Best Daycare Centers in Ellicott City, MD
Compare 17 daycare centers in Ellicott City. Average rating: 4.56/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Ellicott City, Maryland at a glance
- Daycares
- 17
- Avg rating
- 4.56/5
- Parent reviews
- 145
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Ellicott City has 17 licensed daycares with 145 parent reviews averaging 4.56/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 60% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 21043 (avg 4.7 stars), while 21042 has the largest selection (10 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ellicott City
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Bethany Lane Baptist Church Ccc4.72 score4.9(20)
3030 Bethany Ln, Ellicott City, MD · Church Daycare · Capacity: 41 children
This facility is a Baptist church, not a daycare center. All reviews are about the church's religious services, pastoral leadership, and community atmosphere. There are no reviews evaluating childcare or educational services.
Welcoming and family-oriented congregationquality biblical instruction and sermonssupportive community membersspecial events and programs - 2Childrens Manor Montessori Schl & Dc4.55 score5(6)
4465 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 234 children
Children's Manor Montessori School & Daycare in Ellicott City receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight exceptional teacher quality, strong academic progress in reading, math, and writing skills, and a warm, nurturing learning environment that balances academic rigor with age-appropriate play and discovery.
Dedicated and caring teacherswarm and supportive environmentstrong academic curriculumflexible hours - 3Kiwanis-Wallas Early Learning Center4.48 score4.6(20)
3300 Norbert Way, Ellicott City, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 11 children
These reviews appear to be for a sports facility/park rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the well-maintained baseball fields, playground facilities, and concession stand. Staff is noted as friendly and helpful.
Well-maintained fieldscovered playgroundconcession stand with food optionsnight-time lighting - 4Wemsy Learning Center4.48 score4.6(20)
4649 Columbia Rd, Ellicott City, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews describe this as a well-maintained Columbia Association pool facility in Ellicott City with excellent amenities. Parents praise the clean facilities, large kiddie pool, shaded areas, hot tub, and friendly staff. The facility is popular with families and members looking for a quality swimming and relaxation destination.
Large main and kiddie poolshot tub/spashaded lounge areasclean facilities - 5Celebree Learning Center4.4 score4.5(20)
10020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 129 children
Parents consistently praise Celebree Learning Center in Ellicott City for its attentive and caring staff, clean facility, and educational approach. Children are described as happy, safe, and engaged in learning, with parents appreciating the detailed communication and daily updates provided. The center is highlighted for its nurturing environment and strong teacher-child relationships.
Attentive and caring staffclean facilityexperienced teachersstudent-centered learning approach - 6La Petite Child Care Center4.24 score4.3(20)
10101 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 103 children
La Petite Child Care Center in Ellicott City receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight strong leadership, professional staff, quality educational programming, and excellent communication through apps and cameras. Multiple families report their children are thriving developmentally and feel confident leaving them in the center's care.
Responsive and supportive leadership teamprofessional and caring staffstrong educational curriculum with developmental focuson-site meals prepared by dedicated cook
Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Ellicott City
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Ellicott City, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Ellicott City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21043 | 7 | 4.7 | 1 | |
| 21042 | 10 | 4.53 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Ellicott City (11–234 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
7
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Ellicott City based on parent reviews
Bethany Lane Baptist Church Ccc
3030 Bethany Ln, Ellicott City, MD
This facility is a Baptist church, not a daycare center. All reviews are about the church's religious services, pastoral leadership, and community atmosphere. There are no reviews evaluating childcare or educational services.
Childrens Manor Montessori Schl & Dc
4465 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD
Children's Manor Montessori School & Daycare in Ellicott City receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight exceptional teacher quality, strong academic progress in reading, math, and writing skills, and a warm, nurturing learning environment that balances academic rigor with age-appropriate play and discovery.
Kiwanis-Wallas Early Learning Center
3300 Norbert Way, Ellicott City, MD
These reviews appear to be for a sports facility/park rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the well-maintained baseball fields, playground facilities, and concession stand. Staff is noted as friendly and helpful.
Wemsy Learning Center
4649 Columbia Rd, Ellicott City, MD
Reviews describe this as a well-maintained Columbia Association pool facility in Ellicott City with excellent amenities. Parents praise the clean facilities, large kiddie pool, shaded areas, hot tub, and friendly staff. The facility is popular with families and members looking for a quality swimming and relaxation destination.
Celebree Learning Center
10020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD
Parents consistently praise Celebree Learning Center in Ellicott City for its attentive and caring staff, clean facility, and educational approach. Children are described as happy, safe, and engaged in learning, with parents appreciating the detailed communication and daily updates provided. The center is highlighted for its nurturing environment and strong teacher-child relationships.
First Lutheran Preschool
3604 Chatham Rd, Ellicott City, MD
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Daycare Centers in Ellicott City, Maryland
There are 17 daycare centers in Ellicott City, Maryland. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Ellicott City have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 145 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Ellicott City, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Children's Manor Montessori School & Daycare in Ellicott City receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight exceptional teacher quality, strong academic progress in reading, math, and writing skills, and a warm, nurturing learning environment that balances academic rigor with age-appropriate play and discovery.
- Address
- 4465 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 461-6070
- Address
- 3604 Chatham Rd, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 465-5977
This facility is a Baptist church, not a daycare center. All reviews are about the church's religious services, pastoral leadership, and community atmosphere. There are no reviews evaluating childcare or educational services.
- Address
- 3030 Bethany Ln, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 461-3393
These reviews appear to be for a sports facility/park rather than a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the well-maintained baseball fields, playground facilities, and concession stand. Staff is noted as friendly and helpful.
- Address
- 3300 Norbert Way, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 313-2637
Reviews describe this as a well-maintained Columbia Association pool facility in Ellicott City with excellent amenities. Parents praise the clean facilities, large kiddie pool, shaded areas, hot tub, and friendly staff. The facility is popular with families and members looking for a quality swimming and relaxation destination.
- Address
- 4649 Columbia Rd, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 418-9265
Parents consistently praise Celebree Learning Center in Ellicott City for its attentive and caring staff, clean facility, and educational approach. Children are described as happy, safe, and engaged in learning, with parents appreciating the detailed communication and daily updates provided. The center is highlighted for its nurturing environment and strong teacher-child relationships.
- Address
- 10020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 461-5557
Parents highlight the center's friendly staff, excellent communication, and reliable operation during inclement weather, with some noting their children's improved health. However, one family reports a negative experience involving staff warmth, a COVID-19 scare, and a feeling that their child was treated impersonally.
- Address
- 4701 New Cut Rd, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 461-2859
La Petite Child Care Center in Ellicott City receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight strong leadership, professional staff, quality educational programming, and excellent communication through apps and cameras. Multiple families report their children are thriving developmentally and feel confident leaving them in the center's care.
- Address
- 10101 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 750-0826
Multiple parents appreciate the center's communication tools, staff passion, and respectful handling of breastmilk, while one parent reports a negative experience involving biased treatment and exclusion of a child with behavioral challenges.
- Address
- 9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 30, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 750-0660
Reviews for Bethany Lane Baptist DCC are mixed, with some parents citing positive staff interactions and others expressing strong dissatisfaction with judgmental and controlling behavior. One reviewer left a contact message for the pastor, while another criticized the environment as abusive and lacking in genuine Christian values.
- Address
- 3030 Bethany Ln, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 461-3393
Parents consistently praise Children of America Ellicott City for its caring, knowledgeable staff, clean facility, and strong educational curriculum. Children show noticeable developmental progress across speech, motor skills, and academics. The center offers ample indoor and outdoor play spaces, daily communication via the Tadpoles app, and engaging themed activities.
- Address
- 8020 Village Crest Dr, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (443) 459-3606
- Address
- 4895 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 480-9212
Columbia Academy Preschool 4 receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the quality activities, dedicated staff, and overall experience, while negative reviews cite staffing shortages, illness concerns, poor organization, dismissive management, and inadequate supervision for the high cost.
- Address
- 6000 University Blvd, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 203-9608
- Address
- 8430 Glen Mar Rd, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 505-1006
- Address
- 12793 Folly Quarter Rd, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 531-7329
- Address
- 8701 Stonehouse Dr, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 313-2794
- Address
- 13400 Triadelphia Rd, Ellicott City, MD
- Phone
- (410) 313-5471
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