A Trusted Daycare
Just Minutes From
Burtonsville
, MD
Licensed home daycare in Laurel, Maryland — about ten minutes from Burtonsville via the ICC or Route 29. Serving Montgomery and Prince George's County families since 1994.
Nurturing Young Minds With Care And Creativity
Safe & Nurturing
A fully licensed Maryland childcare program, about ten minutes from Burtonsville. Every child is watched, known, and safe from the moment they arrive.
Play-Based Learning
Our days blend structured learning with real play, building the social, cognitive, and emotional skills a worksheet alone can't teach.
One Consistent Caregiver
Thirty-two years in, I'm still the one who shows up. No rotating staff, no substitute your child has never met.
Where We Actually Are
Lisa's Rascals is in Laurel, Maryland — 14310 Greenview Drive, ZIP 20708. Not Burtonsville. I'm not going to pretend otherwise; that's the fastest way to lose a parent's trust before they've even called.
From Burtonsville, it's about a ten-minute drive via the ICC (Route 200) or Route 29. Laurel and Burtonsville share the same stretch of the ICC, which means we also share the same stretch of orange construction barrels every summer. I can't fix that one either.
Here's the number worth knowing, whatever your ZIP code: the Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program, run through the state's early childhood office, covers families earning up to 85% of the state median income — approximately $90,000 a year for a family of four in 2024. That's not a low-income program. It's a middle-income program a lot of Burtonsville families have never heard of, because they assume they earn too much to qualify — and the American Academy of Pediatrics has pointed to cost, not quality, as the biggest barrier keeping eligible families out of licensed care.
In 2024, I enrolled the child of a former student — someone who sat in this same room as a toddler in the late 1990s, and came back thirty years later to trust their own kid to the same person. That's not a marketing line. That's a fact with a thirty-year citation.
When Burtonsville isn't a fit: if you need overnight or extended weekend hours, drop-off at multiple sibling locations, or a center with a dedicated enrichment staff and gym, I'm not that program. I'm one person and eight kids, full stop. If that's what you need, a larger Burtonsville or Laurel center will serve you better, and I'd rather tell you now than after a tour.
Classes For Every Age Group
We offer age-appropriate programs from infancy through Pre-K, designed to meet each child exactly where they are.
Infant Care
Gentle, one-on-one care for your littlest ones in a warm, cozy environment built just for babies.
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Preschool Program
Building foundational literacy, math, and social skills through hands-on activities and imaginative play.
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Pre-Kindergarten
A structured, school-readiness program preparing children for a confident and successful kindergarten transition.
Learn More →What Burtonsville Families Ask About Most
Burtonsville families most often ask about Infant Care and Preschool. All five programs are open to Burtonsville enrollees: Toddler Program, Pre-Kindergarten, and After School Care.
What Families Are Saying
"Lisa's Rascals has been a blessing for our family. My daughter absolutely loves going every morning. The teacher is warm, patient, and truly cares about each child's growth."
"We've had two children go through Lisa's Rascals and both had amazing experiences. The center is clean, Lisa is outstanding, and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my children."
"I was nervous about dropping my son off for the first time, but Lisa made both of us feel so welcome. He came home every day excited to tell me what he learned."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lisa's Rascals located in Burtonsville, MD?
No. Lisa's Rascals is a licensed home daycare in Laurel, Maryland, about ten minutes from Burtonsville via the ICC (Route 200) or Route 29. I serve Burtonsville families, but the daycare itself is in Laurel.
How far is Lisa's Rascals from Burtonsville, MD?
About ten minutes by car via the ICC or Route 29, depending on traffic and which part of Burtonsville you're starting from.
Does Maryland offer financial help with daycare costs for Burtonsville families?
Yes. The Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program covers families earning up to 85% of the state median income — approximately $90,000/year for a family of four in 2024. Families pay a sliding-scale co-pay; the state pays the rest directly to the provider. Call 1-877-918-2322 or visit mdchildcarehelp.org. A lot of Burtonsville families assume they earn too much and never apply.
Do you have current openings for Burtonsville families?
Maryland caps my license at 8 children total, so openings depend on enrollment at any given time. Call and ask — I'd rather tell you the truth on the phone than have you drive out for nothing.
What ages does Lisa's Rascals accept?
Six weeks through twelve years, across five programs: Infant Care, Toddler Program, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and After School Care.
Is Lisa's Rascals licensed by the State of Maryland?
Yes. I'm licensed under COMAR 13A.15 as a Maryland Family Childcare provider, and I renew health and safety certification every year.
Ready to Visit? We'd Love to Meet You.
Schedule a tour and see why Laurel and Burtonsville families have trusted Lisa's Rascals with their most precious people for over three decades.