Leaps Ahead Learning Center
Arbutus, MD 21227
4.3· 6 reviews
Downtown Baltimore Child Care
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $1,116
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About
About Downtown Baltimore Child Care
Downtown Baltimore Child Care is a licensed child care center in Baltimore, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $1,116 to $2,450.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMeals providedPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided |
| More | Founded 1983 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Downtown Baltimore Child Care lists monthly tuition from $1,116 to $2,450. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 days per week (Toddlers only) | $1,470 |
| 3 days per week (Toddlers only) | $1,960 |
| Infants and Toddlers (12 weeks through 24 months), Full time | $2,450 |
| Preschoolers (37 months and older), Full time | $1,860 |
| Preschoolers, 2 days per week | $1,116 |
| Preschoolers, 3 days per week | $1,488 |
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| Two-year-olds (25 months through 36 months), Full time | $2,234 |
| Two-year-olds, 2 days per week | $1,341 |
| Two-year-olds, 3 days per week | $1,788 |
9 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Downtown Baltimore Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
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 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
13A.16.06.09C
“7 child care teachers did not complete 12 hours of annual training.”
13A.16.06.05C(1)
“The director did not complete 12 hours of annual training.”
Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
13A.16.06.04A(4)
“LS observed 2 staff medical exam that were expired.”
Mar 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
13A.16.06.04A(4)
“Observed 2 medical evaluations that were not updated every 5 years.”
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FAQ
Questions about Downtown Baltimore Child Care
Is Downtown Baltimore Child Care licensed?
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Downtown Baltimore Child Care last inspected?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Downtown Baltimore Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 3 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 Downtown Baltimore Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Downtown Baltimore Child Care cost?
Monthly tuition from $1,116 to $2,450, as it lists it.
What is Downtown Baltimore Child Care's phone number?
(410) 659-0515.
Where is Downtown Baltimore Child Care?
Baltimore, MD 21201.