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Childway

Early childhood program · Kindergarten only

Burtonsville, MD

4058 Blackburn Ln, Burtonsville, MD 20866

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Burtonsville since at least 2011

In Burtonsville, Maryland, Childway is an early childhood program for kindergarten. About 14 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8.5 hours, 181 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Kindergarten only
Students
14
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7
Boys and girls
Coed · 6 girls, 8 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 8.5 hours
School year
181 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 68% of preschool programs in Maryland.
    • Compared with 87 preschool programs in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    19’11–1222’13–1499’15–1620’17–1819’19–2010’21–2214’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Student body

    Black57%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Asian14%
    White7%

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Childway whether it takes part.

    More about Maryland's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Childway

    What grades does Childway serve?

    Childway serves kindergarten only.

    How many students attend Childway?

    About 14 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Childway?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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