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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Joppa, MD

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Joppa. Average rating: 3.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Joppa, Maryland at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
3.3/5
Parent reviews
8
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Joppa offers 2 licensed child daycare & preschools, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 3.3/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Joppa

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
    Good Shepherd Children'S Center
    3.3 score
    2.6(5)

    622 Joppa Farm & Town Center D, Joppa, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children

    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 familieswonderful staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Joppa

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Joppa (62–203 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Joppa based on parent reviews

Trinity Lutheran Child Care

4(3)

1100 Philadelphia Rd, Joppa, MD

One parent highlights the school's caring teachers, academic focus, and included meals as major benefits, while another notes that their children learned more here than at a previous center. A third review mentions a friendly environment where students enjoy attending daily. No specific complaints or negatives were mentioned in these reviews.

caring teachersstrong academic learningfun activities

Good Shepherd Children'S Center

2.6(5)

622 Joppa Farm & Town Center D, Joppa, MD

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

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Joppa, Maryland

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Joppa, 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 Joppa have an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.3 stars. Our analysis covers 8 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Joppa, 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 Joppa

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Trinity Lutheran Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the school's caring teachers, academic focus, and included meals as major benefits, while another notes that their children learned more here than at a previous center. A third review mentions a friendly environment where students enjoy attending daily. No specific complaints or negatives were mentioned in these reviews.

caring teachersstrong academic learningfun activities
Address
1100 Philadelphia Rd, Joppa, MD
Phone
(410) 679-4414
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

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Joppa, Maryland. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Joppa have an average Google rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Joppa, 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 Joppa for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Joppa 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.