Maryland EXCELS 5
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Overlook Judy Center
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Daycares and preschools in Oakland, MD
8 licensed programs · 8 accept subsidy · 2 with Google ratings
Maryland EXCELS 4
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Little Owl's Early Learning Center
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Maryland EXCELS 5
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Broad Ford Early Learning Center
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Maryland EXCELS 5
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Broadford Head Start Center
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State quality ratingMaryland EXCELS 5
Maryland EXCELS 5
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Yough Glades Head Start
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Licensed home daycares in Oakland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanita Bender Family Child Care | 21550 | 160842 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 1 | Accepts |
| Michelle Hardesty Family Child Care | 21550 | 255422 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 1 | Accepts |
| Rebecca Ashby Family Child Care | 21550 | 121395 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 4 | Accepts |
Childcare in Oakland: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Oakland?
Oakland has 8 licensed programs on the Maryland register: 5 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 3 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 8 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. 8 of 8 programs in Oakland 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 Oakland?
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. 8 of 8 programs in Oakland (100%) accept it.
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Source: Find a Program, Maryland EXCELS. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.