Our teachers and staff are dedicated to providing the best quality care possible.
Many of our teachers are parents themselves with young children who attend the center, so you can rest assured that your child will receive nothing less than what we would want for our own children.
When you visit our center our passionate teachers will be more than happy to show you their classroom, tell you about all of the exciting things the children are working on, and answer any questions you may have.
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
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2000
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Laurel Knowledge Beginnings. We understand that your children are the most important and precious things in your life, which is the reason that our staffis committed to providing all of our families with the highest quality in early childhood education. We have been serving children and families since 1992. We are NAEYC accredited and pride ourselves in following the criteria guidelines set forth by both NAEYC and our parent company, Knowledge Universe. We believe in developing your child's educational foundation through enrichment activities that will further their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Our family oriented center provides a warm, nurturing atmosphere for the children. We look forward to serving your family in the future.
- Ourhealth and safety coordinator is Binni Naik. Management is MAT certified. All staff are First Aid & CPR certified. The front door is secured and a code is required. There is extensive cleaning and sanitizing throughout classrooms. Children are only released to adults authorized for pick-up/drop-off. Enclosed play areas are divided by age. Older children do not play with younger children.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- State of Maryland - DSS 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), Interactive Kindergarten
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Laurel Knowledge Beginnings?
The application deadline for Laurel Knowledge Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Laurel Knowledge Beginnings is Atholton Adventist Academy (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Columbia Academy Elementary and Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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Miles
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Students
Grades: NS-8 | 339 students 0.7 miles 10350 Old Columbia Road
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-7413
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-7413
0.7
NS-8
339
Brookfield Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Grades: PK-K | 48 students 1.2 miles 11830 W Market Pl Suite A And B
Fulton, MD 20759
(301) 362-3580
Fulton, MD 20759
(301) 362-3580
1.2
PK-K
48
The Young School
(3)
Grades: K-5 | 100 students 1.4 miles 7175 Riverwood Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 381-6191
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 381-6191
1.4
K-5
100
Grades: NS-PK | 195 students 1.7 miles 10220 Old Columbia Road, Suite A
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 531-1511
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 531-1511
1.7
NS-PK
195
Mounthaven Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Grades: Inquire with school | 4 students 1.7 miles 801 Roeder Road, Ste 775
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 679-0327
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 679-0327
1.7
Inquire with school
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