 years are introduced to education for young children, which includes a.m. & p.m. circle time, beginner's art, color & shape recognition, the calendar & weather, alphabets & numerals, indoor/outdoor play, music, story time, & finger play, spanish (3 Years to Kindergarten Level) and computer skills (3 Years to Kindergarten Level). Childway's Prekindergarten program is excellent for 4-year-olds preparing to enter kindergarten and for elementary instruction.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Childway?
The application deadline for Childway is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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