Best Daycares in Pasadena, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Pasadena's 69 daycares, 45 (65%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 3.0 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 24 centers and 34 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 Pasadena. 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 Pasadena
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Pasadena: 4.1 (Sample of 69).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Pasadena: 3.0 (Sample of 46).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Pasadena: 4.9 (Sample of 69).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Pasadena?
- There are 69 licensed child care providers in Pasadena.
- What percentage of Pasadena daycares have high quality ratings?
- 65% of Pasadena daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Pasadena?
- 24 center-based, 34 home-based providers operate in Pasadena.
- How do Pasadena daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Pasadena daycares average 3.0 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