Play Centers, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation providing quality care and education to children.
Our programs are developmentally appropriate, focus on the whole child and his or her physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs, and are largely guided by the interests and needs of the children in our programs and their families.
We welcome children of all abilities in our programs.Throughout our program design is a strong emphasis on learning through play as well as opportunities for discovery, hands-on-activities, and guided choices which serve to enrich learning.
The children are offered a balance of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities which alternate in quiet and active periods.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
39
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Sarah Thompson
School Notes
- Play Centers, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation providing quality care and education to children. Our programs are developmentally appropriate, focus on the whole child and his or her physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs, and are largely guided by the interests and needs of the children in our programs and their families. We welcome children of all abilities in our programs.Throughout our program design is a strong emphasis on learning through play as well as opportunities for discovery, hands-on-activities, and guided choices which serve to enrich learning. The children are offered a balance of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities which alternate in quiet and active periods.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Play & Learn At Community Place?
The acceptance rate of Play & Learn At Community Place is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for Play & Learn At Community Place?
The application deadline for Play & Learn At Community Place is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Play & Learn At Community Place is Indian Creek School (1.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 560 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meadow Brook Education Center
Special Education School
1211 Farm Rd.
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 729-5862
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 729-5862
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students
680 Evergreen Road
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 462 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sheppard Pratt School - Millersville
Special Education School
1601 Millersville Road
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 544-0900
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 544-0900
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12
School Of Incarnation
(Catholic)
1070 Cecil Ave S
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 519-0085
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 519-0085
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 794 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 560 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meadow Brook Education Center
Special Education School
1211 Farm Rd.
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 729-5862
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 729-5862
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students
680 Evergreen Road
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 462 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sheppard Pratt School - Millersville
Special Education School
1601 Millersville Road
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 544-0900
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 544-0900
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12
201 Water St
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7700
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 560 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
680 Evergreen Road
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 462 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School Of Incarnation
(Catholic)
1070 Cecil Ave S
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 519-0085
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 519-0085
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 794 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
375 A Benfield Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7055
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 647-7055
4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Sheppard Pratt School - Severn Middle School
Special Education School
60 Robinson Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
Severna Park, MD 21146
(410) 544-0900
4.2 miles
Gr: 6-8
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1130 Anne Chambers Way
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-3660
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 560 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
680 Evergreen Road
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 462 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School Of Incarnation
(Catholic)
1070 Cecil Ave S
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 519-0085
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 519-0085
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 794 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School Of Gambrills
Daycare / Preschool
670 Md Rout 3 Southbound
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 923-2424
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 923-2424
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
1305 Riedel Rd
Gambrills, MD 21054
(551) 282-3147
Gambrills, MD 21054
(551) 282-3147
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-K
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
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3/
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(301) 449-4900
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4900
9224.6 miles
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(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2/
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8600 Allentown Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4840
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4840
9225.2 miles
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(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
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2/
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7400 Bellefield Ave
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4966
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 449-4966
9225.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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9420 Temple Hill Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2414
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2414
9225.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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Rank:
1/
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2700 Corning Ave
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 702-3850
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 702-3850
9225.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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