Best Daycares in Baltimore, MD — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 39 daycares and childcare centers in Baltimore based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Baltimore

  1. #1 — Kiddie Academy of Locust Point Score: 31/100

    Find the best daycare and preschool in Locust Point for you at Kiddie Academy of Locust Point

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Saint Vincent de Paul Head Start Score: 29/100

    Our mission is to ensure those impacted by poverty have the skills, resources and opportunity to achieve their full potential.

    Programs: WHAT WE DO, Volunteer, Support SVDP, Get Help, Events, Who We Are, Our Impact, Our Stories, Our Team, Our History, Program Directory, Child Family Services, Housing Services, Hunger Services, Veteran Services, SVDP Conferences, Individual Volunteering, Group Volunteer Opportunities, Emerging Leaders Committee, Monthly Giving, One Time Donation, Honor and Memorial Giving, Corporate Partnerships, Vehicle Donations, Donate From Our Wishlists, Clothing Bin Donations, Planned Giving, Donor Advised Funds. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Saint Vincent de Paul Head Start Score: 29/100

    Our mission is to ensure those impacted by poverty have the skills, resources and opportunity to achieve their full potential.

    Programs: WHAT WE DO, Volunteer, Support SVDP, Get Help, Events, Who We Are, Our Impact, Our Stories, Our Team, Our History, Program Directory, Child Family Services, Housing Services, Hunger Services, Veteran Services, SVDP Conferences, Individual Volunteering, Group Volunteer Opportunities, Emerging Leaders Committee, Monthly Giving, One Time Donation, Honor and Memorial Giving, Corporate Partnerships, Vehicle Donations, Donate From Our Wishlists, Clothing Bin Donations, Planned Giving, Donor Advised Funds. View full profile →

  4. #4 — A World of Friends School Score: 27/100

    A World of Friends School is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://Www.aworldoffriendsschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Cedarcroft Kindergarten Score: 27/100

    Cedarcroft Kindergarten is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.cedarcroftschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Children's Guild Group Home Score: 27/100

    Children's Guild Group Home is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.childrensguild.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Kiddie Academy Score: 27/100

    Kiddie Academy is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/locust-point/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Ner Tamid Montessori Preschool Score: 27/100

    Ner Tamid Montessori Preschool is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://nertamid.net/montessori.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  9. #9 — The Goddard School Score: 27/100

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/md/baltimore/baltimore-locust-point.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Library Square Montessori Score: 25/100

    Library Square Montessori is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://librarysquaremontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  11. #11 — The Highlandtown Preschool Score: 25/100

    The Highlandtown Preschool is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://thehighlandtownpreschool.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Baltimore Montessori Score: 23/100

    Baltimore Montessori is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://thebaltimoremontessori.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Innovative Kids Preschool Score: 23/100

    Innovative Kids Preschool is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.innovative-preschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — The Ark Preschool Score: 22/100

    The Ark Preschool is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, school, community services non profits. Website: http://www.ecsm.org/overview/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Community services non profits. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Bright Star preschool Score: 21/100

    Bright Star preschool is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, tutoring center. Website: http://www.Brightstarpreschoolonline.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Tutoring center. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Bolton Hill Nursery Score: 21/100

    Bolton Hill Nursery appears in this directory as a childcare center serving Baltimore, MD. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 204 West Lanvale Street, Baltimore, MD, 21217.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — First English Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 20/100

    First English Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.felpkids.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Grace Preschool Score: 20/100

    Grace Preschool is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.gracepreschoolbaltimore.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — new rogers ave day nursery Score: 20/100

    new rogers ave day nursery is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.dhr.state.md.us.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Saint Davids Day School Score: 20/100

    Saint Davids Day School is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.stdavidsdayschool.net/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Symphony Early Learning Center Score: 20/100

    Symphony Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.SymphonyELC.com/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Union Baptist - Harvey Johnson Head Start Score: 20/100

    Union Baptist - Harvey Johnson Head Start is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.unionbaptistheadstart.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  23. #23 — MedStar Good Samaritan Child Development Center Score: 19/100

    MedStar Good Samaritan Child Development Center is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, education. Website:…

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Education. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Dayspring Score: 18/100

    Dayspring is catalogued here for people researching daycares in Baltimore, MD. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 5427 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD, 21206.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Dayspring Head Start Score: 17/100

    Dayspring Head Start is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.dayspringbaltimore.com/headstart.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Metro Delta Headstart Score: 17/100

    Metro Delta Headstart is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.metrodeltahs.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Nsoroma Academy for Holistic Thought Score: 17/100

    Nsoroma Academy for Holistic Thought is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.nsoromaacademyforholisticthought.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Bright Horizons at Tide Point Score: 16/100

    Bright Horizons at Tide Point is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website:…

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Childtime Score: 16/100

    Childtime is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.childtime.com/your-local-school/baltimore-md-0814/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Childtime of Baltimore Score: 16/100

    Childtime of Baltimore is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.childtime.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Baltimore?
Kiddie Academy of Locust Point is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Baltimore based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Baltimore?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Baltimore?
Childcare costs in Baltimore vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.