Mt. Airy Daycare and Learning Center

Mt. Airy Daycare and Learning Center is a Preschool and Learning Center that offers a 2, 3, and 4 year old Preschool Program. The program also includes an Extended Care Preschool Program for families that want a full-time preschool with extended hours during the day. It serves children through a Preschool and Learning Center model.

• Ages: 18 months–14 years old
• Price: The registration fee of $100 ($150 per family) is non-refundable.

Mt. Airy Daycare and Learning Center has been family owned since 1992 and has been privately owned by the Hauptman Family, who are residents of Carroll County, Maryland. The program is licensed with the state’s Office of Child Care (license #47525) and is accredited with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). It participates in Maryland Excels and has earned level 5, and it is renewing its state accreditation with the State of Maryland in the spring. The staff is described as highly qualified and committed to using developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom. The program reports low staff turnover and emphasizes consistency, security, and a personal touch for each family, and it states that it nurtures and values each family and child while building relationships. The program is family owned and states that this has allowed it to avoid the business structure of larger nationally recognized childcare centers. Mt. Airy Daycare and Learning Center shares updates about activities with the community on Facebook. The school’s Director is Michelle Rippeon, who can be contacted by email at [email protected].

Last updated January 23, 2026.