How many child daycare & preschools daycares are in Pasadena, Maryland?

There are 11 child daycare & preschools daycares in Pasadena, Maryland. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

What is the average rating of daycares in Pasadena?

Based on parent reviews, daycares in Pasadena have an average Google rating of 4.46 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.

How do I choose the right daycare in Pasadena?

When choosing a daycare in Pasadena, 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

What is the average cost of daycare in Maryland?

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 Pasadena for current pricing.

Are daycares in Pasadena licensed and regulated?

Yes, daycare centers in Pasadena 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.

Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Pasadena, MD — Compare 11+

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pasadena

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
Severna Park Childs Centre
4.72 score
4.9(20)
144 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Severna Park Children's Centre receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the warm, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are well-prepared academically and thrive socially and emotionally, with high engagement and excitement about attending. The center is noted for excellent communication, flexibility, and creating a family-like atmosphere.
Warm and attentive staffsafe and clean environmentstrong academic preparationengaging activities
2
The Goddard School @ Pasadena
4.64 score
4.8(20)
35 Magothy Beach Rd, Pasadena, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
The Goddard School @ Pasadena receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight excellent teacher-to-child ratios, strong communication, structured curriculum, and their children's visible progress and enthusiasm for attending. The facility is noted for staff retention, safety standards, and creating a family-like community.
Warm and professional stafflow teacher-to-child ratiosconsistent communication with parentshigh-quality curriculum
3
Grannie Annies Childcare & Learning Ctr
4.29 score
4.4(14)
2 Carvel Ct, Pasadena, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children
Grannie Annie's receives universally positive reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and owner Ms. Ruthie for creating a family-like environment. Children show significant improvements in behavior, emotional development, and academics, with parents consistently noting strong communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is described as clean, spacious, and affordable with flexible hours and additional services like school transportation.
4
Pasadena Child Care & Homework Center
3.93 score
3.9(10)
8896 Ft Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children
Pasadena Child Care & Homework Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring, loving staff and a good learning environment, though two detailed negative reviews cite serious concerns about cleanliness, health protocols, record-keeping errors, communication failures, and poor responsiveness to parent concerns.
Caring and loving staffstrong learning environmentreasonable prices compared to competitorsextended hours (6:30am-6:30pm)

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Pasadena

4.5 - 5.0

4

4.0 - 4.4

1

3.0 - 3.9

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Below 3

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Best Rated Neighborhoods

Pasadena zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip Code	Daycares	Avg. Rating	Top Rated
21122	11	4.46	4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Pasadena (15–120 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

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Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Pasadena based on parent reviews

Severna Park Childs Centre

4.9(20)

144 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD

Severna Park Children's Centre receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the warm, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are well-prepared academically and thrive socially and emotionally, with high engagement and excitement about attending. The center is noted for excellent communication, flexibility, and creating a family-like atmosphere.

Warm and attentive staffsafe and clean environmentstrong academic preparation

The Goddard School @ Pasadena

4.8(20)

35 Magothy Beach Rd, Pasadena, MD

The Goddard School @ Pasadena receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight excellent teacher-to-child ratios, strong communication, structured curriculum, and their children's visible progress and enthusiasm for attending. The facility is noted for staff retention, safety standards, and creating a family-like community.

Warm and professional stafflow teacher-to-child ratiosconsistent communication with parents

Keenan Christian Learning Center

5(4)

901 Fawn Ave, Pasadena, MD

Parents highlight the center's nurturing environment, noting that staff members treat children with care and effectively balance academic growth with spiritual development. Reviewers specifically commend individual staff for their attentiveness and ability to make learning enjoyable.

Warm and caring staffindividualized attentioneffective balance of academics and faith

Grannie Annies Childcare & Learning Ctr

4.4(14)

2 Carvel Ct, Pasadena, MD

Grannie Annie's receives universally positive reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and owner Ms. Ruthie for creating a family-like environment. Children show significant improvements in behavior, emotional development, and academics, with parents consistently noting strong communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is described as clean, spacious, and affordable with flexible hours and additional services like school transportation.

All Gods Children

5(2)

8164 Hog Neck Rd, Pasadena, MD

Mt Carmel Day Nursery

3.8(1)

4760 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Pasadena, Maryland

There are 11 child daycare & preschools in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.46 stars. Our analysis covers 95 parent reviews.

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

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