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Licensed Daycare in Bel Air, Maryland

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Bel Air?

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 Bel Air 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 Bel Air typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Bel Air?

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 .

Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. We index every state-licensed provider so you can compare options side by side.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,500/mo

Maryland avg infant

1:3

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Bel Air

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 Bel Air 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: 65 kids

ZIP codes covered

21014 8 21015 7

Program types in Bel Air

Preschool Program

2 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

2 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

2 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

2 centers

Montessori School

1 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

1 centers

All Bel Air licensed centers

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B Licensed Center

Baltimore Primrose School #146

Bel Air

Infants & Toddlers Cap 44

B Before/After School

Bowie Golden Gate Daycare #124

Bel Air

School Age (5+) Cap 62

B Head Start

Bowie Precious Moments #123

Bel Air

2 years - 12 years Cap 51

C Montessori

College Park Sunflower Daycare #17

Bel Air

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 90

C Group Care

Cumberland Little Angels #184

Bel Air

School Age (5+) Cap 111

E Preschool

Explorer Kids Cumberland #185

Bel Air

Preschool (2-5) Cap 111

F Group Care

First Steps Rockville #39

Bel Air

School Age (5+) Cap 112

J Infant Care

Jumping Jacks College Park #16

Bel Air

Preschool (2-5) Cap 17

L Family Daycare

La Petite Academy Baltimore #147

Bel Air

School Age (5+) Cap 18

L Family Daycare

Laurel Cloud Nine Kids #101

Bel Air

School Age (5+) Cap 75

L Licensed Center

Little Genius Laurel #100

Bel Air

Infants & Toddlers Cap 15

R Preschool

Rockville Little Scholars #40

Bel Air

Preschool (2-5) Cap 82

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Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Bel Air, Maryland?

Our directory lists 12 licensed childcare centers in Bel Air, 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 Bel Air?

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 Bel Air 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 Bel Air typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Bel Air?

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 Bel Air 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.