Frequently Asked Questions

We are licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care, to serve children two through five years of age. Children must be two years old prior to their start date. Students who miss the Maryland public school kindergarten cutoff are welcome to enroll.

We are open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, year-round.

We offer two classrooms by age, our 2s & 3s and our 4s & 5s, and three attendance options for every classroom: a Full-Time program (Monday through Friday), a 3-Day program (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), and a 2-Day program (Tuesday, Thursday). Every option includes the same nurturing care and research-based curriculum.

Yes. Right Start Academy is a licensed preschool, licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care, and has served families in Gambrills since 2008.

Yes. Right Start Academy is a year-round program. The school year begins in early September and ends in mid-June, and our summer enrichment program runs from mid-June through the end of August. Because we are a year-round program, spaces will not be held for students who withdraw over the summer.

We implement the research-based Houghton Mifflin curriculum, organized into ten thematic units across the academic year, with a dedicated summer enrichment program. See our Curriculum page for unit themes and daily schedules.

Yes. All meals and snacks are included in tuition at no extra cost. We serve nutritious, CACFP-compliant breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily, prepared in accordance with our nut-free policy.

Yes. During the academic school year, students are required to wear an official Right Start embroidered uniform top Monday through Thursday to promote a sense of community and school pride. Uniform tops are purchased through our Uniforms page.

Our building has secured entry, and all visitors must present a government-issued photo ID upon arrival. Classrooms are equipped with cameras for management oversight, every staff member passes a background check, and our staff are CPR certified. We maintain a nut-free environment, and tours are scheduled during active classroom hours so families can see our program in action.

For current tuition rates and applicable fees, please call (410) 923-7575 or email info@rightstartacademy.org. Our team will be happy to walk you through program options and pricing.

Yes! We offer a 10% military discount and a 10% sibling discount for families with more than one child enrolled. Contact us to learn more about eligibility.

Students enrolled in a part-time program attend on their designated scheduled days only; days may not be switched or prorated for absences.

Start by booking a tour. Tours are offered Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM, with virtual tours available upon request. Once space is confirmed, submit your Enrollment Application. Our Enrollment page walks through each step.

If space is not available in your desired program, you may join our wait list at no charge; families simply complete a tour first. We notify you as soon as an opening becomes available.