The Right Start opened in October of 1991 We give your child the right start in life socially/emotionally, physically, academically, and spiritually.
We offer a structured curriculum in a caring and friendly environment, seeking to meet all of your child's developmental needs.
We do not engage in high staff turnover; we have committed and dependable staff.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,400
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,400
Tuition Notes
$275/week for Nursery Ages 6 weeks to 23 months
$200/week Pre-school Ages 2 - 5
Summer Program Cost
$10,400
Summer Program Cost Notes
Same as Regular program
Ages increase to 10
Admissions Director
Sabrina Scott-Cunningham
Admissions Associate
Bernice Pendley
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Right Start cost?
The Right Start's tuition is approximately $10,400 for private students and $10,400 for summer students.
Does The Right Start offer a summer program?
Yes, The Right Start offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for The Right Start?
The application deadline for The Right Start is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Right Start is Harbour School At Baltimore (3.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
63 Sacred Heart Lane
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
407 Central Avenue
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 517-5406
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 517-5406
2.2 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 29 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Reistertown Bapt Ch Day Care
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
25 E Chestnut Hill Lane
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 833-5529
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 833-5529
2.8 miles
Gr: K | 7 students
11251 Dolfield Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
3.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11251 Dolfield Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
3.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Baltimore School Of Independent Learners
Special Program Emphasis
11400 Cronridge Dr Ste H
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 484-0130
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 484-0130
4.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 24 students
Faith Christian Fellowship Academy
(Christian)
9306 Winands Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 521-2060
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 521-2060
5.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 91 students
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
6.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 512 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
63 Sacred Heart Lane
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
11251 Dolfield Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
3.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shafer Center For Early Intervention- The
Special Education School
11500 Cronridge Dr Suite 130
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 517-1113
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 517-1113
4.5 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 19 students
Baltimore School Of Independent Learners
Special Program Emphasis
11400 Cronridge Dr Ste H
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 484-0130
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 484-0130
4.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
63 Sacred Heart Lane
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Reistertown Bapt Ch Day Care
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
25 E Chestnut Hill Lane
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 833-5529
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 833-5529
2.8 miles
Gr: K | 7 students
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beth-el
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
11500 Cronridge Drive
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 581-0017
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 581-0017
4.5 miles
Gr: K | 8 students
Jewish Community Center-ece Dept
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
3506 Gwynnbrook Ave
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3554
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3554
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 232 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8701 Warfield Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 740-6170
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 740-6170
9261 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24555 Cutsail Dr
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 740-5180
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 740-5180
9261.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
John T. Baker Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25400 Oak Dr
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 207-2440
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 207-2440
9261.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Clearspring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9930 Moyer Rd
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 740-2580
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 740-2580
9261.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Woodfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24200 Woodfield Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 207-2550
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 207-2550
9261.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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