Best Daycares in Crofton, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Crofton's 20 daycares, 14 (70%) 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 4.8 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 7 centers, 1 group child care home, and 9 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Maryland's average of 56%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Crofton. 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 Crofton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Crofton: 4.3 (Sample of 20).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Crofton: 3.2 (Sample of 12).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Crofton: 4.8 (Sample of 20).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Crofton?
- There are 20 licensed child care providers in Crofton.
- What percentage of Crofton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 70% of Crofton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Crofton?
- 7 center-based, 10 home-based providers operate in Crofton.
- How do Crofton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Crofton 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