Guides
Choosing child care in Frederick County
Straight answers to what parents ask, whether or not you choose us.
How to choose a daycare in Frederick County
Start with the teachers, then how they treat you, then the day and the hours. Visit at a busy hour and trust what you see.
Will my child learn anything, or just play?
Yes, if a teacher is in the play and letters get a few focused minutes in a small group every day. What to expect, and how to tell on a visit.
How to read a daycare's daily schedule
Look for four things: short teaching pieces in small groups, a teacher inside the play, outside twice, and real rest. Ours is here in full.
How many adults should be in the room?
Maryland allows one adult for six twos and one for ten threes and fours, in groups of at most twelve and twenty. What those numbers mean for your child's day.
What "full day" really means in child care
Ask for the closing time as a number, ask about July, and ask about school snow days. "Full day" means different things at different programs.
Questions to ask on a daycare tour
The questions worth asking, in the order they matter, plus five things to watch that tell you more than any answer.