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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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Play & Learn @ Hunt Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Play & Learn @ Hunt Valley has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the educational curriculum, staff care, and child development, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including rough handling of children, inadequate supervision, poor cleanliness, lack of communication, and safety issues.

Educational curriculum (countingABCscolors)
Address
11350 Mccormick Rd, Hunt Valley, MD
Phone
(410) 785-7077
Zoned For Kids @ Towson
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

ZONED FOR KIDS @ TOWSON has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring teachers and good daily communication. Negative reviews report serious safety concerns including alleged physical abuse, neglect, poor hygiene, and unprofessional staff conduct.

Caring and attentive teachersgood daily reports sent to parentsstructured activities for different age groups
Address
300 Lennox Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 337-2023
Childrens Center For Discovery Waldorf
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

This daycare has extremely polarized reviews. Seven parents gave 5-star ratings praising caring staff, educational activities, cleanliness, and strong parent-child relationships. However, three parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious concerns including inadequate supervision, poor hygiene/sanitation, lack of parent communication, and safety incidents.

Caring and professional staffeducational programs including sign language and Spanishclean facility
Address
3610 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf, MD
Phone
(301) 843-1010
Mcca Bethesda/Lynnbrook Childrens Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Feedback for this center is mixed, with one parent giving a five-star rating for a positive experience, while others highlight significant accessibility and staffing issues. A major concern is that the wheelchair accessible entrance is consistently locked, leaving no ADA access to public areas or the daycare center. Additionally, some parents describe the office staff as rude and dismissive of concerns.

Positive experience noted by one reviewer
Address
8001 Lynbrook Dr, Bethesda, MD
Phone
(301) 656-4891
Rising Generation Elc Largo
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Rising Generation ELC Largo receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the center's academic curriculum, skilled and caring staff, and successful preparation of children for kindergarten, including notable progress with children with special needs.

Academic curriculum and learning outcomesteacher quality and professionalismindividualized support for children with special needs
Address
9700 Prince Pl, Largo, MD
Phone
(301) 333-5343
Rising Generations Early Lrng Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Rising Generations Early Learning Center in Capitol Heights receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the center's academic preparation, nurturing staff, and flexibility. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, including academic advancement, potty training, and social-emotional growth. The facility is commended for its professional management, cleanliness, and special accommodations for children with diverse needs.

Address
6045 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD
Phone
(301) 967-2565
Happy Family Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

One parent highlights the staff's kindness and their children's happiness, while two others report serious concerns regarding a baby's health and rude phone interactions. These conflicting experiences suggest variability in care quality and communication standards.

kind and patient staffchildren feel safe and happy
Address
8915 Riggs Rd, Adelphi, MD
Phone
(301) 408-0020
Happy Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Happy Day Care Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff, learning activities, and developmental outcomes of their children. However, recent reviews indicate operational and management concerns since the ownership change 2 years ago, with one parent reporting serious behavioral and supervision issues.

Caring and professional staffgenuine director Ms. Marshallstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
8303 Old Branch Ave, Clinton, MD
Phone
(301) 868-5984
Achievements
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Achievements (Kennedy Krieger Institute) receives mixed reviews with significant operational and clinical concerns. While some parents praise the diagnostic services and professional staff, many report chronic waitlist mismanagement, poor communication, administrative failures, and concerns about diagnostic accuracy and high costs.

Fast-track ASD research diagnosisprofessional and pleasant staffthorough intake process
Address
3901 Greensrping Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(443) 923-7880
Five Star Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
1400 E Biddle St, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 727-1877
Peninsula Regional Med Ctr Ccc#
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

This listing appears to be mislabeled as a daycare center; the reviews are actually for Peninsula Regional Medical Center, a hospital in Salisbury, Maryland. Reviews are mixed, with some patients praising compassionate staff and quality care, while others report serious concerns including missed diagnoses, poor communication, staff rudeness, and long wait times.

Compassionate and patient staffresponsive nursesspacious rooms
Address
100 E Carroll St, Salisbury, MD
Phone
(410) 543-7435
Pg Co Employee Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

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 assistance
Address
5510 Judges Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD
Phone
(301) 952-3764
Tooney Town Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Tooney Town Early Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews with parents either praising the teaching staff and child development outcomes or severely criticizing management and administrative practices. Multiple parents report serious safety and communication concerns, while others highlight excellent progress in academics and personal development.

Caring and pleasant teachersflexible hoursstrong academic progress
Address
10989 Red Run Blvd Ste 100-106, Owings Mills, MD
Phone
(410) 363-7906
Glenn Dale Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting nurturing staff and strong academic programs, while others cite serious concerns regarding safety, management, and operational integrity. Specific complaints include inadequate supervision leading to physical conflicts, unaddressed medical emergencies, and allegations of unprofessional conduct by leadership.

nurturing and supportive staffengaging extracurricular activitiesstrong academic focus
Address
7500 Hillmeade Rd, Glenn Dale, MD
Phone
(301) 805-2845
Good News Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Parents report severe issues including staff negligence, poor hygiene with visible pests, and frequent illnesses among children. Critics allege unlicensed staff, unprofessional conduct, and financial misconduct regarding refunds and fees. One review notes that children were unhappy and potentially harmed, while another cites a lack of transparency and safety protocols.

Address
4919 Temple Hill Rd, Temple Hills, MD
Phone
(301) 894-4663
La Petite Cc @ Sinai-Levindale
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

This facility is not a daycare center but rather a senior care and rehabilitation facility. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with families praising exceptional medical care, compassionate staff, and successful patient outcomes. One reviewer noted staffing and communication shortcomings.

Compassionate and professional medical staffexcellent medication managementsuccessful rehabilitation outcomes
Address
2434 W Belvedere Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 367-3645
Good Shepherd Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Good Shepherd Children's Center has extremely polarized reviews. Long-term families report strong satisfaction with staff relationships and care quality, while recent families describe serious concerns about staff professionalism, communication, supervision, and behavioral management practices.

Caring and familial staff relationshipschildren feel at homestaff become like family to families
Address
622 Joppa Farm & Town Center D, Joppa, MD
Phone
(410) 679-3390
Children'S Ctr For Discovery @ Green Val
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

One parent highlights a positive experience with the 4-5 year old class, citing reasonable pricing, early drop-off options, and caring teachers. In contrast, another reviewer reports unfair treatment and a lack of educational engagement, alleging the center prioritizes money over child development.

reasonably priced tuitionearly drop-off optionscaring teachers
Address
11501 Fingerboard Rd, Monrovia, MD
Phone
(240) 236-3400
Childrens Ctr For Discovery @ Monrovia
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

One parent highlights the center as a highly recommended, reasonably priced option with caring teachers and engaging educational programs for young children. In contrast, another reviewer reports a negative experience involving unfair treatment, a lack of educational value, and concerns that the facility prioritizes financial gain over student care.

caring teachersreasonable tuition feesengaging educational programs
Address
3917 Chaucer Ct, Monrovia, MD
Phone
(301) 798-0223
Childrens Center For Discovery Mt Airy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

One parent describes a highly positive two-year experience with the 4-5 year old class, noting strong educational value and reasonable pricing, while a separate review cites severe dissatisfaction with staff treatment and perceived lack of teaching. Feedback is mixed, with some families praising the caring environment and others warning against potential financial prioritization and unfair treatment.

caring teachersstrong educational programsreasonable tuition fees
Address
202 N Main St, Mount Airy, MD
Phone
(301) 829-2856
Gateway Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5
Address
3833 34th St, Mount Rainier, MD
Phone
(301) 277-2225
Dhcd Dunbar Day Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

DHCD Dunbar Day Care Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff professionalism and communication. Parents report difficulties reaching the facility and complaints about rude customer service and staff attitudes. One parent gave a positive review, but negative feedback substantially outweighs positive experiences.

One parent reported consistent positive experience
Address
621 N Eden St, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 396-9270
The Kids Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

THE KIDS CORNER has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise individual staff members like Ms. Linda and report their children are learning new skills. However, the majority of reviews cite serious concerns including poor management, unsanitary conditions, untrained staff, organizational issues, and high costs.

Caring staff members (particularly Ms. Linda)children learning new skills and sign languagesome reported improvement over time
Address
5977 Fisher Rd, Temple Hills, MD
Phone
(301) 505-5959
The Ashton Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4
Address
16900 Holly Rd, Accokeek, MD
Phone
(301) 283-0333
Intercourt Little Angels Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
1007 Veronica Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 355-1099
Little Angels Learning Palace
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
239 S Conkling St, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(443) 602-7971
The New Children Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
2308 Roslyn Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 233-0999
Glenwood Country Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Glenwood Country Day School receives highly polarized reviews. One positive review praises caring teachers and individualized class placement, while five negative reviews describe concerning issues including restrictive activities, harsh ownership, high staff turnover, poor hygiene conditions, alleged child mistreatment, and an ongoing investigation.

Caring and skilled teachersindividualized class placement based on maturity rather than agesome staff members desc
Address
14785 Bushy Park Rd, Woodbine, MD
Phone
(410) 489-5203
Magic Moments Early Lrng Ctr Of Towson
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Magic Moments Early Learning Center of Towson has highly polarized reviews. While a few parents praise the educational quality and care, the majority report serious safety and operational concerns including inadequate staffing, poor hygiene, security issues, and unprofessional management.

Educational programmingpotty training supportcaring treatment of children
Address
8600 Lasalle Rd, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(443) 279-0706
Peter Rabbit Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Peter Rabbit Day Nursery has received mixed reviews with stark contrasts in parent experiences. Positive reviews praise the renovated facility, caring staff, and child development. However, multiple negative reviews allege serious concerns including inappropriate physical restraint of children, staff inattentiveness, inadequate feeding practices, poor facility conditions, and unresponsive management.

Recently renovated facilitydedicated and caring staffchild deve
Address
2901 Liberty Pky, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 284-1050

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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.