Head Start 2 years - 12 years 74 children

First Steps Laurel #88

7586 Valley Rd, Colesville, MD 20904

74
Capacity
2 years - 12 years
Age range
1:3
State infant ratio
$1,500/mo
Maryland avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About First Steps Laurel #88

First Steps Laurel #88 is a head start located in Colesville, Maryland (20904). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care. Licensed capacity is 74 children.

Cost & subsidies in Maryland

Statewide averages: $1,500/month infant, $1,080/month preschool. Most Maryland families qualify for assistance through Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program (CCS) (intake: (877) 227-0125).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to First Steps Laurel #88 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about First Steps Laurel #88

Is First Steps Laurel #88 licensed?
Yes — First Steps Laurel #88 holds a current Maryland child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does First Steps Laurel #88 accept?
First Steps Laurel #88 serves 2 years - 12 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does First Steps Laurel #88 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Maryland averages about $1500/month for infants and $1080/month for preschool. Contact First Steps Laurel #88 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can First Steps Laurel #88 enroll?
First Steps Laurel #88 has a licensed capacity of 74 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

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