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9 Child Daycare & Preschools in Cockeysville, Maryland

Browse all 9 child daycare & preschools in Cockeysville, Maryland. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cockeysville

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
    Padonia Park Child Centers
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    12006 Jenifer Rd, Cockeysville, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children

    Padonia Park Child Centers receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, quality curriculum, and exceptional outdoor facilities. Parents highlight the center's commitment to outdoor play, nature walks, swimming lessons, and well-rounded development spanning from infant care through summer camps. Many families have remained enrolled for multiple years and children across generations.

    Caring and dedicated staffbeautiful and well-maintained facilitiesextensive outdoor spaces and nature walksdaily swimming in summer
  2. 2
    Kinderworld
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    11 Cedar Knoll Rd, Cockeysville, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children

    Parents consistently praise Kinderworld for its warm, nurturing environment and individualized care provided by owners Sonja and Alex. Children show strong academic preparation, social-emotional development, and confidence entering kindergarten. The small class sizes are highlighted as a key benefit enabling personalized attention and genuine relationships.

    Caring and dedicated staffsmall class sizesstrong academic preparationsocial-emotional development
  3. 3
    Apple Tree Childrens Center
    4.2 score
    4.4(5)

    221 Old Padonia Rd, Cockeysville, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 109 children

    Apple Tree Children's Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring, long-term staff and a welcoming environment under management by Fati. One negative review cites recent staff turnover following a management change and disputes over deposit refunds, though other parents question the validity of this review.

    Caring and kind teachersstable long-term staffgood infant carehelpful management
  4. 4
    Kims Karate Timonium
    3.85 score
    3.7(5)

    9966 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Kim's Karate Timonium receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the owners' personal attention, discipline instruction, and caring approach. However, negative reviewers report poor supervision on field trips, mishandled bullying incidents, disorganization with equipment orders, and concerning staff behavior toward children with behavioral or disability needs.

    Personal attention from ownersteaches self-disciplinecaring staffstudent progress in martial ar

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Cockeysville based on parent reviews

Padonia Park Child Centers

4.8(20)

12006 Jenifer Rd, Cockeysville, MD

Padonia Park Child Centers receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, quality curriculum, and exceptional outdoor facilities. Parents highlight the center's commitment to outdoor play, nature walks, swimming lessons, and well-rounded development spanning from infant care through summer camps. Many families have remained enrolled for multiple years and children across generations.

Caring and dedicated staffbeautiful and well-maintained facilitiesextensive outdoor spaces and nature walks

Kinderworld

5(6)

11 Cedar Knoll Rd, Cockeysville, MD

Parents consistently praise Kinderworld for its warm, nurturing environment and individualized care provided by owners Sonja and Alex. Children show strong academic preparation, social-emotional development, and confidence entering kindergarten. The small class sizes are highlighted as a key benefit enabling personalized attention and genuine relationships.

Caring and dedicated staffsmall class sizesstrong academic preparation

Ridge Country Child Care INC

5(2)

11921 Falls Rd, Cockeysville, MD

Apple Tree Childrens Center

4.4(5)

221 Old Padonia Rd, Cockeysville, MD

Apple Tree Children's Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring, long-term staff and a welcoming environment under management by Fati. One negative review cites recent staff turnover following a management change and disputes over deposit refunds, though other parents question the validity of this review.

Caring and kind teachersstable long-term staffgood infant care

Epworth Childrens Center

4(1)

600 Warren Rd, Cockeysville, MD

Ashland Preschool Center

5

116 Ashland Rd, Cockeysville, MD

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Cockeysville, Maryland

There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Cockeysville, Maryland. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Cockeysville, 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 Cockeysville

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Ashland Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
116 Ashland Rd, Cockeysville, MD
Phone
(410) 527-1845
Kinderworld
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Kinderworld for its warm, nurturing environment and individualized care provided by owners Sonja and Alex. Children show strong academic preparation, social-emotional development, and confidence entering kindergarten. The small class sizes are highlighted as a key benefit enabling personalized attention and genuine relationships.

Caring and dedicated staffsmall class sizesstrong academic preparation
Address
11 Cedar Knoll Rd, Cockeysville, MD
Phone
(410) 666-5112
Ridge Country Child Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
11921 Falls Rd, Cockeysville, MD
Phone
(410) 252-4160
Padonia Park Child Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Padonia Park Child Centers receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, quality curriculum, and exceptional outdoor facilities. Parents highlight the center's commitment to outdoor play, nature walks, swimming lessons, and well-rounded development spanning from infant care through summer camps. Many families have remained enrolled for multiple years and children across generations.

Caring and dedicated staffbeautiful and well-maintained facilitiesextensive outdoor spaces and nature walks
Address
12006 Jenifer Rd, Cockeysville, MD
Phone
(410) 252-8095
Apple Tree Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Apple Tree Children's Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring, long-term staff and a welcoming environment under management by Fati. One negative review cites recent staff turnover following a management change and disputes over deposit refunds, though other parents question the validity of this review.

Caring and kind teachersstable long-term staffgood infant care
Address
221 Old Padonia Rd, Cockeysville, MD
Phone
(410) 560-0611
Epworth Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
600 Warren Rd, Cockeysville, MD
Phone
(410) 667-0720
Kims Karate Timonium
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kim's Karate Timonium receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the owners' personal attention, discipline instruction, and caring approach. However, negative reviewers report poor supervision on field trips, mishandled bullying incidents, disorganization with equipment orders, and concerning staff behavior toward children with behavioral or disability needs.

Personal attention from ownersteaches self-disciplinecaring staff
Address
9966 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD
Phone
(410) 666-8000
Celebree Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Celebree Learning Center's Cockeysville location for exceptional staff care, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent communication. Children show measurable developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending, with parents noting they feel confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and experienced teachersstrong communication with daily updates and photoschildren's developmental progress and confidence growth
Address
10626 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD
Phone
(410) 666-4080
Pleasant Ridge Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1800 Worthington Heights Pkwy, Cockeysville, MD
Phone
(410) 771-0557

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Frequently asked questions

There are 9 child daycare & preschools daycares in Cockeysville, Maryland. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Cockeysville, 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 Cockeysville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Cockeysville 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.