Kinder–praise Learning Center in Randallstown, MD offers early childhood education for grades PK through K in a suburban community setting.
The school enrolls 30 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 4 teachers.
Founded 45 years ago, the center maintains a nonsectarian Christian orientation with a formal dress code.
The student body is 100% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Maryland for diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Kinder-praise Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
45
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kinder-praise Learning Center?
The application deadline for Kinder-praise Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Kinder-praise Learning Center is McDonogh School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Colonial Christian Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Happy Acres Preschool And Childcare (1.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Colonial Christian Academy
(Baptist)
9411 Liberty Rd
Randallstown, MD 21133
(410) 521-7191
Randallstown, MD 21133
(410) 521-7191
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 54 students
9307 Lyons Mill Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 363-0188
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 363-0188
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 51 students
Windsor Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
7710 WINDSOR MILL ROAD
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 496-8270
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 496-8270
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 17 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childrens Magnet Montessori School
Montessori School
4506 Painters Mill Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 654-4050
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 654-4050
2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
8600 McDonogh Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,444 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 88 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8600 McDonogh Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,444 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 88 Tuition listed
Strawbridge School ![Strawbridge School Photo]( "Strawbridge School Photo")
Special Education School
3300 Gaither Rd
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 922-2100
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 922-2100
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 55 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Faith Christian Fellowship Academy
(Christian)
9306 Winands Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 521-2060
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 521-2060
2.4 miles
Gr: K-9 | 91 students
3030 N Rolling Road
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 655-9300
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 655-9300
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Talmudical Academy Of Baltimore, Inc.
All-boys (Jewish)
4445 Old Ct Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 484-6600
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 484-6600
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,002 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Colonial Christian Academy
(Baptist)
9411 Liberty Rd
Randallstown, MD 21133
(410) 521-7191
Randallstown, MD 21133
(410) 521-7191
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 54 students
Childrens Magnet Montessori School
Montessori School
4506 Painters Mill Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 654-4050
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 654-4050
2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
8600 McDonogh Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,444 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 88 Tuition listed
Strawbridge School ![Strawbridge School Photo]( "Strawbridge School Photo")
Special Education School
3300 Gaither Rd
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 922-2100
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 922-2100
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 55 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Faith Christian Fellowship Academy
(Christian)
9306 Winands Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 521-2060
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 521-2060
2.4 miles
Gr: K-9 | 91 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9307 Lyons Mill Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 363-0188
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 363-0188
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 51 students
Windsor Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
7710 WINDSOR MILL ROAD
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 496-8270
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 496-8270
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 17 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childrens Magnet Montessori School
Montessori School
4506 Painters Mill Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 654-4050
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 654-4050
2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
8600 McDonogh Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 544-7020
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,444 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 88 Tuition listed
Strawbridge School ![Strawbridge School Photo]( "Strawbridge School Photo")
Special Education School
3300 Gaither Rd
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 922-2100
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
(410) 922-2100
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 55 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 Great Falls Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 337-3400
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 337-3400
9251.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
451 Beall Ave
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1220
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-1220
9251.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Richard Montgomery Dr
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-6100
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-6100
9251.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11400 Marcliff Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4650
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4650
9251.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Yale Place
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-8470
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-8470
9251.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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