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 Stats (2025)
- 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:
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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
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
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.: 13:1
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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Grades: NS-12 | 911 students 0.1 miles 201 Water St
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
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NS-12
911
Grades: 9-12 | 15 students 0.7 miles 60 Robinson Rd # B9
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
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9-12
15
Sheppard Pratt School - Severn Middle School
Special Education School
Grades: 6-8 0.9 miles 60 Robinson Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
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Grades: NS-8 | 281 students 1.4 miles 375 A Benfield Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7055
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7055
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NS-8
281
Grades: PK-8 | 413 students 1.7 miles 669 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-2283
1.7
PK-8
413
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