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Some of the Best Daycares in Rockville, MD

Of Rockville's 189 daycares, 120 (63%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 3.2 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 84 centers, 9 group child care homes, and 82 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 Rockville. 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.

189
Daycares
120
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Rockville

78(41%)
42(22%)
67(35%)
2(1%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Rockville: 4.0 (Sample of 189).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Rockville: 3.2 (Sample of 143).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Rockville: 4.9 (Sample of 189).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Rockville

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Rockville?
There are 189 licensed child care providers in Rockville.
What percentage of Rockville daycares have high quality ratings?
63% of Rockville daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
What types of childcare are available in Rockville?
84 center-based, 91 home-based providers operate in Rockville.
How do Rockville daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
Rockville daycares average 3.2 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