Do you have a flexible schedule where we can choose which days/hours our child attends?

We offer morning Preschool 9:00-12:00 as well as childcare from 7:30-5:00. We do offer flexible schedules ranging from two days a week (Tuesday-Thursday), three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) and five days a week (Monday-Friday).  We are happy to work with families to meet their educational and childcare needs, please contact the office, 410-647-2178 to discuss schedule choices. 

 

What is your student to teacher ratio?

Our student to teacher ratio meets or exceeds MSDE, Maryland EXCELS and state licensing requirements.  The ratio depends on which class you are enrolled in, but all classes have at least one Degreed Lead Teacher and a Teacher Assistant. Class sizes vary depending on enrollment, but our unique small group rotations allow for high quality teacher-child interactions. 

 

What qualifications do your teachers have?

All lead teachers meet state requirement and are encouraged to work towards their Associates or  Bachelor Degrees in Early Childhood Education.  All teachers and teacher assistants maintain our high level of quality through yearly continuing education training classes.  All teachers are also trained in CPR and First Aide. 

​

Where can I find your tuition rates?

Due to many flexible schedule choices and classes, please call the office for tuition rates.

 

Does my child need to be potty trained?

Your child does not need to be potty trained to enroll at A Child’s Garden 2's classes. Our teachers are well-versed in helping with this area of development and will work with you to start or complete the process. We do ask that children enrolled in our 3's class be potty trained.  

 

What type of child thrives in your program?

All children typically thrive in our program.  Our commitment to meeting each child’s individual needs accommodates many different learning styles and children temperaments.  The small group rotation learning environment allows for high quality teacher child interactions to meet all children’s social, emotional and academic needs. 

 

What is your philosophy on discipline?

Discipline means teaching appropriate behavior. Our discipline goals include teaching respect of self, others, and property, self-control, problem solving skills, and understanding feelings (others and own) and how to express them in appropriate ways. 

 A Child's Garden uses praise and positive reinforcement as their most effective methods of behavioral management of children.  When children receive positive, understanding and respectful interaction with adults they develop a healthy self-concept, problem solving abilities and self-regulation skills.

 

How much recess time do the children have?

A Child’s Garden follows the philosophy of Let’s Move! Childcare.  We believe in helping children develop healthy habits for life. When children are physically active on a daily basis, they are more effective learners.  Our daily schedule includes multiple times for outdoor play. View sample daily schedules on the Program description pages to see how a typical day looks.

 

Can you accommodate children with food allergies and asthma?

Yes, we specialize in the care of children with food allergies.  We are a peanut/tree nut free facility.       

 

What enrichment classes do you offer?

Fine Art, Technology, Spanish and Physical Education our integrated into our preschool program.

 

Do you offer Pre-K?

Our Pre-K program is offered at our sister school, Wee Lad & Lassie. Please visit their website at www.weeladandlassie.com or contact them at 410-647-2178 for more information.