Best Daycares in Suitland, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Suitland's 29 daycares, 18 (62%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 2.7 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 11 centers, 2 group child care homes, and 12 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 Suitland. 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 Suitland
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Suitland: 3.8 (Sample of 29).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Suitland: 2.7 (Sample of 23).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Suitland: 4.8 (Sample of 29).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Suitland?
- There are 29 licensed child care providers in Suitland.
- What percentage of Suitland daycares have high quality ratings?
- 62% of Suitland daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Suitland?
- 11 center-based, 14 home-based providers operate in Suitland.
- How do Suitland daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Suitland daycares average 2.7 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