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1,525 Child Daycare & Preschools in Maryland

Browse 1,525 child daycare & preschools across Maryland. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Maryland

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Maryland can make the decision-making process smoother.

Maryland has about 1,549 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Maryland. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Maryland

There are 1,549 daycares in Maryland: 2 headstart facilities, 0 before/after school centers, 22 religious facility daycares, and 1,525 childcare and preschool centers.

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Berry Patch Early Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Berry Patch Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, cleanliness, and warm environment. Most reviewers express high satisfaction and long-term enrollment. One negative review cited concerns about the director's attitude.

caring and attentive staffclean facilitywarm and inviting environment
Address
4510 Lower Beckleysville Rd, Hampstead, MD
Phone
(410) 374-3501
Snow Hill Christian Nursery Schl
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent highlights the staff's friendliness and proactive photo updates, noting their child handled separation well, while another recalls a past experience where nap time was difficult. A third review mentions that while the staff was nice, the room for children aged three and under was small.

Friendly and educated staffproactive communication with photos of child's activities and napshelpful for easing separation anxiety
Address
5434 Snow Hill Rd, Snow Hill, MD
Phone
(410) 632-3511
Andrews Dev Ctr @ John Nevins Andrews Sc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent praises the facility as a loving environment that offers excellent educational opportunities for their children. Conversely, a separate review strongly criticizes the center for excessive tuition, alleged substance use by students, unfair treatment of children of color, and inadequate handling of bullying incidents.

loving environmentstrong educational focus
Address
117 Elm Ave, Takoma Park, MD
Phone
(301) 270-1400
Clara Barton Children'S Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Clara Barton Children's Center receives mixed reviews with an average rating of 3.6/5. Parents consistently praise the friendly and welcoming staff, while concerns include operational issues such as outdated contact information, weekend closures, and facility disruptions.

Friendly and welcoming staffpatient customer servicewell-rounded experience
Address
7425 Macarthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD
Phone
(301) 320-4565
Ganon-Gil Full Day Pre-Schl
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 881-0100
Kids Town Learning Ctr @ Waring Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Kids Town Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and making strong progress academically and socially. Leadership changes have been noted positively, with directors described as responsive and understanding of family needs.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming and warm atmosphereresponsive to parent concerns
Address
18815 Waring Station Rd, Germantown, MD
Phone
(301) 972-6599
Maryland Child Service @ Mary Hart Cente
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes a positive experience where a child loved the staff and felt cared for during early childhood and elementary years, while another review from a former student alleges severe abuse, bullying, and humiliation by staff and peers. A third parent notes that their current son enjoys the program.

caring and nice staffpositive emotional impact on childrenchildren enjoy the program
Address
13100 Ardennes Ave, Rockville, MD
Phone
(301) 984-9595
One World Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One World Learning Center in Silver Spring receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple age groups. Parents praise the warm, family-oriented environment, professional staff, extended hours (6:30 AM-6:30 PM), cleanliness, and strong developmental programming including activities and field trips.

Warm and welcoming staffclean facilityconvenient extended hours
Address
3200 Briggs Chaney Rd, Silver Spring, MD
Phone
(301) 890-1412
Takoma Park Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
310 Tulip Ave, Takoma Park, MD
Phone
(301) 270-6824
Center For Young Children @ Unv Of Md
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Center for Young Children @ UNV of MD receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the thoughtful, research-based curriculum, caring staff, play-based learning approach, and outdoor time. However, negative reviews criticize the contract terms, claim the program overpromises on curriculum delivery, and suggest better alternatives exist in the area.

Thoughtful and research-based curriculumknowledgeable and caring teachersplay-based learning
Address
381 Valley Dr, College Park, MD
Phone
(301) 405-3168
Kinder Explorers Children Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviewers highlight significant academic and speech development, noting that children are well-prepared for regular schooling with skills like reading chapter books by age five. Parents appreciate the director's motherly and patient approach, which fosters a safe and engaging environment for toddlers and young children.

speech improvementearly reading skillsschool preparation
Address
9216 Annapolis Rd, Lanham, MD
Phone
(301) 306-9333
B Angels Christian Early Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

B Angels Christian Early Learning Center in Baltimore receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the family-oriented environment, professional staff led by Mrs. High, and significant developmental progress in their children's academic and social skills. The center is noted for cleanliness, care quality, and long-term retention of satisfied families.

Family-based environmentprofessional and friendly staffstrong leadership by Mrs. High and co-owner
Address
3016 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 235-1110
Bethlehem Christian Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviewers describe the center as a loving and God-fearing environment that emphasizes spiritual growth through Bible study and gospel teachings. The few reviews highlight a welcoming atmosphere free of judgment, focusing on hope and love for children and families.

loving environmentGod-fearingBible study opportunities
Address
6420 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 254-8300
Excel Child Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

EXCEL CHILD CARE CENTER INC in Baltimore receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating 5 stars. Parents commend the caring staff, safe learning environment, quality food, and reliable transportation to schools. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents express high satisfaction with both before and after school care.

caring and attentive staffsafe learning environmentquality food
Address
701 Cherry Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 355-6436
Fountain Of Life Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Several parents highlight loving staff and strong educational outcomes, with one noting their children prefer the center over home. Conversely, a critical review details significant administrative failures, including unreturned calls and rude, incompetent on-site interactions.

loving and kind staffexcellent careeducational preparation
Address
5714 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 444-2828
Incubed Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Multiple parents highlight the loving care and strong academic preparation provided by staff such as Miss Nicole, noting that children enjoy attending and graduate with advanced skills. However, one review cites significant operational issues, including unreturned calls, poor communication, and inconsistent staff behavior at the Harford Road location.

loving and kind staffexcellent academic preparation for preschoolchildren enjoy attending
Address
2604 Evergreen Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(443) 740-3259
The Early Learning & Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Feedback from a few parents highlights a supportive environment, with one family noting their granddaughter's happiness and another praising the school's suitability for their autistic son. The staff is described as wonderful, and the center is viewed as a positive community asset.

happy studentspositive teacherssuitable for autistic children
Address
7412 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 444-1485
Imaginations Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Imaginations Early Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise excellent care, staff, cleanliness, and learning environment. However, negative reviews document serious concerns including unsafe classroom transitions without parental input, poor communication, staff conduct issues, and retaliatory disenrollment practices.

Caring and educated staffclean facilitystrong learning environment
Address
21310 Great Mills Rd Unit D, Great Mills, MD
Phone
(301) 737-0083
Middleton Lane Child Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Several parents highlight the center's family-like atmosphere, experienced staff, and strong academic focus, noting significant growth in their children's social and cognitive skills. However, one review states the facility has been closed for over two years.

caring and patient stafflong-term teacher continuityacademic rigor with homework
Address
5721 Middleton Ln, Temple Hills, MD
Phone
(301) 899-7561
Tabernacle Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Tabernacle Learning Center is a Christ-centered daycare in Laurel, Maryland with overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff warmth, educational quality, and kindergarten preparation. However, one parent reported serious concerns about an incident of physical aggression toward their child that was not disclosed to parents and questioned whether racial bias was involved.

Faith-based Christian environmentcaring and attentive staffstrong academic instruction (rea
Address
11601 S Laurel Dr, Laurel, MD
Phone
(301) 490-5665
University For Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

University For Tots receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, educational activities, and family-like care environment. However, two negative reviews cite serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision and staffing ratios that allegedly violate state regulations.

Patient and attentive teacherssafe and nurturing environmenteducational enrichment activities
Address
2403 Whitehall St, Suitland, MD
Phone
(301) 516-2229
World Of Fun Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

World of Fun Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff, cleanliness, and curriculum. However, one parent reported serious concerns including facility maintenance issues, staff conduct problems, and child safety incidents.

friendly and responsive staffclean facilitywell-designed curriculum
Address
2904 Testway Ave, Fort Washington, MD
Phone
(301) 248-0059
Kids Time Out
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Kids Time Out for exceptional staff care, responsiveness, and flexibility across multiple program types. The facility is noted for engaging activities, cleanliness, and creating a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive. Staff members like Ashley and Jake are specifically highlighted for their dedication and communication with families.

Kind and attentive staffresponsive communicationsafe and loving environment
Address
5809 Clarksville Square Dr, Clarksville, MD
Phone
(410) 531-3858
Advent Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents overwhelmingly praise Forest Hill Nature Preschool for its outdoor-focused, play-based curriculum and caring staff led by owner Lavonne. The facility emphasizes nature education, animals, enrichment activities, and emotional development. One parent reported staff disorganization and cited concerns about staff diversity.

Outdoor time dailynature-based curriculumclassroom animals
Address
2230 Rock Spring Rd, Forest Hill, MD
Phone
(410) 638-9445
Lagarderie Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Childtime for its caring, professional staff and strong leadership under current management. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten. The facility emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and communication through a daily app with photos and live camera feeds.

Warm and dedicated staffresponsive managementexcellent communication and daily app updates
Address
2219 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD
Phone
(410) 734-9218
Little Rascals Early Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
131 Weber Rd, Oakland, MD
Phone
(301) 334-4721
Willy Wisp Drop-In Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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Address
296 Marsh Hill Rd, Mchenry, MD
Phone
(301) 387-4911
Meadows Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Meadows Montessori for its exceptional staff, nurturing Montessori-based curriculum, and warm community atmosphere. Children show significant developmental progress and enthusiasm for learning. The center maintains strong communication with parents through daily updates and observations.

Dedicated and caring teachersMontessori philosophy and approachchild-centered learning environment
Address
185 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, MD
Phone
(301) 662-8910
Gods Little Angels Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

God's Little Angels Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring, professional staff, safe and clean environment, and family-oriented atmosphere where children thrive academically and socially.

Caring and nurturing staffprofessional and attentive teacherssafe and clean facility
Address
6247 Kenwood Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 866-0018
Martin Blvd Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Martin Blvd Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, educational quality, and child development. However, one parent reported a negative experience with a staff member's unprofessional and rude behavior during drop-off.

Caring and patient staffstrong educational programschild learning and development
Address
201 Ballard Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 391-7489

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,525 child daycare & preschools daycares across Maryland. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Maryland are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Maryland's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Maryland, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Maryland sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Maryland vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.