Best Daycares in Oakland, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Oakland's 8 daycares, 6 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 4.1 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 3 centers and 3 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Oakland. 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 Oakland
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Oakland: 4.4 (Sample of 8).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Oakland: 4.1 (Sample of 8).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Oakland: 4.8 (Sample of 8).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Oakland?
- There are 8 licensed child care providers in Oakland.
- What percentage of Oakland daycares have high quality ratings?
- 75% of Oakland daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Oakland?
- 3 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Oakland.
- How do Oakland daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Oakland daycares average 4.1 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