Smiles Learning Center

Smiles Learning Center is dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for children aged infants through five years, welcoming all abilities, including those with language-based learning disabilities and other developmental challenges. The center's core mission revolves around providing a play-based learning program that reflects the diverse interests, primary languages, and cultural backgrounds of its students. Utilizing the Creative Curriculum approved by the Maryland State Department of Education, Smiles Learning Center emphasizes active engagement with both physical and social environments, promoting curiosity and exploration through thoughtfully designed activities. This holistic approach nurtures not only cognitive development but also social, emotional, and physical growth. What sets Smiles Learning Center apart is its commitment to maintaining a low student-teacher ratio, fostering strong family partnerships, and continually enriching the learning environment to support creativity and individual discovery. This unique blend of personalized attention and community involvement ensures that every child is well-prepared for their next developmental stage while building confidence in their ability to thrive in future endeavors.

Smiles Learning Center adheres to a holistic approach of early childhood education. When we expose children to different environments and various learning experiences, we allow them to explore their self-awareness and gain a sense of the world around them. Once they leave our facilities, theyÕre fully prepared for the next stage of their young lives. Smiles utilizes The Creative Curriculum. The Creative Curriculum is a theory-based curriculum that provides a basic structure for a developmentally appropriate program. The curriculum focuses on the environment because young children learn best through active interactions with their physical and social environments.