Creative Learning Center

Creative Learning Center (CLC) is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment that encourages the full growth and learning potential of young children in all areas of development. Our curriculum is designed to provide a balance of free choice and organized activities, promoting the whole child's development. We believe in harnessing a child's natural curiosity to instill the desire to learn, making learning an enjoyable and satisfying experience for them. Our program offers a wealth of interrelated experiences that aid in the full development of the brain and body for optimal performance in later years.

CLC offers half-day preschool classes, full-day, and flexible schedule childcare services. Our hours of operation are from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Our summer camp schedule will be announced soon. Please see our application for class offerings, before and aftercare options, and tuition rates.

Our Services

At Creative Learning Center, we offer a variety of services designed to meet the needs of children aged 2-5. Our services include:

• Half-day preschool classes: Our preschool classes are designed to prepare children for kindergarten by providing a solid academic foundation. Our curriculum includes language development activities, arts and crafts projects, games, large and small motor skill development activities, sensory play, nature and science experiences, dramatic play, simple cooking and food preparation projects, music and movement, field trips, and cooperative play.
• Full-day and flexible schedule childcare: We offer full-day and flexible schedule childcare services to accommodate the needs of working parents. Our program provides a variety of activities that support children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Summer camp: Our summer camp program offers a fun and engaging environment for children to learn and grow during the summer months. Our camp schedule will be announced soon.
• Enrichment programs: We offer a variety of enrichment programs, such as music, art, and sports, to further enhance children's learning and development.

Our Philosophy

At Creative Learning Center, we believe that every child is unique and capable of learning. Our philosophy is grounded in the following principles:

• Children learn best through play: We provide a variety of play-based activities that allow children to explore, experiment, and learn at their own pace.
• Social-emotional development is crucial: We foster social-emotional development by promoting positive relationships, self-regulation, and empathy.
• Diversity and inclusion are essential: We embrace diversity and promote an inclusive environment that respects and values the uniqueness of each child.
• Parents are partners in the learning process: We believe that parents are an essential part of the learning process. We encourage parent involvement and collaboration in their child's education.

Our Staff

Our staff is warm, friendly, and dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children. We conduct thorough background checks and provide ongoing training and professional development to ensure that our staff is equipped to meet the needs of the children we serve.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our program, please contact us at Creative Learning Center, located at 17930 Bowie Mill Road, Derwood, Maryland 20855. You can reach us by phone at 301-987-5454 or by email at info@clcpreschool.net. We welcome your questions and will make every effort to allow enough time so that you will have a full understanding of our program.