After
School Care
That Ends At
The Same Door
After school care in Laurel, Maryland — 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM daily, homework time, and one caregiver your kid already knows, not a shift-change of after school daycare staff.
Afternoon Snack.
Same Caregiver Every Day.
School Ends, The Day Doesn't
Dedicated Homework Time
Quiet, structured time built into every afternoon, before free play starts.
Healthy Afternoon Snack
Every day, no exceptions — kids do homework better fed, not just sooner.
Enrichment & Creative Activities
Time that isn't just a waiting room between school and pickup.
Supervised Outdoor Play
Fresh air and movement after a full day sitting at a desk, weather permitting.
Cost, And What Actually Matters
I'll give you my actual after school care cost on a call rather than a placeholder number. What I can tell you now: a Dependent Care FSA caps pre-tax contributions at $5,000 per household a year, and Maryland's Child Care Scholarship Program covers families earning up to 85% of state median income — around $90,000/year for a family of four, via mdchildcarehelp.org. Worth checking before you assume the full rate is out of pocket.
Here's the opinion I'll defend: after school daycare near me searches usually compare price and activities. The number that actually predicts a good year is staff turnover. US childcare center staff turnover runs 26 to 40% annually, per Child Care Aware of America. At Lisa's Rascals, there's no turnover, because there's one caregiver for the entire enrollment — the same person who knows your kid's teacher's name and which assignment they're avoiding.
After School Care is one of five licensed programs here, covering the stretch between the school bell and evening pickup.
When After School Care isn't the right fit: if you need pickup coordination outside the Laurel-area school routes, or care past 6:00 PM, I'm not that program. I'm one caregiver, eight kids total, Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM during the school year.
After School Families Drive In From
Most of my current after school families come from Burtonsville, Jessup, and Savage — all a short drive from the daycare in Laurel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages does After School Care accept?
5 to 12 years, school-year only. Care runs daily from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM once the school day ends.
Do you provide transportation from school?
Transportation coordination from local Laurel schools is available — contact me directly to confirm your child's specific school and route.
Is there dedicated homework time?
Yes, built into every afternoon, along with a healthy snack, enrichment activities, and supervised outdoor play.
How much does after school care cost, and are there subsidies?
I'll give you my actual rate on a call. Many families also qualify for Maryland's Child Care Scholarship Program (income threshold about $90,000/year for a family of four) or a Dependent Care FSA — worth checking before assuming the full cost is out of pocket.
Why choose a home-based after school program over a large center?
Consistency. Center staff turnover runs 26-40% annually nationally, per Child Care Aware of America. At Lisa's Rascals there's no turnover, because there's one caregiver for the whole enrollment — the same adult who knows which kid needs a snack before homework and which one needs the reverse.
Is Lisa's Rascals licensed for after school care?
Yes. Licensed under COMAR 13A.15 as a Maryland Family Childcare provider, with annual health and safety recertification.
Ready to Talk About After School Care?
Schedule a visit and see the room where homework actually gets done.