Care your child will love!
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open!

Programs
Whether you need care in the morning, afternoon, or both, our programs are designed to keep your child safe and having fun!
Facility Features
All of our locations feature a safe and secure space for your child to learn and play.
Enrollment
Each location has a limited number of spots available. Register today to reserve your child’s seat!
Before School Care
$90 per week
Monday-Friday
6:30am-9:00am
Our before school program is designed to provide a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for your children. Each morning, we offer a healthy breakfast to ensure your child starts their day with the nutrition they need. The program includes small group structured games and moderate gym activities to keep them active and engaged, as well as social-emotional learning lessons to support their overall development.
We also provide a quiet, restful place for children who may need to complete homework or simply relax before the school day begins. Additionally, transportation to school is provided, ensuring a seamless transition from our program to their classrooms. Our goal is to give you peace of mind knowing your child is well-cared for and ready to start their day on the right foot.
After School Care
$90 per week
Monday-Friday
3:00pm-5:30pm
Our after school program offers a comprehensive and engaging experience for your child, ensuring their safety and enrichment while you’re at work. We provide reliable transportation from school to our center, so you don’t have to worry about logistics. Each day, dinner is provided by the HCPS nutrition program, ensuring your child receives a healthy meal.
Our program includes homework assistance to support academic success, and a variety of age-appropriate activities such as gym exercises, arts and crafts, STEM activities, and gaming. We aim to create a nurturing environment that promotes learning, creativity, and physical activity, making it an ideal choice for parents seeking quality after school care for their children.
Extended Care
$15 per week
Monday-Friday
5:30pm-6:00pm
Our extended care offers the same great benefits of after school programming, but with an extended pickup time. This is a great option for parents who may work later throughout the week.

Grades
Edgewood: Kindergarten – 8th grade
Aberdeen: 4 yr Pre-K – 5th grade
Abingdon: Kindergarten – 5th grade
Locations
The EPICENTER at Edgewood
1918 Pulaski Hwy, Edgewood, MD
The EPICENTER at Aberdeen
21 Aberdeen Shopping Plaza, Aberdeen, MD
The EPICENTER at Abingdon
3465 Box Hill Corporate Center Dr, Abingdon, MD
Schedule
DATES
ZONE runs Monday-Friday from September 2, 2025 – June 12, 2026. We follow the HCPS calendar.
TIMES
Before Care: 6:30am-9am
After Care: 3:00pm-5:30pm
Extended Care: 5:30pm-6:00pm
Costs
Before School Care: $90/week
After School Care: $90/week
Extended Care: $15/week
Transportation/Schools Served
Transportation is available to and from the following Harford County Schools at no additional cost:
- Aberdeen:
- Bakersfield Elementary
- George Lisby Elementary
- Halls Cross Roads Elementary
- Roye-Williams Elementary
- Abingdon:
- Old Post Primary
- Old Post Intermediate
- William S. James Elementary
- Edgewood:
- Deerfield Elementary
- Edgewood Elementary
- Edgewood Middle
- Magnolia Elementary
- Magnolia Middle
- Riverside Elementary
Our Activities

Homework Help
Our teachers are happy to assist students with homework completion.

STEM Learning
From LEGOs, to science experiments, to math-based games, our STEM activities will keep your child engaged and learning.

Enrichment
Students have the opportunity to participate in different enrichment activities such as cooking, painting, yoga, cheerleading, and more!

Social Emotional Learning
Our SEL curriculum helps children learn important skills like relationship building, problem-solving, coping skills, etc.
What Our Families are Saying
Facility Features

Safety & Security
Electronic Security: Coded entries so only authorized visitors may enter the facilities.
Hiring Process: All staff undergo extensive background checks.
Front Desk: Our front desks are always staffed so that watchful eyes are supervising each facility, ensuring authorized entries only.
Security Cameras: Every classroom in our facilities has security cameras that are monitored at the front desk. Staff can easily observe classroom activities throughout our programming.

Meals
A healthy breakfast is provided each morning before school.
Dinner is provided each afternoon through the HCPS nutrition program.

Transportation
Our well-maintained vans and shuttles are used to transport students to and from our center to school.
Our drivers are background-checked and have proper licensure.
One Program, Multiple Locations
We love Harford County! Our heart is in the community and strengthening the families within it.
Our before and after-school programming is offered at all our locations, making it convenient for you to choose the site that best fits your needs.
Enrollment
How to Register
There is a $50 registration fee per household for the 2025-2026 school year.
Is the membership fee $50 per child?
No, the membership fee covers the cost of all children being registered within each household.
Do you accept childcare vouchers?
Yes, we do. Please reach out to Hannah Leslie at [email protected]. Vouchers do not cover the membership fee.
Do you offer scholarships?
Yes, we offer scholarships for families who do not receive vouchers from the state. Please fill out an EPICENETR scholarship application using this link.
What schools do you provide transportation to and from?
Transportation is available to and from the following Harford County Schools at no additional cost:
- Aberdeen:
- Bakersfield Elementary
- George Lisby Elementary
- Halls Cross Roads Elementary
- Roye-Williams Elementary
- Abingdon:
- Old Post Primary
- Old Post Intermediate
- William S. James Elementary
- Edgewood:
- Deerfield Elementary
- Edgewood Elementary
- Edgewood Middle
- Magnolia Elementary
- Magnolia Middle
- Riverside Elementary
Does your program participate in Maryland EXCELS?
Yes, both locations are recognized in the EXCELS program.
Does your program participate in the ChildCare Aware Military Assistance Program?
Yes, both Edgewood & Aberdeen locations are approved providers through Childcare Aware.
Additional Questions?
Please fill out the form below with any additional questions regarding ZONE programming or enrollment.