Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 21085 (Joppa, MD)
Drawing on public state data, this directory lists 13 listed care providers in ZIP 21085, Joppa, MD - 4 child care centers, 9 family child care homes.
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How to compare care in ZIP 21085
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 ZIP 21085, Joppa, 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.
Providers in ZIP 21085
Care types in ZIP 21085
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 4 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 9 | View ZIP directory |
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caliday Before and After Care of Joppatowne Elementary | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 45 |
| Christina Miller | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 7 |
| Cierra Benjamin | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Dawn Miller | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 7 |
| Debra Brewer | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Good Shepherd Children's Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 116 |
| Janet Holbrook | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Marybel Myers | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Pushpinder Kaur | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 7 |
| Rolanda Franklin | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Shahida Amir | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 7 |
| Trinity Lutheran Early Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 126 |
| YMCA at Riverside Elementary School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 30 |
What state licensing data shows in ZIP 21085
Among the 13 care providers listed in ZIP 21085, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. 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. 13 of these providers report 385 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 13 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 385 |
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Where this data comes from
Data source: 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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