Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,400
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Right Start
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,400
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,400
Tuition Notes
$275/week for Nursery Ages 6 weeks to 23 months
$200/week Pre-school Ages 2 - 5
Summer Program Cost
$10,400
Summer Program Cost Notes
Same as Regular program
Ages increase to 10
Admissions Director
Sabrina Scott-Cunningham
Admissions Associate
Bernice Pendley
Application URL
School Notes
- The Right Start opened in October of 1991 We give your child the right start in life socially/emotionally, physically, academically, and spiritually.
- We offer a structured curriculum in a caring and friendly environment, seeking to meet all of your child's developmental needs.
- We do not engage in high staff turnover; we have committed and dependable staff.
- The Right Start opened in October of 1991 We give your child the right start in life socially/emotionally, physically, academically, and spiritually.
- We offer a structured curriculum in a caring and friendly environment, seeking to meet all of your child's developmental needs.
- We do not engage in high staff turnover; we have committed and dependable staff.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Right Start cost?
The Right Start's tuition is approximately $10,400 for private students and $10,400 for summer students.
Does The Right Start offer a summer program?
Yes, The Right Start offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for The Right Start?
The application deadline for The Right Start is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to The Right Start is Harbour School At Baltimore (3.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
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Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
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63 Sacred Heart Lane
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(410) 833-0857
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Avg. class size: 8 students
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(410) 517-5406
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(410) 833-5529
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
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(443) 394-3760
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
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2500 Old Westminster Pike
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(410) 861-4400
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Gr: 2-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
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(443) 394-3760
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum
11400 Cronridge Dr Ste H
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 484-0130
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-9 | 91 students
Christian
9306 Winands Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 521-2060
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 512 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 23
All-girls
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
63 Sacred Heart Lane
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
11251 Dolfield Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: 2-5 | 19 students
Special Education School
11500 Cronridge Dr Suite 130
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 517-1113
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum
11400 Cronridge Dr Ste H
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 484-0130
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
63 Sacred Heart Lane
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
25 E Chestnut Hill Lane
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 833-5529
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Distance: 4.5 mi
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Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 581-0017
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 232 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
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Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3554
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