2538 Jefferson Pike  Jefferson, Maryland  21755
Office: 301-834-9007 Fax: 301-834-6456 educare@educatewithcare.com

Educare Learning Center, formerly known as Dandelion Child Care, is a fully
accredited program through the Maryland State Department of Education,  The
nature-enriched environment is a unique setting in which children can explore and
learn.  The spacious facility offers developmentally appropriate classroom environments
supported by endless outdoor possibilities.  Responsive and experienced staff
provide the roots from which all learning can grow.

If you are new to Educare, we invite you to tour our website and get to know our
program.  For our current families, this website offers information
regarding your child's individual program and opportunities for family involvement.

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Welcome to the Educare Home Page
Aerial View of Educare
View of Playgrounds
Calendar of Events      Printable Calendar of Events 2009-10 School Year
March Highlights
March 1--Monthly and Preschool Tuition Due
March 1--Educare Family Association Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
March 5--Fundraiser Drawing in Evening (EFA Sponsored)
March 8--Bi-weekly Tuition Due
March 12--EFA Surveys Due to the Front Desk (Enter to Win a $15 Starbucks Gift Card)
March 14--Daylight Savings Begins (Spring Forward)
March 15--Silent Auction Donations Due to the Front Desk (EFA Sponsored)
March 17--Parent Orientation for New Families, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
March 22--Bi-Weekly Tuition Due
March 22--Silent Auction Fundraiser Begins (EFA Sponsored)
March 26--Last Day of Silent Auction
March 23--FCPL Bookmobile Visits ELC (Revised Schedule Due to Weather in February)
March 23--Conferences (Room 1a)--Note date change from yearly calendar
March 24--Conferences (Room 2)
March 31--Ms. Kitty's 4's Preschool IN SESSION (FCPS Attends Full Day--Snow Make-up Day)

April Highlights
Joe Corbi's Pizza Fundraiser--Date TBA (EFA Sponsored)
April 1--Monthly & Preschool Tuition Due
April 1--Ms. Angela's 3's Preschool IN SESSION (FCPS Attends Full Day--Snow Make-up Day)
April 2--ELC CLOSED--STAFF IN-SERVICE DAY (Good Friday--FCPS Closed)
April 5--Bi-Weekly Tuition Due
April 5--Ms. Kitty's 4's Preschool Closed (FCPS Closed--Spring Break)
April 8--Conferences (Room 1b)
April 12-16--Week of the Young Child (Family Activities TBA)
April 12--Educare Family Association Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
April 13--FCPL Bookmobile Visits ELC (Note Date Change from Yearly Calendar)
April 13--Parent Workshop,"Routines & Rules", 6:30-8:00 p.m.
April 15--Conferences (Room 4)
April 17--Parent's Night Out, 4-9 p.m. (EFA Sponsored)
April 19--Bi-Weekly Tuition Due
April 19--Conferences (Room 3)
April 21--Parent Orientation for New Families, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
April 21--Conferences (Ms. Kitty's 4's Preschool Class)
April 22--Earth Day Celebration (Center-wide)
April 24--Multi-Family Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (EFA Sponsored)
April 27--Conferences (Ms. Angela's 3's Preschool Class)
May 1--Monthly & Preschool Tuition Due
May 1--Bi-Weekly Tuition Due
The Educare Family Association has held another meeting!
The next meeting is on Monday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Childcare will be provided. Additional information and minutes from the meetings
Growing, Caring,
Learning Together
2538 Jefferson Pike  Jefferson, Maryland  21755
Phone: 301-834-9007   Fax:  301-834-6456
educare@educatewithcare.com