Frequently asked questions

PlayPlace America is at 880 Otsego Street, Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078, in Harford County. Get directions.

We are open Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

We care for children from 6 weeks through 12 years old: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. Our school-age summer camp is for ages 5 to 12.

Yes. PlayPlace America is a licensed child care center in Maryland (license #54772), licensed through the Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care. We participate in Maryland EXCELS at Level 3, our staff are Maryland credentialed, and our teachers are trained in infant and child CPR and First Aid.

PlayPlace America has been caring for Havre de Grace families since 1995.

Tuition depends on your child’s age and schedule. Please call 410-939-7065 for current tuition rates and policies. We aim to be among the most affordable child care programs in the region.

Yes. We accept Purchase of Care, now called Maryland’s Child Care Scholarship (CCS) program. Call 410-939-7065 with any questions about using your scholarship with us.

Yes, we welcome visits. Call 410-939-7065, email playplace@comcast.net, or send a tour request online.

Yes. We provide transportation to and from Havre de Grace Elementary School by van, and to and from Meadowvale Elementary School by bus. Call 410-939-7065 for the latest transportation details.

Yes. School-age children (kindergarten through age 12) can come before and after school, with transportation to Havre de Grace Elementary and Meadowvale Elementary.

Our school-age classroom sets aside time for homework, and staff will try to help if your child is stuck. We do not take responsibility for making sure it is finished, so please check homework at home.

Yes. Our well-supervised school-age summer camp for ages 5 to 12 includes field trips, special activities, water play days and picnics. One activity fee covers admissions and bus costs, and it must be paid by the due date for your child to attend.

The center serves a morning and an afternoon snack. Parents provide lunch every day. Following our license guidelines, we serve milk with lunch and juice or milk with snacks. Please tell us about any allergies your child has.

Nap time is usually between 1:00 and 3:00 pm, depending on the age group. We provide a cot; parents provide a cot sheet, a small blanket and an optional small pillow, which go home every Friday for washing.

Dress your child comfortably for indoor and outdoor play, keep a spare change of clothes (including socks and shoes) in their cubby, send sunscreen in warmer months, and avoid open-toed shoes.

Parents bring formula (ready to refrigerate in capped, non-glass bottles, or powdered formula with empty bottles), breast milk in ready-made bottles, all baby food, enough diapers for the day and a spare change of clothes. We provide a crib, receiving blanket and crib sheet.

Yes. We have an open-door policy, so parents are welcome to pop in and see what their child is doing at any time.

Call 410-939-7065 or stop by the center to start enrollment. You will receive the required forms before your child’s start date.