News & Events

Registration
January & February
At both Wee Lad and Lassie (Arnold) and A Child's Garden (Severna Park), registration for the school year starts for current families in late January To ensure your choice of schedules, we suggest you register early. Registration opens for new families in early February.
Visit the Wee Lad classroom photo galleries and A Child's Garden classroom photo galleries to preview a "typical day" for each age group. Also visit the About Us, Program and For Parents tabs for many more details and an FAQ page. Please call for additional details.

Open House
Both Wee Lad and Lassie and A Child's Garden will hold Open Houses periodically throughout the year. Please contact us to set up a time to observe our program. We always welcome visitors, anytime of the year.
Studies show the best way to evaluate an education program is to observe it in action, meet the teaching staff and view the learning resources. Please contact us to schedule a visit.

Featured in Maryland EXCELS eNews
Wee Lad & Lassie and sister school A Child's Garden were recently profiled in the Maryland EXCELS (EXcellence Counts in Early Learning and School-Age Care) April newsletter.
Young 2s Lead Teacher and Assistant Director Greg McClure (A Child's Garden) was pictured working on an art project with a Young Twos student. Learn about EXCELS. Read the article.

Summer Camp Registrations starts in March
Registration for summer camp begins in March. Learn more about the program and check out the most current camp registration forms.
Why is a preschool EXCELS rating important?
Wee Lad & Lassie and A Child's Garden holds the highest Maryland EXCELS rating and is one of the only Early Childhood Programs in Anne Arundel County to receive the 5 Check rating. Watch this video to better understand why you should include the EXCELS rating in your preschool selection criteria.
Pre-K and Pre-K 3's Expansion Grant
