Play. Learn. Grow Together!
About Us
The Public School Employees’ Child Development Program (PSECDP) operates as a private, non-profit childcare program, funded by parent tuition. The program is licensed to provide childcare for children 6 weeks- 5 years old by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy emphasizes that children learn best through play, particularly when they are actively engaged in developmentally appropriate physical and cognitive experiences.
Through play, children gain insights into their surroundings, foster their interests naturally, and explore various developmental domains, such as social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
During the day, children have opportunities for large group, small group, and individual activities. There is a balance between teacher-initiated and child-initiated activities and between active and quiet times. Activities are planned around the outcome of daily observations of individual children’s needs, interests, and abilities. Therefore, the curriculum is responsive to each child’s developmental level.
Our Mission
By partnering with HCPSS school staff, parents, and community members, we strive to celebrate and develop the unique potential of each child.
School Locations
Hours of Operation: 7:00 am-5:15 pm (M-F)
Ages 2-5: Atholton, Long Reach, Marriotts Ridge, Oakland Mills, River Hill
Ages 6 weeks-5: Hammond
Note: PSECDP is a mixed age group childcare program.
Atholton
6520 Freetown Road
Columbia, MD 21044
Long Reach
6101 Old Dobbin Lane
Columbia, MD 21045
Marriotts Ridge
12100 Woodford Drive
Marriottsville, MD 21104
Oakland Mills
9410 Kilimanjaro Road
Columbia, MD 21045
River Hill
12101 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
Hammond
8800 Guilford Road
Columbia, MD 21046
Mailing Address
PSECDP PO Box 538 Fulton, Maryland 20759
Voicemail telephone contact number
410-888-9040
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