Barrie School Photo

Best Maryland Private Daycares & Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 581 private daycares & preschools serving 100,702 students in Maryland.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Maryland include Barrie School, Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, and Park School of Baltimore.
The average tuition cost is $13,916, which is lower than the Maryland average tuition cost of $16,349.
53% of private daycares & preschools in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked Maryland Private Daycares & Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Barrie School
Barrie School Photo
Montessori School
(4)
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Glenelg Country School
Glenelg Country School Photo - Upon entering our beautiful 90-acre campus, you first see our Upper School building which also connects to our Athletic Center.
(4)
12793 Folly Quarter Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 531-7347
Gr: NS-12 | 832 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Goddard School Of Waldorf
Goddard School Of Waldorf Photo - Welcome to The Goddard School in Waldorf which is not just a daycare! We serve the Charles County communities of La Plata, St. Charles, White Plains, Accokeek and other nearby areas. We offer programs from Infants to Private Kindergarten and even Before and After school for school-agers.
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
7005 Saint Florian Drive
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-9777
Gr: PK-K | 176 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Key School
Key School Photo
(7)
534 Hillsmere Drive
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-9231
Gr: NS-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norwood School
Norwood School Photo - Located in Bethesda, MD, Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have the academic, character, and leadership skills to succeed in high school and beyond.
(4)
8821 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-2595
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Park School of Baltimore
Park School of Baltimore Photo - The Park School of Baltimore is an independent, gender-inclusive, non-sectarian progressive Pre-K through Grade 12 school located on a 100-acre campus just minutes from Baltimore city.
(3)
2425 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 339-7070
Gr: PK-12 | 803 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Perry Hall Christian School
Perry Hall Christian School Photo - Our Worship Arts team leads in worship in song during Chapel and helps lead at events like See You At The Pole, Grandparents Day and more!
(Baptist)
(2)
3919 Schroeder Ave
Perry Hall, MD 21128
(410) 256-4886
Gr: PK-12 | 542 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverdale Baptist School
Riverdale Baptist School Photo - The entire student body together for a group photo during Spirit Week in 2012.
(Baptist)
(2)
1133 Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 249-7000
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rock Church Academy
Rock Church Academy Photo
(2)
1605 Cromwell Bridge Road
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 882-0807
Gr: NS-12 | 287 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Rock Creek Christian Academy
Rock Creek Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(5)
6707 Woodyard Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-9600
Gr: PK-6 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rockbridge Academy
Rockbridge Academy Photo - A joyful, supportive, Christ-centered community where your child can flourish!
(Christian)
(8)
680 Evergreen Road
Crownsville, MD 21032
(410) 923-1171
Gr: PK-12 | 462 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anne's School of Annapolis
St. Anne's School of Annapolis Photo - Our teachers use engaging academics, a positive community, effective management, and expertise in developmental awareness to create a learning environment that is age-appropriate and responsive to students` strengths and needs.
(Episcopal)
(3)
3112 Arundel On The Bay Road
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 263-8650
Gr: NS-8 | 320 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Jerome Academy
St. Jerome Academy Photo - 43rd Avenue Entrance
(Catholic)
(2)
5207 42nd Place
Hyattsville, MD 20781
(301) 277-4568
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John's Parish Day School
St. John's Parish Day School Photo
(Episcopal)
(4)
9130 Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 465-7644
Gr: NS-5 | 351 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emmanuel Christian School
Emmanuel Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(23)
16221 National Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 582-0368
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Oneness-Family School
Oneness-Family School Photo
Montessori School
(12)
6701 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 652-7751
Gr: NS-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pilgrim Christian Day School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7200 Liberty Rd
Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
(410) 484-9240
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John's Episcopal School
St. John's Episcopal School Photo - The best part of being a Little Buddy is getting to be with your Big Buddy!
(Episcopal)
(17)
3427 Olney Laytonsville Road
Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-6804
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephens Classical Christian Academy
St. Stephens Classical Christian Academy Photo - At SSCCA, students are actively involved in the learning process. The use of songs and recitation makes learning facts fun.
(Episcopal)
(6)
2275 Liberty Rd
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-1249
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seneca Academy
Seneca Academy Photo - We believe time spent outdoors, both structured and unstructured, is fundamental to children's well-being and academic engagement. Students spend time outside on our 6.5-acre campus each day in all kinds of weather!
(6)
15601 Germantown Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 869-3728
Gr: NS-5 | 131 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
11914 Chantilly Ln
Bowie, MD 20721
(301) 464-5602
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Washington Waldorf School
Washington Waldorf School Photo - At Washington Waldorf, we encourage the connections that broaden students` experiences and help them grow in new directions. Our teachers incorporate academic, artistic, and practical elements into every subject, creating memorable lessons, successful scholars, and strong individuals.
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
4800 Sangamore Road
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 229-6107
Gr: NS-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Al-Huda School
Al-Huda School Photo - The Al-Huda School....a look inside! https://www.alhuda.org/ 301-982-2402 5301 Edgewood Rd College Park Maryland 20740
(Islamic)
(1)
5301 Edgewood Rd.
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 982-2402
Gr: NS-12 | 627 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archbishop Neale School
Archbishop Neale School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
104 Port Tobacco Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 934-9595
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Arundel Christian School
Arundel Christian School Photo
(Church of God)
(7)
7459 Candlewood Drive, Suites A-F
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Asbury Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1401 Camden Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 742-7058
Gr: PK-K | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Atholton Adventist Academy
Atholton Adventist Academy Photo - Atholton Adventist Academy is a Christ-centered Seventh-day Adventist school providing quality education and a warm community for students.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(12)
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bais Yaakov School For Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
11111 Park Heights Ave
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 363-3300
Gr: PK-12 | 1,537 student
Baltimore Junior Academy
Baltimore Junior Academy Photo - BALTIMORE JUNIOR ACADEMYEver Growing, Ever Excelling! #weareBJA
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(5)
3006 W Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 542-6758
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
21830 Peach Tree Road
Barnesville, MD 20838
(301) 972-0341
Gr: NS-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beary Best Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
10032 Friendship Road
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-4245
Gr: K | 10 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
Alternative School (Jewish)
3300 Old Court Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 486-1905
Gr: PK-12 | 1,048 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Christian Academy
Bethel Christian Academy Photo - Campus 1 is the home of Preschool - 2nd Grade.
(Christian)
(10)
8455 Savage-Guilford Road
Savage, MD 20763
(301) 725-4673
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethesda Community School ,inc
Daycare / Preschool
7500 Honeywell Ln
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 652-0117
Gr: PK-K | 77 students Tuition listed
Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocese
(Catholic)
700 Bishop Walsh Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-5360
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Maryland?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Maryland include Barrie School, Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, and Park School of Baltimore.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Maryland?
581 private daycares & preschools are located in Maryland.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $13,916, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,349.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Maryland?
Maryland private daycares & preschools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the Maryland private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
53% of private daycares & preschools in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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