Some of the Best Daycares in Germantown, MD
Of Germantown's 139 daycares, 86 (62%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 3.0 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 36 centers, 6 group child care homes, and 91 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 Germantown. 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 Germantown
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Germantown: 4.0 (Sample of 139).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Germantown: 3.0 (Sample of 105).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Germantown: 5.0 (Sample of 139).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Germantown
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Germantown?
- There are 139 licensed child care providers in Germantown.
- What percentage of Germantown daycares have high quality ratings?
- 62% of Germantown daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Germantown?
- 36 center-based, 97 home-based providers operate in Germantown.
- How do Germantown daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Germantown daycares average 3.0 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