Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Essex, MD

Essex, Maryland is served by 15 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Essex	Providers
Child Care Centers	6	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	9	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	1	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Essex

6 licensed child care centerss are listed in Essex. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center All-Stars Learning Center Essex, MD 21221 Capacity 43 Child Care Center Giggle Box Learn-N-Play LLC Essex, MD 21221 Capacity 117 Child Care Center Little Caterpillar Learning Center Essex, MD 21221 Capacity 53 Child Care Center Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Early Learning & Childcare Program Essex, MD 21221 Capacity 71 Child Care Center Petals Learning Center Essex, MD 21221 Capacity 46 Child Care Center Playtimes Child Care Center Essex, MD 21221 Capacity 73

Family Child Care Homes in Essex

9 licensed family child care homess are listed in Essex. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Crystal Thompson Essex, MD 21221 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Dichonne Thomas Essex, MD 21221 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Gloria Riddick Essex, MD 21221 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Letia Hunter Essex, MD 21221 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Luria Davenport Essex, MD 21221 Family Child Care Home Mollie Gutridge Essex, MD 21221 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Revea Jones Essex, MD 21221 Capacity 7 Family Child Care Home Sabrina Kent Essex, MD 21221 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Zenaida Owens Essex, MD 21221

Head Start Programs in Essex

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Essex. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Y Head Start, Back River Center Essex, MD 21221 Capacity 8

ZIP codes in Essex

ZIP 21221Care providers

How to pick care in Essex

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in Essex, MD, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Nearby cities in Baltimore County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Essex, MD have?

Based on current licensing data, Essex is home to 15 state-licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Essex facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Essex to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Essex licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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