Best Daycares in Joppa, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Joppa's 15 daycares, 12 (80%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 3.6 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 4 centers and 8 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Joppa. 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 Joppa
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Joppa: 4.4 (Sample of 15).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Joppa: 3.6 (Sample of 9).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Joppa: 4.8 (Sample of 15).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Joppa?
- There are 15 licensed child care providers in Joppa.
- What percentage of Joppa daycares have high quality ratings?
- 80% of Joppa daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Joppa?
- 4 center-based, 8 home-based providers operate in Joppa.
- How do Joppa daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Joppa daycares average 3.6 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