Licensed Daycare in Columbia, Maryland
15 licensed daycares in Columbia, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Maryland licensing records.
Childcare costs in Columbia
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 Columbia 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 overviewQuick 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
- 77 kids
All Columbia licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Bowie KinderSmile #138
Columbia
Explorer Kids Rockville #56
Columbia
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 Columbia, Maryland?
What's the average daycare cost in Columbia?
What staff-to-child ratios apply in Columbia daycares?
Are subsidies available for daycare in Columbia?
How do I verify a Columbia daycare's license?
Search 15 Licensed Centers in Columbia
Free, no signup, verified directly with Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care.