A Trusted Daycare
Just Minutes From
Jessup
, MD
Licensed home daycare in Laurel, Maryland — about fifteen minutes up Route 1 from Jessup. Serving Prince George's County families since 1994.
Nurturing Young Minds With Care And Creativity
Safe & Nurturing
A fully licensed Maryland childcare program, about fifteen minutes from Jessup. 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 Jessup. I'm not going to pretend otherwise; that's the fastest way to lose a parent's trust before they've even called.
From most of Jessup, it's about a fifteen-minute drive up Route 1 or over on MD-32, depending which side of town you're coming from. Traffic on Route 1 at 8am is a separate conversation, and honestly, not one I can fix.
Here's the part I'll actually argue about: home-based daycare isn't the cheap option, it's the small option. Maryland caps a licensed home daycare like mine at 8 children total, no more than 2 infants under 18 months, at a 1:3 caregiver ratio, standards set by the Maryland State Department of Education's early childhood office. A large center down the road can run 1:6 for infants under a different license category — and the American Academy of Pediatrics is clear that ratio, not curriculum, is what predicts how much individual attention an infant actually gets. That's not a minor difference at four months old.
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 Jessup 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 Jessup 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 Jessup Families Ask About Most
Jessup families most often ask about Infant Care and Preschool. All five programs are open to Jessup 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 Jessup, MD?
No. Lisa's Rascals is a licensed home daycare in Laurel, Maryland, about fifteen minutes from Jessup via Route 1 or MD-32. I serve Jessup families, but the daycare itself is in Laurel.
How far is Lisa's Rascals from Jessup, MD?
Roughly fifteen minutes by car, depending on traffic and which part of Jessup you're starting from.
Do you have current openings for Jessup 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 Jessup families have trusted Lisa's Rascals with their most precious people for over three decades.