Toddler
Daycare Built
For The Age
That Won't Sit Still
Toddler daycare in Laurel, Maryland — 13 to 24 months, a 1:4 ratio, one caregiver who already knows your child's words before other people do. Toddler child care isn't about containment. It's about keeping up.
Language, Movement, And No Nap Wasted
Language-Rich Environment
Narrated meals, songs, and back-and-forth talk all day, not scheduled "circle time" wedged between naps.
Safe Indoor & Outdoor Play
Toddlers move constantly. The space is set up so they can, without a caregiver chasing four kids in four directions.
Art, Music & Movement
Daily, hands-on, and messy on purpose — fine motor skills built through actual doing, not worksheets.
Potty Training Support
Whatever method and schedule you're running at home, I follow it here — consistency is what actually works.
What Toddler Daycare Costs
Toddler daycare in the Laurel area runs $900 to $1,200 a month at a licensed home daycare, $1,300 to $1,800 a month at a licensed center, per pricing patterns from Child Care Aware of America. Maryland caps home daycare toddler ratios at 1:4 under COMAR 13A.15.04.03 — I run at that ratio or better, same as I do with infants.
Here's the opinion I'll actually defend: the reason toddler daycare near me searches keep landing on "which center has the best curriculum" is the wrong question at this age. Research on early childcare from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development points the same direction I do — the caregiver relationship predicts more than the program name on the door. US childcare center staff turnover runs 26-40% annually. At Lisa's Rascals, there's no turnover, because there's one provider for the whole enrollment.
Toddler Program is one of five licensed programs here, and it's the one where language explodes the fastest — which is exactly why a stable, familiar adult matters more than square footage.
When the Toddler Program isn't the right fit: if you need care past 6:00 PM, weekend coverage, or a program running specialized bilingual immersion, this isn't that. I'm one caregiver, eight kids total, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM — and I'd rather say so now than after a tour.
Toddler Families Drive In From
Most of my current toddler families come from Savage, Maryland City, and Konterra — all a short drive from the daycare in Laurel.
Not sure this is the right stage yet? Compare it against Infant Care or see what comes next in Preschool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages does the Toddler Program accept?
13 to 24 months. Most children move up from the Infant Care program; families can also enroll a toddler directly.
What's the caregiver-to-toddler ratio?
1:4, Maryland's cap for toddlers 18 months to 2 years under COMAR 13A.15.04.03. I run at that ratio or better.
Do you help with potty training?
Yes, on whatever schedule you're using at home. Consistency between home and daycare is what actually makes potty training work, so I follow your lead rather than running a separate program here.
How much does toddler daycare cost?
Home daycare in the Laurel area typically runs $900 to $1,200 a month for full-time toddler care. I'll give you my actual rate on a call — those are area ranges, not a quote.
What's the difference between the Toddler Program and Preschool?
Age and ratio, mainly. Toddler is 13-24 months at a 1:4 ratio, focused on language and motor skills. Preschool moves to structured early-literacy and numeracy work at a 1:8 ratio. The transition happens when a child is ready, not on a fixed birthday.
Is Lisa's Rascals licensed for toddler care?
Yes. Licensed under COMAR 13A.15 as a Maryland Family Childcare provider, with annual health and safety recertification.
Ready to Talk About Toddler Care?
Schedule a visit and see the room where your toddler would actually spend their days.