Best Daycares in Clarksburg, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Clarksburg's 52 daycares, 31 (60%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 2.8 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 8 centers, 4 group child care homes, and 39 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Maryland's average of 56%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Clarksburg. 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 Clarksburg
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Clarksburg: 4.0 (Sample of 52).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Clarksburg: 2.8 (Sample of 35).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Clarksburg: 5.0 (Sample of 52).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Clarksburg?
- There are 52 licensed child care providers in Clarksburg.
- What percentage of Clarksburg daycares have high quality ratings?
- 60% of Clarksburg daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Clarksburg?
- 8 center-based, 43 home-based providers operate in Clarksburg.
- How do Clarksburg daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Clarksburg daycares average 2.8 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