The organizations that have offered to extend UM employees a discount will require validation of University employment upon registering your child. Although the University is providing child care information it recommends that the parents investigate each site based on their individual needs and understanding that there are different accreditations to be considered.

Maryland Family Network

Offers LOCATE, a service that helps parents find quality child care that meets their family’s needs.

The Downtown Baltimore Child Care Center

Child care for infants through age 5. For information regarding this center, visit the Downtown Baltimore Child Care website.

Daycare resources offering corporate discounts for childcare to UMB employees

Please note that for some centers the discount applies only to that specific location while others cover all sites. Should your child attend a daycare center that is not listed here for which a corporate discount may be offered, please have the center contact the Work Life and Wellness office at 410-706-3953.

• Goddard School – Arundel Mills – is offering a 10% discount for children ages two and up. For information call 410-684-2601
• Celebree Discount Flyer-UMB employees will receive a 10% discount at ten different locations. Schedule a visit today! To learn more call 410-515-8750.
• St. Joseph's Child Development Center-7601 Osler Dr. Towson, MD and all other locations. Please contact Jovonne Walker to ask about their discount for all UMB employees at 410-337-1117.

• Themba Creative learning center, LLC is a nationally accredited childcare located at 6715 Cipriano Road, Lanham, MD 20706. Visit www.thembalc.com to ask about their 10% discount (multiple children).  

Children's Manor & Children's Magnet Montessori Schools

Children's Montessori School Discount receive a 10% discount for UMB employees in 9 locations.Over the last 25 years, we have developed an educational program that prepares students to excel in a global society by providing an academically rigorous, engaging, and supportive learning environment that cultivates curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Based on the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, our innovative and comprehensive curriculum nurtures a child’s natural development while preparing them for a complex and technologically advanced world.  childrensmagnet.com

• Young School of Kendall Ridge-Receive a 10% discount with a proof of your employment with UMB. Visit their website for more details. Contact: Stephanie Witherspoon Email: stephanie.witherspoon@youngschool.com.

Nanny & AuPair Resources

• GreatAupair
• AU PAIR USA
• Nannies4Hire

Accreditation Information

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): This organization is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for children from birth to age eight. NAEYC offers national accreditation of center-based child care programs.
• National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC): This organization offers information about home-based child care as well as professional development, including national accreditation for home child care providers.