First Start Child Care And Learning Center, Elkridge

At First Start Childcare and Learning Center, we provide a safe and caring atmosphere that helps in the early developmental stages of your child. The center is designed to promote and cater to your child's learning and creative skills. The decision to leave your child in the care of others is perhaps among the most stressful decisions a family makes. Rest assured, we understand your concerns and have structured our center to make the transition from home care to school care as smooth as possible. First Start Childcare and Learning Center provides developmentally-appropriate programs for children on a full-time or part-time basis for children aged 6 weeks to school age. This center caters to infants, toddlers and preschoolers to develop the skills necessary for school readiness.The center is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Development, Office of Child Care for about 59 Children. Infant Program Toddler Program 2 Year Old Program 3 Year Old Program 4/5 Year Old Program Before/After Care Program Philosophy: Our center is family-oriented center that brings an unconditional love, emotional security, a sense of routine and an opportunity to be creative and resourceful to the children. All daily activities are age and stage appropriate and will provide the individual child's physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being and growth. We promote curiosity and exploration. Our Educational Program is designed to provide a wide variety of learning opportunities for your child. In addition, our computer programs allow children to explore the computers emphasizing reading, math and comprehension skills. The children learn through playing and working on different projects.