Here at KinderCare our staff are dedicated to enriching your child's future! We have many staff members who 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 Stats (2025)
- 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
1985
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- We would like to welcome you to the Hickory Ridge KinderCare
Learning Center. We are each committed to providing all of our
families with the best experience in early childhood education. We
have been serving children and families since 1985.
We are not only NAEYC accredited but have published at a Level 1 in Maryland Excles; and pride ourselves in following the criteria guidelines set forth by both NAEYC, Maryland and KinderCare Learning Centers. We believe in fostering the "Whole Child" by providing enrichment programs and activities that ensure each child excels socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Our family oriented center provides a warm, nurturing atmosphere for the children. We also make safety of our entire "KinderCare Family" here a priority. We have a Health and Safety Coordinator, Ms. Lauren who has been with us for Three years. She ensures all safety guidelines are followed daily. 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 you and your family. We look forward to serving your family in the future. - We are tucked away in the Hawthorne neighborhood by the Community Center. We offer a secure keypad entry, signing 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
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- State of Maryland - DHS 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
When is the application deadline for Hickory Ridge KinderCare?
The application deadline for Hickory Ridge KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hickory Ridge KinderCare located?
Hickory Ridge KinderCare is located in the Hickory Ridge neighborhood of Columbia, MD. There are 2 other private schools located in Hickory Ridge.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Hickory Ridge KinderCare is Atholton Adventist Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little Patuxent KinderCare (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: NS-PK | 84 students 0.7 miles 10820 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-5757
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-5757
0.7
NS-PK
84
Grades: PK-12 | 237 students 1 miles 6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
1
PK-12
237
Columbia Montessori School
Montessori School
Grades: PK-1 | 54 students 1.2 miles 10508 Marble Faun Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 772-8353
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 772-8353
1.2
PK-1
54
Gan Israel Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
Grades: PK-K | 9 students 1.2 miles 770 Howes Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2424
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2424
1.2
PK-K
9
Grades: PK-K | 24 students 1.5 miles 10449 Green Mountain Cir
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-7525
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-7525
1.5
PK-K
24
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