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Licensed Daycare in Bowie, Maryland

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Bowie?

Statewide averages in Maryland run roughly $1500/month for infants and $1080/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Bowie daycares?

All licensed Maryland centers must meet the state minimum: 1:3 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Bowie typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Bowie?

Maryland families can apply for Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program (CCS) (intake: (877) 227-0125). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

12 licensed daycares in Bowie, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Maryland licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,500/mo

Maryland avg infant

1:3

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Bowie

ChildCare Aware reports the Maryland average full-time cost at $1,500/month for infant care and $1,080/month for preschool. City-level prices in Bowie vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Maryland families may also qualify for Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program (CCS) (intake: (877) 227-0125).

Full Maryland licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care
Infant ratio: 1:3
Toddler ratio: 1:6
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 68 kids

ZIP codes covered

20720 12 20716 1 1

Program types in Bowie

Before & After School Care

3 centers

Montessori

2 centers

All Bowie licensed centers

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A Preschool

ABC Academy Laurel #7

Bowie

Preschool (2-5) Cap 28

A Family Daycare

Annapolis Stepping Stones #114

Bowie

School Age (5+) Cap 109

B Preschool

Baltimore Sunshine Daycare #53

Bowie

Preschool (2-5) Cap 85

B Before/After School

Bowie Children's Place #28

Bowie

School Age (5+) Cap 112

B Montessori

Bowie KinderCare #30

Bowie

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 32

C Preschool

Cumberland Golden Gate Daycare #89

Bowie

Preschool (2-5) Cap 23

C Before/After School

Cumberland Learning Tree #91

Bowie

School Age (5+) Cap 82

F Before/After School

Frederick Bright Beginnings #137

Bowie

School Age (5+) Cap 79

F Preschool

Frederick Early Learning Center #135

Bowie

Preschool (2-5) Cap 15

L Montessori

La Petite Academy Annapolis #112

Bowie

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 115

L Family Daycare

Laurel Little Scholars #5

Bowie

School Age (5+) Cap 80

L Family Daycare

Little Hearts Baltimore #51

Bowie

School Age (5+) Cap 64

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Bowie, Maryland?

Our directory lists 12 licensed childcare centers in Bowie, Maryland, sourced from Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Bowie?

Statewide averages in Maryland run roughly $1500/month for infants and $1080/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Bowie daycares?

All licensed Maryland centers must meet the state minimum: 1:3 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Bowie typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Bowie?

Maryland families can apply for Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program (CCS) (intake: (877) 227-0125). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Bowie daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.