Best Daycares in Baltimore, MD — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 5 daycares and childcare centers in Baltimore based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Baltimore
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#1 — Kiddie Academy of Locust Point Score: 22/100
Find the best daycare and preschool in Locust Point for you at Kiddie Academy of Locust Point
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#2 — Saint Vincent de Paul Head Start Score: 19/100
Our mission is to ensure those impacted by poverty have the skills, resources and opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#3 — Saint Vincent de Paul Head Start Score: 17/100
Our mission is to ensure those impacted by poverty have the skills, resources and opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#4 — Bolton Hill Nursery Score: 15/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/230476472. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#5 — Dayspring Score: 13/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/7277192614. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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 Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
- How are daycares ranked in Baltimore?
- Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.