At Church of the Brethren Learning Center Preschool (COBLC), we provide a high quality, Christ-centered early childhood education program which recognizes that play is the natural vehicle through which children learn.
The COBLC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Frederick Church of the Brethren as an outreach ministry.
Essential to the mission of the Center is the importance of moral and spiritual values, discipline, courtesy, and respect for others.
Leadership of the Center is comprised of qualified, devoted and compassionate personnel who incorporate the home and the community into the daily activities of the program, in order to enhance the success of the students.
The Church of the Brethren Learning Center Preschool is an educational and social ministry of the Frederick Church of the Brethren, established for the purpose of providing a quality education within a Christian environment.
The Learning Center Preschool provides intellectual, emotional, physical, and religious nurturing to each child without regard to gender, race color, or national or ethnic origin.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Church Of The Brethren Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1971
Student Body
Total Students
135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Church Of The Brethren Learning Center?
The application deadline for Church Of The Brethren Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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