Minutes from Your Office
Located at 112 National Business Pkwy, so drop-off fits into your commute without a stressful detour.
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A nurturing, play-based early childhood school serving families near Annapolis Junction, MD, conveniently located in the heart of the National Business Parkway corridor.
The everyday details parents need to feel confident at drop-off.
Explore + Discover gives working parents dependable childcare close to National Business Parkway, with nurturing infant care, toddler programs, preschool, and Pre-K under one roof. Daily Brightwheel updates keep you connected while your child learns, plays, and grows.
Drop off. Get to work. Know they're loved.Licensed childcare, flexible workday support, and daily updates, all minutes from Annapolis Junction employers.
Located at 112 National Business Pkwy, so drop-off fits into your commute without a stressful detour.
Maryland State Licensed, MSDE CCLD 26.18 certified, meeting high standards for safety and child development.
Real-time updates, photos, and milestone moments through BrightWheel, all from your phone at your desk.
Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm, designed around your work schedule, not the other way around.
From 2 months through Pre-K — nurturing, play-based programs that fit your family's needs year-round.
Infants · 2-17 months
Our infant care program gives babies a calm, loving place to build trust, follow their natural rhythms, and feel known by familiar caregivers. With a low 1:3 caregiver-to-infant ratio, your baby receives consistent, attentive care from drop-off to pickup.
Toddlers · 18-23 months
Toddlers are always moving, testing, talking, and trying again. Our toddler care program turns that curiosity into purposeful play that builds vocabulary, motor skills, early independence, and confidence with group routines.
Twos · 2-3 years
Two-year-olds are learning to use their words, manage big feelings, make friends, and do more on their own. Our Twos program gives them patient guidance, predictable routines, and plenty of hands-on discovery at just the right pace.
Preschool · 3-4 years
Our preschool program helps children turn curiosity into confidence. Through stories, art, science, building, dramatic play, and hands-on projects, preschoolers grow early literacy, math, problem-solving, and social skills in ways that feel joyful and meaningful.
Pre-K · 4-5 years
Our Pre-K program helps children feel ready for kindergarten academically, socially, and emotionally. With structured literacy, early math, collaborative projects, and close family communication, children build the skills and confidence to take their next big step.
Structured, nurturing, and designed around your schedule. Here's what your child's day looks like.
Greeted by a familiar face. Free play, light snack, and morning circle ease everyone into the day.
Songs, stories, and conversation that build language and a sense of community.
Hands-on centers where children build, create, and discover at their own pace.
Unstructured outdoor play for gross motor skills, fresh air, and social confidence.
A nourishing meal and rest time. Daily highlights shared with families via BrightWheel.
Snack, small-group activities, and a daily recap from your child's teacher at pickup.
Real stories from real parents who trust us every single day.
"Dropping my son off used to be the hardest part of my day. Now he runs in without looking back. The teachers know him, really know him, and that makes all the difference."
"The location is perfect, five minutes from my office. But what keeps us here is the staff. They're warm, communicative, and genuinely invested in our daughter's growth."
"BrightWheel updates throughout the day mean I can focus at work without worrying. I always know what my twins are up to. This place is a lifeline for working parents."
"My daughter started here at 4 months old. She's in the Twos room now and absolutely thriving. The consistency in caregivers has meant so much to our whole family."
We know choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. Here are the honest answers.
Simply schedule a free tour. That's your first step. After your tour, we'll walk you through availability and enrollment options for your child's age group. Spots fill quickly, especially for infants, so we recommend reaching out as early as possible.
We maintain low ratios across all classrooms: 1:3 for infants, 1:4 for toddlers, 1:5 for twos, and 1:8 for preschool and Pre-K. All ratios meet or exceed Maryland MSDE licensing requirements.
Yes, we welcome infants starting at 2 months old. Our infant room is designed to feel calm and home-like, with individualized schedules that follow your baby's natural rhythms rather than a one-size-fits-all routine.
Children showing symptoms of illness, fever over 100.4°F, vomiting, diarrhea, or contagious conditions, are not permitted to attend until symptom-free for 24 hours. We follow all Maryland MSDE health and safety guidelines and notify families promptly if a child becomes ill during the day.
Our curriculum is play-based and aligned with the Maryland Early Learning Standards. Rather than a rigid textbook program, our teachers design learning experiences around each group's interests and developmental stage, weaving in literacy, math, science, and social-emotional skills throughout the day.
Yes, families enrolling more than one child receive a sibling discount. Please ask about current rates during your tour or contact us directly for details.
We use BrightWheel for real-time updates throughout the day, including photos, meals, nap times, diaper changes, and activity notes. You'll also receive a verbal recap from your child's teacher at pickup and can message teachers directly through the app anytime.
Spots are limited. Book a free tour today and take the first step toward enrollment.
Limited spots available for Fall 2026 enrollment