Best Daycares in Westminster, MD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Westminster's 52 daycares, 38 (73%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Maryland's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 3.4 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 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 28 centers and 16 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 Westminster. 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 Westminster
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Westminster: 4.3 (Sample of 52).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Westminster: 3.4 (Sample of 37).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Westminster: 4.9 (Sample of 52).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Westminster?
- There are 52 licensed child care providers in Westminster.
- What percentage of Westminster daycares have high quality ratings?
- 73% of Westminster daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Maryland.
- What types of childcare are available in Westminster?
- 28 center-based, 16 home-based providers operate in Westminster.
- How do Westminster daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Maryland?
- Westminster daycares average 3.4 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 52 Daycares in Westminster
- ABC Care Inc. @ Westminster ES
- ABC Care Inc. @ Winfield
- ABC Care Inc. at North Carroll Community School
- ABC Care Inc/Friendship Valley
- ABC Care Inc/St John's
- ABC Care, Inc. at Deer Park
- ACC Inc. Early Head Start of Carroll County @ The Church of the Brethren
- ACC Inc. Head Start and Early Head Start of Carroll County @ Clifton Blvd
- ACC Inc. Head Start of Carroll County @ Carroll Springs