Group Child Care Homes in ZIP 21042 (Ellicott City, MD)

The current data lists 1 licensed group child care homes that serve ZIP 21042 in Ellicott City, MD.

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Group child care homes are licensed home-based programs that care for more children than a standard family child care home, usually with more than one caregiver on site. Licensing rules set group sizes, ratios, and safety requirements, and the homelike setting distinguishes them from centers.

State licensing data for ZIP 21042

The current data counts 1 group child care homes in ZIP 21042; 0 (0%) publish a 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. 1 of these providers report 12 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record1
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)12

Group Child Care Homes on record in ZIP 21042

Group Child Care Home Minakshiben Patel Ellicott City, MD 21042 Capacity 12
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What to weigh in ZIP 21042

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in ZIP 21042, Ellicott City, 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.

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
Minakshiben PatelGroup Child Care HomeNot ratedNot reported12
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average quality rating for group child care homes in ZIP 21042?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the group child care homes currently listed in ZIP 21042. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.
How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 21042?
12 licensed child care spaces are reported across 1 provider in ZIP 21042. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
What other ZIP codes near Ellicott City have group child care homes?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Ellicott City in the current data.
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.
Which group child care home in ZIP 21042 has the highest quality rating?
No group child care home in ZIP 21042 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.
How many group child care homes in ZIP 21042 have a published rating?
None of the group child care homes currently listed in ZIP 21042 have a published state quality rating in this data.

About the data

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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