Business Details
Nurturing Early Childhood Education in Baltimore
Grace Preschool is a nurturing educational institution dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning through play-based exploration. Located in the Homeland/Roland Park area of Baltimore, we serve children aged 15 months through Kindergarten with a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive environment that celebrates individuality. Our program emphasizes social interaction, creativity, and age-appropriate discovery while maintaining small class sizes and low teacher-student ratios. As an outreach of Grace United Methodist Church, we welcome families of all faiths and backgrounds. Our experienced educators prioritize professional development to ensure high-quality instruction, and we offer extended hours to accommodate working families.Through annual giving campaigns and capital projects like our new playground initiative, we continuously enhance facilities and resources. We believe every child deserves a foundation of confidence and joy through personalized attention and community engagement. Our admissions process prioritizes inclusivity and diversity, ensuring each family feels supported from application through enrollment. With over two decades of leadership experience, our Director of Admissions personally guides families through the process, maintaining connections to the school's core values. We remain committed to sound educational practices that prepare children for future academic and social success.
Services
Preschool Programs
Extended Hours
Admissions Services
Fundraising Campaigns
Community Events
Highlights and features
- We offer play-based learning with experienced educators
- Our small class sizes ensure personalized attention
- Extended hours accommodate working families' schedules
- Inclusive admissions policy welcomes diverse backgrounds
- Community-focused environment with church affiliation
Services
Preschool Programs
Our preschool programs serve children aged 15 months through Kindergarten with play-based learning. We focus on social interaction, creativity, and age-appropriate discovery while maintaining small class sizes. Our curriculum prepares children for future academic success through personalized attention and community engagement.
Extended Hours
Extended hours accommodate working families' schedules while maintaining educational quality. Our program offers structured activities beyond standard preschool hours with experienced staff supervision. This service ensures working parents can maintain professional commitments without compromising childcare quality.
Admissions Services
Our admissions process includes personalized guidance from our Director of Admissions. We offer in-person tours, application assistance, and family orientation. The program prioritizes inclusivity, accepting children of all faiths and backgrounds while maintaining first-come, first-served principles.
Fundraising Campaigns
We operate annual giving campaigns and capital projects to enhance educational resources. Current initiatives include playground improvements and facility upgrades. These efforts ensure ongoing quality improvements while maintaining competitive teacher salaries and professional development opportunities.
Community Events
Our calendar includes family-oriented events like Breakfast with Santa and Grandfriends Day. These activities strengthen community bonds while providing special learning experiences. Events are designed to create lasting memories and foster connections between families and staff.
People
Terri Murphy
Director of Admissions
With over 20 years at Grace Preschool, Terri Murphy transitioned from parent to teacher to her current role. She personally guides families through admissions, maintaining the school's core values while ensuring personalized connections throughout the enrollment process.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children aged 15 months through Kindergarten with developmentally appropriate programs.
Are you affiliated with any religious organization?
We're an outreach program of Grace United Methodist Church but welcome families of all faiths.
What is your admissions process?
Start with online application through ProCare, then schedule a personal tour with our Director of Admissions.
Do you offer extended care hours?
Yes, we provide extended hours to accommodate working families' schedules beyond standard preschool times.
How do you support staff development?
We invest in professional development opportunities and maintain competitive salaries for our teaching staff.
What community events do you host?
Annual events include Breakfast with Santa, Grandfriends Day, and special fundraising initiatives for facility improvements.
Reviews (4)
Betsey Winstead
Jan 25, 2019
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I now have my third child at Grace Preschool and he loves his second home. From the minute you walk in, you and your children are embraced by the director and the teachers as if they were their own! The facilities are top notch, bright, sunny, clean and comfortable. Fantastic science program, art, playroom, playground, and music, plus extended hours options. From two's through kindergarten! I can't imagine sending my kids anywhere else.
Sarah Lopas
Jul 18, 2018
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My daughter attends Grace and we love it. It's a warm, loving, cozy, and friendly preschool that emphasizes fun learning (they also offer kindergarten). I can't recommend it enough. Grace has a January 2's program and my son (who has a fall birthday) will start this program next year (allowing him to get a head-start instead of waiting until the following fall to enroll in a 2's class). Definitely contact their director, Barbara (e-mail on website), to set up a visit to Grace if you're looking into preschools in the northern Baltimore area. Another thing I'll add is that they are very flexible
Catherine Allen
Jul 06, 2018
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Grace Preschool is the best! The teachers are warm and loving, the Director is always in sight and available to talk to parents (and students), and the families are great. My child is learning important skills and loves going to school.
Pikeenoo S.
Jun 13, 2018
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As a pediatrician, I can attest to the wonderful care and attention my two year old receives at this preschool. The school room is clean, well kept, well-lit with natural light, teacher student ratio wonderful, the teachers are phenomenal. Highly recommend!
