Blue Hatchlings at Johns Hopkins University
Why Blue Hatchlings?
In Maryland, childcare is more expensive than in-state tuition to a 4-year public college.
$15,335
average annual cost of infant care in Maryland in 2019
$10,254
annual childcare for 4-year-olds in 2019
$1,600-$2,200
average cost of childcare centers around the JHU Homewood campus
New parents and those without an existing family network often face long waitlists and problems with distance and high tuition prices.
80%
of childcare centers have reported a staffing shortage in 2021
Blue Hatchlings is a non-profit organization that aims to reduce the cost of childcare for Johns Hopkins affiliates by providing an affordable and accessible childcare for parents.
Reasonable Pricing
At Blue Hatchlings, we prioritize affordable options for daytime childcare.
Convenient Location
We provide childcare at locations close to where you are, only a few minutes from campus.
Research Opportunities
The Blue Hatchlings childcare center also provides career development opportunities for pediatric and early intervention research.
Blue Hatchlings Partners
