Best Daycares in West Friendship, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of West Friendship's 2 daycares, 1 (50%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 2.0 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 1 center and 1 family child care home.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in West Friendship. 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 West Friendship
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in West Friendship: 4.0 (Sample of 2).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in West Friendship: 2.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in West Friendship: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in West Friendship?
- There are 2 licensed child care providers in West Friendship.
- What percentage of West Friendship daycares have high quality ratings?
- 50% of West Friendship daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in West Friendship?
- 1 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in West Friendship.
- How do West Friendship daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- West Friendship daycares average 2.0 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