Licensed Daycare in Ellicott City, Maryland
5 licensed daycares in Ellicott City, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Maryland licensing records.
Childcare costs in Ellicott City
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 Ellicott City 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
- 100 kids
Program types in Ellicott City
All Ellicott City licensed centers
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Ellicott City
College Park Playhouse Academy #29
Ellicott City
Explorer Kids Bowie #136
Ellicott City
Laurel Rainbow Learning Center #113
Ellicott City
Rockville Cloud Nine Kids #52
Ellicott City
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