Child Care Centers in ZIP 20860 (Sandy Spring, MD)

3 licensed child care centers operate in ZIP 20860, Sandy Spring, MD, per the current data.

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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

State measures by provider

Provider	Overall	Health insp.	Staffing	QM	Licensed capacity	Ownership
Kidsco@Sandy Spring Friends School	Not rated	—	—	—	63	Not reported
Maryland Child Services , Inc - Sherwood Child Center	Not rated	—	—	—	40	Not reported
Sandy Spring Friends School	Not rated	—	—	—	45	Not reported

Choosing among child care centers in ZIP 20860

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in ZIP 20860, Sandy Spring, MD, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Listed child care centers in ZIP 20860

Child Care Center Kidsco@Sandy Spring Friends School Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Capacity 63 Child Care Center Maryland Child Services , Inc - Sherwood Child Center Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Sandy Spring Friends School Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Capacity 45

Data profile for ZIP 20860

The current data covers the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 20860: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 3 of these providers report 148 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record	3
With a published overall rating	None published
Average overall rating	Not published
Highest-rated provider	Not published
Ownership mix	Not reported
Licensed capacity (total)	148

Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?

All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.

How many child care centers are in ZIP 20860?

The current data lists 3 licensed child care centers with a mailing address in ZIP 20860 (Sandy Spring, MD).

How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 20860?

148 licensed child care spaces are reported across 3 providers in ZIP 20860. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.

What other ZIP codes near Sandy Spring have child care centers?

This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Sandy Spring in the current data.

Which child care center in ZIP 20860 has the highest quality rating?

No child care center in ZIP 20860 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.

How do I choose a child care center in ZIP 20860?

To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score.

Data sources

Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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