Best Daycares in Baltimore, MD — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 48 daycares and childcare centers in Baltimore based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Baltimore

  1. #1 — Kiddie Academy of Locust Point Score: 97%

    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: 91%

    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, Careers, News, 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: 91%

    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, Careers, News, 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 — Children's Guild Group Home Score: 86%

    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 →

  5. #5 — Ner Tamid Montessori Preschool Score: 86%

    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 →

  6. #6 — Kiddie Academy Score: 86%

    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 →

  7. #7 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

    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 →

  8. #8 — The Highlandtown Preschool Score: 86%

    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 →

  9. #9 — Cedarcroft Kindergarten Score: 86%

    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 →

  10. #10 — A World of Friends School Score: 86%

    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 →

  11. #11 — The Ark Preschool Score: 80%

    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 →

  12. #12 — Library Square Montessori Score: 80%

    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 →

  13. #13 — Baltimore Montessori Score: 77%

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

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Innovative Kids Preschool Score: 77%

    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 →

  15. #15 — Bright Star preschool Score: 71%

    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 — new rogers ave day nursery Score: 69%

    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 →

  17. #17 — Grace Preschool Score: 69%

    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 →

  18. #18 — Saint Davids Day School Score: 69%

    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 →

  19. #19 — Union Baptist - Harvey Johnson Head Start Score: 69%

    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 →

  20. #20 — First English Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 69%

    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 →

  21. #21 — Symphony Early Learning Center Score: 69%

    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 — Bolton Hill Nursery Score: 68%

    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 →

  23. #23 — MedStar Good Samaritan Child Development Center Score: 66%

    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: 63%

    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 →

  25. #25 — Metro Delta Headstart Score: 60%

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

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Nsoroma Academy for Holistic Thought Score: 60%

    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 →

  27. #27 — Dayspring Head Start Score: 60%

    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 →

  28. #28 — Childtime of Baltimore Score: 57%

    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 →

  29. #29 — La Petite Academy of Baltimore Score: 57%

    La Petite Academy of Baltimore is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.lapetite.com/7053/.

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

  30. #30 — Umoja Head Start Academy Score: 57%

    Umoja Head Start Academy is a childcare center in Baltimore, MD. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage 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%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. 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 percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. 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.