About the
Learning Center.

Our mission is to nurture each child's unique potential, build foundational character, and strengthen their families. The Learning Center will begin with pre-K readiness for ages 2–5. Plans also include life-skills classes for parents and children, and summer learning and enrichment for grades K–8. The pre-K readiness program includes a Maryland-aligned curriculum, character education, a full-time nurse, and tuition within Maryland’s Child Care Scholarship range.

The Learning Center will be located on the campus of the Greater Baltimore Church at 5801 Security Blvd, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207. The capital campaign will help prepare the campus to welcome the next generation.

No. The Learning Center is rooted in the Christian faith and the values of Greater Baltimore Church, including service and love. However, we welcome children and families regardless of faith or lack of faith, race, color, or background. Church membership is not required to enroll.

The opening image shows one possible learning space within the planned Learning Center, followed immediately by an actual photo of a current classroom. The classroom and hallway photos in the campus section also show the existing space. The outdoor views are Google Earth captures supplied by the church. The images under 01, 02, and 03 are AI-generated illustrations of the planned experiences.

The future concepts beneath the campus story show a modern classroom for pre-K readiness, summer camp with learning activities and outdoor fun, and a proposed playground beside a current view of that area. They were generated using the existing classroom and outdoor views as references. Final designs may differ.

We’re beginning with children ages 5-14 and their families. Long term, we’re considering other programs that help every person reach their unique potential, rooted in values and providing premiere services to those that need it the most. Those future programs are a vision, not a current service offering.

Greater Baltimore Learning Center is the name of the planned organization. Greater Impact Learning Center Campaign is the fundraising campaign led by Greater Baltimore Church to help open the Center.

The Greater Baltimore Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn, Baltimore County, MD is starting the Learning Center as a separate nonprofit.

The new executive director brings 28 years as a New York City teacher and assistant principal, two master’s degrees, and a New York State administrator license that transfers to Maryland.

In Baltimore County’s 2023–24 assessment, 45% of children with any formal prior care demonstrated kindergarten readiness, compared with 19% of children whose prior care was at home or informal. Formal care includes full- or half-day programs; the home/informal category covers full-day care. Prior care was reported by parents. The formal-care category is broader than public pre-K alone.

These figures show an association, not proof that the care setting caused the difference, and do not predict individual children’s outcomes. Source: Maryland State Department of Education, Readiness Matters, 2023–24, Baltimore County profile, printed p. 15 (PDF page 16).

The chart is Greater Baltimore Church’s planning estimate for zip code 21207, where our campus is located. It compares approximately 1,275 children estimated to use center-based care with 944 licensed seats open to children under 5. The estimated difference is about 330 places; estimated demand is about 35% above capacity. It is not a count of children on waiting lists or available vacancies.

The church supplied these inputs: 3,272 children under 5 (1,858 under 3 and 1,414 ages 3–4), from the Census ACS 2019–2023 table B09001; a 67% all-parents-working share based on table B23008; and a 58% center-use planning assumption. B23008 covers children under 6, so applying that share to the under-5 population is an approximation. These inputs yield approximately 1,270 children, presented as roughly 1,275 in the church’s planning estimate.

The church’s review of ChildCareCenter.us listings counted 974 licensed places across 26 programs and excluded 30 school-age-only places, leaving 944. This is the church’s supplied review, not a live count of open seats. The local estimate includes children under 5; our planned pre-K readiness program will serve ages 2–5.

We plan to welcome our first class of summer school scholars in June 2027, followed by our inaugural Pre-K class in September 2027 (subject to Maryland State Department of Education approval).

Not yet. The center is not yet licensed or enrolling students. Follow the campaign on Givebutter for updates.

The Greater Impact Learning Center Campaign is Greater Baltimore Church’s $1 million capital campaign over two years, providing seed funding to open the Greater Baltimore Learning Center. The church is raising seed money on behalf of the Learning Center to make opening possible. Gifts fund the initial investment in preparing our building, creating a playground, and providing learning equipment, creating a modern setting where students can succeed.

Tuition will be set within Maryland’s Child Care Scholarship range. The center is designed to be self-sustaining in its ongoing operations while keeping tuition affordable. The capital campaign provides seed funding for opening, distinct from ongoing operating support.

Gifts to this capital campaign are made to Greater Baltimore Church, which is raising seed money on behalf of the Learning Center. Gifts to the church for the campaign are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Yes. Equipment, materials, professional services, and your team’s skills can all help open the center. Talk with us about what you can contribute.

We’re inviting offers of skilled work and materials, company gifts and matching gifts, and sponsorships. See ways your business can help.

Both are on the Greater Impact Learning Center Campaign page on Givebutter. Gifts are made to Greater Baltimore Church to provide seed funding for the Learning Center’s opening.