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Maryland Private Preschools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 102 private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 6,065 students in Maryland. You can also find more schools membership associations in Maryland.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland include Center For Young Children, Church Of The Redeemer Parish Day School, and The Primary Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Maryland private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
19% of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 102
  • # Students Served: 6,065
  • Average Tuition: $17,665
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 42%
  • Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 102
  • # Students Served: 6,065
  • Average Tuition: $17,665
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 42%
  • Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

Top Ranked Private Preschools 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 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 Church Of The Redeemer Parish Day School
Church Of The Redeemer Parish Day School
Gr: PK-1 | 138 students
Alternative School (Episcopal)
5603 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 435-9510
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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 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Episcopal
11902 Daisy Ln
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
(301) 464-3215
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Map of Nist Child Care Center
Nist Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 Bureau Dr Stop 1915
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
(301) 975-2152
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The Primary Day School Photo
The Primary Day School
Gr: PK-2 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
7300 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-4355
(2)
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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
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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Ballenger Creek KinderCare Photo
Ballenger Creek KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
313 Ballenger Center Dr.
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 631-1174
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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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Bowie KinderCare Photo
Bowie KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3560 Mitchelleville Rd.
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-7244
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Calverton KinderCare Photo
Calverton KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
11740 Beltsville Dr.
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 595-0640
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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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Columbia KinderCare Photo
Columbia KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 123 students
Daycare / Preschool
7195 Columbia Gateway Dr.
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-0928
(1)
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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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Eldersburg KinderCare Photo
Eldersburg KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1641 Liberty Rd.
Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 781-4709
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Map of Executive Child Development Center
Executive Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
6006 Executive Blvd Ste 100
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 496-9411
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Fort Washington KinderCare Photo
Fort Washington KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10925 Indian Head Highway
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 292-5904
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Gambrills KinderCare Photo
Gambrills KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1069 Md Rt 3, North LA
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 721-0690
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Map of Gan Israel Day School
Gan Israel Day School
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
770 Howes Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2424
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Geneva Day School Photo
Geneva Day School
Gr: PK-K | 158 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
11931 Seven Locks Road
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 340-7704
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Map of Georgetown Hill Early Childhood School At Nrc
Georgetown Hill Early Childhood School At Nrc
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
Daycare / Preschool
11545 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 415-0777
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Germantown KinderCare Photo
Germantown KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
19921 Frederick Rd.
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 916-9190
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
5633 Waterloo Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 730-1500
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1 E. Joyce Lane
Arnold, MD 21012
(410) 544-0310
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
2017 Emmorton Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 569-9888
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland include Center For Young Children, Church Of The Redeemer Parish Day School, and The Primary Day School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Maryland?
102 private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Maryland.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland?
Maryland private preschools 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 37%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Maryland?
19% of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Maryland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Episcopal).

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