Best Daycares in Towson, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Towson's 27 daycares, 15 (56%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 5.0 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 17 centers, 1 group child care home, and 6 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 Towson. 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 Towson
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Towson: 3.9 (Sample of 27).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Towson: 3.0 (Sample of 22).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Towson: 5.0 (Sample of 27).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Towson?
- There are 27 licensed child care providers in Towson.
- What percentage of Towson daycares have high quality ratings?
- 56% of Towson daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Towson?
- 17 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Towson.
- How do Towson daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Towson 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