Here at KinderCare our staff is dedicated to enriching your child's future! Several of the staff members have been dedicated to KinderCare for many years and offer a warm, loving, enriched classroom for children of all ages to thrive in.
We hope that you and your family become a part of our KinderCare Family!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- We welcome you to the Eldersburg KinderCare Learning Center. We are
committed to providing all of our families with the best experience
in Early Childhood Education. We have been serving children and
families for over 25 years.
We are NAEYC accredited and pride ourselves in following the criteria guidelines set forth by both NAEYC and KinderCare Learning Centers. We believe in fostering the "Whole Child" by providing enrichment and activities that ensure each child excels socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Our family oriented center provides a warm, nurturing atmosphere for all children.
We also make the safety of our entire "KinderCare Family" a priority. We have a Health and Safety Coordinator, Ms. Ashleigh who has been with us for two years. She ensures all safety guidelines are followed on a daily basis.
We feel confident that our many years of experience, as well as our deep commitment and dedication, will provide your family with ease and assurance in your decision making process when choosing a Learning Center for your child.
We look forward to serving your family in the future! - We offer a secure keypad entry, sign in/out system, high fenced-in playground area and all staff are First Aid and CPR trained and certified.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- CCA vouchers, and NACCRRA
- 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
What schools are Eldersburg KinderCare often compared to?
Eldersburg KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like The Goddard School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Eldersburg KinderCare?
The application deadline for Eldersburg KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Eldersburg KinderCare vs. The Goddard School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Eldersburg KinderCare is Glenwood Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1545 Progress Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
6300 Goddard Park Drive
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 730-0150
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 730-0150
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 152 students
Goddard School Of Eldersburg, The
Daycare / Preschool
2028 Liberty Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 549-8822
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 549-8822
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
2275 Liberty Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-1249
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-1249
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Montessori School
Montessori School
7590 College Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784
(667) 367-2311
Sykesville, MD 21784
(667) 367-2311
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1545 Progress Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian Fellowship Academy
(Christian)
9306 Winands Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 521-2060
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 521-2060
6.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 91 students
2600 Olive Branch Way
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-5888
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-5888
7.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 390 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Academy ![Cornerstone Academy Photo]( "Cornerstone Academy Photo")
(Christian)
16151B Old Frederick Rd
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-4730
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 829-4730
8.1 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1545 Progress Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 489-6959
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2275 Liberty Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-1249
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-1249
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Legacy School ![Legacy School Photo]( "Legacy School Photo")
Special Education School
115 Terrapin Drive
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 549-1717
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 549-1717
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian Fellowship Academy
(Christian)
9306 Winands Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 521-2060
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 521-2060
6.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 91 students
2600 Olive Branch Way
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-5888
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-5888
7.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 390 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
6300 Goddard Park Drive
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 730-0150
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 730-0150
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 152 students
Goddard School Of Eldersburg, The
Daycare / Preschool
2028 Liberty Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 549-8822
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 549-8822
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
2275 Liberty Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-1249
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-1249
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Montessori School
Montessori School
7590 College Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784
(667) 367-2311
Sykesville, MD 21784
(667) 367-2311
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Peter Pan Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1260 Driver Road
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-1440
Marriottsville, MD 21104
(410) 442-1440
5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Longview School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13900 Bromfield Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-7830
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-7830
9254.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13902 Bromfield Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-7820
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-7820
9254.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Northwest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13501 Richter Farm Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-7100
Germantown, MD 20874
(240) 740-7100
9254.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Quince Orchard High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15800 Quince Orchard Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-3600
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-3600
9254.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12260 Mcdonald Chapel Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5990
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(240) 740-5990
9254.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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