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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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Treasure Island Therapeutic Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Treasure Island Therapeutic Day Care receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the welcoming staff, quality care, and positive environment. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and eager to attend daily. The center is noted for being well-maintained, regulation-compliant, and offering diverse activities.

Welcoming and responsive staffcaring teacherschildren love attending
Address
2105 Laurel Bush Suite 104, Bel Air, MD
Phone
(410) 569-1141
Liza'S Little Learners Dc LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
99 Edgewood Dr, Deer Park, MD
Phone
(301) 334-1422
Bright Eyes Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5620 Mussetter Rd, New Market, MD
Phone
(301) 882-7241
Creative Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Creative Children's Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, welcoming environment and quality of care and education. Parents consistently highlight the engaging curriculum, responsive staff, and effective communication through daily updates and photos. Multiple reviewers noted smooth transitions to kindergarten and significant developmental progress in their children.

Warm and welcoming environmentengaging and educational activitiesresponsive and caring staff
Address
603 Main St, Myersville, MD
Phone
(301) 293-4373
Evangelical Lutheran Wee Folk School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
26 E 2nd St, Frederick, MD
Phone
(301) 663-5117
Jefferson Stepping Stone Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3837 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, MD
Phone
(301) 473-7471
Learning Tree Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Learning Tree Early Learning Center receives unanimous praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff and smooth transition experiences for children. Parents highlight the clean facility, extended hours, structured learning activities, and welcoming environment that make them feel confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and experienced teacherssmooth transitions for new studentsclean and well-maintained facility
Address
607 East D St, Brunswick, MD
Phone
(301) 834-7577
Thurmont Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
113 Tippin Dr, Thurmont, MD
Phone
(301) 271-3454
All For Kidz
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3800 A Patterson Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 944-1860
Annies Ark
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Annie's Ark is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Baltimore with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, hands-on staff who treat children like their own and provide educational instruction that prepares children ahead for kindergarten. The facility is described as safe with a strong curriculum.

Kind and caring staffhands-on instructioneducational focus
Address
211 Wise Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 284-8687
Ascension Parish Early Lrn Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4601 Maple Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 242-5498
Ashland Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
116 Ashland Rd, Cockeysville, MD
Phone
(410) 527-1845
Boulter Family Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5733 Calverton St, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 788-0624
Catonsville Presb Day Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1400 Frederick Rd, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 747-4581
Center For Intellectual Development#
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
11 Warren Rd, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 602-0660
Center Place Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5 Center Pl, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 288-2700
Christ The King Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Reviews appear to be for the church rather than the daycare center. Comments focus on church services, worship experience, and community rather than child care services. No substantive parent reviews about daycare operations were found.

Diverse and friendly communityGospel-focused teachingsMultiple service times
Address
515 Academy Ave, Owings Mills, MD
Phone
(410) 356-3488
Collective Christian Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Note: The reviews provided are for Collective Christian Ministries as a church, not as a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality of worship and preaching, and the loving community. Parents appreciate the pastoral leadership and describe feeling the presence of Jesus during services.

Welcoming and warm atmosphereloving communityquality preaching and worship
Address
9138 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD
Phone
(410) 523-1970
Friendship Child Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
406 Compass Rd E, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 686-8122
Katies Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Katie's Kids is a highly praised in-home daycare where the provider, Katie, is described as patient, kind, and deeply caring toward the children. Parents report their children thrive in the small, home-based setting and enjoy activities, learning opportunities, and healthy meals. The daycare has created lasting positive experiences and strong relationships with families.

Patient and kind providersmall in-home setting suitable for children struggling in larger centersdaily planned activities
Address
1300 Old Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 687-0660
Kinder-Praise Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Kinder-Praise Learning Center for its strong academic curriculum, caring staff, and nurturing environment. Multiple families report multi-generational enrollment and significant developmental progress in their children. The center is commended for safety, cleanliness, parent communication, and character development alongside academics.

Experienced and loving staffstrong academic curriculum aligned with Baltimore County standardsage-appropriate activities
Address
8916 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD
Phone
(410) 655-8442
Kinderworld
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Kinderworld for its warm, nurturing environment and individualized care provided by owners Sonja and Alex. Children show strong academic preparation, social-emotional development, and confidence entering kindergarten. The small class sizes are highlighted as a key benefit enabling personalized attention and genuine relationships.

Caring and dedicated staffsmall class sizesstrong academic preparation
Address
11 Cedar Knoll Rd, Cockeysville, MD
Phone
(410) 666-5112
Lots Of Love Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
216 W Seminary Ave, Lutherville, MD
Phone
(410) 825-2523
Monkton Country Day Care & Preschl
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1930 Monkton Rd, Monkton, MD
Phone
(410) 472-9122
Morning Star Comm Dc & Lrn Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
154 Winters Ln, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 747-3541
Mother'S Love Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Mother's Love Day Care Center as an excellent facility with caring, professional staff who support children's academic, social, and developmental growth. Reviewers highlight the clean and safe environment, strong communication, transportation services, and engaging programs. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel comfortable and confident in the quality of care provided.

Caring and professional staffacademic supportsafe and spacious facility
Address
2016 Gwynn Oak Ave, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 298-5152
My Second Home Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
90 Painters Mill Rd, Owings Mills, MD
Phone
(410) 581-9335
Pact Helping Children W/Spcl Needs
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
7000 Tudsbury Rd, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 298-7000
Perry Hall Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Perry Hall Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, who highlight the warm, home-like environment and genuinely caring staff. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and engaged in learning activities. The facility is described as top-notch with responsive staff who treat children like family.

Caring and loving staffhappy childrenhome-like atmosphere
Address
9610 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 256-8383
Playcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Unable to provide accurate daycare summary. The reviews provided are for St. Matthew's Church, not PLAYCARE daycare center. No actual parent reviews about the daycare facility's services, staff, safety, or educational programs are available.

None mentioned for daycare
Address
3620 Red Rose Farm Rd, Middle River, MD
Phone
(410) 335-3010

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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.