Cordova, MD

The Children's Guild - Prince of Peace offers a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on trauma-informed care and social-emotional learning. Their curriculum incorporates the Creative Curriculum approach, emphasizing hands-on learning and individualized development. Staff includes certified early childhood educators with specialized training in autism spectrum disorders and behavioral interventions. The facility features secure classrooms, age-appropriate playgrounds, and comprehensive safety protocols including secure entry systems. What makes this center stand out is their expertise in serving children with special needs alongside typically developing peers, creating an inclusive environment with low student-teacher ratios and therapeutic support services.

The Goddard School of Easton provides a premier early childhood education program based on the F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience), which balances academic readiness with play-based learning. Their STEAM-focused curriculum includes language arts, mathematics, science, and creative arts, delivered by degreed teachers in purpose-built classrooms. The facility features secure keypad entry, comprehensive security cameras, and sanitization protocols. What distinguishes this center is their emphasis on technology integration with interactive whiteboards and digital portfolios for parent communication, along with enrichment programs including yoga, foreign language exposure, and music instruction.

Talbot County Early Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood services with a strong focus on family engagement and school readiness. Their research-based curriculum emphasizes language development, cognitive skills, and social-emotional growth through individualized learning plans. The center employs certified early childhood educators and family advocates who provide home visits and parent education. Facilities include developmentally appropriate learning environments, nutritious meal programs, and outdoor learning spaces. What makes this program exceptional is their wraparound services including health screenings, dental care, and family support resources, serving income-eligible families with high-quality early intervention and educational programming.