Best Daycares in Odenton, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Odenton's 36 daycares, 19 (53%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 2.9 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 14 centers and 17 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Maryland's average of 56%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Odenton. 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 Odenton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Odenton: 4.0 (Sample of 36).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Odenton: 2.9 (Sample of 25).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Odenton: 4.9 (Sample of 36).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Odenton?
- There are 36 licensed child care providers in Odenton.
- What percentage of Odenton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 53% of Odenton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Odenton?
- 14 center-based, 17 home-based providers operate in Odenton.
- How do Odenton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Odenton daycares average 2.9 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