Preschool in Canton
Baltimore Early Learning Center | Preschool in Canton, Baltimore
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Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday,
7:30am to 6pm
Ages Served:
18 Months to 5 Years, through our Toddler Program and Primary Program.
Enrollment Options:
Our Full Day Program is available from 7:30am to 6pm Our School Day Program runs from 8am to 3pm
Potty Training Required:
Potty training is not required for the Toddler Program. Please ask our Admissions team about current readiness expectations for the Primary Program.
Curriculum Focus:
Our Montessori-inspired, play-based curriculum combines purposeful work, guided instruction, creative exploration, and social learning. Regular classroom learning experiences support independence, concentration, language, confidence, and readiness for kindergarten.
When should I Enroll?
Classroom availability may change during the school year, so families are encouraged to contact us early. We will help you review our current openings, schedule options, and the steps your child needs to complete before they begin regular attendance.
How Do I Start?
Schedule a tour today to meet our caring teachers, visit your child's classroom, and experience our nurturing environment. A visit is the perfect opportunity to ask questions and see whether our school feels right for your family.
What Makes Baltimore Early Learning Center a Special Preschool in Canton?
Choosing child care is about far more than finding a convenient schedule. You are choosing the people who will greet your child each morning, notice their small victories, and become an integral part of your family's early years.
Baltimore Early Learning Center is a preschool in Canton where your little one can feel safe, known, and excited to learn. Our neighborhood childcare center brings education, care, and family connection together in one supportive setting.
Our school is conveniently located in the heart of Canton's family-oriented community, close to neighborhood parks, businesses, and local amenities. Inside, we have thoughtfully prepared classrooms that encourage your child to choose purposeful activities, work at their own pace, and develop confidence through hands-on discovery.
Our School Leader, Venus Thomas, who has 25 years of experience in early childhood education, says, “These early years are when children begin to develop their sense of self, confidence, and their ability to build relationships. Knowing that I play a role in nurturing those qualities is important.”
What Sets Our Early Education Center Apart?
- A Montessori-inspired work cycle: Your child receives uninterrupted time to choose from hands-on materials that build concentration, persistence, independence, and self-motivation.
- Play-based learning with intention: Individual exploration, small-group lessons, large-group activities, and teacher guidance turn everyday play into rich early education.
- Strong early language foundations: Teachers introduce letter sounds before letter names, then build phonemic awareness through stories, songs, vocabulary, and hands-on materials.
- Individualized support: Our caring teachers observe how each child learns and adapt expectations, materials, and support to meet them at their current stage.
- Small classroom ratios: Our teacher-to-student ratios in our Toddler Program are 1:3 for young toddlers and 1:6 for older toddlers. Our Primary Program has a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10.
- Qualified educators: Lead Teachers hold a 90-hour Maryland Child Care Credential, a Child Development Associate credential, or a bachelor's degree. Teachers also complete annual professional development.
- A stable teaching team: Many teachers have been part of our same school community for 2 to 11 years, helping your family and your child build familiar, lasting relationships.
- Family communication that feels personal: Families enrolled receive access to our exclusive family app communication through Procare Engage, including one to two photos each day and a short update about their child's day.
This combination of learning care, steady relationships, and thoughtful guidance helps your child feel secure enough to explore. Parents remain an integral part of the learning journey and stay closely connected to all the wonderful things happening throughout the day.
Our Early Education Programs in Canton, Baltimore
Our Toddler Program welcomes your little one from approximately 18 months. Toddlers learn through movement, language, sensory play, songs, stories, practical routines, and meaningful interactions with teachers and friends.
Our Primary Program serves children from approximately ages 3 to 5 years. It combines Montessori-inspired materials with intentional play-based experiences that encourage early literacy, mathematics, science, creativity, social development, and practical life skills.
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Our Early Education Programs in Canton, Baltimore
Our Toddler Program welcomes your little one from approximately 18 months. Toddlers learn through movement, language, sensory play, songs, stories, practical routines, and meaningful interactions with teachers and friends.
Our Primary Program serves children from approximately ages 3 to 5 years. It combines Montessori-inspired materials with intentional play-based experiences that encourage early literacy, mathematics, science, creativity, social development, and practical life skills.
Learn more
Parent Reviews
Brittany B.
June 10, 2025
We are so grateful for the incredible staff who have ALL been instrumental in our son's first school experience. The school itself is beautiful, clean, and spacious. The structured activities paired with his teacher's patience makes for the perfect environment for our boy. We noticed a positive behavioral difference in our speech delayed toddler after his first week. Before enrolling, we shopped around for months and are so thankful we came across this gem. His teachers Miss Keyona and Miss Brooke took the time in advance to ask us about his special interests and learning style and have made an amazing effort to remember and apply what we shared about him, while working with him to reach his social and developmental goals. Seeing my son get excited to go to school every morning affirms my confidence that we made the best choice!
Maeve R.
May 21, 2024
I appreciate the warmth of the staff and their expertise in early childhood education. They love the kids and are easy to communicate and collaborate with to help our little ones grow and learn.
Josefina F.
December 14, 2023
I like the small size and that everyone knows my child’s name. It’s also well kept and clean. My child comes home happy, clean, and wants to go back the next day. He also learns a lot at school! We hear new words and phrases weekly 🙂
Anne S.
September 5, 2023
Canton Montessori School is wonderful! Very caring and energetic teachers that the kids adore. I would highly recommend!
Margaret M.
August 1, 2023
The teachers and the administration are so kind, warm and supportive. We are so lucky we found a great school for our son to thrive in.
Cheyenne W.
July 25, 2023
The patience and caring that the teachers have for the students
Tom K.
May 23, 2023
I feel like I know the teachers and they take the time to build relationships with my child.
Ashley P.
May 16, 2023
Best day care around, hands down. Our daughter is excelling so well and they are just great!
Mark L.
May 2, 2023
The staff. they are all so personable and great with the children and parents.
Mais B.
May 2, 2023
From the start, our experience with TBMC has been incredible and to be specific it has been because of the following: -The staff - every single staff member knows us and our child. They are in tune with each person, their family members, their routines, and they truly care about our well being as a whole. It did not take long at all to become accustomed in the parent-teacher relationship as they really make you feel at home from day one. -The structure of the classrooms - The placement of classrooms and different age groups being exposed to each other at strategic times is really great. It allows for the children to build on relationships with children within and outside their groups and it's made a difference in how our daughter socializes outside of school. -The classroom size - it's not overwhelming and truly gives our child space to learn, socialize, and be independent. -The Montessori style of teaching - seeing how my daughter has blossomed in such a short amount of time is in part the style of teaching, but also the commitment from the teachers. I see first hand how much she adores them and her trust in them is profound. They genuinely care and it shows.
Schedule a Tour Today
We would love to meet your family and show them our welcoming school community. Visit our conveniently located Canton Campus, meet the caring teachers who will guide your child, and see how purposeful work and play come together. Call our local school phone number at (410) 342-7116 or schedule a tour today. Our team can confirm eligibility requirements, explain the Full Day Program and School Day Program, and help you choose a start date for regular attendance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Preschool in Canton
Your child’s day includes purposeful classroom work, stories, songs, outdoor play, meals, rest, and time with friends. Our interactive enrichment programs exploring Spanish, music, movement, and culture add even more variety to the daily learning experience.
Visit Baltimore Early Learning Center
Choosing a preschool is a meaningful family decision, and seeing the school in person can make the next step feel much easier. Meet our teachers, explore your child's classroom, and experience the welcoming environment where early learning care grows through relationships, independence, and joyful discovery.
Schedule your tour today and discover a preschool in Canton where your child can feel supported, your family can feel connected, and everyday learning can feel absolutely amazing.