Children’s Center of Walkersville

Children’s Center of Walkersville offers preschool, child care, before and after school care, and a summer camp program. Preschool uses the Creative Curriculum and includes outdoor play with at least 30 minutes outside each morning, weather permitting. Child care includes full-day, balanced-day, and half-day schedules, and families provide a packed lunch; breakfast may be brought if arriving before 8:00 am, and healthy snacks are provided mid-morning and mid-afternoon.

Programs

• Preschool — 2-5 · Regular school year; 9 am-12 pm
• Child Care — 2-5 · Year-round; full-day 7 am-5:30 pm, balanced day 8 am-4:30 pm, half-day 7 am-12:30 pm
• Before & After School Care — 5-12
• Summer Camp Program — Grades K-5th

At a glance

• Ages: 2–12 years old

About the provider

The program has been serving families since 1987. It is licensed and accredited through the Maryland State Department of Education, is a Maryland Excels Level 5 site, and holds MSDE License #162269. Its mission is to offer a secure, loving, and educational space for children, provide peace of mind for parents, and foster a positive, professional environment for staff. It also serves families in the Frederick County, Metro, and Tri-State areas and participates in activities such as the Annual Food Walk benefiting the Glade Valley Food Bank, coat drives, support for the local library, and cards for troops stationed overseas.

Does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, or abilities in enrollment, dismissal, hiring, or partnership activities.

Last updated October 27, 2026.