Morning Star Community Day Care And Learning Center, Catonsville

The MSBC Community Daycare and Learning Center serves approximately 60 preschool children ages 2 to 5 years old and 15 school age children ages 5-15 years old. The center operates year-round Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Established in August 1983, the center is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education. Located at 154 Winters Lane, the center is popular for its extended hours, balanced mix of educational and social activities, and nurturing environment. Children are placed in groups according to age and ability. The curriculum includes devotion, progressive lesson plans, and age-appropriate activities. The center serves breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks, and schedules daily rest periods on small cots for the children. Under the directorship of Minister Olivia Hazell, the center staff are trained and knowledgeable about developmental stages and the needs of pre-school and school-aged children. Individuals certified in First Aid & CPR are always available. Staff spare the rod and encourage a positive discipline policy that diminishes unacceptable behavior and teaches self-control, responsibility, and respect. The theme is "Where Love and Learning Go Hand in Hand."