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Best Maryland Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 68 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 5,550 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland include Friendship Montessori School, Goddard School Of Waldorf, and Citicorp Family Center.
The average tuition cost is $13,230, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,385.
31% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 68

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 68

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland (2026-27)

Goddard School Of Waldorf Photo
Goddard School Of Waldorf
Gr: PK-K | 176 students
Sports: 6
Daycare / Preschool
7005 Saint Florian Drive
Waldorf, MD 20603
(301) 638-9777
(3)
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Map of Citicorp Family Center
Citicorp Family Center
Gr: NS-PK | 333 students
Daycare / Preschool
14629 Citicorp Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 665-9400
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Concord Hill School Photo
Concord Hill School
Gr: NS-3 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
6050 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 654-2626
(6)
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Map of Friendship Montessori School
Friendship Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 30 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
25528 Worton Lynch Road
Worton, MD 21678
(410) 778-5663
(2)
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Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School Photo
Holy Trinity: An Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
11902 Daisy Ln
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
(301) 464-3215
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Map of Little Seedlings Christian Preschool & Kdgn
Little Seedlings Christian Preschool & Kdgn
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
25550 Point Lookout Rd
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 475-5050
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St. Columba Catholic School Photo
St. Columba Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
7800 Livingston Rd
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 567-6212
(1)
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Map of Smca
Smca
Gr: PK-12 | 384 students
9805 Faith Baptist Church Road
White Plains, MD 20695
(301) 870-2550
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The Tidewater Montessori School Photo
The Tidewater Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
120 Cox Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
(410) 257-0533
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Map of Asbury Community Christian Preschool
Asbury Community Christian Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 198 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
78 Church Road
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 757-7113
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Ascension Lutheran Church Preschool Photo
Ascension Lutheran Church Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 58 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
7601 York Road
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 825-1725
(1)
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Map of Ashland Preschool Center
Ashland Preschool Center
Gr: NS-PK | 216 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
116 Ashland Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 527-1845
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Map of Bet Yeladim Inc
Bet Yeladim Inc
Gr: NS-PK | 160 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
8910 Route 108, Suite D
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-7378
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Map of Center For Young Children
Center For Young Children
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
Daycare / Preschool
4028 Valley Drive
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 405-3168
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Map of Childrens Towne Academy
Childrens Towne Academy
Gr: K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
12172 Hidden Brook Ter
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 349-5500
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Map of Church Of The Redeemer Parish Day School
Church Of The Redeemer Parish Day School
Gr: PK-1 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School (Episcopal)
5603 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 435-9510
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Map of Conocoheague Mennonite School
Conocoheague Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 32 students
Mennonite
12403 Huyett Ln
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 797-2074
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Map of The Creative Beginnings School
The Creative Beginnings School
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool
22840 Three Notch Rd
California, MD 20619
(301) 863-2345
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Map of Day Timers Early Learning Center
Day Timers Early Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
9199 Reisterstown Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 581-2273
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Map of The Early Learning & Development Center Inc
The Early Learning & Development Center Inc
Gr: NS | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
7412 Harford Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
(443) 765-0044
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland include Friendship Montessori School, Goddard School Of Waldorf, and Citicorp Family Center.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Maryland?
68 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Maryland.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) cost in Maryland?
The average tuition cost is $13,230, which is lower than the Maryland private school average tuition cost of $16,385.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland?
Maryland private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Maryland private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
31% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Episcopal).
68
Private Schools
5,550
Students
$13,230
Avg. Tuition
42%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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