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Best Laurel 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 573 students in Laurel, MD.
The top-ranked private preschool in Laurel, MD is Kiddies Kollege Christian Center.
38% of private preschools in Laurel, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Laurel 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kiddies Kollege Christian Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(3)
9292 Cherry Ln
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 317-5437
Gr: PK-K | 151 students Tuition listed
Augsburg Academy
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
13800 Old Gunpowder Rd
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 786-0283
Gr: PK-9 | 30 students
Christian Academy of Laurel
Christian Academy of Laurel Photo
(Baptist)
(5)
15002 First Baptist Ln
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 490-1076
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
14250 Park Center Drive
Laurel, MD 20707
(240) 547-1470
Gr: NS-K
The Julia Brown School
Montessori School
(4)
9450 Madison Ave
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 498-0604
Gr: PK-3 | 87 students
Laurel KinderCare
Laurel KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
14225 Park Center Dr.
Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 470-3080
Gr: NS-PK
Laurel Knowledge Beginnings
Laurel Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
7551 Montpelier Rd.
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 725-6500
Gr: NS-PK
Russet KinderCare
Russet KinderCare Photo - Building
Daycare / Preschool
3504 Russet Common
Laurel, MD 20724
(301) 497-0488
Gr: NS-PK | 115 students

Overview

This Town (Laurel)
This State (MD)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
573 Students
100,445 Students
% Average Students of Color
86%
37%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
9,571 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
10:1
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
2,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
3,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
123 Students
13,841 Students
% Black Students
21%
14%
# White Students
20 Students
46,381 Students
% White Students
4%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
400 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
407 Students
31,456 Students
% of Others Students
71%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Laurel, MD?
The top-ranked private preschools in Laurel, MD is Kiddies Kollege Christian Center.
How many private preschools are located in Laurel?
8 private preschools are located in Laurel.
How diverse are private preschools in Laurel?
Laurel private preschools are approximately 86% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Laurel?
38% of private preschools in Laurel are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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