A Trusted Daycare
Just Minutes From
Savage
, MD
Licensed home daycare in Laurel, Maryland — about ten minutes up Route 1 from Savage. Serving Prince George's and Howard County families since 1994.
Nurturing Young Minds With Care And Creativity
Safe & Nurturing
A fully licensed Maryland childcare program, about ten minutes from Savage. 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 Savage. Yes, I've heard every joke about the name already; the kids here are considerably calmer than the town sounds, especially at nap time.
From Savage, it's about a ten-minute drive down Route 1 or over on MD-32 — closer than a round trip to Historic Savage Mill and back.
Here's the number worth knowing if you're comparing providers: Savage sits in Howard County, and Howard County daycare pricing typically runs 10 to 20 percent higher than Prince George's County, where Lisa's Rascals is licensed. Same drive, same 1:3 infant ratio — a standard set by the Maryland State Department of Education's early childhood office, and one the American Academy of Pediatrics points to as the strongest predictor of how much individual attention an infant actually gets — meaningfully lower bill.
The compliment I hear more than any other, across more than fifty families and thirty-two years, isn't that a child was learning or safe. It's that they didn't want to leave at pickup. Not every daycare gets that one.
When Savage isn't a fit: if you need overnight or extended weekend hours, drop-off at multiple sibling locations, or a large center near Savage Mill 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 bigger Howard County 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 Savage Families Ask About Most
Savage families most often ask about Infant Care and Preschool. All five programs are open to Savage 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 Savage, MD?
No. Lisa's Rascals is a licensed home daycare in Laurel, Maryland, about ten minutes from Savage via Route 1 or MD-32. I serve Savage families, but the daycare itself is in Laurel.
How far is Lisa's Rascals from Savage, MD?
About ten minutes by car via Route 1 or MD-32, depending on traffic and which part of Savage you're starting from.
Is daycare cheaper in Laurel than in Savage or the rest of Howard County?
Often, yes. Savage sits in Howard County, and Howard County daycare pricing typically runs 10 to 20 percent higher than Prince George's County, where Lisa's Rascals is licensed. Same drive, meaningfully lower bill.
Do you have current openings for Savage 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 Savage families have trusted Lisa's Rascals with their most precious people for over three decades.