Clara Barton Center for Children

Clara Barton Center for Children offers preschool programs for children ages 2 to 5. The program includes activity centers and projects in art, science, or cooking, along with circle time, stories, snack, outside play, lunch, rest time, enrichment activities, and quiet activities.

Programs

• Clara Barton Center for Children preschool programs — children ages 2 to 5 · Quality educational and childcare programs; play-based MSDE approved curriculum; programs include Toucans & Hummingbirds, Puffins, Cardinals & Eagles.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–5 years old
• General schedule: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Arrival; choice of activity centers and projects (art, science or cooking); circle time and stories; snack; 11:00 AM outside play; 12:00 noon lunch; 12:30 PM dismissal from Morning Preschool Program; 12:30 PM story & rest time (Toucans & Hummingbirds nap until 3 PM); 1:30 PM outside play (for non-nappers); 2:15 PM enrichment activity (for non-nappers); 3:00 PM snack; 3:30 PM dismissal from Extended Day Program; 3:30 PM outside play; 4:30 PM-6:00 PM quiet activities/snack; 6:00 PM dismissal from Day Program

About the provider

The Clara Barton Center for Children has been operating since 1975, which is nearly 50 years. It uses a play-based MSDE approved curriculum and is recognized annually by the Maryland EXCELS program with its highest rating.

Flexible daily hours. Tuition billing and management uses TADS online Tuition Management. Tuition may be paid in one, two, or ten installments. Annual activity fee: $300 per child. Annual financial aid assessment: $50 per child. Application fee: $75 non-refundable, may be waived for families applying for financial aid by contacting the Director. Enrollment deposit equal to one tenth of the tuition is required upon acceptance. Extra care fees are listed for specific time blocks with prior permission from the Executive Director or Assistant Director.

Last updated October 29, 2026.