Licensed Daycare in Maryland
Search 2,483 verified daycare and childcare centers across Maryland, sourced directly from Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
Maryland Childcare Licensing
In Maryland, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:3 for infants under 12 months, 1:6 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child CareWhat's distinctive about Maryland: Maryland's tight 1:3 infant ratio and Maryland EXCELS quality-rating system push providers toward NAEYC-level standards even without accreditation. CCS scholarships serve families up to 60% state median.
Quick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care
- Infant ratio
- 1:3
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg infant cost
- $1,500/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $1,080/mo
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Maryland families can apply for Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program (CCS) based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (877) 227-0125
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