Daycares and preschools in Middle River, MD
10 licensed programs · 6 accept subsidy · median published tuition $1,517 a month ·
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Licensed home daycares in Middle River
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Hill Family Child Care | 21220 | 160731 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 1 | Accepts |
| Lovely Strides, LLC Family Child Care | 21220 | 261588 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 3 | Accepts |
| Rodcita Gray Family Child Care | 21220 | 259623 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 1 | Accepts |
| Tammy Trent Family Child Care | 21220 | 161992 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 1 | Accepts |
Childcare in Middle River: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Middle River?
Middle River has 10 licensed programs on the Maryland register: 1 daycare center, 0 licensed preschools, 9 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 6 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. 6 of 10 programs in Middle River hold a rating.
What does daycare cost in Middle River?
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 Middle River?
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. 6 of 10 programs in Middle River (60%) accept it.
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Source: Find a Program, Maryland EXCELS. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.