Child Development Center

The Holton-Arms School Child Development Center is a pioneer in the growing trend to offer child care to parents within their work place. On-site care increases parents’ involvement in their child’s daily activities and also fosters a sense of security in knowing their child is on the premises. Holton-Arms recognizes society’s present day needs of quality child care, and is pleased to support this program for its faculty and staff.

The Center is located on campus in Brown House, adjacent to the Lower School. The space is big, bright, and ideally suited to a variety of age-appropriate activities.

Our Mission

The Holton-Arms School Child Development Center seeks to provide the children of Holton faculty and staff with a quality, on-site early childhood education program that coincides with the needs of the working parent. The Center’s priority is to offer developmentally appropriate programs for every child of the Holton faculty and staff from infancy through preschool; in partnership with the parents, to create an environment that encourages the growth and enrichment of the whole child; and to provide developmentally appropriate activities that contribute to all aspects of a child’s development in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.

Our Program

• Infant Program (6 weeks to 18 months) provides a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment that contributes to all aspects of a child’s development: physical, cognitive, social, and emotional.
• Toddlers Program (18 months to 2 years) provides a caring environment rich in experience as the children continue their language development and move from parallel play to social interaction.
• Preschool Program (2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds) provides a variety of experiences to help each child build self-esteem and develop a range of skills. It incorporates many age-appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, dramatic play, music and movement, reading, science, math, cooking, computers, free-choice play, and special field trips.

The Center is licensed by the State of Maryland and meets the highest standards of quality care. Our staff is professionally trained and dedicated to providing a caring, nurturing environment to the youngest members of the Holton community.