Daycares and preschools in Chester, MD
5 licensed programs · 1 accept subsidy · 1 with Google ratings
Licensed home daycares in Chester
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Maryland EXCELS | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleen Moore Family Child Care | 21619 | 259682 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 5 | Accepts |
Childcare in Chester: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Chester?
Chester has 5 licensed programs on the Maryland register: 2 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 3 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 1 accept child care subsidy.
Who licenses child care in Maryland?
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Maryland. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is Maryland EXCELS?
Maryland EXCELS rates participating programs from Level 1 to Level 5 on licensing compliance, staff qualifications, learning environment and administration. 1 of 5 programs in Chester hold a rating.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Chester?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund. 1 of 5 programs in Chester (20%) accept it.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Find a Program, Maryland EXCELS. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.