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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Clinton, MD

Compare 13 child daycare & preschools in Clinton. Average rating: 4.03/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Clinton, Maryland at a glance

Programs
13
Avg rating
4.03/5
Parent reviews
108
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Clinton has 13 licensed child daycare & preschools with 108 parent reviews averaging 4.03/5.The largest concentration is in 20735 with 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Clinton

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
    The Childrens Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    7533 Old Alexander Ferry Rd, Clinton, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 87 children

    The Children's Center in Clinton, Maryland receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, developmental progress in their children, and a welcoming family-oriented environment.

    Caring and patient staffdaily updates on child activitiesaffordable pricingsecure facility
  2. 2
    Tlc Learning Center
    4.44 score
    4.6(14)

    11121 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 17 children

    Parents consistently praise TLC Learning Center for its warm, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff. The facility is commended for balanced learning and activities, holiday celebrations, developmental support, and flexibility with work schedules. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed high satisfaction with their children's experience.

    Caring and professional stafffamily-like atmospheredevelopmental curriculumholiday celebrations
  3. 3
    Chris Learning Center
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    3204 Accolade Dr, Clinton, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children

    Chris Learning Center in Clinton, Maryland receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the staff's warmth, professionalism, and commitment to child development and safety. Parents consistently report their children are happy, excited to attend, and demonstrate significant growth in social, developmental, and learning skills.

    Warm and welcoming staffexceptional empathy and compassionsafe and secure facilityclean and well-maintained
  4. 4
    Perfect Angels Ccc
    3.84 score
    3.8(20)

    7708 Old Alexander Ferry Rd, Clinton, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children

    Perfect Angels CCC in Clinton, Maryland receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and passionate staff, particularly director Ms. Jemia, strong communication, and quality developmental programming. The center is noted as military-friendly and convenient to Joint Base Andrews.

    caring and passionate staffstrong parent-teacher communicationquality curriculum and developmental milestonesconvenient location near Joint Base Andrews
  5. 5
    Happy Day Care Center
    2.96 score
    2.7(20)

    8303 Old Branch Ave, Clinton, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

    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 kindergartenengaging learning activities and field trips

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Clinton

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
1

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 108 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Affordable pricing
3

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Clinton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
2073513
4.03
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Clinton (12–195 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Clinton based on parent reviews

The Childrens Center

4.8(20)

7533 Old Alexander Ferry Rd, Clinton, MD

The Children's Center in Clinton, Maryland receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, developmental progress in their children, and a welcoming family-oriented environment.

Caring and patient staffdaily updates on child activitiesaffordable pricing

Tlc Learning Center

4.6(14)

11121 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD

Parents consistently praise TLC Learning Center for its warm, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff. The facility is commended for balanced learning and activities, holiday celebrations, developmental support, and flexibility with work schedules. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed high satisfaction with their children's experience.

Caring and professional stafffamily-like atmospheredevelopmental curriculum

Chris Learning Center

4.3(20)

3204 Accolade Dr, Clinton, MD

Chris Learning Center in Clinton, Maryland receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the staff's warmth, professionalism, and commitment to child development and safety. Parents consistently report their children are happy, excited to attend, and demonstrate significant growth in social, developmental, and learning skills.

Warm and welcoming staffexceptional empathy and compassionsafe and secure facility

Chris Learning Center INC

5(1)

9701 Dalmatia Dr, Clinton, MD

It Takes A Village Educare Center

4(3)

12103 Windbrook Dr, Clinton, MD

One parent highlights the welcoming environment and consistent educational progress for their infant, while another praises the energetic staff and child's enjoyment at a program identified as Rockstar Prep. Conversely, a separate complaint details a dispute with IT TAKES A VILLAGE EDUCARE CENTER regarding a withheld enrollment fee and lack of communication from the director.

welcoming atmosphereconsistent learningenergetic and patient staff

Woodyard Road Nursery

3

7923 Woodyard Rd, Clinton, MD

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Clinton, Maryland

There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Clinton, 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 Clinton have an average rating of 4.03 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.03 stars. Our analysis covers 108 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Clinton, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Clinton

Showing 13 results

Chris Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
9701 Dalmatia Dr, Clinton, MD
Phone
(301) 203-0564
The Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Children's Center in Clinton, Maryland receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, developmental progress in their children, and a welcoming family-oriented environment.

Caring and patient staffdaily updates on child activitiesaffordable pricing
Address
7533 Old Alexander Ferry Rd, Clinton, MD
Phone
(301) 856-1680
Tlc Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise TLC Learning Center for its warm, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff. The facility is commended for balanced learning and activities, holiday celebrations, developmental support, and flexibility with work schedules. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed high satisfaction with their children's experience.

Caring and professional stafffamily-like atmospheredevelopmental curriculum
Address
11121 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD
Phone
(301) 297-9776
Chris Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Chris Learning Center in Clinton, Maryland receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the staff's warmth, professionalism, and commitment to child development and safety. Parents consistently report their children are happy, excited to attend, and demonstrate significant growth in social, developmental, and learning skills.

Warm and welcoming staffexceptional empathy and compassionsafe and secure facility
Address
3204 Accolade Dr, Clinton, MD
Phone
(301) 203-0564
It Takes A Village Educare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the welcoming environment and consistent educational progress for their infant, while another praises the energetic staff and child's enjoyment at a program identified as Rockstar Prep. Conversely, a separate complaint details a dispute with IT TAKES A VILLAGE EDUCARE CENTER regarding a withheld enrollment fee and lack of communication from the director.

welcoming atmosphereconsistent learningenergetic and patient staff
Address
12103 Windbrook Dr, Clinton, MD
Phone
(301) 203-8800
Perfect Angels Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Perfect Angels CCC in Clinton, Maryland receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and passionate staff, particularly director Ms. Jemia, strong communication, and quality developmental programming. The center is noted as military-friendly and convenient to Joint Base Andrews.

caring and passionate staffstrong parent-teacher communicationquality curriculum and developmental milestones
Address
7708 Old Alexander Ferry Rd, Clinton, MD
Phone
(301) 877-0110
Woodyard Road Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
7923 Woodyard Rd, Clinton, MD
Phone
(301) 868-2975
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
Den Lee Acres Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10701 Brandywine Rd, Clinton, MD
Phone
(301) 868-7800
Grace Brethern Christian Basp
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6501 Surrantts Rd, Clinton, MD
Phone
(301) 868-1600
Little Busy Bee Lc Of Clinton INC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Little Busy Bee LC of Clinton receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise academic advancement, structured curriculum, and reliable staff, while negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff behavior toward children with disabilities and special needs, staff rudeness, and inadequate classroom management.

Academic advancementstructured curriculum-based learningindividual attention
Address
8914 Simpson Ln, Clinton, MD
Phone
(301) 877-8799
Little Fingers Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7201 Whithorn Terr, Clinton, MD
Phone
(301) 856-3507
Outreach Christian Center Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6701 Clinton Manor Dr, Clinton, MD
Phone
(301) 856-1183

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Frequently asked questions

There are 13 child daycare & preschools daycares in Clinton, Maryland. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Clinton have an average Google rating of 4.03 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 38% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Clinton, 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 Clinton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Clinton 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.