East Columbia Preschool
Daycare center in Columbia, MD. 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21046
About the program
East Columbia Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Columbia, Maryland. Its licensed capacity is on the state record.
East Columbia Preschool is a state-licensed cooperative preschool in Howard County, Maryland, offering part-time programs for children ages three to five.
The program follows a co-op approach.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. East Columbia Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Maryland publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.
What parents say
I can’t recommend ECP enough. Our daughter went to ECP for two years and adored going to duck school. We saw tremendous growth in her while she was there and loved the opportunities given to her. Not only did they bring fun visitors to the classroom (police, firefighters, musicians) but they also make it a point to take them on out of school field trips like Clark’s Elioak Farm (sp?) and the Baltimore aquarium! I…
Rebecca · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe can't get over the tremendous growth that we have observed with our daughter since she started attending this school in the fall. She looks forward to going to school everyday and is constantly walking around singing their school songs when she was at home too. We would sign her up for next year as well if she wasn't old enough to start kindergarten. I cannot recommend this place highly enough! They love and treat…
Stephanie Deibel-Pundt · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoLove everything about ECP. Both of my children went here, one still attending. The teachers are great, kind, engaging, and creative. It’s awesome to be able to participate and get to know the other families and children. Everything about this place is wonderful- a magical introduction to learning and friendship! Highly recommend.
Domini LeNoir · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoI cannot speak more highly of East Columbia Preschool. My only complaint is that it does not go through Elementary school. As a former educator, I have an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University. I have a masters degree in developmental Reading from Johns Hopkins University. I taught kindergarten in Howard County Public Schools as team leader for seven years. I know how…
Jennefer Gribble · 5/5 on Google · 11 years agoGetting there
6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21046
Questions about East Columbia Preschool
Is East Columbia Preschool licensed?
Yes. East Columbia Preschool holds an active Child Care Center licence from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (licence 56054). The state record was synced in September 2026.
How much does East Columbia Preschool cost?
East Columbia Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
