Just - A - Buddy Early Learning Center

Hours

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

February 25, 2021

Licence runs through

January 31, 2027

Licensed infant places

1

Licensed school-age places

0

Schedule

Full Year

Family Network region

Central Maryland South

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

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.8 average comes from 16 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star15
• 4 star0
• 3 star0
• 2 star0
• 1 star1

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  Just a Buddy Early Learning Center has been such a great experience for my family. Ms. Ebonique and Ms. Jackson are very warm, welcoming, nurturing, and loving. Our daughter has done very well in their care and has enjoyed learning there and grown a lot! It is a great place for any child to learn and grow and we can’t recommend it enough.

  Pace PalmerNov 10, 2025
• ★★★★★

  From day one Ms. Ebonique has made me and my son feel comfortable, it is refreshing to be able to take my son to Just A Buddy for child care and know he is in good, safe, loving and praying hands. Thank you so much for creating a safe, positive and loving environment for my son all you do Ms. Ebonique and Ms. Jackson you guys are amazing! King has been learning so much since he started coming to you!

  Leonie SuberuJun 11, 2025
• ★★★★★

  At first, she was all nice and sweet, but things changed when I started giving feedback about things I found troubling, which ultimately led to her terminating my child's daycare contract. Despite my concerns, I have been nothing but polite and respectful in my interactions with her. It is with a heavy heart and a deep sense of concern for the well-being of our children that I write this honest review. First and foremost, it is evident that the owner of Just A Buddy Early Learning Center is motivated solely by greed, with a complete disregard for the safety and happiness of the children entrusted to her care. I am deeply disappointed to note that, at a time when the owner was sick for three days, she still collected tuition for the entire week from parents, in addition to the three weeks paid vacation she already has per her contract. My autistic child, who requires extra attention and understanding, has come home with unexplained bruises on numerous occasions. When questioned about these injuries, Ms. Ebonique provided a myriad of excuses, eventually admitting to scratching my son with her ring. This shocking revelation left me appalled and horrified, questioning the integrity of the staff and the overall environment my child was subjected to. Additionally, the lack of transparency and accountability at Just A Buddy Early Learning Center is deeply troubling. Parents are denied the opportunity to observe the conditions in which their children are placed, raising serious concerns about the quality of care provided. It is unacceptable that the proprietor shrouds her facility in secrecy, preventing parents from ensuring their children are safe and content. Furthermore, my child is consistently hungry when I pick him, hence I started putting snacks in his bag to eat on his ride home, despite assurances from the owner that proper meals and snacks are provided. The neglectful attitude towards a child's basic needs is both appalling and inexcusable. No child should ever be subjected to hunger while under the care of a daycare center. What exacerbates the situation is the owner's audacity in soliciting positive reviews from parents, despite the woeful state of affairs within the facility. This manipulative tactic is a blatant attempt to conceal the truth and lure unsuspecting parents into a dangerous and neglectful environment. In addition to these concerns, I must express my disappointment regarding the use of bleach within the daycare. While I appreciate the importance of sanitizing the environment, it is entirely inappropriate for toddlers to have frequent contact with bleach to the extent that it has stained my son's clothes on multiple occasions. I implore all parents considering Just A Buddy Early Learning Center to look elsewhere for a nurturing, safe, and respectful childcare experience for their precious little ones. The emotional and physical well-being of our children should never be compromised for the sake of profit. Avoid this daycare center at all costs, and spare your child the anguish and distress that mine has endured.

  Hanny BlagzNov 3, 2023
• ★★★★★

  Just A Buddy Early Learning Center is great, my daughter loves it. She started a little late because me and her mom was concern after Covid. She was 2 and a half years old when she started and now 10 months later she is talking more, she learned all her numbers, shape, colors, alphabets, foods, and so much more. I sincerely thank Ms. Eboni Williams for teaching and preparing our daughter.

  Camonte DanielsJul 28, 2023
• ★★★★★

  I have had my kid at JABELC and I couldn't be more happy with her progress in many different areas. From reading, counting, praying, and even listening skills. I have and still enjoy listening to my kid tell all about her day and teachers. This has been a wonderful environment for us. Thank you to the staff for all your hard work.

  James GoodeJul 28, 2023
• ★★★★★

  Mrs Ebonique and her team love and cherish there duties at JABELC. The children have fun experiences and are always learning new skills also the food is great I strongly recommend this center

  Charles WilliamsFeb 9, 2023

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.