20 Child Daycare & Preschools in Waldorf, Maryland
Browse all 20 child daycare & preschools in Waldorf, Maryland. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Waldorf
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.
- 1Family Life Daycare4.56 score4.7(20)
11150 Berry Road, Waldorf, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
The reviews provided are not for a daycare center but for Calvery Gospel Church, a religious organization in Waldorf, Maryland. No actual daycare reviews are available for Family Life Daycare.
None - reviews are for a churchnot the daycare listed - 2Lighthouse Quality Christian Childcare C4.48 score4.6(20)
3150 Middletown Rd, Waldorf, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
The reviews provided do not appear to be for the daycare center listed. Instead, they are reviews for Lighthouse Baptist Church, covering worship services, community outreach, and church atmosphere rather than childcare services.
Welcoming and loving communitystrong pastoral leadershipcommunity service programscomfortable atmosphere - 3Happy Faces Early Lrn Ctr4.47 score4.6(19)
12605 Mattawoman Dr, Waldorf, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Happy Faces Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, attentive staff and safe, clean facilities. Parents highlight the center's responsiveness to family needs, including special accommodations, flexible enrollment options, and strong communication through daily updates. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially in a nurturing environment.
Caring and warm staffclean and safe facilityresponsive leadershipflexible drop-i - 4Good Shepherd Education Center4.47 score4.7(10)
305 E Smallwood Dr, Waldorf, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children
Good Shepherd Education Center in Waldorf, Maryland has overwhelmingly positive reviews (9 five-star ratings) praising exceptional staff, strong educational outcomes, and welcoming environment. One parent reported a negative experience citing insufficient support for their shy daughter and lack of comfort for crying children.
Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-student relationshipshelps shy children build confidence and social skillsexcellent communicatio - 5Lakeside Child Care Center4.21 score4.3(12)
2900 Smallwood Dr West, Waldorf, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
Parents consistently praise Another Inspired Day Learning Center (AIDLC) for its family-oriented, faith-based environment with attentive and caring staff led by Director Ms. Adrian. Children show strong developmental progress in academics, social skills, and emotional growth while parents appreciate the cleanliness, safety, structured learning activities, and excellent communication through an easy-to-use app. The facility is described as a welcoming community where children thrive and families feel supported.
Attentive and caring stafffaith-based Christian environmentstrong developmental progress in childrenstructured learning activities and curriculum - 6Childtime Childrens Center4.16 score4.2(20)
78 Industrial Park Dr, Waldorf, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children
Parents consistently praise Childtime Waldorf as an excellent daycare center with caring, professional staff and a clean, engaging learning environment. All reviewers highlight strong teacher-child relationships, comprehensive curriculum, and effective communication with parents. Multiple families report their children have thrived academically and socially, with some advancing early to kindergarten.
Caring and professional staffclean facilitystrong curriculum across reading/writing/math/scienceattentive teachers - 7Childrens Center For Discovery Waldorf3.16 score2.9(16)
3610 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf, MD · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
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 facilityengaging
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Highest rated daycares in Waldorf based on parent reviews
Family Life Daycare
11150 Berry Road, Waldorf, MD
The reviews provided are not for a daycare center but for Calvery Gospel Church, a religious organization in Waldorf, Maryland. No actual daycare reviews are available for Family Life Daycare.
Lighthouse Quality Christian Childcare C
3150 Middletown Rd, Waldorf, MD
The reviews provided do not appear to be for the daycare center listed. Instead, they are reviews for Lighthouse Baptist Church, covering worship services, community outreach, and church atmosphere rather than childcare services.
Happy Faces Early Lrn Ctr
12605 Mattawoman Dr, Waldorf, MD
Happy Faces Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, attentive staff and safe, clean facilities. Parents highlight the center's responsiveness to family needs, including special accommodations, flexible enrollment options, and strong communication through daily updates. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially in a nurturing environment.
Good Shepherd Education Center
305 E Smallwood Dr, Waldorf, MD
Good Shepherd Education Center in Waldorf, Maryland has overwhelmingly positive reviews (9 five-star ratings) praising exceptional staff, strong educational outcomes, and welcoming environment. One parent reported a negative experience citing insufficient support for their shy daughter and lack of comfort for crying children.
Lakeside Child Care Center
2900 Smallwood Dr West, Waldorf, MD
Parents consistently praise Another Inspired Day Learning Center (AIDLC) for its family-oriented, faith-based environment with attentive and caring staff led by Director Ms. Adrian. Children show strong developmental progress in academics, social skills, and emotional growth while parents appreciate the cleanliness, safety, structured learning activities, and excellent communication through an easy-to-use app. The facility is described as a welcoming community where children thrive and families feel supported.
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2200 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Waldorf, Maryland
There are 20 child daycare & preschools in Waldorf, Maryland, making up 95% of the 21 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Waldorf, 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 Waldorf
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- Address
- 2200 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 843-9632
- Address
- 10045 Bunker Hill Rd, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 645-5030
The reviews provided are not for a daycare center but for Calvery Gospel Church, a religious organization in Waldorf, Maryland. No actual daycare reviews are available for Family Life Daycare.
- Address
- 11150 Berry Road, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 843-0639
Good Shepherd Education Center in Waldorf, Maryland has overwhelmingly positive reviews (9 five-star ratings) praising exceptional staff, strong educational outcomes, and welcoming environment. One parent reported a negative experience citing insufficient support for their shy daughter and lack of comfort for crying children.
- Address
- 305 E Smallwood Dr, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 645-7550
Happy Faces Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, attentive staff and safe, clean facilities. Parents highlight the center's responsiveness to family needs, including special accommodations, flexible enrollment options, and strong communication through daily updates. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially in a nurturing environment.
- Address
- 12605 Mattawoman Dr, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 645-0070
The reviews provided do not appear to be for the daycare center listed. Instead, they are reviews for Lighthouse Baptist Church, covering worship services, community outreach, and church atmosphere rather than childcare services.
- Address
- 3150 Middletown Rd, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 893-2283
- Address
- 4167 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 705-9794
Parents consistently praise Another Inspired Day Learning Center (AIDLC) for its family-oriented, faith-based environment with attentive and caring staff led by Director Ms. Adrian. Children show strong developmental progress in academics, social skills, and emotional growth while parents appreciate the cleanliness, safety, structured learning activities, and excellent communication through an easy-to-use app. The facility is described as a welcoming community where children thrive and families feel supported.
- Address
- 2900 Smallwood Dr West, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 374-6685
Parents consistently praise Childtime Waldorf as an excellent daycare center with caring, professional staff and a clean, engaging learning environment. All reviewers highlight strong teacher-child relationships, comprehensive curriculum, and effective communication with parents. Multiple families report their children have thrived academically and socially, with some advancing early to kindergarten.
- Address
- 78 Industrial Park Dr, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 645-7905
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.
- Address
- 3610 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 843-1010
- Address
- 2615 Davis Rd, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 374-2537
- Address
- 12105 St Georges Dr, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 374-9316
Parents consistently praise CHILDREN OF AMERICA WALDORF for exceptional teacher care, strong communication, and child development. Multiple reviews highlight specific teachers by name as loving, attentive, and professional. The center uses the Tadpoles app for daily updates and takes special needs like allergies very seriously.
- Address
- 177 St Patricks Dr, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 843-1003
- Address
- 13000 Zekiah Dr, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 645-0406
- Address
- 2090 Crain Hgwy, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 632-3074
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Waldorf for its caring, professional staff and family-like atmosphere. Multiple reviewers highlight significant improvements in their children's behavior, confidence, and development after enrolling. Many families report feeling reassured and at ease leaving their children in this center's care.
- Address
- 2011 Smallwood Dr West, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 843-8485
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Waldorf for its safe, clean environment and attentive staff who provide excellent developmental support and educational programming. The center is commended for strong communication, professional management, and creating a nurturing atmosphere where children thrive academically and socially.
- Address
- 3999 St Marks Dr, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 645-1444
La Petite Academy in Waldorf receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and family-oriented environment. Parents highlight strong communication, developmental progress, and a warm atmosphere where children thrive. The center is noted for accommodating special needs and maintaining open dialogue with families.
- Address
- 100 Smallwood Dr East, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 645-6632
- Address
- 2500 Davis Rd, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 753-1759
The Goddard School of Waldorf receives universally positive feedback from parents and staff. Reviews highlight exceptional care, nurturing environment, strong teacher-child relationships, and clear communication. Children show measurable academic and social-emotional growth in a welcoming community setting.
- Address
- 7005 St Florian Dr, Waldorf, MD
- Phone
- (301) 638-9777
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