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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