Maryland EXCELS 3
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All Stars Pre K Learning Center
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Daycares and preschools in Essex, MD
15 licensed programs · 15 accept subsidy · median published tuition $1,517 a month · 4 with Google ratings
Maryland EXCELS 4
Daycare center
Little Caterpillars Learning Center
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State quality ratingMaryland EXCELS 4
Maryland EXCELS 4
Daycare center
Playtimes Child Care Center
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Maryland EXCELS 3
Daycare center
Giggle Box Learn N Play
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Maryland EXCELS 3
Daycare center
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Early Learning & Childcare Program
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Maryland EXCELS 4
Daycare center
Petals Learning Center 142 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD
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State quality ratingMaryland EXCELS 4
Maryland EXCELS 1
Home daycare
Storybook Grove Daycare
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Licensed home daycares in Essex
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Thompson Family Child Care | 21221 | 257449 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 1 | Accepts |
| Gloria Riddick Family Child Care | 21221 | 160161 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 5 | Accepts |
| Letia Hunter Family Child Care | 21221 | 151721 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 1 | Accepts |
| Lil Kiddie Kingdom Daycare Family Child Care | 21221 | 261560 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 3 | Accepts |
| Little feet Big Steps LLc Family Child Care | 21221 | 261211 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 1 | Accepts |
| Mollie Gutridge Family Child Care | 21221 | 259200 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 4 | Accepts |
| Small Wonders Fun & Learning LLC Family Child Care | 21221 | 260182 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 1 | Accepts |
| Zenaida Owens Family Child Care | 21221 | 262121 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 3 | Accepts |
Childcare in Essex: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Essex?
Essex has 15 licensed programs on the Maryland register: 6 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 9 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 15 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. 15 of 15 programs in Essex hold a rating.
What does daycare cost in Essex?
3 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,517 a month. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
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 Essex?
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. 15 of 15 programs in Essex (100%) accept it.
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Source: Find a Program, Maryland EXCELS. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.