Welcome to Night Watch Childcare Center: Maryland's Premier Therapeutic Overnight Childcare Center

At Night Watch Childcare Center, we provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for your child's growth, learning, and development. As Maryland’s only overnight childcare facility, we are dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive space where children thrive through play, exploration, and hands-on learning.

Our experienced educators and caregivers support every aspect of your child's development, promoting curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. We celebrate each child's uniqueness and work closely with families to ensure the best care and development.

Join us at Night Watch, where we inspire a lifelong love of learning and lay the foundation for a bright future.

Nurturing Growth, Night and Day

Mission Statement

At The Night Watch Childcare Center, we are dedicated to illuminating the path for children and families during the overnight hours. As Maryland’s premier overnight childcare facility, we provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children can thrive through play, exploration, and hands-on learning. Our mission is to support the holistic development of each child, fostering curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning, while offering peace of mind to parents working nontraditional hours.

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Join us at Night Watch as we move to our new, larger location!

Soon, we’ll have more space to welcome even more families, creating a nurturing environment where your child can thrive.

Join our Waitlist

We're excited to offer additional spots as we expand. Secure a place for your child by joining our waitlist now:

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The childcare scholarship process is now online!

CLICK HERE!

Be sure to call them a few days after applying to see if they have everything and to notate your file that you need nontraditional and traditional vouchers if you are planning to attend the Night Watch.

Night Watch's Summer Closures:

Hi Parents!

We would like to inform you about the following dates for our Summer Holiday closings (pls refer to the flyer)

Our center will be closed during these dates. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Please plan accordingly, and we look forward to welcoming your children back after the break.

Tuition and Fee (per child)

TUITION

🟤 3 years old and up: $200 per week

🟤 6 weeks to 23 months: $250 per week

FEES

🟤 Registration Fee (non-refundable): $200 per child

🟤 Late Payment: $15

🟤 Late Pick up (after 8:30 AM): $15

Start here to enroll with ProCare

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(we are currently at capacity & using this link does not guarantee a spot)

Current Parents:

Let us grab your weekly schedule!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Are you open on weekends?: Not anymore. In August of 2022, we moved to a Monday-Friday schedule, however, Friday night rolls into Saturday morning, so we officially close Saturday morning at 8:30 AM.

Do you accept Childcare Vouchers or Purchase of Care? : As of May 1st, 2025, the voucher program has been suspended. We will only be accepting cash payments from families who do not already have active Maryland Childcare Scholarships. If you are currently enrolled and receiving a scholarship, your status will not be affected at this time.

Do you offer sibling discounts?: No.

Know your Rights

Parents, please take time to review this resource: "The Guide to Regulated Care."

Featured on TV

New Sensory Garden

Our new sensory garden has just been featured by WMDT! This garden is more than just a beautiful space; it's a sanctuary for child development, fostering sensory exploration and growth.

We're thrilled to share this journey with you all. Dive into the full story and learn more about the magic happening at our daycare center!

Watch the full video: click here