Best Daycares in Delmar, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Delmar's 15 daycares, 11 (73%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 2.6 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 1 center and 13 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 Delmar. 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 Delmar
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Delmar: 4.4 (Sample of 15).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Delmar: 2.6 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Delmar: 4.9 (Sample of 15).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Delmar?
- There are 15 licensed child care providers in Delmar.
- What percentage of Delmar daycares have high quality ratings?
- 73% of Delmar daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Delmar?
- 1 center-based, 13 home-based providers operate in Delmar.
- How do Delmar daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Delmar daycares average 2.6 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