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A Child's Place

4701 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21210

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $19,380
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
A Child's Place Photo #1 - A Child's Place is located on the beautiful Notre Dame of Maryland University campus, in a private, secure wing of the school.
A Child's Place Photo #2 - Teacher-facilitated small group lessons and center-based play experiences address various skill levels and allow children to flourish.
A Child's Place Photo #3 - Using the Maryland Early Learning Standards as a foundation for our curriculum, we provide parents and teachers with a common understanding of what children should know and be able to do during their early years.
A Child's Place Photo #4 - lay is an organizing framework for children to investigate and build knowledge.
A Child's Place Photo #5 - We meet children where they are and give them the tools and support they need to grow at their own pace and in their own way.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $19,380
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1985
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Campus Size
60 acres
School Motto
We transform people into leaders who change the world.

Student Body

Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is paid monthly with no additional cost for before and after school care.
Admissions Director
Carnesha Banks
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School Notes

  • Our location on the campus of Notre Dame of Maryland University offers unique educational opportunities as a lab school including the frequent use of the beautiful, park-like environment to take learning outside.
  • The Preschool-Two's and Three's, Pre-K and Kindergarten programs at A Child's Place promote each child's emotional, social, cognitive and physical development through a holistic approach.
  • We offer small class sizes (1:8 ratio, 16 students) for 50 children that includes students from all over the world.
  • Using the Maryland Early Learning Standards as a foundation ourcurriculum, we provideparents and teachers with a common understanding of what children should know and be able to do during their early years. Experiences at ACP promote the child`s development in the following domains: Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, the Arts, Social Foundations, Physical Well-Being and Motor Development. Developmentally appropriate practices are implemented to address the individual needs and strengths of every child. Play is an organizing framework for children to investigate and build knowledge.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Victoria Meadows - Class of 2015, won the top prize for her poster presentation at the Morgan State University 21st Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. -
    • Amanda Pare Court - Presented a poster session at the 2014 meeting of the American Educational Research Association. -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does A Child's Place cost?
A Child's Place's tuition is approximately $19,380 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from A Child's Place?
A Child's Place famous alumni include: Victoria Meadows - Class of 2015, won the top prize for her poster presentation at the Morgan State University 21st Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. and Amanda Pare Court - Presented a poster session at the 2014 meeting of the American Educational Research Association..
Does A Child's Place offer a summer program?
Yes, A Child's Place offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for A Child's Place?
The application deadline for A Child's Place is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is A Child's Place located?
A Child's Place is located in the Mid Charles neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
5  
We love a Child's Place - it offers such a warm and nurturing space for play and learning for all 4 of my children. From the nature walks around campus, to the shaded playground - the program offers so much to support little people's imagination, fun, and play.
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5  
ACP has been great for our son. He loves Miss Anita, and he's been growing academically by leaps and bounds.
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5  
We feel so blessed to have stumbled on this absolute gem! We've had experience with nannies and several other high-quality early learning centers, but the level of experience ACP teachers bring is unparalleled. Most of the teachers have been here for 30+ years and it shows. The hours are great and the cost is typical of other centers we considered. I can't recommend it highly enough!
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