Best Daycares in Harford, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Harford's 2 daycares, 0 (0%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 2.0 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 2 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Harford. 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 Harford
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Harford: 3.0 (Sample of 2).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Harford: 2.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Harford: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Harford?
- There are 2 licensed child care providers in Harford.
- What percentage of Harford daycares have high quality ratings?
- 0% of Harford daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Harford?
- 2 home-based providers operate in Harford.
- How do Harford daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Harford daycares average 2.0 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