A Trusted Daycare
Just Minutes From
Maryland
City
Licensed home daycare in Laurel, Maryland — well under ten minutes down Route 198 from Maryland City. Serving Fort Meade-area and Prince George's County families since 1994.
Nurturing Young Minds With Care And Creativity
Safe & Nurturing
A fully licensed Maryland childcare program, well under ten minutes from Maryland City. 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 Maryland City. And despite the name, Maryland City isn't actually a city — no skyline, no traffic lights on every corner, just a quiet stretch of Anne Arundel County a few minutes from my front door.
From Maryland City, it's well under a ten-minute drive down Route 198. A lot of the families I've served over the years work Fort Meade or NSA hours, and I know what a short, predictable commute is worth on a 6am morning.
Speaking of predictable: here's the number worth knowing. The average annual staff turnover rate at US childcare centers is 26 to 40 percent (Child Care Aware of America, 2023). At Lisa's Rascals, there is one caregiver for the entire length of your child's enrollment — me, licensed under standards set by the Maryland State Department of Education's early childhood office. There is no one else to turn over, quit, or get replaced mid-year by someone your child has never met.
Most parents worry their child will take weeks to stop crying at drop-off. Most children here stop within a few days — not because they forget their parents, but because the routine is stable enough to feel safe almost immediately.
When Maryland City isn't a fit: my hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. If your shift starts before 7am, or you need overnight or weekend care, I'm not the right program, and I'd rather tell you that now than have you find out at drop-off. A center built around shift-work hours will serve you better.
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 Maryland City Families Ask About Most
Maryland City families most often ask about Infant Care and Preschool. All five programs are open to Maryland City 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 Maryland City, MD?
No. Lisa's Rascals is a licensed home daycare in Laurel, Maryland, well under ten minutes from Maryland City via Route 198. I serve Maryland City families, but the daycare itself is in Laurel.
How far is Lisa's Rascals from Maryland City, MD?
Well under ten minutes by car via Route 198 — Maryland City and Laurel are practically neighbors.
Do you accommodate early Fort Meade or NSA shift schedules?
My hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. If your shift starts before 7am or you need overnight care, I'm not the right fit and I'd rather say so now than have you find out at drop-off.
Does Lisa's Rascals have staff turnover?
No. The average annual staff turnover rate at US childcare centers is 26–40% (Child Care Aware of America, 2023). At Lisa's Rascals there is one caregiver — me — for the entire length of your child's enrollment. There is no one else to turn over.
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.
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Schedule a tour and see why Laurel and Maryland City families have trusted Lisa's Rascals with their most precious people for over three decades.