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1,549 Daycare Centers in Maryland

Browse 1,549 daycare centers across Maryland. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Maryland

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Maryland can make the decision-making process smoother.

Maryland has about 1,549 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Maryland. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Maryland

There are 1,549 daycares in Maryland: 2 headstart facilities, 0 before/after school centers, 22 religious facility daycares, and 1,525 childcare and preschool centers.

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Educare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Educare Learning Center (also referred to as Creative Children's Center) in Jefferson, Maryland receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the nurturing staff, safe environment, enriching activities, and strong communication with families. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving in the program.

Warm and caring staffsafe and clean facilitystructured learning environment with enriching activities
Address
2538 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, MD
Phone
(301) 834-9007
La Petite Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

La Petite Child Dev Center in Frederick receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, clean facilities, engaging curriculum, and strong communication through apps. However, two 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about child safety incidents, lack of supervision, staff management issues, and billing problems.

Warm and welcoming environmentclean and organized facilityengaging curriculum with STEM education
Address
9085 Ridgefield Dr, Frederick, MD
Phone
(301) 698-7338
Little Travelers Dc & Lrn Ctr Of Mt Airy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Little Travelers for its combination of strong academic preparation, caring staff with low turnover, and emphasis on both learning and play. Children develop early literacy skills, social-emotional learning, and behavioral expectations while enjoying a safe, clean facility with excellent outdoor space. Parents report high satisfaction and recommend the center strongly.

Experienced and dedicated staff with minimal turnoverstrong academic curriculum preparing children for kindergartenemphasis on old-school values and respect
Address
13868 Old Annapolis Rd, Mount Airy, MD
Phone
(301) 829-5272
Creative Garden Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents highlight the attentive and caring nature of the teaching staff, noting that children are happy, engaged, and making significant developmental progress, including improvements in potty training. Multiple families express high satisfaction with the environment and the teachers' dedication to their children's well-being.

attentive teacherscaring staffconsistent guidance
Address
479 Merryman Rd, Annapolis, MD
Phone
(410) 268-0900
Joy In Learning-Glen Burnie Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Joy in Learning Glen Burnie Park as an excellent, well-organized daycare center with caring and nurturing staff. Families highlight positive experiences, strong communication, developmental support including potty training assistance, and engaging activities. The facility is described as a second family environment that comes highly recommended.

caring stafforganized facilitygood communication and updates
Address
804 Old Stage Rd, Glen Burnie, MD
Phone
(410) 760-3253
Kids Farm Mayo
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1133 Carrs Wharf Rd, Edgewater, MD
Phone
(410) 798-8767
Kidz Ink Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise KIDZ INK ACADEMY (also referred to as The Primeron/The Principia in reviews) for its caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, and strong educational curriculum. Families highlight feeling confident in their children's safety due to security measures, daily communication via app, and genuine staff investment in child development. Multiple long-term families report high satisfaction and recommend the center to others.

Attentive and caring
Address
205 Talford Ct, Odenton, MD
Phone
(410) 672-8004
Noahs Ark Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Holding Hands Daycare for its nurturing, family-like environment and educational focus. Director Freesa and her staff receive widespread recognition for their warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for children. Multiple military families highlight the facility's welcoming approach and assistance with childcare resources.

Warm and caring staffeducational curriculumclean facility
Address
8250 Lokus Rd, Odenton, MD
Phone
(410) 674-4300
Little Proteges Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents highlight the center's nurturing environment and attentive staff as key strengths, with one family noting their child's engagement in arts and crafts activities. Reviewers describe the teachers as friendly and caring, creating a positive experience for their children.

attentive teachersfriendly staffnurturing environment
Address
71 Armory Rd, Prince Frederick, MD
Phone
(410) 535-6553
Denton Child Devlopment Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
222 S 4th St, Denton, MD
Phone
(410) 479-2488
Education Station Child Development Cent
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Education Station Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and quality care. One parent expressed significant concerns about contract terms and pricing practices. The facility has served families for extended periods with high satisfaction.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and secure environmentgood communication
Address
9133 Crain Hwy, Bel Alton, MD
Phone
(301) 392-1099
Lakeside Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Another Inspired Day Learning Center (AIDLC) for its family-oriented, faith-based environment with attentive and caring staff led by Director Ms. Adrian. Children show strong developmental progress in academics, social skills, and emotional growth while parents appreciate the cleanliness, safety, structured learning activities, and excellent communication through an easy-to-use app. The facility is described as a welcoming community where children thrive and families feel supported.

Attentive and caring stafffaith-based Christian environmentstrong developmental progress in children
Address
2900 Smallwood Dr West, Waldorf, MD
Phone
(301) 374-6685
Berry Patch Early Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Berry Patch Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, cleanliness, and warm environment. Most reviewers express high satisfaction and long-term enrollment. One negative review cited concerns about the director's attitude.

caring and attentive staffclean facilitywarm and inviting environment
Address
4510 Lower Beckleysville Rd, Hampstead, MD
Phone
(410) 374-3501
Snow Hill Christian Nursery Schl
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent highlights the staff's friendliness and proactive photo updates, noting their child handled separation well, while another recalls a past experience where nap time was difficult. A third review mentions that while the staff was nice, the room for children aged three and under was small.

Friendly and educated staffproactive communication with photos of child's activities and napshelpful for easing separation anxiety
Address
5434 Snow Hill Rd, Snow Hill, MD
Phone
(410) 632-3511
Andrews Dev Ctr @ John Nevins Andrews Sc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent praises the facility as a loving environment that offers excellent educational opportunities for their children. Conversely, a separate review strongly criticizes the center for excessive tuition, alleged substance use by students, unfair treatment of children of color, and inadequate handling of bullying incidents.

loving environmentstrong educational focus
Address
117 Elm Ave, Takoma Park, MD
Phone
(301) 270-1400
Clara Barton Children'S Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Clara Barton Children's Center receives mixed reviews with an average rating of 3.6/5. Parents consistently praise the friendly and welcoming staff, while concerns include operational issues such as outdated contact information, weekend closures, and facility disruptions.

Friendly and welcoming staffpatient customer servicewell-rounded experience
Address
7425 Macarthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD
Phone
(301) 320-4565
Ganon-Gil Full Day Pre-Schl
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 881-0100
Kids Town Learning Ctr @ Waring Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Kids Town Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and making strong progress academically and socially. Leadership changes have been noted positively, with directors described as responsive and understanding of family needs.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming and warm atmosphereresponsive to parent concerns
Address
18815 Waring Station Rd, Germantown, MD
Phone
(301) 972-6599
Maryland Child Service @ Mary Hart Cente
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes a positive experience where a child loved the staff and felt cared for during early childhood and elementary years, while another review from a former student alleges severe abuse, bullying, and humiliation by staff and peers. A third parent notes that their current son enjoys the program.

caring and nice staffpositive emotional impact on childrenchildren enjoy the program
Address
13100 Ardennes Ave, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 984-9595
One World Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One World Learning Center in Silver Spring receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple age groups. Parents praise the warm, family-oriented environment, professional staff, extended hours (6:30 AM-6:30 PM), cleanliness, and strong developmental programming including activities and field trips.

Warm and welcoming staffclean facilityconvenient extended hours
Address
3200 Briggs Chaney Rd, Silver Spring, MD
Phone
(301) 890-1412
Takoma Park Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
310 Tulip Ave, Takoma Park, MD
Phone
(301) 270-6824
Center For Young Children @ Unv Of Md
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Center for Young Children @ UNV of MD receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the thoughtful, research-based curriculum, caring staff, play-based learning approach, and outdoor time. However, negative reviews criticize the contract terms, claim the program overpromises on curriculum delivery, and suggest better alternatives exist in the area.

Thoughtful and research-based curriculumknowledgeable and caring teachersplay-based learning
Address
381 Valley Dr, College Park, MD
Phone
(301) 405-3168
Kinder Explorers Children Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviewers highlight significant academic and speech development, noting that children are well-prepared for regular schooling with skills like reading chapter books by age five. Parents appreciate the director's motherly and patient approach, which fosters a safe and engaging environment for toddlers and young children.

speech improvementearly reading skillsschool preparation
Address
9216 Annapolis Rd, Lanham, MD
Phone
(301) 306-9333
B Angels Christian Early Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

B Angels Christian Early Learning Center in Baltimore receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the family-oriented environment, professional staff led by Mrs. High, and significant developmental progress in their children's academic and social skills. The center is noted for cleanliness, care quality, and long-term retention of satisfied families.

Family-based environmentprofessional and friendly staffstrong leadership by Mrs. High and co-owner
Address
3016 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 235-1110
Bethlehem Christian Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviewers describe the center as a loving and God-fearing environment that emphasizes spiritual growth through Bible study and gospel teachings. The few reviews highlight a welcoming atmosphere free of judgment, focusing on hope and love for children and families.

loving environmentGod-fearingBible study opportunities
Address
6420 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 254-8300
Excel Child Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

EXCEL CHILD CARE CENTER INC in Baltimore receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating 5 stars. Parents commend the caring staff, safe learning environment, quality food, and reliable transportation to schools. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents express high satisfaction with both before and after school care.

caring and attentive staffsafe learning environmentquality food
Address
701 Cherry Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 355-6436
Fountain Of Life Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Several parents highlight loving staff and strong educational outcomes, with one noting their children prefer the center over home. Conversely, a critical review details significant administrative failures, including unreturned calls and rude, incompetent on-site interactions.

loving and kind staffexcellent careeducational preparation
Address
5714 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 444-2828
Incubed Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Multiple parents highlight the loving care and strong academic preparation provided by staff such as Miss Nicole, noting that children enjoy attending and graduate with advanced skills. However, one review cites significant operational issues, including unreturned calls, poor communication, and inconsistent staff behavior at the Harford Road location.

loving and kind staffexcellent academic preparation for preschoolchildren enjoy attending
Address
2604 Evergreen Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(443) 740-3259
The Early Learning & Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Feedback from a few parents highlights a supportive environment, with one family noting their granddaughter's happiness and another praising the school's suitability for their autistic son. The staff is described as wonderful, and the center is viewed as a positive community asset.

happy studentspositive teacherssuitable for autistic children
Address
7412 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 444-1485
Imaginations Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Imaginations Early Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise excellent care, staff, cleanliness, and learning environment. However, negative reviews document serious concerns including unsafe classroom transitions without parental input, poor communication, staff conduct issues, and retaliatory disenrollment practices.

Caring and educated staffclean facilitystrong learning environment
Address
21310 Great Mills Rd Unit D, Great Mills, MD
Phone
(301) 737-0083

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,549 all daycares across Maryland. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Maryland are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Maryland's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Maryland, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Maryland sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Maryland vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.