Back to School is a busy time for families and there are so many things to think about to get ready. Macaroni KID Columbia is happy to bring you our 2026 Back to School Guide with resources to help you start off the school year. Click on the images below for more information from each business and be sure to tell them Macaroni KID Columbia sent you!
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FEATURED BUSINESSES
Arabesque specializes in leading your dancer through the magical world of dance starting from their preschool years and throughout their lifetime. It has been so wonderful watching our dancers grow into wonderful dancers, teachers and welcoming their children into our Arabesque family generation after generation. Arabesque offers combination classes in Ballet & Tap for our younger students and Ballet, Tap & Jazz for our older students which allows our students to experience a well-rounded program at affordable prices. Our well rounded dancers excel in dance and in their other activities.
In addition to our combination classes, we offer additional classes in Hip Hop, Lyrical, Tap and Jazz, a well established Ballet Program, an Award Winning Competition Program and a Dance Company who perform The Nutcracker Ballet.
Our well trained, experienced faculty are here to help your dancer reach their goals. We understand that all children are different and have different dreams and are happy to accommodate all of them. If you would like a fun program once a week or a serious program for an advanced dancer, we can make it happen. If you ever have any questions about your child's schedule, please give us a call or email us at arabesque.ginger@gmail.com and we will be happy to talk with you.
Bet Yeladim is an award-winning Jewish preschool and child care in Columbia, MD, dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood education for children 8 weeks to 5 years in a nurturing, values-based environment.
Long before “eat locally” became a catchphrase, Rose Caulder and her family were eating their own homegrown vegetables and preserving them for winter meals. Rose began gardening in earnest in 1984, when she and her husband Kenny and their two young children moved to their home near the intersection of Old Frederick Road and Md. 32. The garden expanded, and a few years later, daughter Casey sold the extras at the stand she set up in front of their house.
The business grew into Breezy Willow Farm, and in 2004, the Caulders started a Community Supporter Agriculture (CSA) program, back when CSAs were an anomaly. Today, Breezy Willow sells produce and homemade items at a country store and throughout the CSA. Join today and give your family a healthy start to the school year!
Our Country Market is open Thurs.-Sun. 10-6pm. Address is 9090 Frederick Rd. and St. John's Lane.
At Celebree School of Ellicott City, preschool is more than just a place to play. It’s where your child’s love for learning begins. In a safe, nurturing environment, our experienced educators guide children through critical developmental milestones, helping them grow into curious, confident, and independent learners ready for kindergarten and beyond.
We are currently enrolling in all of our classrooms, with immediate spaces available in our toddler, three-year-old, and four-year-old programs. We are also proud to have been selected by the Maryland State Department of Education to offer free Pre-K for qualifying families, helping make high-quality early childhood education more accessible to our community. In addition, we accept Maryland State Child Care Scholarships for eligible families.
At Celebree School of Ellicott City, we’re committed to providing families with a welcoming, high-quality learning environment where every child can grow, learn, and thrive.
Integrity Martial Arts is where confidence grows, focus sharpens, and students of all ages discover their inner strength. Our classes are upbeat, encouraging, and designed to help every student succeed. Step onto the mat and experience a community that motivates, supports, and inspires. Scan the QR Code to start your FREE 30-Day Trial Program. Join our Little Tigers ages 4-6 or our Martial Arts classes for students 7+ today. We also offer adult only Aikido classes.
Discover the joy of movement with Kinetics School of Dance! Whether you're taking your very first class, looking to build strong technical training, or searching for a place to grow as an artist, we have something for everyone. With classes for all ages, abilities, and goals, our supportive community is ready to help you move, learn, and thrive. Adult class drop-ins are available. Register today!
Contact: school@kineticsdance.org.
Misako Ballet Studio teaches dance classes in a warm, professional manner. We believe that the study of ballet encourages students to develop physically, mentally and socially.
School of Rock - Columbia is so much more than a music school. School may be about academics, but after-school activities should help children discover where they belong.
As you prepare for the new school year, you may be looking for enrichment activities that strengthen your child’s social, leadership and communication skills while increasing their sense of purpose and belonging. Our after-school music programs offer far more than basic instrument instruction. Through weekly private lessons, group rehearsals and live performances for friends and family, students build self-confidence, join a supportive peer community and create lifelong friendships.
The benefits extend well beyond the stage. In an independent study commissioned by School of Rock, 80.9% of parents reported that their children were happier after joining our programs. Additionally, 76.4% said their children felt more encouraged to be themselves, more comfortable discussing their feelings and problems, and more valued and supported.*
Whether your child is beginning their musical journey or taking their skills to the next level, every lesson, rehearsal and performance helps them discover who they truly are: louder, bolder and more themselves than ever before.
