The Foundation For
Independent Learning
Infants | 6 Weeks–18 Months | Daycare in Elkridge, Frederick & White Marsh, MD
What Your Child Will Learn & Achieve
- Form a secure attachment with caregivers that builds an internal sense of confidence and safety
- Use all five senses to explore and investigate the world around them
- Develop early communication through sounds, babbles, facial expressions, and gestures
- Build gross motor skills — rolling, sitting, crawling, and pulling to stand
- Develop fine motor control — grasping, transferring objects, and early self-feeding
- Begin recognizing familiar faces, voices, and daily routines
- Engage in songs, stories, and sensory experiences that lay the foundation for language and literacy
Your Baby's Day at Young Horizons School
- A warm, responsive welcome from educators who know your baby's name, preferences, and schedule
- Held feedings that encourage connection and comfort
- Gentle, responsive nap routines built around your baby's natural sleep patterns
- Tummy time and guided movement to build strength and motor development
- Songs, stories, and conversations that build early language and cognitive skills
- Sensory exploration with age-appropriate, safe materials
- Outdoor time in our age-separated 5,500 sq-ft playground when the weather permits
- Daily updates so you always know how your baby ate, slept, and what they explored
A Typical Day at Young Horizons For Your Infant
- 6:30 AM — Warm welcome arrival; morning check-in with your baby's primary educator
- Morning — Tummy time, sensory exploration, age-appropriate play, songs & stories
- Mid-Morning — Feeding and nap time following your baby's individual schedule
- Late Morning — Outdoor time in our infant-dedicated playground area (weather permitting)
- Afternoon — Creative exploration, music & movement, gentle play
- Late Afternoon — Feeding, rest as needed, calm wind-down activities
- Until 6:00 PM — Extended care with consistent, familiar educators until pickup
Family Owned & Experienced Staff Make Transitions Easier
High-Tech Measures Keep Your Infant Safe
Top-Rated For Quality & Accredited By The State For Your Confidence
Our Maryland EXCELS Level 5 Award Is The Highest Possible Rating For Quality. We Are Accredited Through The Maryland State Department Of Education
PB&J® Live Streaming To Peek On Your Infant
Cleaning Process Keeps Their Learning Spaces Germ-Free
With enhanced cleaning and sanitization procedures, your infant will play safely in their brand-new classrooms. Staff sanitizes the classrooms daily and professional cleaners deep clean weekly to keep your little one healthy.
Infant Curriculum Promotes Early Learning Foundation
The research-based Creative Curriculum© encourages your infant’s strong learning foundation. Through hands-on play activities, songs and stories, your infant will develop essential language, cognitive, social and emotional, and physical skills.
Indoor Exploration In The Gross Motor Skills Room
Even during rainy days, the gross motor skills room gives your infant a place to explore. With a huge age-separated play area, your infant will improve their sensory and physical gross motor skills through rolling, sitting, crawling, and tummy time!
5,500-Sq-Ft Area For Sensory Development
With age-specific, artificial turfed areas, your infant will explore the playground safely. The large area with plenty of fresh air promotes your infant’s gross motor skills and sensory development through interaction with age-appropriate toys like balls and blocks.
Enrichments Included In Tuition Capture Your Infant’s Attention
Our Educators — Qualified, Passionate & Committed to Your Child
Every Young Horizons School educator is carefully selected and rigorously trained. Our teaching staff meets all requirements set by the State of Maryland and goes well beyond the minimum — because your child deserves the very best.
- Maryland 90-Hour Early Childhood Certification — required for all lead teachers
- Extensive background checks completed before any staff member works with children
- CPR and First Aid certification maintained by all educators
- Ongoing professional development to stay at the leading edge of early childhood education
- A genuine passion for child development that you will feel the moment you walk through our doors
Your Child's Journey at Young Horizons School
We grow with your family from their very first days all the way through elementary school. Explore our full range of programs:
Free Pre-K
State-Funded, Free
School Age
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
FAQs
When are you open?
We’re open from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, for your convenience.
Are snacks included?
Yes! Your child enjoys healthy, tasty morning and afternoon snacks included in their tuition and catered to allergies and sensitivities. All you need to pack is their lunch, and please remember, we’re a nut-free environment.
How old does my child need to be to attend Young Horizons School?
We have a variety of program options. We accept children from 6 weeks old to 4 years old.
How do I get on your interest list?
For all prospective families and others in the community who are interested in our programming, we ask you to please email us at admin@theyounghorizons.com or call us at (410) 784-4564.
What do I do if I want to enroll my child now?
Please use our contact form. You may also call our Elkridge location at (410) 784-4564 or the Frederick location at (301) 719-2987 for the most up-to-date enrollment availability.
We are open Monday-Friday, 6:30 am – 6 pm.
How do I contact you?
To contact us, please visit our Contact Us page.
To schedule a tour, please visit the Schedule A Tour page.
We have two locations to choose from:
Our Elkridge location:
7400 Roosevelt Blvd
Elkridge, MD 21075
Office Phone: (410) 784-4564
E-mail: admin@theyounghorizons.com
Hours: 6:30 AM – 6:00PM (Mon-Fri)
Our Frederick location:
4714 Arcadia Dr, Suite 150
Frederick, MD
Office Phone: (301) 719-2987
E-mail: admin-frederick@theyounghorizons.com
Hours: 6:30 AM – 6:00PM (Mon-Fri)
Middle River/White Marsh, MD:
11650 Crossroads Circle
Middle River, MD 21220
Office Phone: (410) 348-7703
E-mail: admin-whitemarsh@theyounghorizons.com
Hours: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Mon-Fri)
Do you have tours of your preschool?
Yes! Tours occur during normal school hours, and appointments can be scheduled by filling out this form.
What philosophy or curriculum do you adhere to?
We follow The Creative Curriculum© for Preschool, which provides research-based content and teaching practices to support children’s development and learning. Our teachers integrate diverse skills and knowledge to create an environment where they address concepts in meaningful ways for children.
We respect each child’s ability and pace of understanding. Therefore, all programs will work to meet each child’s individual developmental path, building on their interests and strengths to create a meaningful curriculum that fosters learning and growth. We are intentional with the opportunities offered to children and provide a curriculum and environment that help our students be socially and academically ready for kindergarten.
What qualifications do your teachers hold?
The teachers and assistants on our staff meet the requirements set by the State of Maryland. These requirements include education and health requirements for people working with small children. We also strive to provide our staff with continued education in the area of Early Childhood Education. Each staff member also undergoes an extensive background check, CPR, and first aid certification.
Hear What Parents Have To Say...
Our infant daughter has been with Young Horizon since the beginning. Staffs are very professional and friendly. Love that they send me updates through the day!
- Voahary R.
We love the consistent communication and caring nature of the ALL the staff at Young Horizons! The frequent updates and communication throughout the day has been so helpful to us as we navigate our infants first time in daycare. From the front office staff to the classroom teachers everyone is so kind and welcoming!
- Danielle V.
My wife and I have an infant enrolled here. Not only are they attentive and knowledgeable, they also care about our infant. Lesson plans, communication, advice...Our little one is always happy at pick-up and drop-off. Their flexibility is also great. Made it super easy to incorporate into our pre-existing schedule.
- Chris Q.
My 1 1/2 year old has been attending for almost a year. The teachers are very caring and attentive and the administrative staff is always helpful. It is great to see pictures everyday of my son playing and having experiences. He comes home all the time with new skills and sign language.
- Seth F