Licensed Daycare in Dundalk Sparrows, Maryland
10 licensed daycares in Dundalk Sparrows, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Maryland licensing records.
Dundalk Sparrows listings updated August 2026 from official Maryland records.
Daycare in Dundalk Sparrows: what parents should know
Dundalk Sparrows has 10 licensed childcare providers in our directory, with Family Daycare the most common type (about 20% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Maryland license at indexing time, sourced from Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care.
For age coverage, 1 center in Dundalk Sparrows report infant care (roughly 10% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 1 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5. 2 are Head Start programs, free for income-eligible families.
Licensed care in Dundalk Sparrows spans 2+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 20% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
Combined, Dundalk Sparrows's licensed centers hold about 717 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Dundalk Sparrows childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Dundalk Sparrows
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 Dundalk Sparrows 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
- 71 kids
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Program types in Dundalk Sparrows
What to pack for the first day
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Waitlists are normal in high-demand areas. Centers one ZIP code over often have space, and part-time or in-home options may open sooner — start by checking nearby ZIP codes.
Found a center in Dundalk Sparrows? Here is what to pack
Bottles, name labels, nap bedding and spare clothes — our checklist by age covers what centers ask you to bring, and what they ask you not to send.
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Where to get childcare help in Dundalk Sparrows
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programMaryland Child Care Scholarship Program (CCS) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(877) 227-0125 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Dundalk Sparrows, Maryland are compiled from official Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · August 2026 · methodology
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