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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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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
Sweet Potato Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Sweet Potato Kids receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and welcoming environment where children are reluctant to leave. However, there are serious concerns from two parents regarding staff professionalism, billing practices, and alleged discrimination against children with medical disabilities.

Friendly and caring staffengaging activities (art projectsfield trips
Address
9631 Liberty Rd Suite C,D,E, Randallstown, MD
Phone
(443) 405-3408
The Joy Of Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The Joy of Learning Center in Baltimore receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, well-trained staff, strong curriculum, and clean, safe environment. Parents consistently highlight the directors' attentiveness and the center's commitment to child development and learning assessments. Many parents report significant improvements in their children's learning and social skills, with some choosing to stay despite exploring other options.

Caring and attentive staffexperienced and well-trained teachersstrong curriculum with regular learning assessments
Address
6608-10 Dogwood Rd, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 944-3940
Beaver Creek Childcare & Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2165 Davidsonville Rd, Gambrills, MD
Phone
(410) 721-4145
Crossroads Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
819 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD
Phone
(410) 798-5790
Joy In Learning-Arnold/Whispering Woods
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
221 Bay Dale Dr, Annapolis, MD
Phone
(410) 974-0206
Quala Care Child Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Quala Care Child Center in Linthicum Heights receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight exceptional teacher care, strong communication, and a welcoming environment. Parents report that staff members develop genuine relationships with children, maintain daily contact with photos and updates, and create a home-like atmosphere. The center is noted for clean facilities, engaging activities, flexible scheduling options, and effective COVID-19 safety procedures.

Caring and loving teachers who know children by namedaily communication with photos and videosopen door policy
Address
920 Andover Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD
Phone
(410) 859-3200
Childtime Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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/science
Address
78 Industrial Park Dr, Waldorf, MD
Phone
(301) 645-7905
Greenhurst Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Unable to provide summary - reviews appear to be for a sandwich shop/deli in Rising Sun, Maryland, not for Greenhurst Day Care. No actual daycare reviews were provided for analysis.

None - reviews are for incorrect business
Address
1409 Biggs Hwy, Rising Sun, MD
Phone
(410) 658-0777
Jesus Loves Me Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
206 Mechanics Valley Rd, North East, MD
Phone
(410) 287-2708
Kiddie Academy Of Elkton
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Kiddie Academy of Elkton receives predominantly positive reviews praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and safe environment. However, recent concerns have emerged regarding management changes, fee disputes, and unresponsiveness to parent concerns.

Caring and friendly staffhigh-quality education and curriculumsafe facilities
Address
100 Kiddie Ln, Elkton, MD
Phone
(410) 398-1110
Talbot Co Ehdst @ The Family Support Cen
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise TALBOT CO EHDST @ THE FAMILY SUPPORT CEN for its friendly, helpful staff and efficient service. The facility is noted for being clean, secure, and professional, with minimal wait times. One long-term client expressed deep gratitude for the life-changing support received during pregnancy and early parenthood.

friendly staffhelpful staffefficient service
Address
215 Bay St, Easton, MD
Phone
(410) 820-6940
Cranberry Hill Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Cranberry Hill Learning Center (also referred to as Bright Start) for excellent teacher quality, safe and clean facilities, and strong developmental support across all age groups. The center is highly recommended for its educational activities, parent communication via the Procare app, and accommodations for children with special needs.

Patient and caring teacherssafe and clean environmenteducational activities
Address
492 Goldenrod Terr, Westminster, MD
Phone
(410) 871-0044
Four Seasons Of Care Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The reviews appear to be mismatched with the daycare listing, as most describe a fitness/recreation center called Coppermine rather than Four Seasons of Care Child Care Center. The few reviews mentioning summer camp praise the counselors, activities, and overall experience, with children eager to return.

Engaging summer camp activitiescaring and welcoming counselorsswimming pools
Address
2710 Hampstead-Mexico Rd, Hampstead, MD
Phone
(410) 239-3366
Sunshine Child Dev Ctr I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
4033 Lineboro Rd, Lineboro, MD
Phone
(410) 374-5336
Sunshine Child Dev Ctr II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
4033 Lineboro Rd, Lineboro, MD
Phone
(410) 374-5336
Sunshine Child Dev Ctr III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
3004 Manchester Rd, Manchester, MD
Phone
(410) 374-8493
Montgomery College Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Montgomery College (a community college), not a child care center. The listing contains student/alumni reviews praising academic quality and affordability, though some note systemic equity issues and administrative challenges.

Quality professors and instructionaffordable educationsmooth college transition
Address
51 Mannakee St, Rockville, MD
Phone
(240) 567-5308
Peppertree Child Ctr/Up County
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Peppertree Child Center in Germantown receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the director Debbie, friendly staff, and clean facilities following recent renovations. The center is NAEYC accredited and offers strong pre-K programming. However, a small number of reviews report negative experiences including dirty classrooms and rude staff.

Friendly and responsive staffDirector Debbie's accommodating leadershiprecent renovations and cleanliness
Address
12900 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD
Phone
(301) 540-1170
Genesis II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Genesis II (operating as Smiling Faces Learning Center) for its welcoming, caring staff and positive learning environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the new ownership and recent facility upgrades as significant improvements. Children show strong developmental progress and parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Warm and welcoming staffexcellent communication with parentsclean and recently updated facility
Address
5001 St Barnabas Rd, Temple Hills, MD
Phone
(301) 894-4484
Kiddies Kollege Christian Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Kiddies Kollege Christian Center in Laurel, Maryland receives universal praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents consistently highlighting the loving, caring staff, strong faith-based curriculum, and excellent academic and spiritual development of their children. Parents appreciate the welcoming environment, effective communication, and personalized support from leadership.

Christian faith-based curriculumcaring and patient staffstrong academic progress (reading
Address
9292 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD
Phone
(301) 317-5437
Corner Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Corner Campus receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and nurturing environment created by owner Sherell and her staff. Parents consistently highlight strong curriculum-based learning, professional teachers who treat children like their own, and excellent preparation for kindergarten. One negative review cited rude staff and high pricing.

Caring and nurturing environmentcurriculum-based learningstrong academic preparation
Address
28430 Nanticoke Rd, Salisbury, MD
Phone
(410) 219-5758
Little People Child Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little People Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, educational enrichment, and strong communication. However, one recent parent reported serious concerns including unprofessional management, failure to notify parents during emergencies, billing issues, and critical comments about their child.

caring and experienced staffeducational enrichment and learning activitiesgood parent communication
Address
21230 Great Mills Rd, Lexington Park, MD
Phone
(301) 862-9697
Prep & Play Preschool & Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Prep & Play Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its dedicated staff, quality curriculum, and nurturing environment that prepares children well for elementary school. The majority of parents praise the center's professionalism, care, and structure. However, two negative reviews cite the owner (Tammy) as being rude and disrespectful during parent interactions.

Caring and attentive staffquality curriculumstrong academic preparation for elementary
Address
24442 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD
Phone
(301) 373-3710
Kreayola Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Kreayola Kids receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, strong academic preparation, and engaging activities. Parents highlight excellent communication, a welcoming environment, and exceptional summer camp and field trip programs. Children show demonstrated growth academically and socially, with parents reporting high satisfaction and loyalty to the center.

Caring and friendly staffstrong academic preparationexcellent communication with parents
Address
6801 Walker Mill Rd, Capitol Heights, MD
Phone
(301) 278-7332
Kreayola Kids Before & Atfercare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Kreayola Kids receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, friendly staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight strong academic and social development, excellent communication, engaging activities including frequent field trips, and special summer camp programs. Multiple parents express high confidence in their children's safety and happiness at the center.

Caring and friendly staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent
Address
2513 Fort Dr, Suitland, MD
Phone
(301) 516-3114
New Horizon Cdc Summit
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

There appears to be a data error - all reviews are for Healthy Dental, a dental practice, not NEW HORIZON CDC SUMMIT daycare center. The reviews cannot be accurately summarized for the daycare listed.

Unable to assess daycare reviews due to incorrect data
Address
5570 Silver Hill Rd, Forestville, MD
Phone
(301) 420-0980
St Jeromes Child Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
5300 43rd Ave, Hyattsville, MD
Phone
(301) 699-1314
Suitland Federal Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Suitland Federal CDC receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, particularly leadership, and strong developmental outcomes. However, one former parent reported frequent accident incidents and safety concerns from several years ago.

Welcoming and caring staffconsistent teachersstrong leadership under Ms. Shanell
Address
4700 Silver Hill Rd, Suitland, MD
Phone
(443) 597-9966
Stonewall Dcc 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Stonewall DCC 2 receives universal praise from parents with all 5-star reviews. Families consistently highlight the nurturing, family-like environment, experienced staff, strong teacher-to-student ratios, and individualized attention their children receive. Many parents report their children are excited to attend and have seen developmental benefits including improved speech and kindergarten readiness.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-owned with long history (48+ years)strong teacher-to-student ratios
Address
601 Mountain Rd, Fallston, MD
Phone
(410) 893-0414

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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.