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Head Start programs in Cumberland, MD

4 licensed programs · 34 accept subsidy ·

Head Start and Early Head Start are free, federally funded programs for children from birth to five in families that meet income or other eligibility rules. Programs include meals, health screening and family services alongside early education.

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Maryland EXCELS 3
Head Start

Head Start (14101 Barton Blvd.)

Cumberland · 21502 · No Google rating
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  • Accepts subsidy
Maryland EXCELS 3
Head Start

Head Start (310 Seymour Street)

Cumberland · 21502 · No Google rating
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Childcare in Cumberland: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Cumberland?

Cumberland has 38 licensed programs on the Maryland register: 14 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 24 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 34 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. 34 of 38 programs in Cumberland 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 Cumberland?

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.

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. 34 of 38 programs in Cumberland (89%) accept it.

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Source: Find a Program, Maryland EXCELS. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.