Hampstead, MD

The Goddard School in Hampstead offers a comprehensive early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with creative play. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, art, and social development with low student-to-teacher ratios. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor playgrounds. All teachers are highly qualified with ongoing professional development, and the school maintains rigorous health and safety protocols including daily cleanliness checks and secure check-in systems.

Bright Horizons at Westminster serves families throughout Carroll County including Hampstead with their research-based World at Their Fingers curriculum. The center emphasizes emergent curriculum that follows children's interests while building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The facility includes dedicated infant rooms with separate sleeping areas, toddler learning centers, and preschool classrooms with interactive technology. Security features include keypad entry, comprehensive background checks for staff, and regular safety drills. The center provides nutritious meals and maintains NAEYC accreditation standards.

Children's Manor Montessori provides authentic Montessori education serving Hampstead and surrounding communities. Their program emphasizes hands-on learning, independence, and mixed-age classrooms where children learn at their own pace. The curriculum covers practical life skills, sensorial development, language, mathematics, and cultural studies. The Westminster location features specially designed Montessori classrooms with natural materials, spacious outdoor play areas, and dedicated infant environments. Teachers hold Montessori certifications and the center maintains small class sizes with individualized attention. The facility includes security cameras, secure entry systems, and follows strict health and cleanliness protocols.