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Best Daycare Centers in Westminster, MD

Compare 16 daycare centers in Westminster. Average rating: 4.35/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Westminster, Maryland at a glance

Daycares
16
Avg rating
4.35/5
Parent reviews
131
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Westminster has 16 licensed daycares with 131 parent reviews averaging 4.35/5.The highest-rated options cluster around 21158 (avg 4.5 stars), while 21157 has the largest selection (10 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Westminster

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.

  1. 1
    Little Peoples Place
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    602/604 Johahn Dr, Westminster, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 161 children

    Little Peoples Place receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and quality educational programs. Parents report their children thrive academically and developmentally, with many noting multi-generational attendance and long-term success of alumni. The facility is described as a nurturing second home where children feel loved and safe.

    Caring and attentive staffhigh-quality educationspacious playgroundchild development
  2. 2
    Young School @ Meadow Creek
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    400 Meadow Creek Dr, Westminster, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

    Young School @ Meadow Creek receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional teacher quality, strong leadership, child development progress, and the Sprout About app for daily updates as key strengths.

    Warm and professional staffdaily communication app with photos/updatesincluded meals and supplies (snacksdiapers
  3. 3
    Child Dev Ctr @ Carroll Comm Col
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    1601 Washington Rd-Bldg K #135, Westminster, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children

    This daycare center is located at Carroll Community College in Westminster, Maryland. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating, praising the clean campus, helpful staff, good facilities, and quality educational programs. Parents highlight enriching summer camps with dedicated instructors and well-organized events.

    Clean campushelpful and polite staffquality instructorsenriching educational programs
  4. 4
    Cranberry Hill Learning Center
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    492 Goldenrod Terr, Westminster, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

    Parents consistently praise Cranberry Hill Learning Center (also referred to as Bright Start) for excellent teacher quality, safe and clean facilities, and strong developmental support across all age groups. The center is highly recommended for its educational activities, parent communication via the Procare app, and accommodations for children with special needs.

    Patient and caring teacherssafe and clean environmenteducational activitiesdevelopmental progress

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Westminster

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Westminster zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
211586
4.5
2
2115710
4.26
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Westminster (32–161 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

11

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Westminster based on parent reviews

Little Peoples Place

5(20)

602/604 Johahn Dr, Westminster, MD

Little Peoples Place receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and quality educational programs. Parents report their children thrive academically and developmentally, with many noting multi-generational attendance and long-term success of alumni. The facility is described as a nurturing second home where children feel loved and safe.

Caring and attentive staffhigh-quality educationspacious playground

Young School @ Meadow Creek

4.9(20)

400 Meadow Creek Dr, Westminster, MD

Young School @ Meadow Creek receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional teacher quality, strong leadership, child development progress, and the Sprout About app for daily updates as key strengths.

Warm and professional staffdaily communication app with photos/updatesincluded meals and supplies (snacks

Child Dev Ctr @ Carroll Comm Col

4.5(20)

1601 Washington Rd-Bldg K #135, Westminster, MD

This daycare center is located at Carroll Community College in Westminster, Maryland. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating, praising the clean campus, helpful staff, good facilities, and quality educational programs. Parents highlight enriching summer camps with dedicated instructors and well-organized events.

Clean campushelpful and polite staffquality instructors

Carroll Child Care Center

5(1)

224 N Center St, Westminster, MD

Cranberry Hill Learning Center

4.2(20)

492 Goldenrod Terr, Westminster, MD

Parents consistently praise Cranberry Hill Learning Center (also referred to as Bright Start) for excellent teacher quality, safe and clean facilities, and strong developmental support across all age groups. The center is highly recommended for its educational activities, parent communication via the Procare app, and accommodations for children with special needs.

Patient and caring teacherssafe and clean environmenteducational activities

Crossroads Christian Preschool

4(3)

162 E Main St, Westminster, MD

Parents highlight the school's welcoming atmosphere, noting that teachers are fantastic and the director is amazing, creating a family-like environment. Reviewers report that their children enjoy the program and have learned significantly during their time in preschool.

fantastic teachersamazing directorfamily-like atmosphere

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Daycare Centers in Westminster, Maryland

There are 16 daycare centers in Westminster, 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 Westminster have an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.35 stars. Our analysis covers 131 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Westminster, 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 Westminster

Showing 16 results

Carroll Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
224 N Center St, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 848-0644
Little Peoples Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Peoples Place receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and quality educational programs. Parents report their children thrive academically and developmentally, with many noting multi-generational attendance and long-term success of alumni. The facility is described as a nurturing second home where children feel loved and safe.

Caring and attentive staffhigh-quality educationspacious playground
Address
602/604 Johahn Dr, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 848-0834
Young School @ Meadow Creek
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Young School @ Meadow Creek receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional teacher quality, strong leadership, child development progress, and the Sprout About app for daily updates as key strengths.

Warm and professional staffdaily communication app with photos/updatesincluded meals and supplies (snacks
Address
400 Meadow Creek Dr, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 848-5248
Child Dev Ctr @ Carroll Comm Col
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

This daycare center is located at Carroll Community College in Westminster, Maryland. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating, praising the clean campus, helpful staff, good facilities, and quality educational programs. Parents highlight enriching summer camps with dedicated instructors and well-organized events.

Clean campushelpful and polite staffquality instructors
Address
1601 Washington Rd-Bldg K #135, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 386-8470
Cranberry Hill Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Cranberry Hill Learning Center (also referred to as Bright Start) for excellent teacher quality, safe and clean facilities, and strong developmental support across all age groups. The center is highly recommended for its educational activities, parent communication via the Procare app, and accommodations for children with special needs.

Patient and caring teacherssafe and clean environmenteducational activities
Address
492 Goldenrod Terr, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 871-0044
Crossroads Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents highlight the school's welcoming atmosphere, noting that teachers are fantastic and the director is amazing, creating a family-like environment. Reviewers report that their children enjoy the program and have learned significantly during their time in preschool.

fantastic teachersamazing directorfamily-like atmosphere
Address
162 E Main St, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 857-6177
Playtime Child Dev Center @ 140
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

One parent reports an exceptional experience with excellent communication and no hidden costs, while another describes the facility as clean but otherwise unsatisfactory. A third review details a severe single-day incident involving hygiene failures, safety violations, allergic reactions, and unprofessional staff conduct.

Excellent customer serviceclear communication with parentsfun activities
Address
1550 Old Westminster Pike, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 876-8017
Sprouts Child Care Center At Westminster
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

One parent reports positive experiences with specific staff members, while another criticizes the center's handling of children and teacher qualifications. A third review highlights issues with owner availability, communication gaps, and unexplained injuries.

Staff member Madeline was helpful
Address
2502 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 346-8008
Abc Care INC @ Carroll Lutheran Schl
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1738 Old Taneytown Rd, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 751-9093
Celebree Learning Center @ Tech Court
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Celebree Learning Center @ Tech Court for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. All reviewers report their children are happy, safe, and learning while feeling treated like family. Management is described as responsive and supportive, with teachers going above and beyond for individual child needs.

Caring and attentive teachersdaily communication and photos for parentsfamily-like atmosphere
Address
1235 Tech Ct, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 386-0601
Celebree Learning Center Of Westminster
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Celebree Learning Center of Westminster as an excellent, family-oriented daycare with caring, patient, and attentive staff. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with parents expressing strong confidence and peace of mind about their child's care and development. The center receives universal 5-star ratings from reviewers.

Warm and welcoming environmentCaring and patient teachersStrong teacher-child relationships
Address
444 Wmc Dr 120, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 871-1334
Chelseas Gentle Care Dev Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
531 Old Westminster Pk Ste 102, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 848-9498
Lean On Me Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2103 Sykesville Rd, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 875-9622
Montessori Schl Of Westminster
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1055 Montessori Dr, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 848-6283
Our Childrens Place Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
37 S Cranberry Rd, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 848-3694
The Pink And Blue Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3153 Slippery Elm Ct, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 857-8220

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Frequently asked questions

There are 16 all daycares in Westminster, Maryland. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Westminster have an average Google rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Westminster, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Daycare costs in Maryland typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Westminster for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Westminster must be licensed by Maryland's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.