Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Columbia KinderCare
About the School
- 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 (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1993
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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
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)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-11 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Baptist
6508 Irwin Way
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
Christian
6080 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
Islamic
6785 Business Pkwy Ste 108
Elkridge, MD 21075
(844) 827-2492
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6080 Marshalee Dr.
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-0666
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-11 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Baptist
6508 Irwin Way
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-10
8950 Route 108, Suite 118
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-11 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
Christian
6080 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
Islamic
6785 Business Pkwy Ste 108
Elkridge, MD 21075
(844) 827-2492
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-3
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
8455 Savage-Guilford Road
Savage, MD 20763
(301) 725-4673
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
Christian
6080 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6080 Marshalee Dr.
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-0666
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
5633 Waterloo Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 730-1500
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-3
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-K | 102 students
Montessori School
9008 Red Branch Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-3100
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Deep Run Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6925 Old Waterloo Rd
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5000
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5000
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Mayfield Woods Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7950 Redbarn Way
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5022
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 313-5022
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Bellows Spring Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8125 Old Stockbridge Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-5057
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-5057
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Guilford Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7335 Oakland Mills Rd
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 880-5930
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 880-5930
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Long Reach High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6101 Old Dobbin Ln
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7117
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7117
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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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