Leaps Ahead Learning Center
Arbutus, MD 21227
4.3· 6 reviews
Barbara's Bright Beginnings
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $250
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About
About Barbara's Bright Beginnings
Barbara's Bright Beginnings is a licensed child care center in Baltimore, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Frog Street |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Barbara's Bright Beginnings has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Baltimore City has a median price of $250 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$250
Home daycare$180
Toddler
Center$216
Home daycare$156
Preschool
Center$216
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$189
Home daycare$140
State record
Inspection reports for Barbara's Bright Beginnings
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
13A.16.10.04A
“LS observed medication and a syringe on a table in reach of children.”
- Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Barbara's Bright Beginnings
Is Barbara's Bright Beginnings licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Barbara's Bright Beginnings last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Barbara's Bright Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
What are Barbara's Bright Beginnings' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Barbara's Bright Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (443) 337-1180 to ask.
What is Barbara's Bright Beginnings' phone number?
(443) 337-1180.
Where is Barbara's Bright Beginnings?
Baltimore, MD 21217.