Hickory Child Development Center in Bel Air, MD, offers early childhood education exclusively for kindergarten with a total enrollment of 83 students in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1921, the school is one of the oldest early childhood programs in the area affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene.
The center operates with one teacher serving all enrolled students, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 83:1.
As a co–ed early childhood program, the school caters to families seeking kindergarten–level education within a religiously affiliated, rural Maryland setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MD School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hickory Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Della Boggs, missionary in Africa
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Hickory Child Development Center?
Hickory Child Development Center famous alumni include: Della Boggs, missionary in Africa.
What is Hickory Child Development Center's ranking?
Hickory Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Hickory Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Hickory Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Hickory Child Development Center is John Carroll School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Bridges Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bridges Montessori School
Montessori School
2529 Conowingo Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-0833
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-0833
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 93 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
460 Granary Road
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 420-1859
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 420-1859
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
715 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
John Carroll School ![John Carroll School Photo - Our 72-acre campus, located in Harford County]( "John Carroll School Photo - Our 72-acre campus, located in Harford County")
(Catholic)
703 E Churchville Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-8333
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-8333
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Margaret School ![St. Margaret School Photo]( "St. Margaret School Photo")
(Catholic)
205 N Hickory Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 879-1113
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 879-1113
3.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 545 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
John Carroll School ![John Carroll School Photo - Our 72-acre campus, located in Harford County]( "John Carroll School Photo - Our 72-acre campus, located in Harford County")
(Catholic)
703 E Churchville Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-8333
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-8333
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1736 Whiteford Road
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 457-5103
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 457-5103
5.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 559 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emmorton Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
106 Plumtree Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 569-0585
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 569-0585
6.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
128 Saint Mary's Church Road
Abingdon, MD 21009
(443) 512-0771
Abingdon, MD 21009
(443) 512-0771
7.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2416 Creswell Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 734-6111
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 734-6111
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bridges Montessori School
Montessori School
2529 Conowingo Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-0833
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-0833
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 93 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
715 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Margaret School ![St. Margaret School Photo]( "St. Margaret School Photo")
(Catholic)
205 N Hickory Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 879-1113
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 879-1113
3.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 545 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1736 Whiteford Road
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 457-5103
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 457-5103
5.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 559 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Helping Hands Child Development Academy
(Pentecostal)
3237 Level Rd
Churchville, MD 21028
(410) 734-4006
Churchville, MD 21028
(410) 734-4006
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bridges Montessori School
Montessori School
2529 Conowingo Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-0833
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 836-0833
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 93 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
460 Granary Road
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 420-1859
Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 420-1859
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
715 Moores Mill Rd
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-4848
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Helping Hands Child Development Academy
(Pentecostal)
3237 Level Rd
Churchville, MD 21028
(410) 734-4006
Churchville, MD 21028
(410) 734-4006
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students
707 Highland Road
Street, MD 21154
(410) 836-0444
Street, MD 21154
(410) 836-0444
5.9 miles
Gr: NS | 48 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Edgewood Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0532
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0532
9271.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Alto Road
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0595
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0595
9271.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Hillsdale Road
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0940
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0940
9271.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 799 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Eldorado Avenue
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0753
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 396-0753
9271.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Carlisle Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0634
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0634
9271.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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