Happy Acres has been serving the children in the Owings Mills area for nearly 75 years! Our wonderful staff provide peace of mind to our families. We offer care for children ages 2 years through preschool age 5. Children leave Happy Acres well prepared for kindergarten and future learning!
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MD School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Happy Acres Preschool And Childcare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1945
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Heidi Condon
School Notes
- Please call 410-363-0188 to schedule your tour! We look forward to meeting you!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Acres Preschool And Childcare's ranking?
Happy Acres Preschool And Childcare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Happy Acres Preschool And Childcare?
The application deadline for Happy Acres Preschool And Childcare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 8/12/2018
Happy Acres is a great place for children to learn, play, and feel loved. We love happy acres for our daughter and she loves attending school.
5 2/6/2017
All three of my children have attended Happy Acres, so know that this review is from a parent with a lengthy history with the school. My children love it here! My youngest wakes up looking forward to learning every day and has participated in a broad range of enrichment activities from sign language, spanish, MyGym to a variety of arts and crafts. The staff is cognizant of the need to provide children with a healthy lunch. Several options are available and as a working parent, not making lunch every day is a convenience. My kids eat raw broccoli ( I don't even like broccoli that much) because they are used to snacking on it with carrots at school.My oldest child has since gone on to grade school and is a stellar student. I attribute some of this success to the excellent Pre-K4 foundation he received at Happy Acres. That instruction focused not only on the curriculum, but also the individual character and growth of my child. Ultimately, I don't just want my children to be taught - I want them to be loved as well.There have been a few transitions- as life tends to happen, but thoughtful consideration is given to selecting the best teachers and the diversity is exemplary. I love that my kids see teachers and children who look like them and many that do not. This subtly shows them the beauty of such differences and how to appreciate each others customs and culture.Honestly, as a parent, wherever you go you will never find anyone that will teach and love your child as best as YOU can, but I can say that Happy Acres strives to live up to its motto ' where love and learning go hand in hand'. For that reason, I am proud to give this review and encourage any parent to give it a try.
5 5/17/2016
I would not recommend this school to anyone. The the equippment is outdated. The lunches and snacks are not healthy ones. Teachers don't play close attention to the students on the playground. The area is too wooded with lots of unwanted animals seen on the playground from deers, snakes, groundhogs and frogs. The toys are outdated and the prices are way to high. The staff is unprofessional.
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