Head Start programs in Frederick, MD
5 licensed programs · 144 accept subsidy · 38 with Google ratings
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.
Childcare in Frederick: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Frederick?
Frederick has 219 licensed programs on the Maryland register: 75 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 144 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 144 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. 137 of 219 programs in Frederick 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 Frederick?
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. 144 of 219 programs in Frederick (66%) accept it.
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Source: Find a Program, Maryland EXCELS. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.