
Browse all 17 daycare centers in Ellicott City, Maryland. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highest rated daycares in Ellicott City based on parent reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3604 Chatham Rd, Ellicott City, MD
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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