Best Daycares in Waldorf, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Waldorf's 156 daycares, 55 (35%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Maryland's statewide rate of 54%. Locally, providers average 2.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.7 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Maryland averages of 3.0 on Process and 4.1 on Structural.
The local market includes 43 centers and 99 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Maryland's average of 57%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Waldorf. 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 Waldorf
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Waldorf: 3.2 (Sample of 156).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Waldorf: 2.7 (Sample of 107).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Waldorf: 3.7 (Sample of 156).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Waldorf?
- There are 156 licensed child care providers in Waldorf.
- What percentage of Waldorf daycares have high quality ratings?
- 35% of Waldorf daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 54% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Waldorf?
- 43 center-based, 99 home-based providers operate in Waldorf.
- How do Waldorf daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Waldorf 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 3.0.
- 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 156 Daycares in Waldorf
- C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
- Caprice Nathaniel
- Carol Alsbrooks
- Carolyn Hunter
- Carolyn Veal
- Carrie Newsome
- CCDCS/AlphaBEST @ Early Learning Center of Waldorf Maryland
- CCDCS/AlphaBEST @ J P Ryon
- CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Barnhart
- CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Berry
- CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Brown
- CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Diggs
- CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Eva Turner
- CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Jenifer
- CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Malcolm
- CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Middleton
- CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Mudd
- CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Neal
- CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Wade
- Charles County Public Schools
- Charmin Parks
- Children of America Waldorf, LLC
- Childrens Center for Discovery Waldorf
- Childtime Childrens Center
- Christina Kelly
- Christina Pulley
- Claressa Williams
- Colleen Thurber
- Constance Hamilton
- Dale Stewart-Minson
- Dale's Loving Care
- Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
- Dawn Carter
- Deanne Bader
- Debra Sargent
- Diamond Jackson
- Diann Edelen
- Discovery Lane, LLC
- Divine Seeds Child Care LLC
- Divine Seeds Childcare LLC
- Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary
- Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
- Dream and Discover Family Childcare
- Dyson's Daycare