Best Daycares in Salisbury, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Salisbury's 81 daycares, 46 (57%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 3.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.2 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 26 centers, 1 group child care home, and 47 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Salisbury. 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 Salisbury
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Salisbury: 3.7 (Sample of 81).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Salisbury: 3.1 (Sample of 62).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Salisbury: 4.2 (Sample of 81).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Salisbury?
- There are 81 licensed child care providers in Salisbury.
- What percentage of Salisbury daycares have high quality ratings?
- 57% of Salisbury daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Salisbury?
- 26 center-based, 48 home-based providers operate in Salisbury.
- How do Salisbury daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Salisbury daycares average 3.1 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
All 81 Daycares in Salisbury
- Salisbury Before and After School Lab
- Salisbury Child Development Center
- Salisbury Christian School Early Learning Center
- Shakira Henderson
- Sharon Mills
- Sheila Miles
- Sherrie Gravenor
- Small World Child Care, LLC
- St. Francis De Sales Preschool & After School Programs
- Stacy Carroll
- Stepping Stones Early Learning Center