Woods Child Development Center is accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education.
The mission of Woods Child Development Center is to inspire excellence in learning and creativity, to build character, and to foster respect for others and the world around us by providing an engaging, developmentally appropriate program for children ages 2 to 4 in a nurturing, Christian environment.
Our school has served the greater Severna Park area since 1954.
Our student to staff ratio is very low. All of our staff members participate in annual professional development in the early childhood field.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,475
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 24 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Woods Memorial Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 24 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition depends on age of child, program selected, and number of days per week attending.
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: It is the mission of Woods Child Development Center to inspire excellence in learning and creativity, to build character, and to foster respect for others and the world around us.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Woods Memorial Child Development Center cost?
Woods Memorial Child Development Center's tuition is approximately $1,475 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Woods Memorial Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Woods Memorial Child Development Center is Jan. 24 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 24 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Woods Memorial Child Development Center is Severn School (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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201 Water St
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
60 Robinson Rd # B9
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Sheppard Pratt School - Severn Middle School
Special Education School
60 Robinson Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8
375 A Benfield Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7055
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7055
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
669 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
201 Water St
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
60 Robinson Rd # B9
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
680 Evergreen Road
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 462 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meadow Brook Education Center
Special Education School
1211 Farm Rd.
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 729-5862
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 729-5862
4.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 560 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
201 Water St
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sheppard Pratt School - Severn Middle School
Special Education School
60 Robinson Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8
375 A Benfield Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7055
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7055
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
669 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1185 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 647-9612
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 647-9612
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-5 Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
201 Water St
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
375 A Benfield Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7055
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7055
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
669 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
283 Peninsula Farm Rd.
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-2338
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-2338
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1185 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 647-9612
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 647-9612
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-5 Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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James Ryder Randall E C C
Special Education School
5410 Kirby Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 497-3669
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 497-3669
9228.1 miles
Gr: PK | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
James Ryder Randall Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5410 Kirby Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4980
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 449-4980
9228.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Francis T. Evans Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6720 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480
9228.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Imagine Andrews Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4701 San Antonio Blvd
Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762
(301) 350-6002
Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762
(301) 350-6002
9228.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Baxter Dr
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 702-7650
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 702-7650
9228.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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