About
We are here to help parents raise happy, healthy children
Children are our most precious resources — so they deserve the safest, most loving place to grow. Tender Trails is a family child care home in Laurel where families are partners, and where every step is guided by kindness, respect, and support.
Our home
A Laurel home built for little learners
Sherry Oladimeji founded Tender Trails Childcare to give families a warm, reliable place for care and early learning. Through a blend of play-based and structured activities, we cultivate creativity, curiosity, and confidence — in ways that fit each child’s age and stage.
We are a licensed family child care home in Maryland (261208), open Monday–Friday, 6:00am–6:00pm.
Our mission
A nurturing place to explore, grow, and thrive
We foster each child’s unique potential through compassionate care, engaging learning experiences, and a focus on emotional, social, and cognitive development — always with families as partners.
Physically, academically, socially, emotionally, and morally: every step of a child’s path here is guided by kindness, respect, and support.
At a glance
Small by design
Eight children. One Laurel home. Care that stays personal.
Ages
Infants through 12
Including babies under one, with wraparound care through school age.
Group size
Eight children
A waitlist is available when we are full.
Meals
Four times a day
Breakfast, snacks, and lunch — or labeled food from home if you prefer.
Also
Scholarships & camps
Government scholarships welcome. Holiday camps when school is out.
We welcome families of all backgrounds.
Founder
“Every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment to grow, learn, and thrive. Our mission is to partner with parents and guide children toward a bright, joyful future.”
How we show up
A community where children belong
A small, watched-over group, predictable routines, and room to play — so children feel secure enough to be curious.
You know your child; we know early childhood. Together we build a partnership. Questions and feedback oriented toward a positive outcome for your child are always welcome.
Play and structure
Discovery through art, stories, movement, and hands-on play — balanced with calm routines.
Whole-child care
Emotional, social, physical, intellectual, and moral growth, in a rhythm that still feels like childhood.
Family partnership
Open communication, shared problem-solving, and respect for what you already know about your child.
Everyone belongs
All children learn and play together here. Every child is valued equally and deserves the same chances to grow.
What parents say
“Tender Trails Childcare has been an incredible experience for our son. The teachers are caring and the environment is full of opportunities for him to learn and grow. We appreciate how the team at Tender Trails works with us as partners in our child’s education. The care they provide is top-notch.”
A place to grow
More than just a joyful place
A Laurel family child care home where every step is guided by kindness, respect, and support — eight children, from infants through age 12, with families as partners.