Harwood, MD

The Goddard School in nearby Davidsonville offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic learning with play-based development. Features include state-certified teachers, low student-to-teacher ratios, secure entry systems, and daily communication with parents via electronic reporting. The facility includes age-appropriate classrooms, outdoor playgrounds, and enrichment programs in yoga, music, and Spanish. Their curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, art, and social-emotional development with individualized learning plans for each child.

Celebree School of Annapolis provides a comprehensive early education program with their "Seven Domains of Learning" curriculum that addresses cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. The center features secure facilities with coded entry, live streaming capabilities for parent monitoring, and USDA-approved meal programs. Staff includes certified early childhood educators with ongoing professional development. Their program emphasizes school readiness through literacy-rich environments, hands-on learning centers, and character development activities. Extended hours and transportation services available for school-age children.

Monarch Academy Annapolis, operated by The Children's Guild, offers an innovative public charter school with exceptional preschool and childcare programs. Their trauma-informed educational approach focuses on the whole child through the Transformation Education model. Features include specialized classrooms, outdoor learning environments, and integrated technology. The program emphasizes social-emotional learning, project-based curriculum, and inclusive practices. Staff includes master teachers with special education training and behavioral support specialists. The center maintains small class sizes and offers extensive parent involvement opportunities and community partnerships.