Our teachers have a multitude of experience and really enjoy what they do.
Being dedicated professionals that want to provide the best quality care possible is essential to each staff member.
They focus on the needs of all of our children and parents.
We invite you to come meet everyone personally, so come visit our center!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to KinderCare Columbia Gateway! We are so happy and eagerly waiting to meet you and your family. We house a team qualified and nurturing staff who are well aware of the child development ages and stages. With our philosophy being development of the "whole child", you can rest assured you, and your child are in good hands.
- We have a keypad for entry into our center, as well as a parent computer to monitor your child's attendance as well.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, French
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Howard County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, NACCRRA and Anne Arundel.
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Columbia KinderCare cost?
Columbia KinderCare's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Columbia KinderCare?
The application deadline for Columbia KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Columbia KinderCare is HCHC Leadership Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Celebration Christian Academy (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
HCHC Leadership Academy ![HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program]( "HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program")
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
0.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aami Bible Institute
(Baptist)
6508 Irwin Way
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
6080 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
Tarbiyah Academy
(Islamic)
6785 Business Pkwy Ste 108
Elkridge, MD 21075
(844) 827-2492
Elkridge, MD 21075
(844) 827-2492
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
Lornwood School
Daycare / Preschool
7246 Cradlerock Wy
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 992-6670
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 992-6670
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
HCHC Leadership Academy ![HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program]( "HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program")
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
0.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aami Bible Institute
(Baptist)
6508 Irwin Way
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
8950 Route 108, Suite 118
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
3.3 miles
Gr: K-10 Avg. class size: 15 students
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Columbia ![Fusion Academy Columbia Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Columbia Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
3.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
HCHC Leadership Academy ![HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program]( "HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program")
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
0.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6080 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
Tarbiyah Academy
(Islamic)
6785 Business Pkwy Ste 108
Elkridge, MD 21075
(844) 827-2492
Elkridge, MD 21075
(844) 827-2492
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
Julia Brown Schools ![Julia Brown Schools Photo - Call us to schedule a tour of our Montessori School in Columbia!]( "Julia Brown Schools Photo - Call us to schedule a tour of our Montessori School in Columbia!")
Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-3 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8455 Savage-Guilford Road
Savage, MD 20763
(301) 725-4673
Savage, MD 20763
(301) 725-4673
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6080 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
Lornwood School
Daycare / Preschool
7246 Cradlerock Wy
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 992-6670
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 992-6670
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Marshalee Drive KinderCare ![Marshalee Drive KinderCare Photo - KinderCare Elkridge]( "Marshalee Drive KinderCare Photo - KinderCare Elkridge")
Daycare / Preschool
6080 Marshalee Dr.
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-0666
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-0666
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
5633 Waterloo Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 730-1500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 730-1500
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
Julia Brown Schools ![Julia Brown Schools Photo - Call us to schedule a tour of our Montessori School in Columbia!]( "Julia Brown Schools Photo - Call us to schedule a tour of our Montessori School in Columbia!")
Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-3 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Haycock Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6616 Haycock Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 531-4000
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 531-4000
9236.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 838 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Kent Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1717 Melbourne Dr
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 394-5600
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 394-5600
9236.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 918 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Longfellow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2000 Westmoreland St
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
9236.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 1,226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Nottingham Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5900 Little Falls Road
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5290
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5290
9237 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6633 Brawner St
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 506-7900
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 506-7900
9237.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
School Reviews
5 4/6/2019
My daughter was with a nanny as an infant then started this daycare when she was 15 months. This is a wonderful place for your toddler to grow and nurture. The staff is super friendly, approachable and kind. They offer a warm , cozy and welcoming environment.
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