Best Daycares in Bel Air, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Bel Air's 82 daycares, 58 (71%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 3.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Maryland averages of 2.9 on Process and 4.9 on Structural.
The local market includes 25 centers and 46 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Bel Air. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Maryland methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Bel Air
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Bel Air: 4.3 (Sample of 82).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Bel Air: 3.2 (Sample of 49).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Bel Air: 4.9 (Sample of 82).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Bel Air?
- There are 82 licensed child care providers in Bel Air.
- What percentage of Bel Air daycares have high quality ratings?
- 71% of Bel Air daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Bel Air?
- 25 center-based, 46 home-based providers operate in Bel Air.
- How do Bel Air daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Bel Air daycares average 3.2 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Maryland statewide average of 2.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Maryland?
- Maryland offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Maryland
All 82 Daycares in Bel Air
- Caliday Before and After Care of Emmorton Elementary
- Caliday Before and After Care of Hickory Elementary
- Candice Sexton
- Carla Babcock
- Carol Slembecker
- Catharine Dunkes
- Celebree Learning Center - Bel Air
- Celebree School of Laurel Bush
- Children's Christian Center
- Children's Manor of Bel Air
- Childtime Children's Center # 823
- Childtime of Churchville
- Christ Our King Co op Nursery
- Christina Wilson
- Consuelo Ciulla
- CopperKids Bel Air