The Joy of Learning - Lanham
Lanham, MD 20706
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Creative Garden NS LLC Crofton is a licensed child care center in Crofton, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 6 weeks through kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | Degreed teachers |
| Discounts | Sibling & Military Discounts |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
| More | Founded 1968 |
Cost
Creative Garden NS LLC Crofton has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all
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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13A.16.05.06
“Center doesn't have any heat.”
13A.16.03.06E(2)
“Director did not notify OCC of building not having heat. Please provide corrections to OCC by 01/30/2024”
13A.16.03.03A(2)
“Licensing Specialist observed attendance records are recorded by staff, but there is no parent verification.”
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Lanham, MD 20706
1100 Eastern AVE, NE, Washington, DC
Crofton, MD 21114 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Crofton, MD 21114
Crofton, MD 21114 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Crofton, MD 21114
Crofton, MD 21114 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Crofton, MD 21114 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Crofton, MD 21114
FAQ
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (410) 721-7711 to ask.
(410) 721-7711.
Crofton, MD 21114.