Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Laurel Knowledge Beginnings
About the School
- Our teachers and staff are dedicated to providing the best quality care possible.
- Many of our teachers are parents themselves with young children who attend the center, so you can rest assured that your child will receive nothing less than what we would want for our own children.
- When you visit our center our passionate teachers will be more than happy to show you their classroom, tell you about all of the exciting things the children are working on, and answer any questions you may have.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2000
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Laurel Knowledge Beginnings. We understand that your children are the most important and precious things in your life, which is the reason that our staffis committed to providing all of our families with the highest quality in early childhood education. We have been serving children and families since 1992. We are NAEYC accredited and pride ourselves in following the criteria guidelines set forth by both NAEYC and our parent company, Knowledge Universe. We believe in developing your child's educational foundation through enrichment activities that will further their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Our family oriented center provides a warm, nurturing atmosphere for the children. We look forward to serving your family in the future.
- Ourhealth and safety coordinator is Binni Naik. Management is MAT certified. All staff are First Aid & CPR certified. The front door is secured and a code is required. There is extensive cleaning and sanitizing throughout classrooms. Children are only released to adults authorized for pick-up/drop-off. Enclosed play areas are divided by age. Older children do not play with younger children.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- State of Maryland - DSS and NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Interactive Kindergarten
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Laurel Knowledge Beginnings?
The application deadline for Laurel Knowledge Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Laurel Knowledge Beginnings is Atholton Adventist Academy (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Columbia Academy Elementary and Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 11
10350 Old Columbia Road
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-7413
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
11830 W Market Pl Suite A And B
Fulton, MD 20759
(301) 362-3580
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-5 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
7175 Riverwood Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 381-6191
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 195 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
10220 Old Columbia Road, Suite A
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 531-1511
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
801 Roeder Road, Ste 775
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 679-0327
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-11 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
113 St Mary's Place
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 725-3228
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
9705 Washington Blvd N
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 483-8605
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 11
10350 Old Columbia Road
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-7413
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-5 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
7175 Riverwood Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 381-6191
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-3
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-11 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 11
10350 Old Columbia Road
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-7413
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
11830 W Market Pl Suite A And B
Fulton, MD 20759
(301) 362-3580
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 195 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
10220 Old Columbia Road, Suite A
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 531-1511
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
12200 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(301) 498-4242
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
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(703) 937-1500
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(703) 937-1500
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(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
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(703) 937-6000
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(703) 208-2400
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(703) 208-2400
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(703) 255-5600
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(703) 255-5600
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Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
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(703) 846-8000
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 846-8000
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Gr: 7-8 | 1,239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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