Pre-K readiness
Ages 2–5
Kindergarten preparation and faith-based character education, in a nurturing setting.
Faith-based learning · Gwynn Oak
Help us open the
Greater Baltimore
Learning Center.
The Greater Baltimore Church is creating a faith-based Learning Center in Woodlawn, starting with affordable pre-K readiness for ages 2–5. Plans also include summer learning for grades K–6 and life-skills classes for children and parents.
We want every child to discover their God-given potential.
Give to Greater ImpactGreater Impact Campaign
$1 million over two years.Tax-deductible gifts to Greater Baltimore Church provide seed funding specifically to open the center.
Why here. Why now.
Kindergarten preparation
starts early.
Learning letters, taking turns, working through a problem together. Our pre-K readiness program will give children time to practice these skills before their first day of kindergarten.
Share of children demonstrating readiness · 2023–24
45%
After formal
early care
19%
After home or
informal care
Source: MSDE, Readiness Matters 2023–24, p. 15. Prior care was parent-reported. These figures show a link, not proof of cause. About this comparison.
Our neighborhood · 21207
Families need care
they can afford.
Our estimate suggests a gap of about 330 child care places in ZIP code 21207. We’re planning affordable, faith-based pre-K readiness for ages 2–5 to give local families another choice.
See what we’re creatingZIP code 21207 · Children under 5
Estimated center-based demand~1,275
Licensed seats open to under-5s944
35% more demand than licensed capacity.
Church planning estimate using ACS 2019–2023 population and parent-workforce data, a center-use assumption, and a review of ChildCareCenter.us listings. Capacity is not a count of vacant places. Sources & how we estimated this.
Faith. Learning. Family.
A Learning Center
for children and families.
You don’t need to belong to our church to belong here.
Pre-K readiness
Summer learning & enrichment
Grades K–6
Hands-on activities, new friendships, and opportunities to explore and learn together.
Life skills for
children and parents
Classes that help parents and children build practical life skills, with opportunities to learn together.
Experience images are AI-generated illustrations.
Our plan for affordability
Tuition working families
can manage.
Tuition is being planned within Maryland’s Child Care Scholarship range.
Designed to be self-sustaining. The center’s operating plan is built to cover ongoing costs while keeping care affordable. Capital campaign gifts provide the seed funding to get it open.
5801 Security Boulevard · Woodlawn
Help get these doors
ready again.
Children have been learning here since 1962. Now we’re preparing the building and outdoor spaces for another generation.
Your gift helps create the setting and equipment children need to learn, make friends, and feel at home.
The campus we’re building on.
Current classroom and hallway photographs supplied by the church. Outdoor views: Google Earth. Select any image to see it full size.
Concept images are AI-generated using the current classroom and outdoor views as references. The current-area image is a supplied Google Earth capture. Concepts illustrate possibilities; final designs may differ.
The Greater Impact Campaign
Your gift helps
get us open.
Greater Baltimore Church is raising seed money specifically for the Learning Center’s opening. It will help prepare the building, create a playground, and provide learning equipment so children can discover their God-given potential.
Summer camp is planned for June 2027 and school for August 2027. Opening depends on facility preparation, approvals, and Maryland licensing.
Our capital campaign goal
$1 million
Over two years.
Give to Greater ImpactGifts are made to Greater Baltimore Church through Givebutter.
Gifts to the church for this campaign are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Neighbors & local businesses
Give funds.
Give in kind.
We need more than money. Equipment, materials, professional services, and your team’s skills can all help open the center. Businesses can also match gifts or sponsor.
Offer an in-kind gift
partnerships@greaterimpact.exampleExample address for this prototype
Follow the center
as it takes shape.
Campaign and Learning Center updates, through Givebutter.