Best Daycares in Leonardtown, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Leonardtown's 23 daycares, 17 (74%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 8 centers, 1 group child care home, and 11 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Leonardtown. 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 Leonardtown
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Leonardtown: 4.4 (Sample of 23).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Leonardtown: 2.8 (Sample of 9).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Leonardtown: 4.9 (Sample of 23).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Leonardtown?
- There are 23 licensed child care providers in Leonardtown.
- What percentage of Leonardtown daycares have high quality ratings?
- 74% of Leonardtown daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Leonardtown?
- 8 center-based, 12 home-based providers operate in Leonardtown.
- How do Leonardtown daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Leonardtown 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