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Columbia Academy Our Project-based learning approach at our preschool location fosters independence, curiosity, and a love of learning through our low student-teacher ratios.

Columbia Academy: Kendall Ridge Preschool in Ellicott City, MD is an accredited private school offering Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten for ages 6 weeks - 5 years and Before and After School for Elementary students in a nurturing, safe and enriching environment. Visit our Campuses to see why families across Ilchester, Woodland Village, Long Reach, Howard County and surrounding communities choose us.

10/09/2026

🧩 Did You Know? Even simple puzzles help infants develop curiosity, coordination, and early problem-solving skills!

Here at Columbia Academy Kendall Ridge, we start early! Every little discovery builds the foundation for lifelong learning!

Children can start learning safety skills earlier than you might think. Swipe for 3 simple things you can do with your c...
10/08/2026

Children can start learning safety skills earlier than you might think.

Swipe for 3 simple things you can do with your child to help them feel safe, confident, and prepared!

At Columbia Academy Kendall Ridge, we believe families are an important part of the learning journey! 💙We offer meaningf...
10/07/2026

At Columbia Academy Kendall Ridge, we believe families are an important part of the learning journey! 💙

We offer meaningful classroom family engagement opportunities where families can participate, share, learn, and connect with our children and teachers.

Together, we grow, learn, and build a strong community!

Learning is all around us this fall! A trip to the library, children's museum, or farmers market can spark curiosity, en...
10/06/2026

Learning is all around us this fall! A trip to the library, children's museum, or farmers market can spark curiosity, encourage independence, and inspire new discoveries. Follow your child's interests, explore together, and make learning part of every adventure. Save for weekend inspiration!

🎃 Join Us for Trunk or Treat!Dear CAKR Families,Get ready for some Halloween fun! We invite our families to join us for ...
10/06/2026

🎃 Join Us for Trunk or Treat!

Dear CAKR Families,

Get ready for some Halloween fun! We invite our families to join us for our upcoming Trunk or Treat event, filled with festive decorations, sweet treats, and opportunities to make wonderful memories together.

Children are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costumes and enjoy this special time with our CAKR community.

📅 Date: October 30. 2026
⏰ Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
📍 Location: Columbia Academy Kendall Ridge

We look forward to celebrating with our families and making this a fun and memorable event for everyone!

We hope to see you there!

One of the best parts of fall is getting outside and exploring the changing colors, sounds, and textures of the world ar...
10/01/2026

One of the best parts of fall is getting outside and exploring the changing colors, sounds, and textures of the world around us. 🍂

Take your family on a nature walk and let your children lead the way! Collect leaves, notice interesting textures, listen for familiar sounds, and gather natural treasures along the way. When you get back inside, keep the fun going by sorting your finds or creating a nature-inspired collage. 🌿

At CAKR, we make learning engaging, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate. Our children are building early math sk...
10/01/2026

At CAKR, we make learning engaging, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate.
Our children are building early math skills by identifying and recognizing numbers through hands-on play. Learning becomes more meaningful when children can explore, interact, and have fun!

Growing Readers from Infancy to School Age! 📚At Columbia Academy Kendall Ridge, we believe a love for books starts early...
09/30/2026

Growing Readers from Infancy to School Age! 📚

At Columbia Academy Kendall Ridge, we believe a love for books starts early! From exploring pictures and turning pages as infants to building comprehension and enjoying stories as school-age children, every reading experience helps children learn, imagine, communicate, and grow. ❤️

Little readers today, lifelong learners tomorrow! 🌟

The best learning happens when children are encouraged to ask, “What do you think will happen?”From baking and building ...
09/29/2026

The best learning happens when children are encouraged to ask, “What do you think will happen?”

From baking and building to growing plants and designing scavenger hunts, everyday activities can spark big questions, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Try one of these activities at home and let your child predict, experiment, test, and discover! 🔍💡

PROSPER & GROW THROUGH CLASSROOM ENGAGEMENT Columbia Academy Kendall Ridge (CAKR), we believe meaningful classroom engag...
09/28/2026

PROSPER & GROW THROUGH CLASSROOM ENGAGEMENT

Columbia Academy Kendall Ridge (CAKR), we believe meaningful classroom engagement helps children feel connected, confident, and ready to learn. We intentionally create classrooms where children, families, and teachers are active participants in the learning experience.

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6000 University Boulevard
Ellicott City, MD
21043

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Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

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