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ELF School

Boyds, MD 208415.0· 2 reviews
open each week
7 days
monthly, posted tuition
$310

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About ELF School

ELF School is a licensed child care center in Boyds, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It is open every day, Open 24 hours. It describes its programs: part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $310 to $620.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageOpen every dayPosts tuition

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: two and a half to five years of age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Open 24 hours
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayTodayOpen 24 hours

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Two and a half to five years of age
ProgramsPart-time care, pre-k and preschool
EnrichmentScience Enrichment class
Staff-to-child ratioMaximum teacher to student ratio is 1 to 12
Daily lifeParents pack food
SafetyOutdoor playground
Discounts10% discount for siblings enrolled
MoreFounded 1991 (started August 1991)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

ELF School lists monthly tuition from $310 to $620.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2 days per week, monthly tuition$310
3 days per week, monthly tuition$425
4 days per week, monthly tuition$520
5 days per week, monthly tuition$620
Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2 days per week, yearly tuition$2,790
3 days per week, yearly tuition$3,825
4 days per week, yearly tuition$4,680
5 days per week, yearly tuition$5,580
8 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for ELF School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 30, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      “At the time of this inspection the facility has a child prescribed an epi pen. The form did not include the second page giving parent permission to administer the medication or acknowledgment from the facility receiving the medication.”
  3. Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about ELF School

Is ELF School licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was ELF School last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on October 30, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has ELF School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 ELF School's hours?

Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ELF School cost?

Monthly tuition from $310 to $620, as it lists it.

What is ELF School's phone number?

(301) 540-3370.

Where is ELF School?

Boyds, MD 20841.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).