Best Daycares in Clear Spring, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Clear Spring's 6 daycares, 4 (67%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 3.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 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 2 centers and 3 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Clear Spring. 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 Clear Spring
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Clear Spring: 4.2 (Sample of 6).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Clear Spring: 3.5 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Clear Spring: 4.8 (Sample of 6).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Clear Spring?
- There are 6 licensed child care providers in Clear Spring.
- What percentage of Clear Spring daycares have high quality ratings?
- 67% of Clear Spring daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Clear Spring?
- 2 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Clear Spring.
- How do Clear Spring daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Clear Spring daycares average 3.5 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