1 / 6Irvine Nature Center
CONTINUING - FULL11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117, USA
Regulated/Licensed in Baltimore County County, Maryland
- Hours
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Licensed for
- 29 children
The public record
- License number
- 1746214210425x246920864116657600
- License status
- CONTINUING - FULL
- License type
- Regulated/Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 29 children
- Address
- 11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117, USA
- County
- Baltimore County County
- Phone
- +14437389223
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- May 6, 2011
- License expires
- April 30, 2027
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–5 PM
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
What Maryland licensed
- Licence type
- Continuing - Full
- Status on record
- In Good Standing
- First licensed
- May 6, 2011
- Licence runs through
- April 30, 2027
- Licensed infant places
- 0
- Licensed school-age places
- 0
- Schedule
- School Year Only
- Family Network region
- Central Maryland North
Maryland publishes an infant band and a school-age band and no others, so these are not a total capacity and say nothing about toddler or preschool places.
Amenities and accessibility
Highlights
- Picnics
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Activities
- Hiking
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Public restroom
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- Kid-friendly hikes
Parking
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.6 average comes from 134 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star106
- 4 star16
- 3 star7
- 2 star3
- 1 star2
From Google
Recent parent reviews
Great place to explore and wonder around while being away from the hot city during summer days. Lots to see in the center, and big meadow with a bunch of trails to walk around. You can set up a propose or a wedding here! Butterflies are everywhere! Children friendly. Dogs not allowed.
Daisy XuJul 26, 2026We had a lovely visit to Irvine Nature Center with some of our homeschool friends. The 6 children ranged from age 4-12 and everyone enjoyed the facility. They loved seeing the animals, the nature play area, and the hike to the Native American village. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We will be sure to visit again soon!
Tabitha ThomasApr 24, 2026An absolutely beautiful area! We took a nice long walk against the various trails that were available and didn't want it to end! It was a very peaceful experience and we definitely want to make our way back just to explore anything that we hadn't seen. There was so much wildlife and the paths were very clearly made so it's extremely hard to get lost.
John Johnson (Stuntyy)Jun 2, 2025Grab sandwiches and coffee at Restertown’s daughter and then Spend the day walking around Irvine Nature Center. This is a quiet well-paved ample parking restroom equipped park. There are quaint meandering trails through Bonanzas of golden rods, bonesets, oaks, elms, understory and shady groves with - bees, and butterflies and occasional birds of prey! Great for a peaceful and uninterrupted walk in the woods. Fall has got to be spectacular here so will return. Sit on a bench atop the Pollinator Meadow just after the gazebo for a quick snack and do observe the cloud shadow cast dappled Meadow beneath the gorgeous horizon line. Bring a selfie stick for photographs. Kind of reminds me of Jonesrud Viewpoint in Sandy, Oregon.
Artofthinking RahulBSep 15, 2024An absolutely beautiful place! We just had our wedding here and the experience start to finish of working with Jessica and Wendy was great. They were flexible, very communicative, and really helped us to create our dream wedding. The venue was affordable, and the lawn space, fire pit, and outdoor play area for the kids were just the icing on the cake. The setting is just beautiful and you would never know you’re right outside of Baltimore. A must-visit in the DMV, and definitely consider them for your next event!
Caraline JeffreyJun 13, 2024Found the Irvine Nature Center while looking for something fun to do. So glad we found it! This is a must for anyone it is great for kids too. There are so many things to see and explore. It is definitely an educational experience for both the novice and pro outsider! There are lots of trails, through the woods, meadows and wetlands. You never know what you will find. Make sure to visit the aviary and see the birds of prey. We will definitely be back! The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
AugusteMay 25, 2024
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about Irvine Nature Center
Is Irvine Nature Center a licensed child care provider in Maryland?
- Yes. Irvine Nature Center holds Maryland licence 1746214210425x246920864116657600, listed as "CONTINUING - FULL" by the Office of Child Care, Maryland State Department of Education in Baltimore County. The licence is recorded as Continuing - Full, running to April 30, 2027. Confirm current standing with the Office of Child Care before enrolling.
What does Maryland record about Irvine Nature Center's standing?
- Maryland records Irvine Nature Center's status as "In Good Standing". That is a single status field in a snapshot, not a compliance history, and it is not the same as a clean inspection record. Maryland publishes inspection findings separately at checkccmd.org and they are not included here.
Does Irvine Nature Center operate all year?
- Maryland records Irvine Nature Center as a "School Year Only" programme. That is the schedule on the licence record rather than a timetable, so confirm term dates and closures with the provider.
Does this page show inspection results for Irvine Nature Center?
- No. Maryland inspects licensed child care programmes and publishes the results through Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org. Those reports are not included here, so nothing on this page reflects Irvine Nature Center's inspection history either way. This page's record comes from Maryland Family Network's LOCATE service, which carries licence and status data rather than inspection findings.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the State Department of Education, Office of Child Care. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. The Maryland Family Network LOCATE child care search, licence 1746214210425x246920864116657600. Inspection findings are published separately by the Office of Child Care on Check Child Care Maryland and are not included on this page.
- Context. Our explainer on how Maryland daycare licensing and inspections work, and on Maryland child care assistance.
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