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Cougar Cubs Preschool
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Daycares and preschools in Thurmont, MD
18 licensed programs · 9 accept subsidy ·
Maryland EXCELS 5
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Lewistown Elementary
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State quality ratingMaryland EXCELS 5
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St. John's Christian Preschool
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Maryland EXCELS 4
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Tcc @ Tes
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State quality ratingMaryland EXCELS 4
Maryland EXCELS 3
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Tcc @tps
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State quality ratingMaryland EXCELS 3
Maryland EXCELS 5
Daycare center
Thurmont Child Care Inc.
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State quality ratingMaryland EXCELS 5
Maryland EXCELS 5
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Thurmont Primary
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State quality ratingMaryland EXCELS 5
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Licensed home daycares in Thurmont
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Joann Mercer Family Child Care | 21788 | 31720 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Carrie Shives Family Child Care | 21788 | 251106 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Cynthia Figgatt Family Child Care | 21788 | 139470 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 1 | Accepts |
| Elizabeth Strobel Family Child Care | 21788 | 256149 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Kara Castellow Family Child Care | 21788 | 155581 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Kristine Hamilton Family Child Care | 21788 | 251922 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 1 | Accepts |
| Laiken Courtney Family Child Care | 21788 | 262043 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| No Known DBA Family Child Care | 21788 | 258686 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Samia Bachir Family Child Care | 21788 | 124888 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 1 | Accepts |
| Susan Hagelin Family Child Care | 21788 | 159600 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Tatiana Burrier Family Child Care | 21788 | 261005 | Not listed | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Maryland EXCELS 1 | Accepts |
Childcare in Thurmont: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Thurmont?
Thurmont has 18 licensed programs on the Maryland register: 7 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 11 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 9 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. 9 of 18 programs in Thurmont 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 Thurmont?
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. 9 of 18 programs in Thurmont (50%) accept it.
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Source: Find a Program, Maryland EXCELS. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.