Our staff, philosophy and curriculum
Our professional staff meet all Maryland child care licensing standards. Teachers have completed Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR training for adults, children and toddlers, and they plan developmentally appropriate lessons around weekly themes. Parents are welcome to visit any time.
Updated November 2026
Caring, trained and always learning
Your child learns in a loving, nurturing environment thanks to our professional staff. Our employees fulfill all standards for child care licensing. Every teacher’s assistant has prior experience working with children and is enrolled in child development classes for continuing education.
All of our teachers have completed Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR training for adults, children and toddlers.
Weekly themes, learned first-hand
All teachers plan developmentally appropriate activities and lessons related to weekly themes. Themes are explored during circle time, art, science, literature and music, which builds your child’s language and understanding every day.
Children experience the subject first-hand: they draw pictures, hear stories, sing songs and act things out. The emphasis is on learning experiences that are fun and exciting.
You may occasionally be asked to send in materials for daily lessons, such as writing pads or writing materials. Lesson plans and class information are posted on the parent bulletin board outside each classroom.
Each child is an individual
At PlayPlace America we believe that each child is an individual with their own needs and talents. By providing an enriching, loving, stimulating and challenging environment, children journey forward to the next steps of learning in physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.
Our curriculum is presented through constructive, teacher-led activities. By allowing each child individual choices within group limits, we help build self-confidence and self-esteem.
An open-door policy for parents
Parent support and participation are very important in a child’s early years. Our open-door policy lets parents pop in and see what their child is doing at any time. You are welcome to talk with us whenever you have questions, comments or concerns.
Homework
The school-age classroom sets aside time for homework, but we do not take responsibility for making sure it is completed. We will try to help if your child is having trouble, but please check their work at home.
Questions about our staff
Is PlayPlace America a licensed child care center?
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.
Can parents visit during the day?
Yes. We have an open-door policy, so parents are welcome to pop in and see what their child is doing at any time.
Will my child get help with homework?
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.
Come see the classrooms for yourself
Tours are welcome. Call or send a message and we will set up a time that works for your family.