How do I choose the right daycare in Waldorf?

When choosing a daycare in Waldorf, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Maryland's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Maryland) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

Church Daycare in Waldorf, Maryland (1 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Waldorf?

Waldorf offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 20 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Maryland?

Daycare costs in Maryland typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Waldorf for current pricing.

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.

Family Life Daycare

4.56 score

4.7(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

Lighthouse Quality Christian Childcare C

4.48 score

4.6(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

Happy Faces Early Lrn Ctr

4.47 score

4.6(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

Good Shepherd Education Center

4.47 score

4.7(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

Lakeside Child Care Center

4.21 score

4.3(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

Childtime Childrens Center

4.16 score

4.2(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

Childrens Center For Discovery Waldorf

3.16 score

2.9(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

Church Daycare in Waldorf, Maryland

There are 1 church daycare in Waldorf, Maryland, making up 5% 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.

Frequently asked questions

There are 1 church daycare daycares in Waldorf, Maryland, out of 21 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Waldorf, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Maryland's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Maryland)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Waldorf offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 20 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Maryland typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Waldorf for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Waldorf must be licensed by Maryland's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

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