Now enrolling: Openings are available for children 18 months and older.
Licensed family child care in Columbia, Maryland
A warm place to learn, play, and grow.
Crocky Child Care offers nurturing, year-round care for children from newborn through age five in a welcoming home setting. Children enjoy play-based learning, healthy meals, outdoor time, and the individual attention that comes with a small group.
Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM–6:00 PM • Languages: English and Bulgarian
Newborn–Age 5
Year-round care
7:30 AM–6:00 PM
Monday–Friday
Meals Included
Breakfast, lunch and two snacks
English & Bulgarian
A welcoming bilingual environment
Welcome to Crocky Child Care
Care that feels personal, nurturing, and joyful.
Led by Penka Stanimirova, Crocky Child Care gives young children a safe place to build confidence, friendships, curiosity, and everyday skills. With experience caring for children since 2014, Penka creates a consistent daily rhythm while giving each child room to explore at their own pace.
Why families choose Crocky
A thoughtful start for growing children
Small-group attention
A home-based setting allows children to be known, supported, and cared for as individuals.
Learning through play
Daily activities encourage creativity, communication, movement, problem-solving, and discovery.
Indoor and outdoor play
Children have opportunities to move, imagine, explore nature, and enjoy fresh air throughout the week.
Healthy meals included
Breakfast, lunch, a morning snack, and an afternoon snack are provided by the child care program.
The daily experience
A balanced day built around young children
Each day combines dependable routines with space for children to follow their interests. Activities are adapted to children’s ages, development, and individual needs.
- Play-based learning and age-appropriate activities
- Stories, music, art, language, and imaginative play
- Indoor and outdoor movement and exploration
- Nutritious meals and snacks served throughout the day
- Rest, comfort, and consistent routines
- Social-emotional learning in a caring family setting
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A look inside Crocky Child Care
Licensed, experienced, and committed to quality
#257341
Maryland child care license
Level 2
Maryland EXCELS participant
Level 3 pending review
Since 2014
Experience working with children
Year-Round
Consistent care for busy families
Meet the provider
Hello, I’m Penka Stanimirova.
I have worked with children since 2014 and created Crocky Child Care to offer families a dependable, nurturing alternative to a larger center. My goal is for every child to feel secure, included, and excited to participate in the day.
I maintain all required child care training and support children in both English and Bulgarian.
Frequently asked questions
Helpful information for families
What ages does Crocky Child Care serve?
The program serves children from newborn through five years old. Current openings are available for children 18 months and older.
Are meals and snacks provided?
Yes. Crocky Child Care provides breakfast, lunch, a morning snack, and an afternoon snack.
What are the hours?
Crocky Child Care is open year-round, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Where is the program located?
The program is located at 10291 Crimson Tree Ct, Columbia, MD 21044, in the Wilde Lake area.
How can I schedule a visit?
Use the Schedule a Visit page, email crockychildcare@gmail.com, or call 443-XXX-XXXX to ask about availability and arrange a time to meet.
We would love to meet your family.
Schedule a visit to learn more about Crocky Child Care, meet Penka, and see whether the program is the right fit for your child.
Phone:
443-XXX-XXXX
Location:
10291 Crimson Tree Ct, Columbia, MD 21044
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