Best Daycare Centers in Upper Marlboro, MD
Compare 14 daycare centers in Upper Marlboro. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Upper Marlboro, Maryland at a glance
- Daycares
- 14
- Avg rating
- 4.23/5
- Parent reviews
- 72
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Upper Marlboro has 14 licensed daycares with 72 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 20774 (avg 5 stars), while 20772 has the largest selection (9 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Upper Marlboro
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.
- 1Antioch Childcare Center @ Brown Station4.56 score4.7(20)
5096 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children
Parents praise Heaven Sent Early Learning Center (HSELC) for providing a nurturing, safe, and academically rigorous environment. All reviewers report significant developmental progress in their children, strong teacher-child relationships, and peace of mind through security features and daily communication. First-time parents particularly appreciated the center's professionalism and the transformation of anxious children into enthusiastic learners.
Dedicated and cari - 2Tree Of Life Child Dev Center4.55 score5(6)
2400 Old Largo Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the pastor, congregation, and church services, but do not address childcare or daycare services.
Warm and friendly congregationsupportive pastoral counselingwell-maintained propertymeaningful services - 3St Pauls Christian Childrens Ctr4.35 score4.5(12)
8505 Heathermore Blvd, Upper Marlboro, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
St. Paul's Christian Children's Center in Upper Marlboro receives consistently high praise from parents. Children show significant academic progress, social development, and confidence growth, with particular recognition for Pre-K teacher Mrs. Antoine. Parents appreciate the safe, loving environment, classroom size, activities, and strong preparation for kindergarten.
Experienced and dedicated teachers (especially Mrs. Antoine)strong academic preparation for kindergartensocial and emotional growthsafe and loving environment - 4Melwood Nazarene Day Care4.3 score4.6(5)
6906 Woodyard Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children
Parents praise Melwood Nazarene Day Care for its excellent staff and teachers, along with good pricing and selection. Most reviews are highly positive, with parents expressing satisfaction with their experience and indicating they would return.
Excellent staff and teachersgreat pricesgood selectionclear communication - 5Child World3.45 score3.1(8)
9688 Pennsyvania Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 67 children
Child World Early Learning Center in Upper Marlboro has extremely polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's dedication, developmental approach, academic results, and bilingual instruction. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged physical abuse, inconsistent staff communication, lack of parental transparency, and staff unprofessionalism.
Dedicated and caring staffdevelopmental learning approachstrong academic resultsbilingual instru - 6Pg Co Employee Ccc2.96 score2.7(20)
5510 Judges Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
This appears to be a courthouse rather than a daycare center. Reviews are mixed, with praise for helpful and polite clerks, but serious concerns raised about security procedures and allegations of unprofessional conduct by staff.
Responsive and helpful clerksprofessional staffclear wayfinding assistanceefficient processing
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Upper Marlboro
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Upper Marlboro zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20774 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
| 20772 | 9 | 3.92 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Upper Marlboro (9–109 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Upper Marlboro based on parent reviews
Antioch Childcare Center @ Brown Station
5096 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD
Parents praise Heaven Sent Early Learning Center (HSELC) for providing a nurturing, safe, and academically rigorous environment. All reviewers report significant developmental progress in their children, strong teacher-child relationships, and peace of mind through security features and daily communication. First-time parents particularly appreciated the center's professionalism and the transformation of anxious children into enthusiastic learners.
Tree Of Life Child Dev Center
2400 Old Largo Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD
This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the pastor, congregation, and church services, but do not address childcare or daycare services.
St Pauls Christian Childrens Ctr
8505 Heathermore Blvd, Upper Marlboro, MD
St. Paul's Christian Children's Center in Upper Marlboro receives consistently high praise from parents. Children show significant academic progress, social development, and confidence growth, with particular recognition for Pre-K teacher Mrs. Antoine. Parents appreciate the safe, loving environment, classroom size, activities, and strong preparation for kindergarten.
Melwood Nazarene Day Care
6906 Woodyard Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD
Parents praise Melwood Nazarene Day Care for its excellent staff and teachers, along with good pricing and selection. Most reviews are highly positive, with parents expressing satisfaction with their experience and indicating they would return.
Child Center
70 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD
Child World
9688 Pennsyvania Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD
Child World Early Learning Center in Upper Marlboro has extremely polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's dedication, developmental approach, academic results, and bilingual instruction. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged physical abuse, inconsistent staff communication, lack of parental transparency, and staff unprofessionalism.
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Daycare Centers in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
There are 14 daycare centers in Upper Marlboro, 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 Upper Marlboro have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.23 stars. Our analysis covers 72 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Upper Marlboro, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Upper Marlboro
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- Address
- 70 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD
- Phone
- (301) 218-8004
This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the pastor, congregation, and church services, but do not address childcare or daycare services.
- Address
- 2400 Old Largo Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD
- Phone
- (301) 574-2999
Parents praise Heaven Sent Early Learning Center (HSELC) for providing a nurturing, safe, and academically rigorous environment. All reviewers report significant developmental progress in their children, strong teacher-child relationships, and peace of mind through security features and daily communication. First-time parents particularly appreciated the center's professionalism and the transformation of anxious children into enthusiastic learners.
- Address
- 5096 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD
- Phone
- (301) 574-1017
Parents praise Melwood Nazarene Day Care for its excellent staff and teachers, along with good pricing and selection. Most reviews are highly positive, with parents expressing satisfaction with their experience and indicating they would return.
- Address
- 6906 Woodyard Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD
- Phone
- (301) 599-6704
St. Paul's Christian Children's Center in Upper Marlboro receives consistently high praise from parents. Children show significant academic progress, social development, and confidence growth, with particular recognition for Pre-K teacher Mrs. Antoine. Parents appreciate the safe, loving environment, classroom size, activities, and strong preparation for kindergarten.
- Address
- 8505 Heathermore Blvd, Upper Marlboro, MD
- Phone
- (301) 627-4202
Child World Early Learning Center in Upper Marlboro has extremely polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's dedication, developmental approach, academic results, and bilingual instruction. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged physical abuse, inconsistent staff communication, lack of parental transparency, and staff unprofessionalism.
- Address
- 9688 Pennsyvania Ave, Upper Marlboro, MD
- Phone
- (301) 599-7596
This appears to be a courthouse rather than a daycare center. Reviews are mixed, with praise for helpful and polite clerks, but serious concerns raised about security procedures and allegations of unprofessional conduct by staff.
- Address
- 5510 Judges Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD
- Phone
- (301) 952-3764
- Address
- 7207 Woodyard Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD
- Phone
- (301) 599-1005
- Address
- 13205 Old Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD
- Phone
- (301) 574-5103
- Address
- 10201 Old Indian Head Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD
- Phone
- (301) 782-9990
- Address
- 7404 Perrywood Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD
- Phone
- (301) 599-9188
- Address
- 13200 Trumpeter Swan Ct, Upper Marlboro, MD
- Phone
- (301) 218-9174
- Address
- 2608 Sansbury Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD
- Phone
- (301) 336-3123
- Address
- 6 Parkcrest Ct, Upper Marlboro, MD
- Phone
- (301) 672-9291
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Maryland's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Maryland)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule