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Daycare, childcare and after-school programs in Maryland

3,114 childcare centers and after-school programs in our directory. Data updated Nov 6, 2026. Home-based family child care is not listed.

State rules at a glance

Childcare licensing: Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Division of Early Childhood, Office of Child Care, Licensing Branch Official agency page

Youth camps: Day and overnight camps. Day, residential, travel and trip camps must get a youth camp certificate (or letter of compliance) from MDH before operating (COMAR 10.16.06.07). A youth camp serves 7 or more unrelated campers aged 3.5 to under 18 with mainly recreational or outdoor activities; a day camp runs at least 7 days within a 3-week period. Not covered: licensed child care, before…

School-age ratio: 1:15. School-age (5 and older)

Read the full Maryland rules page · Checked October 2026

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Listings are excerpts or adaptations of the source data. State data changes. Confirm the license and program details with the agency before you enroll a child.

We list childcare centers, school-age programs and camps. Some are licensed, registered or license-exempt. We do not list home-based family child care. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm licensing and program details with the state.