Home of Cottage Kids ASPIRE Pre-K:
An outdoor based and play based private provider of MSDE approved Pre-K
MSDE License 253372
08/10/2026
Today is Day 6 to vote for The Child Care Cottage, Home of Cottage Kids PreK at https://www.fredericknewspost.com/special/best_of_the_best/bob_2026/
Our promise is to instill a love of learning and a respect for the world around us. Thank you for your continued support!
08/09/2026
Simplify menu planning and stay compliant š²
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A practical tool for every CACFP program!
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Our indoor classroom is no less important than our outdoor environment. We consider all classroom environments as our 3rd teacher. Each day is intentionally set with learning stations. Take a peek at Cottage Kids Pre-K.
Day 5 to vote for The Child Care Cottage in 2 categories: Best Child Care Center and Best Preschool. https://www.fredericknewspost.com/special/best_of_the_best/bob_2026/
08/08/2026
Today we share a photo of our Zen Garden! A quiet place to sit in a swing, dig for worms or listen to the wind chimes. That young tree was grown by seed planted and cared for by multiple classes of Cottage Kids. We hope you take a moment to enjoy the outdoors today and please vote for The Child Care Cottage in 2 categories: BEST CHILD CARE CENTER AND BEST PRESCHOOL @ https://www.fredericknewspost.com/special/best_of_the_best/bob_2026/
08/07/2026
In loving memory of "Fish Sticks"!
We are sad to announce that "Fish Sticks" swam his last lap in the Cottage tank today! Our sweet class Goldfish, September 2017 - August 7, 2026. Almost a full decade of Cottage Kids enjoyed visits to his Tank. Swim on our dear friend. Yes, we are having a burial with funeral tomorrow.
08/07/2026
Day 3 to vote for Cottage Kids! Did you know that we offer high quality, MSDE approved, Pre-K and the majority of our seats are tuition free for 6.5 hours per day for 3 and 4 year olds. We are down to our last seats for the 2026-2027 school year for Tier 1 and 2 income qualifying families. Please share and help us find the next Cottage Kids and take a moment to vote for The Child Care Cottage in 2 categories: Best Child Care Center & Best Preschool! Thank you and take time to play today regardless of age. https://www.fredericknewspost.com/special/best_of_the_best/bob_2026/
08/05/2026
WOW! Thank you Frederick for nominating us, once again, in 2 categories under KIDS & EDUCATION: BEST CHILD CARE CENTER & BEST PRESCHOOL. We are so very grateful for your continued support of THE CHILD CARE COTTAGE, HOME OF COTTAGE KIDS PRE-K! We are honored to be included with other high quality centers in our industry. We are tiny buy mighty! VOTING BEGINS TODAY through AUGUST 11th. Vote daily in both categories! https://www.fredericknewspost.com/special/best_of_the_best/bob_2026