Maryland EXCELS 5
Head Start
Head Start of Washington County, Inc. - Noland Center
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Head Start programs in Hagerstown, MD
4 licensed programs · 96 accept subsidy · 17 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.
Maryland EXCELS 5
Head Start
Head Start of Washington County, Inc - MLK Center
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Maryland EXCELS 5
Head Start
Head Start of Washington County, Inc - Sargent Shriver Center
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Head Start
Head Start of Washington County, Inc.- Elgin Station Center
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Childcare in Hagerstown: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Hagerstown?
Hagerstown has 121 licensed programs on the Maryland register: 51 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 70 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 96 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. 93 of 121 programs in Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown?
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. 96 of 121 programs in Hagerstown (79%) accept it.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Find a Program, Maryland EXCELS. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.