Lornwood Day Care & Preschool, located in Columbia, Maryland, is a family owned and operated center that provides full and half day programs for ages 6 weeks to 5 years and before & after care kindergarten to 5th grade.
We offer a program that nurtures your child in a loving environment where she can develop a strong self-concept.
We have a mature/experienced teaching staff and recognize the responsibility we share with parents as we work together to provide opportunities for your child to grow, socially, emotionally and cognitively and physically.
We offer a hands on age appropriate curriculum, built around the work/play philosophy.
Activities are fun and exciting and lessons are stimulating as well as education.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lornwood School?
The application deadline for Lornwood School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lornwood School located?
Lornwood School is located in the Owen Brown neighborhood of Columbia, MD.
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