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The Joy of Learning Center - Milford Mill

CONTINUING - FULL

3609 Milford Mill Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244, USA

Regulated/Licensed in Baltimore County County, Maryland

26Elevated Risk
Preschool
3.8(31)Yelp(0)
Regulated/Licensed
Hours
7 AM–6 PM
Licensed for
63 children

The public record

License number
1746222801026x477540377418977300
License status
CONTINUING - FULL
License type
Regulated/Licensed
Licensed capacity
63 children
Address
3609 Milford Mill Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244, USA
County
Baltimore County County
Website
Not listed
License issued
August 16, 2023
License expires
July 31, 2027

Hours

Listed on Google

Mon
7 AM–6 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

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
August 16, 2023
Licence runs through
July 31, 2027
Licensed infant places
6
Licensed school-age places
12
Schedule
Full Year
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

Service options

  • Onsite services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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

How the reviews split

The 3.8 average comes from 31 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star22
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star9

From Google

Recent parent reviews

  • We’ve had such a wonderful experience at The Joy of Learning Milford Mill! The teachers are nurturing, attentive, and truly go above and beyond to support each child. The center is clean, engaging, and filled with positive energy. My child has grown so much socially and academically since enrolling. It gives me peace of mind knowing they are in such a caring and structured environment every day. Highly recommend to any parent!

    Umapple HelwaApr 19, 2026
  • The staff is inconsistent, and the turnover is so frequent it’s hard to know who you’re dealing with from week to week. There is absolutely no sense of stability or clear communication. The biggest issue is the lack of transparency when it comes to fees. I was previously told late pickup fees were $1 per minute, but then suddenly I’m charged a flat $50+ fee with no clear explanation. Which one is it? Policies seem to change depending on the day, and that’s not acceptable. I was also told my child could not attend during spring break unless I paid an additional $300 for just that one week, despite being on a scholarship that is supposed to cover summer camp and days when school is closed. It feels like they are constantly looking for ways to charge parents extra rather than support families. Overall, the experience feels very money-driven and unprofessional. Parents deserve consistency, clear policies, and honesty—none of which I’ve experienced here.

    Chanel ThomasApr 15, 2026
  • The director has been extremely helpful and truly goes above and beyond for both the students and the parents. She is sincere, passionate, and genuinely cares about the children and their families. We’re so grateful for her dedication and support!

    Iris ParadaFeb 25, 2026
  • Exceptional service, and my kids always come home smiling. Amazing staff who welcome and take care of my kids, honestly can’t ask for anything more when it comes to child care for my children.

    Tobi FymFeb 11, 2026
  • Joy of Learning of Milford Mill has been amazing since the new leadership took over. Communication has greatly improved, and the Director is welcoming, responsive, and truly works with parents. My child loves coming to school and even talks about the treasure box in the office, which makes the kids feel so special. The staff’s positive energy, strong bonds with the children, and warm, playful classrooms have made such a difference. The entire center now feels organized, welcoming, and full of life. Highly recommend!

    Desiree BrownJan 23, 2026
  • Amazing I’m honestly baffled by how kind the director is and how caring the staff are. I always see my kids smiling when I come to pick them up and they always look like they’re having a blast! I will forever feel safe entrusting this center with my kids.

    Momen JamhourJan 13, 2026

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

Questions parents ask about The Joy of Learning Center - Milford Mill

Is The Joy of Learning Center - Milford Mill a licensed child care provider in Maryland?

Yes. The Joy of Learning Center - Milford Mill holds Maryland licence 1746222801026x477540377418977300, 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 July 31, 2027. Confirm current standing with the Office of Child Care before enrolling.

What does Maryland record about The Joy of Learning Center - Milford Mill's standing?

Maryland records The Joy of Learning Center - Milford Mill'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.

How many children is The Joy of Learning Center - Milford Mill licensed for?

Maryland's record lists 6 infant places and 12 school-age places for The Joy of Learning Center - Milford Mill. Those are the only two age bands this dataset publishes, so they are not a total capacity and do not describe toddler or preschool places. Ask the provider for its full licensed capacity.

Does The Joy of Learning Center - Milford Mill operate all year?

Maryland records The Joy of Learning Center - Milford Mill as a "Full Year" 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 The Joy of Learning Center - Milford Mill?

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 The Joy of Learning Center - Milford Mill'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.

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

  1. Primary. The Maryland Family Network LOCATE child care search, licence 1746222801026x477540377418977300. Inspection findings are published separately by the Office of Child Care on Check Child Care Maryland and are not included on this page.
  2. Context. Our explainer on how Maryland daycare licensing and inspections work, and on Maryland child care assistance.

Licensing facts on this page were last checked against the state record on . We republish the public licensing record and label absent fields plainly rather than leaving them blank. Where our data comes from · Report an error