Best Daycares in Chevy Chase, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Chevy Chase's 16 daycares, 12 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 2.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 5.0 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 16 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Chevy Chase. 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 Chevy Chase
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Chevy Chase: 4.2 (Sample of 16).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Chevy Chase: 2.9 (Sample of 10).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Chevy Chase: 5.0 (Sample of 16).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Chevy Chase?
- There are 16 licensed child care providers in Chevy Chase.
- What percentage of Chevy Chase daycares have high quality ratings?
- 75% of Chevy Chase daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Chevy Chase?
- 16 center-based providers operate in Chevy Chase.
- How do Chevy Chase daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Chevy Chase daycares average 2.9 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