About Our Program
An overview of our program, philosophy, and commitment to care.Why Choose Cathy’s Care?
Trusted Care
Since 1992, Cathy’s Care has been a regulated family child care home in Anne Arundel County, providing dependable, full-time care in a warm, nurturing environment. With over 30 years of experience, we offer the continuity, stability, and personal attention families value most.
Trusted Care
Since 1992, Cathy’s Care has been a regulated family child care home in Anne Arundel County, providing dependable, full-time care in a warm, nurturing environment. With over 30 years of experience, we offer the continuity, stability, and personal attention families value most.
Trusted Care
Since 1992, Cathy’s Care has been a regulated family child care home in Anne Arundel County, providing dependable, full-time care in a warm, nurturing environment. With over 30 years of experience, we offer the continuity, stability, and personal attention families value most.
Growth & Play
Children thrive through meaningful experiences. Our program blends hands-on play, sensory exploration, outdoor activities, and family engagement. From birth through age 12, each child grows socially, emotionally, physically, and academically within a safe, home-like setting.
Growth & Play
Children thrive through meaningful experiences. Our program blends hands-on play, sensory exploration, outdoor activities, and family engagement. From birth through age 12, each child grows socially, emotionally, physically, and academically within a safe, home-like setting.
Growth & Play
Children thrive through meaningful experiences. Our program blends hands-on play, sensory exploration, outdoor activities, and family engagement. From birth through age 12, each child grows socially, emotionally, physically, and academically within a safe, home-like setting.
Quality Curriculum
Our curriculum follows proven early-education standards and MSDE-approved resources, then adapts to each child’s interests, abilities, and developmental needs. This structured, whole-child approach brings together the best of home care and center-based learning.
Quality Curriculum
Our curriculum follows proven early-education standards and MSDE-approved resources, then adapts to each child’s interests, abilities, and developmental needs. This structured, whole-child approach brings together the best of home care and center-based learning.
Quality Curriculum
Our curriculum follows proven early-education standards and MSDE-approved resources, then adapts to each child’s interests, abilities, and developmental needs. This structured, whole-child approach brings together the best of home care and center-based learning.
Easy Enrollment
Enrollment begins with a convenient first interview where families visit the home, review the contract, and discuss schedules and needs. A second interview finalizes paperwork, secures your start date, and includes the $300 registration fee, which holds your child’s spot.
Easy Enrollment
Enrollment begins with a convenient first interview where families visit the home, review the contract, and discuss schedules and needs. A second interview finalizes paperwork, secures your start date, and includes the $300 registration fee, which holds your child’s spot.
Easy Enrollment
Enrollment begins with a convenient first interview where families visit the home, review the contract, and discuss schedules and needs. A second interview finalizes paperwork, secures your start date, and includes the $300 registration fee, which holds your child’s spot.
Join our Family Today!
Every child deserves a place where they feel safe, supported, and inspired. At Cathy’s Care, we blend hands-on learning, nurturing routines, and family engagement to create meaningful experiences for children from birth through age 12. We invite your family to join us and discover the difference a home-based program can make.
Program Information & Downloads
Cathy’s Care Handbook
The Cathy’s Care Handbook outlines our professional standards, whole-child learning philosophy, curriculum approach, daily schedule, tuition policies, and health and safety practices. It reflects the high level of care, education, and structure your child receives every day.
- Inclusive, whole-child philosophy for ages birth – 12
- Research-based curriculum aligned with all 7 learning domains
- Safe, nurturing environment with clear daily routines
- Transparent policies for tuition, scheduling, and emergencies
Daily Schedule
Our daily schedule provides a balanced mix of play, learning, healthy meals, and outdoor time – always adjusted to support each child’s age, needs, and developmental stage. It offers structure while remaining flexible enough to meet individual routines, ensuring every child feels comfortable, engaged, and supported throughout the day.
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Flexible routines tailored to each child
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Structured learning through preschool activities and centers
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Nutritious meals following CACFP guidelines
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Daily outdoor play to build motor skills and healthy habits
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Smooth transitions supported by gentle prompts
Standard Contract
This contract outlines your personalized child care schedule, weekly fees, payment terms, and registration details. Hours are set based on your family’s needs, with a four-week trial period and clear expectations around payment, late pickups, and start dates. By signing, you agree to the terms in the Cathy’s Care Handbook and the financial policies that ensure consistent, reliable care for your child.
Teacher’s Contract
This teacher contract provides a personalized childcare schedule aligned to your school hours, with weekly rates, a four-week trial period, and no charges during summer break. It outlines payment expectations, registration details, and the policies that ensure reliable, consistent care throughout the school year.
SIDS Addendum
We follow American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines and state regulations for safe sleep, including placing infants on their backs, using clear and approved sleep spaces, monitoring every 15 minutes, keeping the environment smoke-free, and providing supervised tummy time while awake. These practices help create a safe, supportive environment for infants 0 – 12 months.
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