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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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Frostburg State Unv Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
101 Braddock Rd University Dr, Frostburg, MD
Phone
(301) 687-4027
Imagine Nations
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
71 E Chesapeake Beach Rd, Owings, MD
Phone
(410) 286-3300
Ccdcs/Alphabest Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Reviews are highly polarized. One parent praised staff member Kimberly Bourke for excellent support with their disabled daughter. However, multiple parents reported serious issues with management, including unresponsiveness, discriminatory treatment, and sudden program terminations, with several complainants citing racial bias and lack of due process.

Responsive and caring staff (Kimberly Bourke)multiple program offerings
Address
8190 Port Tobacco Rd, Port Tobacco, MD
Phone
(301) 934-0104
Claires Day Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
4 N Prospect Ave, Indian Head, MD
Phone
(301) 743-6060
Claires Daycare Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2 N Prospect Ave, Indian Head, MD
Phone
(301) 743-6840
Jelly Beans Child Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Parents highlight the center's clean, organized facilities and engaging outdoor equipment, with teachers described as kind, welcoming, and communicative through daily updates. However, some families report concerns regarding frequent staff turnover, inconsistent care, and a management style perceived as overly business-focused or unprofessional.

clean and organized facilitiesexciting outdoor equipmentkind and smiling teachers
Address
12108 Charles St, La Plata, MD
Phone
(301) 932-2633
Critchlow Adkins Cc @ Cordova Schl Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
11430 Cordova Rd, Cordova, MD
Phone
(410) 822-6293
Critchlow Adkins Cc @ Preschl Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
11 Magnolia St, Easton, MD
Phone
(410) 822-7181
Critchlow Adkins Cc @ School Age Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
307 Glenwood Ave, Easton, MD
Phone
(410) 820-8906
Critchlow Adkins Cc @ St Michaels Sit
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
100 Seymour Ave, Saint Michaels, MD
Phone
(410) 745-5842
Zoned For Kids V Montgomery Pk
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Zoned for Kids V Montgomery Park has extremely polarized reviews. Several parents praise the staff's care and love for children, while multiple other parents report serious safety concerns including inadequate hygiene, staff yelling/physical aggression toward children, and poor supervision.

Staff affection and care for childrendaily progress reportsadherence to CDC guidelines
Address
2010 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 625-5081
St Marys Sunshine Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Parents report high satisfaction with the center's ability to prepare children for kindergarten and maintain daily communication, though some families experienced significant issues with administrative organization and staff professionalism. One parent withdrew their child after just one week due to concerns about isolation and unaddressed health issues, citing poor communication as a primary factor.

social and academic preparation for kindergartendaily communication with teachersphoto updates
Address
22995 Moakley St, Leonardtown, MD
Phone
(301) 475-8614
Learn N Care Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Reviews are highly divided. Some parents praise the infant center staff for being loving and attentive with good child-to-provider ratios, while others report significant concerns including unprofessional leadership, excessive fees, poor organization, and alleged physical discipline. The facility appears to have experienced staff turnover and management changes that negatively impacted quality.

Loving and attentive staff in infant centergood child-to-provider ratio
Address
2509 Ritchie Rd, Forestville, MD
Phone
(301) 736-7410
Little Imaginations LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Little Imaginations LLC has received highly polarized reviews. Two 5-star reviews praise the director's passion and staff attentiveness, while four 1-star reviews allege physical abuse by staff members, inadequate supervision, and a pattern of cover-ups by management. Multiple parents report filing complaints with child protective services and Maryland licensing authorities.

Passionate directorattentive staffwarm and nurturing environment
Address
6817 Old Branch Ave, Temple Hills, MD
Phone
(301) 449-9002
Play & Learn @ Hunt Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Play & Learn @ Hunt Valley has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the educational curriculum, staff care, and child development, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including rough handling of children, inadequate supervision, poor cleanliness, lack of communication, and safety issues.

Educational curriculum (countingABCscolors)
Address
11350 Mccormick Rd, Hunt Valley, MD
Phone
(410) 785-7077
Zoned For Kids @ Towson
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

ZONED FOR KIDS @ TOWSON has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring teachers and good daily communication. Negative reviews report serious safety concerns including alleged physical abuse, neglect, poor hygiene, and unprofessional staff conduct.

Caring and attentive teachersgood daily reports sent to parentsstructured activities for different age groups
Address
300 Lennox Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 337-2023
Childrens Center For Discovery Waldorf
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

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 facility
Address
3610 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf, MD
Phone
(301) 843-1010
Mcca Bethesda/Lynnbrook Childrens Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Feedback for this center is mixed, with one parent giving a five-star rating for a positive experience, while others highlight significant accessibility and staffing issues. A major concern is that the wheelchair accessible entrance is consistently locked, leaving no ADA access to public areas or the daycare center. Additionally, some parents describe the office staff as rude and dismissive of concerns.

Positive experience noted by one reviewer
Address
8001 Lynbrook Dr, Bethesda, MD
Phone
(301) 656-4891
Rising Generation Elc Largo
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Rising Generation ELC Largo receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the center's academic curriculum, skilled and caring staff, and successful preparation of children for kindergarten, including notable progress with children with special needs.

Academic curriculum and learning outcomesteacher quality and professionalismindividualized support for children with special needs
Address
9700 Prince Pl, Largo, MD
Phone
(301) 333-5343
Rising Generations Early Lrng Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Rising Generations Early Learning Center in Capitol Heights receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the center's academic preparation, nurturing staff, and flexibility. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, including academic advancement, potty training, and social-emotional growth. The facility is commended for its professional management, cleanliness, and special accommodations for children with diverse needs.

Address
6045 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD
Phone
(301) 967-2565
Happy Family Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

One parent highlights the staff's kindness and their children's happiness, while two others report serious concerns regarding a baby's health and rude phone interactions. These conflicting experiences suggest variability in care quality and communication standards.

kind and patient staffchildren feel safe and happy
Address
8915 Riggs Rd, Adelphi, MD
Phone
(301) 408-0020
Happy Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Happy Day Care Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff, learning activities, and developmental outcomes of their children. However, recent reviews indicate operational and management concerns since the ownership change 2 years ago, with one parent reporting serious behavioral and supervision issues.

Caring and professional staffgenuine director Ms. Marshallstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
8303 Old Branch Ave, Clinton, MD
Phone
(301) 868-5984
Achievements
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Achievements (Kennedy Krieger Institute) receives mixed reviews with significant operational and clinical concerns. While some parents praise the diagnostic services and professional staff, many report chronic waitlist mismanagement, poor communication, administrative failures, and concerns about diagnostic accuracy and high costs.

Fast-track ASD research diagnosisprofessional and pleasant staffthorough intake process
Address
3901 Greensrping Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(443) 923-7880
Five Star Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
1400 E Biddle St, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 727-1877
Peninsula Regional Med Ctr Ccc#
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

This listing appears to be mislabeled as a daycare center; the reviews are actually for Peninsula Regional Medical Center, a hospital in Salisbury, Maryland. Reviews are mixed, with some patients praising compassionate staff and quality care, while others report serious concerns including missed diagnoses, poor communication, staff rudeness, and long wait times.

Compassionate and patient staffresponsive nursesspacious rooms
Address
100 E Carroll St, Salisbury, MD
Phone
(410) 543-7435
Pg Co Employee Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

This appears to be a courthouse rather than a daycare center. Reviews are mixed, with praise for helpful and polite clerks, but serious concerns raised about security procedures and allegations of unprofessional conduct by staff.

Responsive and helpful clerksprofessional staffclear wayfinding assistance
Address
5510 Judges Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD
Phone
(301) 952-3764
Tooney Town Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Tooney Town Early Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews with parents either praising the teaching staff and child development outcomes or severely criticizing management and administrative practices. Multiple parents report serious safety and communication concerns, while others highlight excellent progress in academics and personal development.

Caring and pleasant teachersflexible hoursstrong academic progress
Address
10989 Red Run Blvd Ste 100-106, Owings Mills, MD
Phone
(410) 363-7906
Glenn Dale Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting nurturing staff and strong academic programs, while others cite serious concerns regarding safety, management, and operational integrity. Specific complaints include inadequate supervision leading to physical conflicts, unaddressed medical emergencies, and allegations of unprofessional conduct by leadership.

nurturing and supportive staffengaging extracurricular activitiesstrong academic focus
Address
7500 Hillmeade Rd, Glenn Dale, MD
Phone
(301) 805-2845
Good News Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Parents report severe issues including staff negligence, poor hygiene with visible pests, and frequent illnesses among children. Critics allege unlicensed staff, unprofessional conduct, and financial misconduct regarding refunds and fees. One review notes that children were unhappy and potentially harmed, while another cites a lack of transparency and safety protocols.

Address
4919 Temple Hill Rd, Temple Hills, MD
Phone
(301) 894-4663
La Petite Cc @ Sinai-Levindale
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

This facility is not a daycare center but rather a senior care and rehabilitation facility. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with families praising exceptional medical care, compassionate staff, and successful patient outcomes. One reviewer noted staffing and communication shortcomings.

Compassionate and professional medical staffexcellent medication managementsuccessful rehabilitation outcomes
Address
2434 W Belvedere Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 367-3645

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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.