Best Daycares in Lanham, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Lanham's 54 daycares, 30 (56%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 2.8 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 13 centers, 3 group child care homes, and 33 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 Lanham. 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 Lanham
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lanham: 3.9 (Sample of 54).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lanham: 2.8 (Sample of 42).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lanham: 4.9 (Sample of 54).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lanham?
- There are 54 licensed child care providers in Lanham.
- What percentage of Lanham daycares have high quality ratings?
- 56% of Lanham daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Lanham?
- 13 center-based, 36 home-based providers operate in Lanham.
- How do Lanham daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Lanham daycares average 2.8 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