Best Daycares in Hagerstown, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Hagerstown's 124 daycares, 77 (62%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching 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 4.9 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 33 centers, 7 group child care homes, and 65 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Hagerstown. 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 Hagerstown
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hagerstown: 4.0 (Sample of 124).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hagerstown: 3.2 (Sample of 94).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hagerstown: 4.9 (Sample of 124).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Hagerstown?
- There are 124 licensed child care providers in Hagerstown.
- What percentage of Hagerstown daycares have high quality ratings?
- 62% of Hagerstown daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Hagerstown?
- 33 center-based, 72 home-based providers operate in Hagerstown.
- How do Hagerstown daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Hagerstown 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
All 124 Daycares in Hagerstown
- YMCA Bester AS
- YMCA Early Learning Center
- YMCA Emma K. Doub After School
- YMCA Fountain Rock ASC
- YMCA Fountaindale ASP
- YMCA Jonathan Hager Before and After School
- YMCA Lincolnshire AS
- YMCA Maugansville ASP
- YMCA Old Forge ASP
- YMCA Pangborn AS
- YMCA Paramount ASP
- YMCA Potomac Heights ASP
- YMCA Rockland Woods ASP
- YMCA Ruth Ann Monroe Before/After
- YMCA Salem Avenue Elementary